Last night’s dinner was a lot of fun. I ended up making way more food than necessary, but had to try some new recipes. I made a tray of stuffed mushrooms following a video I saw on the net. I sauteed some garlic, onions and peppers and fresh oregano along with the mushroom stems and a few of the mushroom caps that broke and then ran them through the food processor. Added some breadcrumb and stuffed my shrooms. Baked them on a high heat (about 500) for about 15 minutes and they were really tasty, relatively healthy and low in calories (I didn’t need nearly as much breadcrumbs as recipes I have tried in the past) and were yummy and void of any animal products. Everyone was happy with them!
I also bought Diana’s Bananas in the freezer section of Publix. They are a new item and happen to be by one get one free this week. They are small bananas dipped in chocolate and frozen. At 130 calories, the dark chocolate ones are 3 weight watchers points and vegan. Bananas are great for us, especially those of us that workout and need to sometimes boost our potassium. They are also a good source of vitamin C, fiber and manganese and a great source of vitamin B6. And dark chocolate–well…that’s good for everything that ails us 🙂 If you close your eyes while you eat one, it honestly tastes more like ice cream than a banana and I am recommending these as a treat during these warm months to come. They remind me of being a teenager and going to Disney World. Remember Carole? I still have pictures of us eating those things!
Oprah Winfrey is about to appear on the Today Show. She is reaching out to EVERYONE to put a ban on distracted driving. Since I have leaned heavily into just saying NO to my phone while I am driving, I have accumulated enough rollover minutes to probably last me all year. I am spending more time with my top down and my radio up and I am loving it! As most people who know me already know, I am not a phone girl. As I drive without using it, I have become more and more aware of how distracted drivers are! As I listen out of one ear, today is being declared NO PHONE ZONE day, encouraging us all to put those phones away while driving. Did you know that about 1/4 of all accidents are a direct result of driving while using a cell phone? I think it’s an embarrassment to OUR society.
For your own health and safety as well as all those you impact while you drive, I hope you will join in on NO PHONE ZONE day, and then make it a habit. You just might find some peace in tucking that phone away where it can’t “call” you.
Drive safely, but feel free to “go bananas”…Diana’s bananas, that is.
Sounds like your feast was another success. I saw the bananas at Publix but I was reluctant to purchase them because of the saturated fat content. Maybe I should “lighten up!”
I am in favor of the NO PHONE ZONE. People everywhere have become obsessed with their phone. How did all of us survive just 10 years ago without them?? I will adhere to her request since that is the least I can do. I really do not use the cell while I am driving, so that is no big deal for me.
Enjoy your Friday!!! It looks like a great day! By the way….thanks for the stuffed mushroom recipe. It sounds yummy!
yes, rita-maybe you DO need to lighten up (just a little)…if ANYONE could eat a few grams of saturated fat here and there, it definitely would be YOU 🙂
While my memory is rather spotty, I DO remember Disney World, the bananas and some other fun happenings from that trip! I’m going to have to try out Diana’s bananas…. They sound great!
And perhaps Jeff and I will be eating stuffer mushrooms on Saturday night… You ARE an inspiration!
Netflix’s ‘watch instantly’ has some 10 minute workouts that are actually pretty good! I did a few Pilates type sessions this week (along w/P90X workouts) and my body is really responding to the change in routine! Gotta mix things up!!
I hope we get to meet Jeff! maybe in the fall in new york??? maybe?
Diana’s Bananas Good another dessert/treat that I could eat guilt-free! There’s always fresh strawberries w/light whipped cream too.
looking forward to seeing you back in class, becky!!!
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