Author Archives: Beebamom

🥬 Moroccan chickpea stew. 11/7/19

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Beebamom

Moroccan chickpea stew was a new recipe for us. It had mixed reviews. Instead of using dried apricots I substituted an apple and that substitution made the whole dish way too sweet for me. Our daughter agreed but John liked … Continue reading →

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🐟 Scallops! 11/6/19

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Beebamom

Scallops are my favorite protein! We have a killer deep fried scallop dinner but since we are eating healthy we go the seared scallops route. John is the scallop master and after getting his cast iron pan screaming he sears … Continue reading →

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🥬 Spaghetti with olives and capers in tomato sauce. 11/4/19

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Beebamom

Here is another vegetarian/vegan (if you leave off the parmesan cheese) dinner entree. I think we have a total of four vegetarian, two pescatarian, and one omnivore (chicken) dinner this week.  Tonight’s dinner is a real pantry type dinner where … Continue reading →

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🥚 Eggs. 11/3/19

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Beebamom

When you are tired and cannot think of anything to fix for dinner, think of eggs! Seriously, eggs do not have to be only for breakfast. John made himself an omelet and I made some scrambled eggs. I like to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu 11/3-9/19

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Beebamom

This week’s menu is full of interesting and healthy meals. The dinners are not assigned a day of the week and we just choose a meal that appeals to us on any particular day. I have added an eighth pantry-type … Continue reading →

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🦃 Lentil soup with turkey kielbasa. 11/2/19

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Beebamom

According to my menu for the week, we are supposed to be eating tuna sandwiches tonight. However we went to the Habit Grill for lunch and two tuna meals seems like one too many. Special hint about dieting and eating … Continue reading →

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🥬 Grilled portobello mushroom and coleslaw 11/1/19

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Beebamom

A long time ago I used to work for Weight Watchers, now known as WW. It was up to me to explain how the system worked and inspire people to try to keep on the plan from week to week. … Continue reading →

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🍗 Costco rotisserie chicken=chicken fajitas

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Beebamom

We are going on our second meal from the Costco rotisserie chicken.  They are only $4.99 and are really big! The chicken has also tided us over in the late afternoon when we have needed a little protein to make … Continue reading →

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🍤 Shrimp to the rescue! 10/30/19

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Beebamom

I once went on a cross country road trip with John during what we called “the long diet.” The one food item that was on almost every menu were grilled shrimp. Eat them in a taco, have them on a … Continue reading →

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Off the rails! 10/29/19

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Beebamom

I have been doing pretty well on my weight loss journey. I lost 11 lbs. in the first 5 weeks. But then, dunh, dunh, dunhhhh, my sister came to visit. I tend to be quite the pushover when it comes … Continue reading →

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