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Fierce hailstone storm yesterday produced this wonderful spring like day! Windows wide open with a splendid breeze. Savoring every moment before the tropical heat waves and hurricane season begins. Speaking of savoring, delish sandwich for lunch today with Sunday's protein pancake leftovers... Happy Monday fellow foodies! ;]

Yum! One of my favorites... I love fresh blueberries and slivered almonds + cinnamon, too. I usually have this several times a week. Also, love pineapple tidbits and banana mix. I am not a yogurt fan. So, Breakstone 2% low-fat - 45% less sodium cottage cheese small curd is a go to staple. What brand do you like?

We had an unusually violent storm hit late this afternoon... Hail pellets hit loudly against our large kitchen windows while I was making the herb chicken and wild rice soup recommended by Silly Kitty. Needless to say, the soup was a resounding success making a big bang for dinner tonight! Haha. Made it with baby spinach instead of chard. Yum!

Hubby made these delicious pancakes for us this Sunday morning combining egg, cottage cheese, vanilla extract and oatmeal in blender. I added a dabble of real Vermont maple syrup and cantaloupe. Leftover pancakes heat up really well for another great meal like a creative sandwich. ;]

Do you deliver to West Palm Beach!? ;]

Some of our favorites shows you might enjoy should you like mysteries, historical settings, suspense or intrigue: The Fall; Penny Dreadful; Endeavor; Inspector Lewis; Breathless; Foyle's War; The Knick; Mad Men. The Durrells in Corfu and Doc Martin are fun and humorous. Agree, The Soprano's! How could you not resist that lovable sociopath, Tony Soprano.

Hi Mark from Tennessee. Welcome. Congratulations on your awesome weight loss + maintenance of 137 pounds! We share that magic number. I'm maintaining a comfortable range of 119 - 122 sixteen months out. Share with us some of your favorite clothing. Off on errands today - not really dressing up for Zoom conferences or client business tasks behind the desk top computer these days. By the way, does anyone know what day this is today!? LOL

You've gotten tinier since your last post! Red looks amazing on you.

THANK YOU BF!!! I am really going to miss my northeast springtime blossom fix this year. The pale pink flowers are exquisite. Wow.

Breakfast with one egg omelette this morning with spinach, onion, Swiss cheese and lean ham cubes. Sauté lean low salt ham cubes in just a splash of real maple syrup. Then, I use the cubes for navy bean soup, a chef salad and sunny side eggs for extra flavor. Just a few bites satisfy.

Here was Sunday's dinner last night. Carmine's grocer had some wonderful lollipop lamb chops on sale. And, a fab mint jelly... I say why not milk that favorite Easter dinner for all its worth. Right?! We usually roast a large bag of fresh green beans that will last for a few more meals.

Look so very good. I eat a salad a day. It's all your well toned running muscles needing to refuel.

Looks like I need to hit the liquor store, too, for some dry white vermouth! Is that an essential business?! Like you and your son - We LOVE chicken and rice soup!

Thanks for this recipe! I will definitely try it out this next weekend. Love all the fresh herb ingredients - Sounds just delish. We usually go to our small local markets every Sunday after 5:00pm before they close called Carmine's or Joseph's (they are cousins, but unfriendly rivals!). Would love to eat from their take-out and homemade soup bars... BUT loaded with salt, meat fats, high calories etc. appealing to the masses, unfortunately. Soooo here comes Suzy the Homemaker complete with her apron for the chicken vegetable and rice soup adventure. Stay tuned. Haha.

Oh no! I use to love fresh crispy corny Fritos mixed in my homemade beef chili!!! Oh boy. Those were the days my friend... Even though we make chili with ground turkey in the instant pot now - It remains a little too rich for the tummy. I just eat out the flavored kidney beans which is most satisfying less the Fritos of course, LOL!

You are looking absolutely divine in form fitting casuals! BTW, does CALIF require wearing a mask and gloves when out in public? We have been asked to do so in the grocery stores. You have inspired me to get out of my orphan Annie PJ's and oversized T shirt today! I'm going to head to the closet and try on some new things purchased but never worn this spring before quarantine. Does anyone know what day this is!!!!?

Dinner last night and lunch today. Raw cauliflower, broccoli, red grapes, cheddar cheese, chicken, red onions + slivered almonds tossed in light dijon mustard vinaigrette. Best the next day after marinating... Serving dish for hubby and myself. Forgot to show my serving size probably 1 ½ cups, and the after dish. New to this thread. Soooo, I'll get with the program. LOL.

OMG! Not only is she beautiful - she can cook, too! This looks delish and I'm not even a fish girl - although I have heard Tilapia has less of a fishy taste and smell?

Wow, does that look yummy. My all time favorites... I guess I missed my dinner invitation! Haha.

Our walk after Easter dinner in the preserve behind our home. Just hung out in my oversized comfy t-shirts and sweats from heavier days. And, the super moon earlier this week.

Easter dinner comprised of one lamb chop with mint apple jelly, roasted green beans and ¼ baked white potato with crispy skin. Six banana wheels with a smug of natural peanut butter and peanuts on top for dessert. Was so excited to eat a baked potato and lamp chop in over 16 months... I forgot to take pictures! We did take pictures of our walk afterwards in the preserve behind our home. Easter basket for mother-in-law on lock down in her memory care facility. Any favorite Easter dinners out there to post?

Always loved this 1951 catchy little tune by Hank Williams... And, these days sequestered at home feeling more like a 1950's homemaker (without the dress and heels, of course) with each day that passes by. Preparing three square meals daily with the dishes and pans in the sink to prove it! LOL. Actually, a nice change having hubby work from home for a spell meeting him for lunch in eat-in kitchen. Anyone else feel like you are living the movie Groundhog day!??? I certainly do! Let's share some of our nutritious, healthy and fun favorites (and, permissible comfort foods during these trying times) keeping our spirits lifted and moving forward positively at any WLS stage. Variety is the spice of lock down days as we each pursue what works best for our body. One method or food choice plan does not fit all. Excited to see whatcha all got cookin'!? Soooo here goes... A favorite breakfast for my Weight Maintenance Stage is homemade rolled oats with apples, raisins, unsalted raw walnuts or pecans, a dash of cinnamon and brown sugar once a week. I like 1% milk over it, but wait to drink liquid after 30 minutes of digestion. That cinnamon infused milk is so delicious and so satisfying... I am usually full after ¾ to 1 cup shown here.

I will! Doesn't look like much interest here. ;[

Great idea! Let's do! All play dress up and wear our make-up this Sunday. Realized with the mask no need for make-up or lipstick! Boy, have I ever gotten lazy over the weeks... I may never want to dress again.

Not really wearing anything new these days around the house... BUT did want to wish you all a very Happy Easter or holiday weekend. We are on our 25th day of lock down. It appears to be making a difference. Yay! Easter basket made for MIL in memory care wing home locked down since March 10th. We'll miss not taking her out to lunch. Always love NE budding branches every spring for our living room. Definitely post a favorite holiday meal, a family tradition, outdoor walk, in-house outfit or such to keep all our spirits up and alive! Silly Kitty and ms.sss are missed immensely.