Ruth, I have a nice 5 day weekend coming up, but by then hopefully your snow will have all melted. Your winter is sure going out in style this year!

Cat, it sounds like you have a wonderful week planned with your DD. Enjoy your big family dinner this evening!

LC, I've been meaning to tell you that I've had Meg in my prayers, and I'm sure she'll be just fine. I hope you have time to read and relax today, feel better soon!

Schmoodle, this must be chili weather, we had it yesterday. This time I took some roasted butternut squash and added it to the chili for some added veggie. Was it ever good! Have a good time swimming today, I hope the water is warm!

Cyndi, I bought the makens' for that Chickpea and Mushroom Curry while I was out this morning so I'll have everything on hand to make it this week. It really sounded yummy!

KO, we're glad you're back on the wagon again! Wasn't that wind something?

We saw a lot of storm damage while we were out this morning, and our neighbor's house narrowly missed being hit by a downed tree. Several areas are without power, so we were really fortunate. I have some laundry going right now, and am enjoying a cup of tea before DS's family comes for supper. They want spagetti in arrabiata sauce with hot Italian sausage, but I'm having salmon with a roasted butternut squash, brussel sprout and walnut medley. :T For dessert, I made a SBD friendly chocolate mousse that we can all enjoy guilt-free. ;)

Schmoodle, I thought of you today and how proud you must be of your son with his horseback riding. I don't know why. I was just driving home from Wegman's and got a huge smile on my face!

Barbara, I'm sorry the parenting class didn't go well. That man needs a bonk on his noggin'. Just set us chicks on him!

Krystal, how'd you look in your boots???

Cyndi, did the spinach not do well in your curry dish? It sounds good to me! I'd eat spinach ice cream, though. I love spinach!

Jen, I'm so sorry about your heart issues! What a mess. I hope you can resolve it with a change in your blood pressure medications!

Linda, can you believe that rain and wind? Whew! I'm glad it's sunny now!

Oh, Ruth. I hope you didn't get hurt when you fell! I would've just laid there and made a snow angel!

Cat, I hope you have a wonderful time with your company!

Hey Kierie!!! Glad you're back on track! Post here any time. We all have our moments...

Well, Tom should have landed in Los Angeles about a half hour ago!!! I haven't heard from him yet, but he has to clear customs before getting on the flight to Sacramento, so he's probably standing in line somewhere. FOUR DAYS UNTIL HE GETS HOME!

Kara

OH! I found that Z-Sweet stuff at Wegman's today so I'm going to bake me up another pan of those bean brownies this evening (ate the last one from my last batch last night) and use it in place of the flavored syrup and agave nectar. We'll see how they turn out!

Kara

Originally Posted by tomandkara:
Cyndi, did the spinach not do well in your curry dish? It sounds good to me! I'd eat spinach ice cream, though. I love spinach!

Kara - I'm the same way with all greens :drool: It was good, soaked up the liquid which was fine since we didn't have any rice to go with it. It was different from some of my other curry recipes (have you seen the eggplant spinach curry recipe I posted? If you're a spinach fan check it out!) and I think it will be fun to experiment with other veggies.

I still didn't get to the brownies! I got distracted by the horrific storage room. I have all the ingredients though so will make them soon.

How many hours until Tom walks through the door? :)

Hey ladies. Thanks for letting me know it's OK to hang out here. Honestly some days thinking of food makes me ill so it's better for me to skim through those parts... :)

But I do love you all and miss the chatter when I am not here.

Barb - it sounds like there's only one way to handle the arrow of light then. Hope it works out.

Spirit - I sure wish I could smell spring. WE got DUMPED on with snow last night. About 15-18" overnight. :eek:

Cat - it's great to find an exercise program that works for you.

KO - Hello, we haven't met yet. I was just in the store and saw the corned beef and wondered what I'd do for St. Patty's day. I'll just be ending my phase1, so maybe I"ll splurge a little that day.

Kara - Well, my boots always LOOK good, they don't always FEEL good. Today I'm thinking they zipped up a little easier - I didn't have to shove as much of my calf in as usual. I'm gettin' there! Awesome on the countdown to Tom! What's Z-Sweet?

Cyndi - I don't think I've ever eaten curry. Every time I see the spice, it's so darned expensive, I keep on walking....

ME: Well, it was an interesting START with all that snow. DH got stranded halfway up the road, so had to walk the rest of the way. He got into the driveway and the plow went by. Of course, he buried the car in the process. We were LATE big-time getting to the baptism, but people around here understand snow storms, so no turmoil. I WAS A GOOD GIRL!!! I ate the cauliflower, broccoli and some cheese off the snack platter, then at lunch I had the shaved roast beef (was supposed to go on a sandwich, but I ate it plain) and some of the mixed greens salad they served. I at NO BREAD and NO DESSERTS. I was there for HOURS and didn't slip. I came home, had some chili, went to choir and then I didn't even snitch the desserts when I was standing right by the table. This is momentous!

I MUST exercise tomorrow. :yes: Somebody make sure I do? Please!

Gotta go - it's a long day already, and losing that hour was tough. I need sleep now. Good night.

Cyndi, I did NOT see the eggplant spinach dish. But I WILL check it out soon! I happen to have eggplant and spinach in the house right this second! Tom should be in California, although I haven't heard from him yet. Thanks for asking! :lol: He won't be here until Thursday late late night.

Krystal, ZSweet is a new sweetener that's supposed to have no aftertaste. It's one of those no-calorie deals, you know? Great job on the eating today!!!

Kara