Author Archives: Beebamom

Pasta with tuna, arugula, and capers. 8/30/21

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beebamom

We made this dish with whole grain spaghetti but probably any pasta will work. It is kind of like a puttanesca preparation except there are no tomatoes and tuna is added. It turned out well and I am sure we … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu. August 30 – September 6, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Beebamom

This week we are attempting to make the dinners we skipped last week when I did not feel like cooking. The blond puttanesca is a new recipe and our vegan dish is the Afghani dal which is a somewhat soupy … Continue reading →

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Weekly round-up. 8/29/21

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Beebamom

This is what I have been eating this week. I accomplished my aim of getting back to my goal weight after a week’s vacation. What you see is my dinner plate. I am maintaining a 60+ pound weight loss.

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Mahi mahi sticks with leeks and zucchini. 8/28/21

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Beebamom

About a month ago we tried making fish sticks out of mahi mahi and it was good but the coating sort of fell off and got too dark before the fish cooked. This time instead of pinko breadcrumbs we used … Continue reading →

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Whole grain penne with mushrooms and kale. 8/26/21

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Beebamom

This is another easy vegan pasta dish that gets it sauce from a combination of the vegetables and the pasta water. Sauté the mushrooms while the pasta water heats up adding the onions and garlic to the mushrooms after the … Continue reading →

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Salad days. 8/25/21

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Beebamom

I seem to be in the post-vacation doldrums. I planned out my menu and even bought what I needed to make it but I am just not executing my plan. Both Monday and Wednesday this week I just did not … Continue reading →

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Chicken Marsala, rutabagas, and broccoli. 8/24/21

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Beebamom

You might look at this picture and think that John and I are still splurging but, no. This dinner is totally on our healthy eating plan! My plate is comprised of a small amount of chicken breast, a sauce made … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu. August 23 – August 29, 2021

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Beebamom

I am back from my vacation and ready to start a new week. Since I pretty much ate with abandon last week, I have gained a few pounds and am determined to address this problem. I am well aware of … Continue reading →

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BFD, egg-actly! 8/22/21

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Beebamom

I am back home from my little vacation and ending up my week with my usual Breakfast For Dinner! I did a lot of imperfect eating last week and now I need to get back to healthy eating. And what … Continue reading →

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Scallops with beurre blanc, potatoes, and leeks. 8/19/21

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Beebamom

This restaurant quality dinner was made by our son for us on the next to last day of our vacation. It was superb! My only contribution was to peel the potatoes and cut up the vegetables. He calls this his … Continue reading →

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