tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post5171045750703709772..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Not What I ExpectedMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-39009289502735055902012-07-19T15:52:12.361-05:002012-07-19T15:52:12.361-05:00I'm like you, more savory and not so sweet LOL...I'm like you, more savory and not so sweet LOL! I need to get back on a more healthy menu as well, my metabolism is definitely not what it was 5 years ago and it's time to address the problem, good luck!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-36344194508312411942012-07-17T20:39:54.452-05:002012-07-17T20:39:54.452-05:00Lisa - Classic Lay's potato chips . . . yes, y...Lisa - Classic Lay's potato chips . . . yes, yes, YES! In the past I've figured if I'm gonna indulge I should at least get the organic chips. But they. just. aren't. the. same! So I say crunch on, sister-of-the-chips! (Only once in a blue moon anymore though. Sigh.)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-59782172653645260772012-07-17T20:36:42.417-05:002012-07-17T20:36:42.417-05:00Sparkless - Well, rats! Now I feel I really misse...Sparkless - Well, rats! Now I feel I really missed something by not getting to read your long reply. WAAAAHHH!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-63061469552687438862012-07-17T20:35:39.410-05:002012-07-17T20:35:39.410-05:00Susan - What do you now do for your Sunday morning...Susan - What do you now do for your Sunday morning treats to your Barn Boys?<br /><br />I never knew I was in such good company when it came to my love of potato chips!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9948700409191226192012-07-17T07:37:24.737-05:002012-07-17T07:37:24.737-05:00I totally relate to your post. I've been on a...I totally relate to your post. I've been on a kick-start lose-a-few-pounds diet, so that means everyone in the house in on the same :) and I miss the baking of the cookies, cakes, breads.... ooohh smelling homemade bread. You've got another potato-chip-sister here too.. the saltier, the better.... just give me Classic Lay's and I'm happy. Then again, throw in a little homemade ranch dip to top it off. Okay, I need to stop here, potato chips need to get out of the thought process :) <br />Congratulations on living a healthy lifestyle, losing a little weight, feeling good and feeling good about fitting in your clothes. Those are the great rewards.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-85219160904552053092012-07-17T01:00:14.443-05:002012-07-17T01:00:14.443-05:00I had a long reply typed out and then for some rea...I had a long reply typed out and then for some reason it didn't post. ARG! The gist of it was congrats on your clothes fitting better!Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82306450316961333332012-07-16T05:14:44.116-05:002012-07-16T05:14:44.116-05:00And I miss all the lovely photographs of all the d...And I miss all the lovely photographs of all the delicious things you used to bake! I miss my eye candy!! Seriously, congratulations to you both. It is amazing, when you think about it, at all the not-so-great-for-us ingredients that we were ingesting. I was surprised that my container of sugar has now sat, unused for months! And we are sisters of the soul on the potato chip issue. Can.Not.Have.One.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76779427164181610202012-07-15T07:28:06.811-05:002012-07-15T07:28:06.811-05:00Stephanie - As much as I mitch and boan sometimes ...Stephanie - As much as I mitch and boan sometimes about having to cook three meals a day around here, I'll bet if I couldn't cook for any period of time, I'd probably miss that as much as baking. Funny ducks, aren't we?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-30594996634874407072012-07-15T07:26:30.319-05:002012-07-15T07:26:30.319-05:00JJ - Good idea regarding the homemade bread and ja...JJ - Good idea regarding the homemade bread and jam. I'm betting most people don't get that on a regular basis! This time of year I do have iced coffee in the fridge and it would be easy to have a couple bars of good chocolate on hand. How'd you get so smart?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-44918274530983498512012-07-15T07:21:44.441-05:002012-07-15T07:21:44.441-05:00judy - We're still readily eating all the fres...judy - We're still readily eating all the fresh berries we want. They're so good for us with all their vitamins and minerals. Just not as good nutritionally when baked into a good tasting dessert!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67539417556075536672012-07-15T07:19:19.238-05:002012-07-15T07:19:19.238-05:00Sue - For you, m'dear, I will consider trying ...Sue - For you, m'dear, I will consider trying comments without the word verification. (I just hate to change anything 'cause seems every time I do, I have some kind of problems or another!) I totally agree, word verification is one big pain in the patoot.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-3938697680558231152012-07-15T07:16:27.811-05:002012-07-15T07:16:27.811-05:00a view from a brown dog - Yeah, who knew the actua...a view from a brown dog - Yeah, who knew the actual baking satisfied such a need? I'll figure out a happy medium somewhere along the line here. <br /><br />The feeling of your clothes being a little loose rather than a little tight? Heaven, in my book!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-73868594280883636702012-07-15T07:13:21.293-05:002012-07-15T07:13:21.293-05:00Katidids - I've never been "fat" but...Katidids - I've never been "fat" but have always had trouble keeping those extra pounds off so seeing them disappear right now feels soooo good. And I've always refused to buy "bigger" clothes when I get to the bursting point so getting back into most of my clothes (comfortably!) feels wonderful.<br /><br />If I made a small fruit pie, I'd gobble it up before my husband had a fightin' chance!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-70886722481710156902012-07-15T07:10:09.864-05:002012-07-15T07:10:09.864-05:00Judy - Yep, hubby has been lobbying for a baked go...Judy - Yep, hubby has been lobbying for a baked goodie one day a week . . . probably Sunday. So far, I'm dragging my feet . . . mostly because it's been too darn hot to put the oven on!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-26469693965474813282012-07-15T06:34:27.719-05:002012-07-15T06:34:27.719-05:00Congratulations to you and Papa Pea :) But I tota...Congratulations to you and Papa Pea :) But I totally get what you mean about the satisfaction from baking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-18838522232422254752012-07-15T06:08:36.640-05:002012-07-15T06:08:36.640-05:00I agree with everything you said. When I was actin...I agree with everything you said. When I was acting, I wasn't baking, and the butter never left the fridge. And I find baking cathartic and I like having stuff on hand to offer people, too. (As for what to offer guests: toast with homemade bread and jam is a good substitute, and if you have iced coffee in the fridge, or a bit of dark chocolate...)Jennifer Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595231987892881691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-64258806743142471862012-07-15T05:28:52.625-05:002012-07-15T05:28:52.625-05:00up there in the woods and no sweets what so ever,I...up there in the woods and no sweets what so ever,I'd be likely to go steal berries from the bears --jk but what will power .did you ever try substituting applesauce for oil in recipes ,I'VE HEARD IT WORKS BUT HAVEN'T GOTTEN AROUND TO TRYING IT,YOU'D THINK,WITH JERRY A DIABETIC ,I'D KNOW ALL THE TRICKS ,BUT I'M SO BUSY NOW ,HAVE TO TAKE JERRY'S BLOOD SUGARS AND GIVE HIM HIS INSULIN SHOTS FOR HIM -ITS FYI FOR FUTURE TIMES WHEN JERRY WON'T BE ABLE TO ANYMORE ,I'M ABLE TO HANDLE THAT BUT JUST NOT WHAT IT IMPLIESjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-89283716028520732632012-07-15T04:10:29.000-05:002012-07-15T04:10:29.000-05:00Congrats! You've got a strong will.
Me?
Never ...Congrats! You've got a strong will.<br />Me?<br />Never mind.............<br /><br /><br />PS I sure wish you'd give up the word verification-this is the THIRD time I had to enter the info.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-8172029621291027932012-07-15T00:33:29.407-05:002012-07-15T00:33:29.407-05:00I can completely relate to this post! A couple yea...I can completely relate to this post! A couple years ago i did the same thing as you and found the same dang craving to bake. I was a HUGE baker and still bake just not as often and tend to bake for others now. Congratulations on your weight loss and sporting those summer shorts around.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711169722488606559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-31067500088422440302012-07-14T21:19:25.419-05:002012-07-14T21:19:25.419-05:00Congrats on the weight loss! Fitting into clothes ...Congrats on the weight loss! Fitting into clothes smushed to the back of the closet is like finding a new wardrobe. We've cut back also but, I still once a week bake some type of treat. When it's gone it's gone. I generally bake a small fruit pie for the better half. I don't care for cooked fruit but it takes care of my baking urge & he has a small dessertKatididshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568618127371786808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83387139113229370492012-07-14T20:38:53.111-05:002012-07-14T20:38:53.111-05:00Congrats on the weight loss! Could you maybe rela...Congrats on the weight loss! Could you maybe relax your restrictions to allow yourself to bake something every week or two? That would give both of you your 'fix' without having too much lying around.<br />Just an idea...<br /><br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.com