Sunday - Remembering

I am sitting here watching a National Geographic show about 9/11. After 10 years, it is still unbelievable and heart wrenching. I've seen the videos on 9/11 before and I don't think that I'll ever be able to wrap my heart or heart around what happened that day. I wasn't there, all I could do was watch the news and pray for those in New York that day. No correction, I will never be able to understand, I wasn't there, I didn't loose anyone in those attacks, I didn't know anyone who was there. Many of us Americans will never understand the fear, dread, or heartache of that day. All I know to do is pray, even today for those who were personally affected on that day. Please join me in the days to come, reflecting and praying.

Blessings and God Bless America,
Magnolia

Sunday - When you fall off the horse.....

So even the most dedicated can falter. I had an incredibly bad week as far as my diet was concerned. And when I mean bad, I mean I ate junk for all but 2 days this past week. I fell of the horse and stayed down, which is unlike me, but I suppose that it happens to the best of us. I decided yesterday that this week was going to be better and so far so good. And I prayed, prayed for help, prayed for forgiveness and for faith. Help to get back on track, forgiveness for not listening and faith that I would take care of what I needed to and God would take care of the rest. Oh, and my really great hair guru had a migraine Saturday morning so I didn't get my "relaxation" time this weekend! UGGGGGGG! So how was your week?!?!?

Blessings & Good Eats,
Magnolia

Thursday - Weird Mood

So I've been in a weird mood the last couple of days. Don't know for what reason, I haven't done anything differently, just one of those moods I guess. I do have them from time to time, but then again, I think that everyone does. So now that I've gotten that off my chest. I do have to tell you that I am very proud of myself, my time and distance are getting much, much better on the treadmill. I'm hoping that I can get to a point in the spring that I can run a 5K in about 30 minutes, or at least come real close. I think that I will more than likely do one of the Alzheimer's Walks this fall, of course, I am really excited about that. I've been wanting to get involved with them in some way for a while, so what better way than to join one of the walks. So how are you guys doing with your exercising? Oh, and I found out that Bisquik isn't that ladden in fat & calories, so therefore, I made J and I some Drop Biscuits with Bisquik. Really easy, 2 cups of Bisquik & 1 cup of 1% milk, mix and drop onto an ungreased cookie sheet, bake at 450' for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. My mother used to make these quite a bit when I was young and I LOVE them! And they are better for you than traditional rolled biscuits that are made with lard (although I love these too). So next time you get a craving for homemade biscuits make these, just remember not to eat all of them.

Blessings & Biscuits,
Magnolia

Wednesday - Home Cooked Dinner

So the last several Wednesday nights I've cooked dinner, which I haven't been doing much of since I started/changed my lifestyle/eating habits. I kind of felt bad for my hubby since he really does like my home cook'in. So instead of having date nights out, we've been having date nights in. Not to mention, I think that both of us actually eat less when we eat at home, or at least I know that I do. So here's the recipe for tonight's main dish.

Hamburger & Baked Bean Casserole
1lbs ground beef browned & drained (chuck or lean or grounded turkey would be fine too)
1 large can Bush's Original Baked beans
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup mild cheddar cheese
3/4 cup barbeque sauce (original)
2 tsp worchestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tube of 10 count biscuits

After browning the hamburger mix with all ingredients (only use 1/2 of the cheese) together in large bowl. Put mixture in pyrex dish, place rest of cheese on top. Slice biscuits in half and place them on top of casserole. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 375'.

Just this recipe is super easy and really not that bad for you. I made broccoli to go with mine, to get in something green. Great dish to take with you to someone's house as well, especially if they are making wings or grilled chicken.

Blessings & What did you make for supper?
Magnolia