Monthly Archives: January 2013

Taste Test #2 By The Tweenagers – Low-Fat Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Before I forget, I need to give you an update on my recent post about the plate method for diabetics.  My sister Tina commented that for the DM plate method, you should add a fruit and a glass of low-fat milk. Continue reading

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Taste Test #1: Chocolate Angel Food Cake

I’m not a fan of baking with Splenda.  I bought the “measurable” Splenda and was somewhat grossed out (as was Grace) by the fact that it bubbles when you spoon it into any liquid– kinda creeped me out about using it for baking. Continue reading

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First at Bat: Andrea’s Turkey Chili

Before I started my new career as SAH mom; I was a VP at a small software company.  I became good friends with the VP of Sales and Marketing, Andrea.   Continue reading

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Adjusting to a Healthier Diet and Some Foods My Family and I Will NEVER Give Up…

At the last Mommy Dinner, we landed on the topic of bacon.  I learned that every mom in attendance cooks bacon by microwaving it.

Bacon

Bacon (Photo credit: Martin Cathrae)

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Noodles, Filipino-Style and A Little Bit of Asian Art

Although I grew up in Washington, DC, I learned a new fact yesterday about my wonderful town.  The Smithsonians are all open on New Year’s Day!  Continue reading

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Hitting the Mid-Century Mark and the 2013 HealthBuddies Challenge!

I can’t believe I’m going to complete my fifth decade of living. I definitely don’t act like I’m 50 and I know, thanks to my Filipino heritage, I sure don’t look like I’m 50.  I’ve never really looked my age; I remember once telling a male colleague that I was 43 years old and his jaw hit the ground.  I think he had just passed int0 his 30s– made me feel good, ya know? Continue reading

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