BUSY TIMES FOR WOMEN WHO CAN'T SO NO!

An early start is always good! It is good to be back -- last night I went to the beginning of a ladies Bible Study and it is going to be a good thing! When I got home I had to print the newsletter for Pilot Club's meeting tonight! I was late tonight because I got this Tuesday night time and next Tuesday night time confused - but all is well that ends well. Tonight was our installation of new officers for the 2010 -2011 Pilot year. I just have to say that from experience our new president will do a great job but she will have to get up early to stay up with our out-going president. Marjoree Glover was an awesome leader -- so giving, encouraging, and hard working! She will still be involved and we will continue to gain from her example!

This trying to diet is tough -- tonight at Potpourri House I had to decide between Fried Catfish, Grilled chicken, or the salad bar. I love the salad bar there - so many delicious things plus baked potatoes and soup - but you could easily eat 1000 or 2000 calories off it, so hands down I wanted the catfish -- but fried food is not on the agenda for weight loss -- so it was grilled chicken and steamed veggies and NO Chocolate Silk Pie or Turtle Cheesecake!! The "no dessert" didn't bother me as much as watching several at my table eating the catfish -- but I feel good now knowing I resisted Fried catfish, baked potato, wonderful pimento cheese, all kinds of other great salads, etc!

Something I found due to a sweet lady at Macy's is Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Pouch. It is whole grain brown rice that cooks in the microwave in 90 seconds. It is all natural and a healthy heart! A whole cup is only 240 calories but who would eat a whole cup -- maybe a fourth of a cup! I cooked it last night and also did the recipe that I gave you the other night for the Chipotle Crusted Pork Loin - which was excellent - and fresh corn -- the wonderful corn that is yellow and white mixed - I can never remember the proper name!!

Have you ever done this: RECIPE SUBSTITUTION

"I didn't have potatoes, so I substituted rice.
I didn't have paprika, so I used another spice.
I didn't have tomato sauce, so I used tomato paste.
A whole can - not a half can; I don't believe in waste.
My friend gave me the recipe, she said you can't beat it.
There must be something wrong with her --- I couldn't even
eat it!!!"

Sometimes substitutions work out like that -- and then again some work really well. You just have to understand recipes and what flavors go with what! Until you really get familiar with the different flavors and uses of spices, I suggest you go by the recipe!!

Here is the content of an email I received today and I think it is definitely worth the space to pass it on:

The Holy Bible Vs The Cell Phone

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing.

Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being
disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!

When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!


Convicts us all - right???

Here is a recipe from the original Southside cookbook,called "RECIPES YOU CAN BANK ON!" It was submitted by an ex-employee, Barbara Reddick and I have made it several times and it is really delicious!

EGGPLANT MEATLOAF

Ingredients: You will need 1 large eggplant, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center; leave boats of each half to be refilled. Chop into small cubes the eggplant that has been scooped out.
1/2 lb., ground meat extra lean (turkey does work great)
1 small onion, chopped (Noonday would be great right now)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste (Alice - that is about 1 tsp. salt and
1 tsp. pepper
2 cloves garlic pressed - or 1 tsp. garlic salt or pwd
1 egg
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Mix all together. Fill the two eggplant boats, piling high. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. At 35 minutes sprinkle with grated cheese on top - Pamesan is good!

Really delicious, low fat, and heart healthy!

Some people - such as my husband - crave sweets. That is hard when you are trying to keep their heart healthy! Baked apples with a tad of sugar or Splenda and cinnamon are a good substitute or angel food cake with fresh fruit!

Good luck on starting and staying on a healthy diet. Try to make it fun and it will reward you!!!!

Have a blessed tomorrow - Live to serve others - and you will like yourself!!