Day 203 - Thanksgiving

So I did not do a blog yesterday for day 202 because I knew today was Thanksgiving and I would have a chance to try new things today.  We were invited over to some friends to share their Thanksgiving meal, and how awesome is that?  We had a really good time, and the kids were so happy.  The fun, food and fellowship is such a blessing.  I am so appreciative for the invitation, truly.

I tried a sweet potato thing she had made.  I have no idea what exactly was in it, but it was okay.  I have been  feeling nauseated last night and today, so one bite was all I really needed.

She also made these amazing home-made rolls from scratch.  My oh my - I am in awe of her talents.  They were heaven on a plate I tell ya.  I may just have to learn how to make such things :)

I also have to confess, I am always nervous about eating turkey at someone else's house.  Just me being weird and neurotic, I know, but still after all these years, it freaks me out just a bit.  So I am quite proud of myself for not really worrying about it, and enjoying the turkey.  I ate some -a serving worth I'm sure.  It was really good.  I liked it a lot.  Yay for awesome turkey.

Our hostess also made a pumpkin pie that I was really tempted to taste, but alas, I did not.  I was a bit afraid of the nausea factor ... and I am pretty darn certain that I would love it and not want just one bite.  All of my kids were fascinated with her pumpkin pie and thought it was fantabulous.  I was really tempted, but I passed.

Anyway, hope you had a happy Thanksgiving ... many blessings to all.

Day 192 - Poppy Seed Muffin (lemon)

So, I ate me a lemon poppy seed muffin, kinda.  I ate a couple of bites, is more accurate.  I was really wanting to just see if I like poppy seeds because I saw an interesting recipe for poppy seed chicken.   Yes, it was okay.  I will likely prefer it more on the chicken.  I'm not really much of a muffin person.  They are not all that good for me anyway, so it's no major loss not to be a big muffin eater.    I have seen a lot of good clean uses for muffin pans lately, and some things like turkey muffins and whatnot.   Ahhh - the possibilities to try.

Day 163 - Spinach Rice Soup and Beer Bread

Well, my daughter, who will be 15 on Monday, is quite a talented Chef.  She absolutely loves to cook, and she always wants to make sure it is healthy.  I taught her to cook when she was little because she was behind in her reading.  I figured recipes and cooking were good because it was math and reading.  I had no idea what I was starting, man oh man, she's a gifted genius.

So tonight she threw together some cooked rice, wilted spinach, low sodium organic chicken brother, grated lemon peel, apple cider vinegar, a little bit of flour and minced garlic and diced scallions.  I think that's everything.  It smelled so good when she was making it.  Everyone was impressed.   She also made beer bread to go with it. Yes, I let my daughter have a beer - but only for cooking (Tee hee).  

Yes, I tried the soup.  Yes, I actually liked it okay.  I won't say I'm in love with it, but it was definitely okay for me, and I was quite surprised.  I was very nervous about trying it, as you know how I am ... but I was determined to give it a go.  I am so glad I did.  I also like the beer bread, quite a lot.  I won't eat much, because honestly I don't really need to be eating much bread, but it is good - for sure.

Tomorrow, at 7:45 a.m. I have been invited to some kind of boot camp with my good friend and inspiration (R.S.)  She is very strong and she recommends this boot camp highly, so I am excited.

So YAY for me - I ate two things tonight I never thought I would - and tomorrow I am going to step out of my comfort zone big time and go play at a boot camp where I totally expect to have my butt kicked.

Day 156 - Golden Raisins, Croissants

I'm not feeling that great today, not sure if it is allergies or what.   The energy has just evaporated and I feel like I ran a marathon or something, but surely did not.

First, I tried golden raisins.  To me, they do not taste any different than regular raisins.  Raisins is something of a new thing for me.  My entire life I wouldn't go near them.  If a cookie or a muffin or something had raisins in it, then forget it.  However; in this new foods adventure, I tried raisins, and even yogurt covered raisins, and determined that they are not evil.  They are even okay.  I liked the raisins today too.  I think if I just keep introducing them to myself, I'll get more and more use to them, and maybe they can be another go-to snack.

Tonight, my husband made croissants with dinner.  I know this is probably hard to believe, my own husband barely believed it, but I have never eaten a croissant.  At least I have no memory of such.  So I tried one.  Boy oh boy, I loved it.  How in the world did I never eat one of these things?  Yummy on a napkin.  Anyway, I realize I do not need to love bread, so I only ate one.  Definitely stopped at one.  Should probably have stopped at just a bite, but man it was good.

Have a good weekend.