Sophie7713

All my favorites. Plum baby tomatoes, carrots, corn and nuts of any kind. Is that sweet potato chips? You can pack my lunch box anytime! ;]

Love the beard! I think we need some close-ups! Lookin mighty fine there, Mr. Hagel...

LOOKS SOOOO TASTY! When is dinner tonight? Grocery shopped yesterday and purchased corn-on-the-cob + sweet potatoes. Hoping to make chowder this weekend. ;]

Dinner tonight! Shrimp with honey, lime, soy sauce + red chili flakes in wok. Ready in a flash. I just love Bird's Eye baby garden peas - This my last frozen pea package... They don't appear to be restocking them. :[

I agree, wholeheartedly! And, I believe Dr. V to be wise, sincere and a very good friend to the WLS community. His analogy of a the small garden is SPOT ON! This espalier was created for our front courtyard wall to add depth, interest and beauty. The initial set up required a thoughtful schematic plan then the paint/construction/wiring. Within one tropical season of patience, direction, vigilance and determination - The confederate jasmine seedlings planted in nutrient rich, high quality soil + solid foundation has grown into a stunning and hardy vine after 16 years. It has weathered six serious hurricanes, droughts and other stresses over the years. I merely monitor, prune, fertilize and finesse on occasion. His advice is timeless and applicable to any human journey. We are holistic beings of many facets. Thank you for posting, Green Tealael!!! It was like having coffee on the side porch today with an inspiring friend, especially in this current state of isolation. And, a great salad buddy! I, too, cultivated being a happy, confident and well adjusted overweight. That goal was paramount in becoming slim with joy and success - Not drama and struggle to which he speaks. Setting up an environment for success. We've got this! Happy spring!

My new fashion accessory with pajama's is a fit bit that arrived this morning! LOL. Actually, while in 6 weeks of quarantine - I'm trying to improve + update my limited tech savvy (still back in the dark ages claims my engineer hubby) with new cell phone apps, online webinars, Zoom meets and other curiosities! I resisted at first. Now all kind of fun at least, for the time being... The fit bit really tracks a lot of things. Colorful cases, too. Who knew? ;]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the floral dress and halter bodice lines on you. You wear it so well. And, your arms - wow! The mermaid emerald gown is gorgeous on you, too, ms.sss! The neck line is exquisite. Emerald green is the birthstone of May - May birthday by chance? I'm a May 29th baby and that is one of my favorite jewel tones. Once my foundations arrive via mail (did not have time to shop in person for them after PS before lock down). You've inspired me (and, hopefully, others on thread) to play dress up in my closet for outfits acquired for cancelled or postponed meaningful major events this spring. Sadly, they were all hung in garment bags directly without a last fitting from seamstress... that's how quickly everything closed down here March 18th - six weeks ago now. So, I guess it's time for a little fashion show and cheer to lift ours spirits! Thanks for getting the ball rolling... x o ;]

Okay, then. Let the lock down cook-off begin Ms. Greentealeal! I'll make the original recipe less the bacon and you make a vegetarian version? I still have all the fresh herbs left from chicken and rice soup recipe Sunday. Let's put on those domestic diva aprons and post sweet potato and corn chowder creations. Anyone else care to join in? Fun! Inspired now for my one exciting excursion out a week: The grocery market. Haha.

Yay! My favorite gal is back for a visit... Salads boring, NEVER! I eat one a day and yours look gorgeously delicious. I'm coming over for lunch sometime. Haha. What is your favored dressing shown here? Hubs and myself would LOVE this soup. Might you share the recipe? Fresh sweet potatoes are a staple at our place. We mix it in Bobby's kibble everyday, too. And, his favorite apple pumpkin snacks by Fruitables. Spring sprung yet?

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!!!!?