Food Before and After Photos

[Arabesque 7,596]

On 7/13/2023 at 11:58 PM, GreenTealael said:

Thank you! ❤️
How are you celebrating your birthday?
Actually how is everyone doing it these days? My family wanted to dine out but I don’t really think that’s what I want anymore 🥺

I haven’t anything planned for Friday but I did just spend a long weekend at the Gold Coast with my girlfriends for a wedding. So that maybe the celebration. Lol! I usually only do something for the big birthdays so two more years until the 60th (don’t want to think about it, far too scary 😱.) It was very relaxing weekend. We spent time trying to spot whales (saw a couple), drinking champagne & eating too much cheese. Even had a small piece of the wedding cake - red velvet with cream cheese frosting yum!

Edited July 17, 2023 by Arabesque

[GreenTealael 25,591]

9 hours ago, Arabesque said:

I haven’t anything planned for Friday but I did just spend a long weekend at the Gold Coast with my girlfriends for a wedding. So that maybe the celebration. Lol! I usually only do something for the big birthdays so two more years until the 60th (don’t want to think about it, far too scary 😱.) It was very relaxing weekend. We spent time trying to spot whales (saw a couple), drinking champagne & eating too much cheese. Even had a small piece of the wedding cake - red velvet with cream cheese frosting yum!

That is one good looking couple and the cake is pretty too ❤️

I had a minor glitch and thought you went to Africa for the weekend 😂

[Arabesque 7,596]

15 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I had a minor glitch and thought you went to Africa for the weekend 😂

Ha! Different Gold Coast.

Made some savoury egg muffins again this morning - sweet potato, feta, caramelised onion, mushrooms, etc. this time. Except was on the phone & got distracted so they’re a little more brown (not burnt thank gracious). I’ll have two for lunch & freeze the rest.

[GreenTealael 25,591]

Homemade pancakes. I only had 1 which is 1/6th the calories tracked

This is my first time using Greek yogurt in pancakes and I think this is my favorite way to make them.
I remember being a child and watching my brother make pancakes from scratch for everyone and now understanding it’s a labor of love (because it’s easier to buy frozen) but getting the “these are amazing” comments are priceless. Now if could only get everyone to enjoy kale salad with me… Doubtful

Edited July 18, 2023 by GreenTealael

[ms.sss 15,818]

On 7/18/2023 at 11:18 AM, GreenTealael said:

Now if could only get everyone to enjoy kale salad with me… 

*raises hand* 😆

[ms.sss 15,818]

Tried my hand at Grilled Caprese. Pretty good, if i say so myself!

Mr. forwarded this recipe to me because we were watching a cooking show where they were making focaccia and i was all, "i can do that!":

https://www.thekitchn.com/grilled-caprese-focaccia-23552694?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Frecipes

I only had whole wheat flour on hand, so i was not very optimistic about the end result, but it turned out super yum...that nutty flavour from the flour was delish. I did have to add an extra 1/4 cup of Water to make up for the dryness of the whole wheat flour though, but it was all good.

Baked it in a cast Iron pan on the bbq. Gave it a nice smoky flavour!

I calculated a serving as 1/12 of the whole thing. Ate a full "serving" with a generous lump of labneh: 249 calories.

[sillykitty 10,787]

I have a sauce problem 😂

Buffalo Wild Wings, carrots showed up late to the party

[GreenTealael 25,591]

1 hour ago, sillykitty said:

I have a sauce problem 😂

Buffalo Wild Wings, carrots showed up late to the party

So many sauces! What are they and which one was best?

[GreenTealael 25,591]

15 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Tried my hand at Grilled Caprese. Pretty good, if i say so myself!

Mr. forwarded this recipe to me because we were watching a cooking show where they were making focaccia and i was all, "i can do that!":

https://www.thekitchn.com/grilled-caprese-focaccia-23552694?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Frecipes

I only had whole wheat flour on hand, so i was not very optimistic about the end result, but it turned out super yum...that nutty flavour from the flour was delish. I did have to add an extra 1/4 cup of Water to make up for the dryness of the whole wheat flour though, but it was all good.

Baked it in a cast Iron pan on the bbq. Gave it a nice smoky flavour!

I calculated a serving as 1/12 of the whole thing. Ate a full "serving" with a generous lump of labneh: 249 calories.

Now I know what I’m making with the pizza dough I bought 😆

[ms.sss 15,818]

7 hours ago, sillykitty said:

I have a sauce problem 😂

Buffalo Wild Wings, carrots showed up late to the party

i already know i'd like the hot sauce one, and the cheesy one! what are the other ones?? teriyaki? ranch? BBQ Sauce? blue cheese? ? 😉

[sillykitty 10,787]

7 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

So many sauces! What are they and which one was best?

48 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

i already know i'd like the hot sauce one, and the cheesy one! what are the other ones?? teriyaki? ranch? BBQ Sauce? blue cheese? ? 😉

On the before pic, from the top,

The one that's the very unattractive brown color is Carribbean Jerk, it's not that color IRL, and it's my fave. Below is is Sweet Lime Chili, seasonal and was gross, The white one is actually salt & vinegar dry rub. Bottom is Nashville Hot. Chipotle aoli with the onion rings and ranch with the carrots

[Kris77 1,540]

Those look yummy!!!
I love teriyaki sauce on my wings!!
BWWs was my all time fav. But since we started air frying our wings at home and making them ourselves that is my fav.
Plus they sell the sauces in BWW brand among other brands and flavors too in the grocery store.
My boys and hub all do Honey BBQ and I do old faithful teriyaki. (I don’t do any kind of spicy type food!)
Sooo good. If yall haven’t tried them in the air fryer -you should

[Kris77 1,540]

Those look yummy!!!
I love teriyaki sauce on my wings!!
BWWs was my all time fav. But since we started air frying our wings at home and making them ourselves that is my fav.
Plus they sell the sauces in BWW brand among other brands and flavors too in the grocery store.
My boys and hub all do Honey BBQ and I do old faithful teriyaki. (I don’t do any kind of spicy type food!)
Sooo good. If yall haven’t tried them in the air fryer -you should

[GreenTealael 25,591]

dinner yesterday

Lamb (tilapia for the resident pescatarian 😂) mashed potatoes and broccoli

Edited July 21, 2023 by GreenTealael

[summerset 5,265]

Edited July 23, 2023 by summerset