Accomplishments
Ate a bagel for breakfast
Ordered a small meal at the Pasta House and brought home leftovers
Walked to and from class
Brought my own lunch to school
Learned more programming
Ordered a sample of Kashi cereal
Oops!
Ate 5 dark chocolate brownies
Watched 5 hours of TV
Goals for tomorrow:
30 minutes of activity
Eat only 1 brownie
Watch 1 hour of TV
Complete occupation essay!
Cook dinner
Eat a reasonable portion for dinner and lunch
Season premieres I’m excited about: Grey’s Anatomy (Sept 24) and Gossip Girl (Sept 14). I’ve given up on the Hills, Keeping up with the Kardashians, Real Housewives of NYC, and most of all Jon and Kate plus 8. There’s just something about the whole divorce/affair thing that irritates me. I can’t even watch old episodes because it reminds of everything they have and are putting their children through. I guess I still have my one guilt show and one decent show to keep me entertained. Let September come!
I recently acquired a Blackberry curve as my two year contract was ready for renewal. I’m still getting used to all of the fun things I can do with it (like blogging!). Stay posted for more updates!
Located at: 8137 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO
For those who are originally from NY, this is the real thing! Coming from Long Island, I’m used to having 6 pizza parlors within 15 mintues of my house. Around here, we were lucky enough to move 10 houses down from the most authentic pizza parlor I’ve ever encountered outside of NY. Complete with the flour on my hands after holding a slice and the little white table in the pizza boxes. ::Sigh:: The downside is that it is more expensive than your standard to-go pizza places (ie. Papa John’s, Dominos). The owner is really nice; he’s from Queens. He’s willing to go out of his way for excellent and personal service. Enjoy!
This recipie has two variations on the same basic principle. It’s simple, yummy and quick to make.
Variation #1: Tuna Stroganoff (aka Tuna Slop)
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 “can” of milk
2 cans tuna fish
1/2 package of wide egg noodles
frozen peas
In a skillet, empty cream of mushroom soup can. Fill empty can 3/4 full with milk and stir to remove soup remnants. Add to saucepan. Add tuna to saucepan.
Meanwhile, boil water for noodles and cook noodles as indicated on package.
During the last few minutes, cook frozen peas.
Serve tuna mix over noodles with peas on the side, or, if you’re feeling really adventurous (or you’re backpacking), mix peas in and eat as one yummy, scrumptious dish!
Variation #2- Turkey (Beef) Stroganoff (Cream of Mushroom Slop)
1 lb. ground turkey
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 “can” milk
4 cups Minute Rice or preferred white rice (brown if you’re really on a health kick)
ground pepper to taste
Brown tukey in a skillet. Drain fat. Add can of mushroom soup and 3/4 can of milk into skillet. Heat. Add ground pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package. Serve together and mix for a yummy main dish. Serve with your vegetable of choice.
For the simple chef…
Taco Chili Cheese Dip
1 lb. ground turkey or beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 can chili without meat 16 oz. (1 block) Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes Salsa or Rotel to taste (optional) Brown meat in skillet. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning according to package. Heat. Add seasoned meat, chili and Velveeta to crockpot and put on medium heat. Stir occasionally until all cheese melts. Keep warm and serve with taco chips!This is one of my favorite things to make for parties or gatherings. Everyone loves it so don’t be afraid to make a double batch!
This is a wonderful recipie I found online when I had excess Raisin Bran and no desire to eat it as my breakfast cereal. These muffins are a great little snack or bite for breakfast on-the-go. Enjoy!
6-Week Raisin Bran Muffins
1 (15oz.) box Raisin Bran cereal
3 cups granulated sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, beaten
1 quart buttermilk
Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix cereal, sugar, flour, baking soda and salt in an extra large bowl. In a separate large bowl, combine oil, eggs and buttermilk; mix well. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix well. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 25 minutes. The muffins may look done earlier but keep in for the full 25 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and cool on a wire rack.
Store unused muffin batter in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Batter will last up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.
(from www.zimbio.com)
Our new, adorable kitten. He’s getting his front set of weapons out on Monday… Thank God!
This is his emo pic
Time for a New Year! I am doing the National Body Challenge sponsered by the Discovery Health Channel. So far… eh… I am doing really bad with calories. I have some days where I’m only a few over the suggested amount for the day, however there are days when I’m totally over by 500 calories. It really makes me think through how much and and what I’m eating everyday. I’ve never realized how many calories are in some of the things that I eat, especially fast food. Visit discoveryhealth.com to start your own challenge!
Weight: 147
Calories over/under: -39
Exercise: none (ashamed face…)
We got the new apartment in St. Louis! I’m very excited to move. I’m just hoping that everything fits! We are downgrading in size but it is much closer to school. I bought a bike so I can ride to the metro and then in to school. We’re hoping to save a bunch on gas. We can’t wait!
