So, I got the stomach flu. Atleast that's what I diagnosed myself having early last week. A week ago tonight, I went to see "27 Dresses" with some friends. I got home where my husband and enjoyed the rest of the evening. Went to bed feeling fine. I woke up early Tuesday morning having to go the restroom. I went, and then as I was leaving it, I felt as if I was about to have a low blood sugar spell. I didn't think anything of it. I was too tired to get some OJ, so I thought I would just lay down as it passed. It took a while, and I almost woke my husband to get me some juice, but he was so peaceful sleeping, I didn't want to disturb him.
So, I finally get back to sleep, then woke up close to 8 having...yep...you know. And then the puke came. And it came. And it came again. It even came for a seventh time. I started out working that morning on our futon. I felt horrible, but I pushed through. Then, after about three hours, I knew I needed to get some rest. But anytime I moved, or got up, the puke came back. Around 2pm, I went to our bedroom where I stayed until the next morning. I haven't been that sick in over ten years. Wes was so great. He got me some Dairy Queen popsicles (the star kind that has the three flavors), got me some 7-UP, came home early from work to take care of me, sprayed some decontaminating stuff that helped him not get sick, too.
i didn't feel 100% better until yesterday.
Uggghhh...the stomach flu...it's an epidemic.
Monday, February 11, 2008
New Dishes
Part of my strong desire of being wife while growing up, and even well into my 20s, was the idea that I would get to make dinner for two. And hopefully, eventually, a couple more than that.
So, I've been making some good dishes lately. Tonight, it was chicken pot pie. A slighty butter croissant crust, vegetables, chicken, pearl onions, and a creamy chicken broth base. Very tasty, very easy, and fairly healthy.
A while back, it was Mexican Shells. Taco meat and Spanish rice stuffed in pasta shells, covered with enchilada sauce, topped with cheese, black olives, and sour cream. Super good and since I only use ground turkey now, fairly healthy if I go easy on the cheese.
A few months ago, it was homemade pizza. Ground turkey again, seasoned with herbs and spices, olives, lots of pizza sauce because it's tomatoes and they're good for you ;). If I go lighter on the cheese, or do the 2%, fairly healthy.
Egg casserole. Ground turkey, seasoned of course, eggs, cheese, wheat bread. A nice pick-me up full of energy for the morning hours.
And for dessert. Well, I have rejoiced now that Pillsbury has come out with a 50% less sugar chocolate cake mix sweetened with Splenda. I don't use any oil, but rather a little Coke Zero or Diet Cherry Coke and 1 egg. I use a little bit more of the Coke and mix it over the stove with a can of No Sugar Added Cherry Pie Filling, again sweetened with Splenda, until warm. I spread it over the chocolate cup cakes, top it with Sugar Free Cool Whip and voila...a delicious dessert that doesn't pack all the guilt.
And we always have lots of sugar free, fat free chocolate pudding on hand!
I don't want to go overboard on the Splenda though...just because it's a no calorie sugar-made substitue, I don't want to feel like I can eat more of the dessert. Portion control is still the key!
So, I've been making some good dishes lately. Tonight, it was chicken pot pie. A slighty butter croissant crust, vegetables, chicken, pearl onions, and a creamy chicken broth base. Very tasty, very easy, and fairly healthy.
A while back, it was Mexican Shells. Taco meat and Spanish rice stuffed in pasta shells, covered with enchilada sauce, topped with cheese, black olives, and sour cream. Super good and since I only use ground turkey now, fairly healthy if I go easy on the cheese.
A few months ago, it was homemade pizza. Ground turkey again, seasoned with herbs and spices, olives, lots of pizza sauce because it's tomatoes and they're good for you ;). If I go lighter on the cheese, or do the 2%, fairly healthy.
Egg casserole. Ground turkey, seasoned of course, eggs, cheese, wheat bread. A nice pick-me up full of energy for the morning hours.
And for dessert. Well, I have rejoiced now that Pillsbury has come out with a 50% less sugar chocolate cake mix sweetened with Splenda. I don't use any oil, but rather a little Coke Zero or Diet Cherry Coke and 1 egg. I use a little bit more of the Coke and mix it over the stove with a can of No Sugar Added Cherry Pie Filling, again sweetened with Splenda, until warm. I spread it over the chocolate cup cakes, top it with Sugar Free Cool Whip and voila...a delicious dessert that doesn't pack all the guilt.
And we always have lots of sugar free, fat free chocolate pudding on hand!
I don't want to go overboard on the Splenda though...just because it's a no calorie sugar-made substitue, I don't want to feel like I can eat more of the dessert. Portion control is still the key!
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