Team '72 Week of May 5th, 2008 - Page 2

marymc · 05-06-2008, 12:21 PM

Cathy, I have heard that nursery rhyme so many times in my life that I'm used to it believe me. And to be honest, I've had my contrary moments too!!

Well, you do realize that I am only a gardening amateur right??? On lilacs... I don't know a thing about those, though they are beautiful and I want one!!! Usually when a plant is leggy and not blooming like it should that means the light is not right, like a sun loving plant in too much shade or vice versa. My BH&G book lists 5 types (one of which the "common" lilac has over 400 varieties) but says that they all like full sun and well drained soil. Several of them do say to prune the dormant old wood yearly.

Oh and back at ya my friend!!!

I'm just so excited that you made your first mini goal!!!

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Originally Posted by catne

And off topic, Mistress Mary, Quite Contrary, how does your garden grow? (not really contrary, that's the gardener rhyme! And this is really a question about my garden.) Please, I hope you can answer this gardening question...we have a lilac bush that get's very few blossoms...all the others around here are just bursting with blooms & we've got maybe 4 little clusters. We've been in this house for 3 years & the bush was already here then so it's not like a new planting. It IS leggy looking, though...lots of bare "trunk"...like 2-3 feet & then a crown of leafed branches. The leaves look good. so wondering...do I feed it? Do we cut it back? I LOVE lilacs and want more blossoms next year.

O.K., back to losing weight friends: I put a note of appreciation on the old thread...just in case you gals didn't see it: I 110% appreciate each & every one of you...there is no way I could have stuck with it this winter/spring without the patience, support, suggestions, distractions, entertainment, food porn, yummy sounding recipes (the stuff of food fantasies. Drool) and probably most of all: the compassion & sharing that goes on here. You're the best. And you should all be proud of each & every accomplishment.

mom276 · 05-06-2008, 12:21 PM

I think it sounds good- I use to bartend back in the day. Hey- how many carbs does rum have?

marymc · 05-06-2008, 12:25 PM

yeah actually I did pick up one of those at Walmart ... these ones that Cleo uses are individual pans and they're smooth like a regular cake pan only much smaller. I actually picked up one of those Texas size muffin pans too at Amazon when I made my order for the mini tart pans.

I'm a shopping junkie... what can I say... like I tell my husband, it could be worse.. could be a gambling addiction!! At least this way I have stuff to show for it!!

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Originally Posted by catne

Mary- on the mini cake pans-do you have Walmart around there--I bought some darling mini-bundt pans at a Super Walmart about a year ago--I think it makes like 6 (maybe 8?) at a time--and they're molded like the regular large fancy bundt pans so they come out with the little fluted/pointy shaped edges...real fancy looking with no extra effort (my favorite kind of baking

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the size is probably about the same as those oversized bakery muffins...bigger than a cupcake. And way fancier. At the time, they also had some mini-bundt pans shaped like roses.

Brandi-Way to go on clean day.

marymc · 05-06-2008, 12:31 PM

Yeah, the flatness is usually from the whites not being beat enough, or be careful with stirring in too so you don't break them down. You have to be really gentle in that process. My rule is this on the whites - - if you can turn the bowl completely upside down and nothing falls out, they are just right!!

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Originally Posted by Ladybugg

I'm not sure yet. I made these with ricotta cheese, instead of cream cheese too. I found the recipe on the net somewhere a while back and paperclipped it to my RR recipe. Somehow they ended up flat too. I think it was the whites, but I'll find out tonight when I make some more. The flax added substance to the roll, not so eggy. I'll post the recipe if I can make it work.

marymc · 05-06-2008, 12:34 PM

LOL ... I have tried MANY things with alcohol but never thought of this one. Desperate times often called for desperate measures and I have tried some combos for sure! Well here's my take, with root beer and spiced rum it can't be THAT bad so what the heck, give it a try! If it works out, you may have to name it though!

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Originally Posted by catne

O.K., adult beverage question, since popping back onto straight Atkins, DH & I have been enjoying a nightly libation. Nice. Anyway, I'm out of my usual mixer, and trying to come up with an alternative for this evening. A friend of mine suggested diet root beer & spiced rum...anyone ever tried that? I like root beer & I like spiced rum, just not sure about the combo?

lcoldtimer · 05-06-2008, 12:42 PM

Cathy,I like pepsi one with captain morgan.I have read it only has trace carbs,but it always makes me stall.I can usually get away with a little dry red wine.Rena

bentleykisser · 05-06-2008, 12:42 PM

Goodness! what the heck happened while I was at school??? im off to go help someone paint their house! have a great afternoon!

bentleykisser · 05-06-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugg

I'm not sure yet. I made these with ricotta cheese, instead of cream cheese too. I found the recipe on the net somewhere a while back and paperclipped it to my RR recipe. Somehow they ended up flat too. I think it was the whites, but I'll find out tonight when I make some more. The flax added substance to the roll, not so eggy. I'll post the recipe if I can make it work.

I use mayo in mine and add a hefty scoop of protein poweder...makes them sturdier and not as flat!....Im out...think I'll make some more towards the weekend...I just haven't had any appetite lately! i don't know what is wrong with me??? other than being nutso...but we all knew that one already! lol

KIM, How 'ya doin'???

farley109 · 05-06-2008, 12:46 PM

Mary....I wasn't ignoring you earlier, but got side tracked!! Its easy to do!! Anyways....Have you ever heard of the Chocolate Delight dessert that you make a crust, then layer a cream cheese mixture, then choco pudding mixture, then top with cool whip??? Well I make the same recipe, but use vanilla or coconut puddings and toasted coconut!! OMG!!

ALERT.....FOOD PORN.....EAR MUFFS ladies!!!

marymc · 05-06-2008, 12:53 PM

LOL Tommie... didn't think anything of it. I think I know what you're talking about... do people sometimes call it better than s~x pie or something like that? I've had that before and OMG is it good..... if I made a whole pan of something like that, I'd be a goner!!

No wonder you ate it all!!!

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Originally Posted by farley109

Mary....I wasn't ignoring you earlier, but got side tracked!! Its easy to do!! Anyways....Have you ever heard of the Chocolate Delight dessert that you make a crust, then layer a cream cheese mixture, then choco pudding mixture, then top with cool whip??? Well I make the same recipe, but use vanilla or coconut puddings and toasted coconut!! OMG!!

ALERT.....FOOD PORN.....EAR MUFFS ladies!!!

Ladybugg · 05-06-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bentleykisser

I use mayo in mine and add a hefty scoop of protein poweder...makes them sturdier and not as flat!....Im out...think I'll make some more towards the weekend...I just haven't had any appetite lately! i don't know what is wrong with me??? other than being nutso...but we all knew that one already! lol

KIM, How 'ya doin'???

I'm doing great Theresa -thanks for asking. I really liked the flax in the rolls, it didn't have that eggy taste. The real tester will be when I try them with my hamburgers tonight. Hopefully the kids haven't ate them yet. I haven't tried the protein powder yet, but all I have at the house is chocolate and vanilla. I think they may taste too sweet for burgers, eh?

mom276 · 05-06-2008, 12:59 PM

Okay tommie - trying to be good here!! Talking about that chocolate dessert triggerd something!!! That sounds so freakin yummy!:eek
not cheatin' not cheatin' not cheatin' not cheatin' (only in my mind) not cheatin' not cheatin'
Defitintly need the earmuffs

catne · 05-06-2008, 01:00 PM

Tommie, I'm drooling. this is not good for my keyboard. You have to put the warnings at the beginning of your food porn, woman!

Rena-Thanx for the suggestion, and I also love that, but I can't do Pepsi one in the evening cuz of the caffeine

(that is my fav cola, though) And white wine gives me sinus headaches. (although I lurve me some good champagne, headaches & all.) So, that's why I'm stuck trying to come up with a combo that will work...my non-caffeinated soda choices right now are root beer & cream soda. I have pineapple rum, cherry rum, spiced rum, green apple vodka, citrus vodka, raspberry vodka, Jack Daniels, plain rum & plain vodka (sounds like I have most of a party here, doesn't it?)

Brandi-the plain rum (like regular Baccardi) has no carbs...all of the plain alcohols like rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon are zero carbs so if you mix any of the plain with sugar-free mixers, you got a zero carb drink. The only warning is that some people stall when they drink. Most of the flavored rums & flavored vodkas have none or just a trace EXCEPT coconut rum...which of course is my absolute all-time favorite rum...naturally it has lots (I've seen charts showing it as anywhere from 6 carbs up to 11 carbs an ounce, so who knows. I guess the manufacturers are cagey about 'fessin' up on nutritional info for booze.)

mom276 · 05-06-2008, 01:01 PM

Kim - Jen- don't even read Tommie's Chocolate porn!!!

marymc · 05-06-2008, 01:03 PM

Cathy, pick you up some of the caffeine free pepsi or coke, or Diet Rite. Those are the only cold drinks in my house these days. Okay ladies... Barbara Walters is on Oprah so I'm off to watch! Catch up with ya'll later.

Ladybugg · 05-06-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mom276

Kim - Jen- don't even read Tommie's Chocolate porn!!!

I know, I know. I'll think it 100 times - I will not cheat...I will not cheat...

She would put the warning at the end!!! Where's Diana - I need her earmuffs!!!

farley109 · 05-06-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marymc

LOL Tommie... didn't think anything of it. I think I know what you're talking about... do people sometimes call it better than s~x pie or something like that? I've had that before and OMG is it good..... if I made a whole pan of something like that, I'd be a goner!!

No wonder you ate it all!!!

YES!! Exactly!!! Well I had seen it with the coconut, but to be honest, thats always been my least favorite pie...Well I don't know what's gotten into me lately, but I have been living on coconut pies!! Anyways, I made it for Easter using the coconut instead of Chocolate and my Family went NUTS!! It was the first dessert gone and people kept asking me to make another one!! Sooooo, now its my favorite!! And its simple and easy!!! But if you toast the coconut, its crispy and doesn't stick in your teeth as bad! And yes...I feel like I'm the only one eating that dang thing!!! UNKLE TOM came yesterday.....Maybe that's my problem???

DIET.....YES ONE OF THESE DAYS SOON, I'M GONNA START BACK ON INDUCTION!!! I GOTTA!!!

mom276 · 05-06-2008, 01:05 PM

Cathy - you got the booze girl! Thanks for lettin me know of the carbs- I'd rather stall on vacation than gain!! I would like to have some drinks in Maui!!

farley109 · 05-06-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mom276

Kim - Jen- don't even read Tommie's Chocolate porn!!!

I cried "EARMUFFS!!!"

farley109 · 05-06-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by farley109

I cried "EARMUFFS!!!"

DANG.....I should have been yelling "BLIND FOLD!!".........

HEHEHE...I STILL GOT IT!!!!

Ladybugg · 05-06-2008, 01:07 PM

Cathy - the root beer may be good with the cherry rum. Maybe gives it that Dr. Pepper taste? All I can say is try a couple tester drinks, if anything you'll get a buzz.

Tommie - recipe please! pretty please!

mom276 · 05-06-2008, 01:07 PM

Tommie- Just get back on the wagon w/us girl!!! I know - make a coconut bikini like the do in hawaii- WARE IT DONT EAT IT

mom276 · 05-06-2008, 01:09 PM

BLINDFOLD SOUNDS MORE LIKE IT!!!! BETTER BE CAREFUL TOMMIE- WE MIGHT GET KICKED OFF

Ladybugg · 05-06-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mom276

Tommie- Just get back on the wagon w/us girl!!! I know - make a coconut bikini like the do in hawaii- WARE IT DONT EAT IT

Yeah Tommie - get yourself a coconut bra!

farley109 · 05-06-2008, 01:10 PM

Brandi...they don't make coconuts in my size!! hehehe

Kim....ARE YOU SURE????? Be SCARED....Be very ....very....SCARED!!

05-06-2008, 01:00 PM	#43
catne Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Smack dab in the Middle Posts: 500 Gallery: catne Stats: way too many x's WOE: Atkins '72/Stillman's Start Date: restart 12/30/2007 (lost w/atkins in 1978, 1998)	Tommie, I'm drooling. this is not good for my keyboard. You have to put the warnings at the beginning of your food porn, woman! Rena-Thanx for the suggestion, and I also love that, but I can't do Pepsi one in the evening cuz of the caffeine (that is my fav cola, though) And white wine gives me sinus headaches. (although I lurve me some good champagne, headaches & all.) So, that's why I'm stuck trying to come up with a combo that will work...my non-caffeinated soda choices right now are root beer & cream soda. I have pineapple rum, cherry rum, spiced rum, green apple vodka, citrus vodka, raspberry vodka, Jack Daniels, plain rum & plain vodka (sounds like I have most of a party here, doesn't it?) Brandi-the plain rum (like regular Baccardi) has no carbs...all of the plain alcohols like rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon are zero carbs so if you mix any of the plain with sugar-free mixers, you got a zero carb drink. The only warning is that some people stall when they drink. Most of the flavored rums & flavored vodkas have none or just a trace EXCEPT coconut rum...which of course is my absolute all-time favorite rum...naturally it has lots (I've seen charts showing it as anywhere from 6 carbs up to 11 carbs an ounce, so who knows. I guess the manufacturers are cagey about 'fessin' up on nutritional info for booze.) __________________ Cathy, Queen of the Universe (wannabe) Down 50 lbs. since restart 12/29/2007...295/245/150 Rolling & Back on plan now!!!

05-06-2008, 12:21 PM	#32
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 406 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	I think it sounds good- I use to bartend back in the day. Hey- how many carbs does rum have?

05-06-2008, 12:42 PM	#36
lcoldtimer Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: nc Posts: 126 Gallery: lcoldtimer Stats: 145/136/120 WOE: atkins72 Start Date: aug 98	Cathy,I like pepsi one with captain morgan.I have read it only has trace carbs,but it always makes me stall.I can usually get away with a little dry red wine.Rena

05-06-2008, 12:42 PM	#37
bentleykisser Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 668 Gallery: bentleykisser Stats: 1/1/08:235 2/13/08:225 4/28/08:215 WOE: Atkins '72 & Stillmans (SORTA!) Start Date: 12/30/2007	Goodness! what the heck happened while I was at school??? im off to go help someone paint their house! have a great afternoon!

05-06-2008, 12:46 PM	#39
farley109 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,726 Gallery: farley109 Stats: 174/147/145 5'5 37 yrs WOE: all of the above...mainly 20 carbs or less per day Start Date: October 4, 2004 And Again 1/8/06 and again 9/10/07	Mary....I wasn't ignoring you earlier, but got side tracked!! Its easy to do!! Anyways....Have you ever heard of the Chocolate Delight dessert that you make a crust, then layer a cream cheese mixture, then choco pudding mixture, then top with cool whip??? Well I make the same recipe, but use vanilla or coconut puddings and toasted coconut!! OMG!! ALERT.....FOOD PORN.....EAR MUFFS ladies!!!

05-06-2008, 12:59 PM	#42
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 406 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	Okay tommie - trying to be good here!! Talking about that chocolate dessert triggerd something!!! That sounds so freakin yummy!:eek not cheatin' not cheatin' not cheatin' not cheatin' (only in my mind) not cheatin' not cheatin' Defitintly need the earmuffs

05-06-2008, 01:01 PM	#44
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 406 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	Kim - Jen- don't even read Tommie's Chocolate porn!!!

05-06-2008, 01:03 PM	#45
marymc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Down South in Mississippi Ya'll Posts: 3,456 Gallery: marymc Stats: Trying to get to ONEderland! WOE: Crack the Fat Loss Code	Cathy, pick you up some of the caffeine free pepsi or coke, or Diet Rite. Those are the only cold drinks in my house these days. Okay ladies... Barbara Walters is on Oprah so I'm off to watch! Catch up with ya'll later.

05-06-2008, 01:05 PM	#48
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 406 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	Cathy - you got the booze girl! Thanks for lettin me know of the carbs- I'd rather stall on vacation than gain!! I would like to have some drinks in Maui!!

05-06-2008, 01:07 PM	#51
Ladybugg MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,126 Gallery: Ladybugg Stats: 215/189/140 - 5'2" 42yrs WOE: Low Carb < 20g Start Date: Again July 2008	Cathy - the root beer may be good with the cherry rum. Maybe gives it that Dr. Pepper taste? All I can say is try a couple tester drinks, if anything you'll get a buzz. Tommie - recipe please! pretty please!

05-06-2008, 01:09 PM	#53
mom276 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 406 Gallery: mom276 Stats: 146/142/130	BLINDFOLD SOUNDS MORE LIKE IT!!!! BETTER BE CAREFUL TOMMIE- WE MIGHT GET KICKED OFF

05-06-2008, 01:10 PM	#55
farley109 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,726 Gallery: farley109 Stats: 174/147/145 5'5 37 yrs WOE: all of the above...mainly 20 carbs or less per day Start Date: October 4, 2004 And Again 1/8/06 and again 9/10/07	Brandi...they don't make coconuts in my size!! hehehe Kim....ARE YOU SURE????? Be SCARED....Be very ....very....SCARED!!