Today is my mother’s 91st birthday. I am heading to Alliance this evening for dinner to celebrate her special day with my her and my brother. My mother suffers from advanced Alzheimer’s, a disease she has lived with for about 10 years. It’s a cruel condition, she is healthy otherwise but unable to communicate much with the outside world today. In recent years her body…
it’s a dog’s life
Apple Gobbler Salisbury Steak
Today was a snowy winter day in Northeast Ohio. I was working at home, and Brett’s flight was returning in time for supper for once. I decided it would be nice to greet him with a homemade dinner as opposed to his normal Wendy’s chili. I looked in the freezer this morning to see what struck me as a good choice. We had recently reorganized…
Stinking Rose Smashed Potatoes
Garlic smashed potatoes brings visions of Paula Deen throwing a stick of butter and a block of cream cheese into a pot of potatoes with cups of shredded cheddar. This recipe is a healthy version that is almost a tasty. OK, I have to admit that you can’t compete with butter, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. The tastiness of these potatoes is largely due to…
Lighten ‘Em Up Martha Waffles
I am back! 2009 was a hectic year for me with my wedding. I’ve resolved to publish entries to this blog a on a regular basis. This morning I am posting one of my favorite breakfast recipes. Waffles and pancakes are just not on a bariatric diet. Both are typically too high carb and are topped with high sugar syrup. The heavy bread texture gives…
resolutions
Welcome to 2010! 2009 has come and gone. It actually was a pretty good year. I looked back in this blog to see what resolutions I made for 2009. Actually did pretty good in meeting them. Here they are. Learn how to swim before our cruise in November. – I took adult swim classes at the Kent Rec Center and learned to swim; although pretty…
christmas vacation is the pitts
Brett and I are enjoying our Christmas holiday at home doing just about nothing. We had a full Christmas weekend with family and friends across the state. I haven’t gotten on a scale since this past weekend of almost non-stop eating and celebrations. This week we are just bumming around. We’ve caught up on the Tivo and several DVDs that were gifts. Each year we…
the true meaning of christmas
Earlier this week I experienced what the true meaning of Christmas really is. I was on a committee for our department’s annual holiday charity giving. We had selected a local special needs agency. They provide housing for 43 adults with special needs. Our department provided gifts for all the residents and hosted a holiday party. It was at the party that I experienced the Christmas…