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A Healthy Start to 2019
StandardI’m not doing resolution-type resolutions, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be and do better.
Happy New Year!
My Breakfast: Low sugar oatmeal with a touch of butter, craisins, and granola along with a lovely cup of English breakfast tea with less sugar than I normally would use. Go Me!! (c)2019
Birthday Freebies
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L-R, Top-Bottom: Free dessert at Chili’s, Free entree at Jimmy’s Egg, Free sidekick of ribs at Texas Roadhouse, Free soda at Regal Cinemas (from points accumulated), Free drink (or food item) from Starbucks, photo of tea at Jimmy’s Egg, Dessert at Ruby Tuesday (after getting free burger), French onion soup at Red Robin (after getting free burger), Raspberry white chocolate cake (not free, but oh so delicious!). Links in post. (c)2018
Birthday freebies are one of the fun parts of the week or so before my birthday. I am on all the email lists, and to be honest, I can’t possibly use all of the opportunities that arise in my inbox. Some of the benefits come with joining a rewards club, and some are simply signing up for an email list. I thought I would share some of the best ones, although as I said I didn’t use them all, although many of them don’t expire until the end of the month, so I still have time.
Note: Some free items require an additonal purchase (like an entree, etc.)
TGIFriday’s – free dessert
BJ’s Restaurant – free Pizookie
Chili’s – free dessert
Jimmy’s Egg – free entree
Ruby Tuesday – free garden bar or burger
Red Robin – free burger
FYE – 20% off entire purchase
Hot Topic – $5 reward
Starbucks – free food item or drink – only good ON your birthday
Texas Roadhouse – free appetizer or sidekick of ribs
Do you have any to add?
December – Holiday Season – Recipe
StandardCranberry Cheese Spread
I experiemented with this earlier in the year, and decided to have it for breakfast, spread on a croissant last week, and it was delicious. I think it works well as a breakfast spread or as an appetizer/snack on crackers or as a dip for breadsticks, pretzels or vegetables.
Ingredients:
1 cup softened or whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup craisins
Directions:
Mix until incorporated.
Options: To make a dip or larger amount, use the entire container of 16oz. whipped cream cheese (or softened 8oz. block) and add in 1 cup (or your preference) of craisins. Incorporate thoroughly. Chives can also be added for a different, delicious flavor.
Cranberry Cheese Spread. Recipe above. (c)2018
November – Gratitude – Photo/Art
Traveling to Vermont for Thanksgiving with family. (c)2018
Fireplace on a cold Thanksgiving night. (c)2018
Thanksgiving Dinner. (c)2018
30 Days of Nano – Day 11
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Coffee, Tea, Soda, Beer? What’s your go-to drink for your writing time?
My Favorites:
Coffee – I don’t drink coffee.
Tea – Adagio Teas The Walking Dead Daryl Tea and Twinings Prince of Wales Tea
Soda – Diet Coke, usually caffeine free
Beer – I don’t really drink beer, but I do love cider. My choice is Strongbow or Redd’s.
Add yours in the comments!
30 Days of Nano – Day 9
Easy Meals
1. Crock-pot Lasagna – this is amazing and easy. My family loves it!
2. Quiche – another quick and easy, delicious family meal.
3. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (in the blue box)
4. Casserole made from leftovers – mix the leftovers, add a sauce (pasta, Worcestershire, gravy, HP sauce), if you have rice put it on the bottom, if you have mashed potatoes, spread it on top, add shredded cheese, and bake for thirty minutes at 350°.
5. Pour a can of Chunky soup over cooked rice. You can add cheese, sour cream, crackers, croutons, onion or tortilla strips.
Now, that dinner is finished, get back to writing!
