Well, I have been on WW again for a few weeks. I was doing great, but I jumped headfirst off the wagon last weekend when I came face to face with one of my enemies, No Bake Cookies. I ate one and then all my resolve flew out the window and I ate, and ate, and ate.Not pretty, but I am trying to keep it real and you know what they say about confession.It is good for the soul.My name is Susan, and I really think I am a sugar addict.It is humbling. I love to bake for my family, so I have to figure … [Read more...]
Weight Watcher Wednesday-Food Favs
Good Morning, Blog Buddies!Well, I have been back on Weight Watchers almost 3 weeks now, and I am starting to get into the routine. I still don't remember to track my food when I am out and about (even with the app I downloaded onto my phone (frown), but I have started to lose some of those holiday pounds.My food-baby is shrinking!Sidebar: I first read that term on Brett's blog. She posts pics of her cute outfits...and she isn't in her 20's. Go check her out if you … [Read more...]
Sugar, Anyone? Part 2
I posted Thursday about all of my holiday baking.I see another round of Weight Watchers in my very near future. How about you?Oh well, that is a worry for another day, December 26, to be exact.boo.I had a request for the recipe for my cookies, so here goes....Andes Mint CookiesThese are from my sister-in-law and are DELICIOUS. She submitted this recipe to a local magazine and it was selected for publication.3/4 margarine (I use butter in all my cookies.)1 1/2 c. brown sugar2 T. water1 (12 … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Rolls from Mom’s Kitchen
Sugar, Anyone? I haven't wrapped a single present, and I don't have my menu made for our family Christmas Eve dinner. For that matter, I'm not 100% sure I have a gift for everyone yet. But, I'll get it all done...sooner or later. On this windy, windy day with a little snow in the air, I have been busy listening to Christmas music.... and making my mom's cinnamon rolls ....and my sister in law's Andes Mint Cookies and my dear-sort of- aunt's pineapple cookies. In between … [Read more...]
Stuffed Please
These are raspberries we picked in Montana. They have nothing to do with the subject of the post, but I found this pic and it brought back wonderful summer memories!Hello, girls!Thought I would share one of my most favorite recipes ever.Well, since someone brought these to my house last year, and I fell in love with them just a little.Thanks to Dolores. She used to cut my hair and we both cried when she laid down her scissors a few years ago and we had to say good-bye. I loved our monthly … [Read more...]