Everyday Systems

Hey, I just found my way back here today, too. Great for both of us and it sure is a blessing to have the husband on board. Last time I did No S it was just me. This time my husband has joined and that makes it easier, I think.

Anyhoo, I'm glad you're back and I'm glad I'm back, too! Enjoy your ...

Hello! It has been such a long time since I last here. I did a fabulous job last time and got to my goal weight and was happy there a long time. I'm not sure what happened but . . . well, something happened. I'm back to establish good habits again.

My goals for July: No S with the wholesome mod, if ...

Ha! I had to google butter dumplings. I make those but not for potato soup. I just didnt' know they were called butter dumplings.

We are veggies around here and so, as you might guess, don't eat chicken. We do occasionally greatly desire a pot of chicken and dumplings, however. I put on a pot of ...

wosnes wrote:Soup season is year 'round as far as I'm concerned.

Yep, what she said!

I made hm tomato soup last night. And for those who ask, I put it in a bowl and then on a plate. The plate is a regular size plate and the bowl holds a litttle over a cup. I also put on the plate a remekind of hm onion and yogurt dip, crackers, those gorgeous bright green olives from WF, a wedge of ...

Where are you, Jellybean? That make an incredible difference.

I would post this on the thread you started but it has gotten so long and I really wanted you to get this info . . . just in case you're interested.

I have those pesky cysts, as well. My dr. did recommend some medication but I didnt' want to try that. In lieu of that, she said for me to google ...

[ At the same time, though, Bittman's book does offer a lot of creative variations (I think, for instance, he's got a basic falafel recipe and then 3 or 4 different options). Also, I love his lists--like, 20 ways to top a baked potato or 15 grain salad ideas. He's just great!

Indeed, this is my ...

google for Bento or Obento. Traditionally, they're lunches made for Japanese husbands to take to work but it seems to have certainly branched off from there! My husband isnt' interested by my girl certainly is.

Here is a link to the cutest, I think. Only someone with small children will want to ...

Arg, for my soup, I do put it in a bowl and put it on a plate. I dont for porridge but that's b/c when I have porridge, I don't have anything else, usually.

I don't use a large bowl, though. I use a bowl that is oh, it holds about a cup, maybe more. Sometimes I actually use a matching coffee cup ...

I have his How to Cook Everything Vegetarian cookbook and use it often. I like his approach: down-to-earth, everyday cooking. Sometimes I want something more exciting but that's a great one for everyday and for learning to use unfamiliar foods.

I also like his idea . . . not original with him, I'm ...

Oh, you guys . . . I'm blushing!

This is a really terriffic group of girls (and two little boys) and they really make it easy to be a good teacher.

I do like the idea of letting her know how delighted I am for her that she has this special passion and gift for creating lovely things in the kitchen ...

I like the idea of a thank-you note, too.

Speaking of notes...there's a teacher at a school here who sends notes to all of his students (past and present) every year on their birthday. He's been featured on the local news a couple of times because of this. He writes notes every day of the year ...

Why, Mary Grace, what an unusual name . . . and as it happens, my darling, darling, daughter's name.

I've never met anyone named Mary Grace. I do meet people who say they know one but we never meet the actual Mary Grace.

Well, I'm not much of a one bite person. I may give it a whirl but I'd ...

I teach a writing class for a group of kids around the 11-13 age range. All the kids are great but one girl in particular is a really sweet kid. She loves to bake and creates her own recipes. Last week she brought something quite delicious and when all the moms begged for the recipe she couldn't ...

Eileen7316 wrote:Well, this is my first *real* attempt at NoS, but I have not changed my menu, cause there's no reason to

Where's that happy dance emoticon when you need it? Gotta love that about No S.

Well, I grocery shop on Thursday eveniings so this is what has been on our menu since then:

Friday -homemade steak fajitas, chips
Saturday - stuffed green peppers (very easy to make), mashed potatoes - leftovers on Sunday
Monday - lasagna, garlic bread, salad (I made it last night using the no ...

It's a new week and I'll go grocery shopping tonight (though I should have done it Saturday).

Inspire me with your fabulous, frugal, dElicious menu for the week. Or even you plain old not very exciting menu.

I'd tell you mine but it isn't planned yet.

I'll just say that I think that starting on Friday is already an enormous success! Great going with that! I'm a "Great idea! I'll start Monday . . . or the first of next month . . . or January 1st is just 4 months away!" kind of person.

Well Done!

ironsickel wrote:[ And i've lost 25 pounds or so since starting in July.

Wow! Wonderful for you, Ironsickel!

Yes, it counts in the plate. For me, b/c I want the healthy foods and b/c I want to lose weight -- and am losing weight -- filling my plates with gorgeous, healthy, vibrant foods is doing it.

I build a plate with a protein, a fruit and/or veg, and fill in the gaps. One thing that is very important ...

When I very first started I did go a bit . . . well . . . hog wild. That lasted a few weekends, maybe a couple. Then they were far more moderate. Mostly, my S days are like my N days but we have dessert after supper and sometimes I do my lesson planning at the bakery or something. Hog wild, though ...

Dinner prep is hard for me, too.

It really does help me if I have plenty of variety and protein at lunch for a more satisfying, longer lasting fullness. After that, it's tea, maybe milk, and sometimes I brush my teeth (b/c then it doesnt' tast as well).

Well, this is embarrassing. :oops:

When I came to log in, I couldn't remember my name at first and then Urban Ranger popped into my head. It didn't work as a log-on so I just thought it had been too long and re-registered . . . as Urban Ranger.

Upon reflection (which could have come a little ...

I came in to set up a habit cal for some new habits i'm working on (and to be a little more strict with the No S-ing) and thought I'd pop in to see how everyone is doing.

Wow! I see a lot of new names . . . and a lot of old timers.

Still No S-ing.

If you're new, I can't stress Vanilla No S, milk ...