Everyone has been bringing cakes, cupcakes, and chocolates. I tell you its so distracting seeing all these yummy goodies floating around the whole office. I got to admit I can’t resist temptation all the time and it’s so hard.
I been battling trying to lose a few pounds and there’s always something that gets in my way. I’m so irate right now because I stepped on the scale and I didn’t lose any weight and I didn’t gain. The good thing is that there was no weight gain, but the downfall is that a whole month passed and not a pound was shed!
Can you all keep your junk food at home people! Marcia brought some wheat bagels and I had a ½ of bagel for lunch with some cheese. Here I am thinking I’m doing so well and then I mess up with a few chocolate candies.
Uggh, I’m so annoyed right now, but I won’t even stress my life over it. I have to be stronger and if I can’t then I can’t beat myself up!
Candies, Cupcakes, Chocolates... Ughhh
OH SO DELICIOUS FLAN
When it comes to eating I have to say my family wins the golden medal. They all absolutely have to have dessert after their meals or maybe something somewhat sweet that will be classified as a dessert, lol.
Yessie’s absolute favorite is the flan which is custard that most Hispanics know how to make. I have to say that not everyone knows how to make a delicious flan. Some people make it too watery or too sour due to the browning of the sugar to make the syrup so basically you really have to be a pro at making flan to get a high five from me!
Whether its cheese cake, ice cream, flan or any type of sweets my family are by far the greatest critics because they love their desserts to be just right!
Mofongo con Camarones
Mofongo con Camarones. This is exactly what my girls enjoy eating every time we visit the Cuban restaurant down the street from our house.
It’s basically made out of plantains and some even include pork rinds. It’s basically up to you, I mean you can make it to your likes and put whatever your heart pleases.
I do enjoy the Mofongo with the sauce, but I developed a somewhat disgust to shrimp these days and I don’t think I’ll ever eat them again. I mean I really wasn’t a fan of them anyways. I would probably eat a little nibble of one, but really never enjoyed seafood ever. My girls are the absolute opposite of me though. They devour shrimp any style!
Of course everyone makes Mofongo in variety of styles so I decided to give you a recipe I found online which is a bit different from most.
MOFONGO DE CAMARONES RECIPE
PLANTAIN DUMPLINGS STUFFED W/ SHRIMP STUFFING
2 tb extra virgin olive oil
3 lg garlic clove; peeled and
-crushed
1/4 lb smoked ham; diced
1/4 c scallion; sliced
1/4 c cilantro; roughly chopped
1/2 c olives, small; pitted
1/2 ea lime; juiced
1 c tomato puree
1 c tomato sauce
2 lb shrimp; peeled and deveined,
- and
Mofonogo
3 lg plantain; green or 6 medium
1/4 c corn oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the remaining stuffing
ingredients, except the shrimp, and sauté over medium heat for 5 min.
Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. Set aside.
Peel the plantains and cut them into 1/2" slices. Heat the corn oil in a
large skillet and fry the plantain slices until golden. Drain on paper
towels.
Mash 5-6 slices in a mortar with a little of the stuffing liquid. Fold
in 1/2 cup of the shrimp mixture and shape into a ball with your hands.
Repeat the process 5 more times.
Furry Friends
There are many sweet and caring people out there especially those who care for animals in need. I for one like to visit the nearest animal shelter because sometimes just a little quality time with them can make such a difference.
I have to admit that at many times I wish I can walk off with all of them, but the fact that I care and occasionally bring them a little something means allot. I mean an occasional unused blanket or some Clorox bleach so they can sterilize their cages those help the shelter tremendously. Things do not need to be brand new for you to donate them. My mom actually has a bag full of sheets and old towels which will be perfect to keep our furry friends comfortable and warm.
I was surfing the web and found an incredible site I would like to share with you guys. It brought tears to my eyes to learn that this one little kitten that almost had no chance in life was given a second chance thanks to this amazing woman who took her in and gave her the life she now has.
Make sure you visit this page and read up on Zoey's story and how she made it through a difficult time in her life.
Lunch is great, but I need the treadmill!
I’m at lunch right now and guess what I’m eating? I’m eating popcorn, rice and beans with steak tips for lunch. The popcorn I guess was my appetizer, lol and the rest was leftovers from the dinner my honey made last night.
I’m going to try and eat just a little bit because seriously if I keep this up I’ll gain the little weight I’ve lost and seriously it wasn’t much.
Cheap Prepaid Phone Cards
I actually bought a prepaid phone card to call Melissa in Mexico. She’s been in Mexico since Sunday and I figured surprising her by calling to find out how much fun her and Ashley are having.
I got to tell you these calling cards are great because you pay them right then and there and there’s no need to ring up your home bill by calling overseas.
You can get a prepaid phone card to call absolutely anywhere international ranging from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. You can basically just search for the best phone cards to call from the United States to anywhere in the world without breaking the bank.
What I like is the fact that these are large companies like AT&T, sprint and many more that are absolutely reliable and you get your moneys worth!
I want to tell you that my girls absolutely love these cards because they can keep in touch with their family in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic and my phone bill will never be ridiculous. I usually get them a calling card each every month and it’s paid for and I don’t have to worry about it again until the following month.
Moist and Delicious
Rose brought me some cake and it was delicious. She baked it herself. No long ago she made meatballs and they were so yummy I almost took more from her plate!
What I loved about the cake was that it wasn’t over sweet and it was so moist you didn’t even care for milk or anything. I do wish she had put more frosting since that is my absolute favorite part of cake.
I can’t believe she has energy for baking being pregnant and having to care for Connor and he’s a busy toddler. I am grateful that she still manages to do so because otherwise I wouldn’t get the treats!
ALLERGY SEASON!
I guess this year’s pollen allergies are starting very early. It’s been announced that pollen this year is going to be stronger than ever. It’s amazing because we were still having some winter days and all of a sudden we jumped to summer. These past few days have been in the high 70’s and felt somewhat like in the mid 80’s, but with all that pollen in the air it does get quite miserable.
I already pulled out my inhaler a few times and I’m already running low so I have to get to my primary doctor’s office soon so I can get some prescription allergy medication and a refill on my albuterol.
Needless to say, whether its 0 degrees and winter or 90 degrees and summer, you can’t ever win because there’s always something that will make you sick. Of course I don’t mind the great weather regardless of my allergies!
Special K Diet Vs Chinese noodles
I have been doing the Kellog’s Special K with Berries diet. I have to say I’ve lasted longer than I would’ve trusted myself to, but of course I always have my crazy obstacles that kind of throw me off my road of success.
Those obstacles being; my friends and of course family and social events that happen in between. I kind of drifted off the diet for a couple of days and began another fresh week this week. Then this morning Rachel decides to order Chinese food and guess what?!
I ordered Angel hair with Crab Ragoons. It was so delicious and to tell you the truth I didn’t eat the whole thing. I mean they give you a whole bunch almost to serve five or six people so I am happy to say that I did save some for later or maybe tomorrow. I could’ve said no, but I didn’t. What’s done is done right?! Now I wish I had big cup of coffee to wake me up from those hidden MSG they pretend not to use.
I noticed on this picture I got at Google that you can crush the cereal and put it as a yummy topping for your Ice Cream. It's really good you really should try it. It's great too because it's not a fattening toppings like jimmies or gummies and all those fun not so good toppings we're used to.
Have you tried a Mojito yet?!
How about the Mojito alchoholic drink?! Have any of you tried this incredibly delicious drink? I mean it is so good that you can have just about 4-5 of them and not realize it. I love the spearmint flavor it just gives you this refreshing feeling while you’re sipping on it.
It’s definitely a great drink for those hot summer days, but do be careful because after all it is an alcoholic beverage. I don’t want you passing out somewhere, hahahah.
Anyways, try it because I know you will absolutely love it! It’s almost like having an iced tea with alcohol in it, but please do not compare it to the Long Island iced tea, this one is so much better.
Ok here's the Mojito Recipe:
Bacardi Mojito (say 'mohito,' and enjoy!)
An easy mojito recipe to liven up your evening:1.5 oz BACARDI Rum12 fresh spearmint leaves1/2 lime7 oz club soda2 tbsp. simple syrup(or 4 tsp. sugar)
Pizzelle Italian Cookie
I think I ate almost two packs of Pizzelle cookies. I got myself the Anise flavored ones and they are just so yummy. I had like one pack in the morning and promised I wouldn’t have anymore, but come the afternoon I couldn’t resist the temptation and opened up a new pack.
Of course there’s nothing like fresh homemade ones. My friend Melissa makes them at home and of course those are 100% better. I mean anything you make at home makes such a difference.
I went online and found the recipe to the Pizzelle which of course Melissa has already since she does these every now and then especially on holidays and family events.
I need a Day at the Spa
I haven’t had a Pedicure or Manicure in a while now and I could really feel it on my feet. I seriously have to go hopefully this weekend and have this taken care of. I really have never gone more than 2 months without taking care of these things, but I guess it’s the cold weather which doesn’t motivate me much.
Tomorrow the girls have Dental appointments and after that I drop off Yessie at her job in Newton so I’m thinking of taking care of manners. I might even indulge in a massage or something. These days the way work is going, I truly need a day at the Spa.
How long do people really go off on having both a Pedicure and a Manicure because I seriously think I’ve really neglected myself? How do people do it in the winter days? I feel as though it’s my hibernation period and this is why things got out of hand.
Three Iced Lattes in One DAY!
Today I spent the day waiting for my uncle’s cat that was at the Vet getting a small procedure done. Could you believe that I had three Iced Lattes while waiting?! I couldn’t believe it myself, but I did when I began feeling somewhat hyper in the middle of the day.
We took Oreo, my uncle’s cat to an animal clinic over in Billerica and I’m very happy with the outcome. He did incredibly well and he’s home now recovering from anesthesia. I hope he heals quick and efficiently.
Anyways, I liked Billerica allot, can you believe they have a Market Basket in every corner?! I mean friends, every corner we ran into there was a Market Basket. I guess people really love to go food shopping out there. We even stopped at one and did a little shopping while we waited.
Did I just enjoy Strawberries?
I’m not really a fan of Strawberries, but let me just explain that the Strawberries I just had this afternoon were incredible! These things were so sweet and juicy words cannot express.
Anyways, I been trying to be really good, but there’s always those folks who try and persuade you to eat junk. Those are my fellow co-workers who are always sneaking around candy and flashing it in your face.
I must say, I do bring tons of candy to have available at my desk for my patients, but I hardly dig my hands into the bowl. I usually try and grab the stuff I hardly would go for this way I won’t be tempted. I have to say it’s definitely a great idea because I have stuff for my patients, but I won’t fall into the temptation.
I do have to get myself to go on the treadmill tonight because seriously. All the hard work you do in a week and it only takes a few candies to ruin it all.
So now even though I had those amazing Strawberries and felt as though I was doing so great, I feel as though I failed myself after eating the chocolate Bunny Rabbit which was left over from Easter candy!
