At Home & In the Garden with Two Blonds & Co.: February 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

"DO WHAT...?"

Being a MAC "middle aged chic" a name coined by fellow blogger "Punchy" on her blog "Lucchese to Louis Vuitton", requires much time and maintenance...especially after menopause.

I am bombarded with what to eat, what not to eat and tests for my tests to determine what hormones are working and what effect they have on my overall health. So far nothing seems to be working to my benefit. Where's Dr. Phil when you need him?

I walk everyday due to the fact that I live on 11 ac and am building a house...just hubby and me doing the work. I have always been very careful with food content watching carefully the fat, salt and sugar intake. (No, I don't mean I watch it as it passes from fork to mouth either!)

Being a Texas gal, it's difficult to eliminate the Texican foods that are fried and slathered with cheese and/or sauces but I've adapted.

I've been using Splenda for over a year now to cut down on calories ... it is derived from real sugar cane. I just can't get away from sweetened iced tea or that freshly brewed cup of coffee in the a.m. Mama don't take my caffiene away!

Now, much to my dismay...yet another naysayer report has come out with information regarding sugar substitutes which poses the question:

Can Sugar Substitutes Make You Fat?

Click on the link for the whole story!

This leads me to say "DO WHAT...?"

Have a good one...with or without sugar substitutes! At this point, I'm thinking forget about replanting the tree farm...let's grow STEVIA!!

Dale

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

DID I HEAR "CHOCOLATE?"

February 12, 2008

Doesn't matter what your age, the word "chocolate" makes your mouth water, right? And who wouldn't love you for baking something delectible and delicious?

Here's a Valentine idea to sweeten up Cupid's special day AND coupons as well for NESTLÉ CHOCOLATIER™

Have a good one!

Dale

Chocolate Lover's Dream Come True

Everything looks pretty in pink on Valentine's Day. Why not your dessert? The Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Mousse Delight, made with NESTLÉ CHOCOLATIER™ 53% Cacao Dark Chocolate Morsels, offers a delicious blend of raspberries and chocolate, topped with a fluffy raspberry cream cheese mousse.

For other indulgent recipes, click here.

Friday, February 8, 2008

WAYS TO PLAY CUPID THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

Here are some of the best ideas I've seen in a long time to show your special Valentine how much you care. And don't forget the best gift you can give is to give of yourself.

A special thanks to the gang at HGTV for getting the creative juices flowing. Don't forget to register for the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway being built on Islamorada in the Florida Keys.

We'd be pleased as punch if you'd stop by Two Blonds & Co. and select a gorgeous piece of jewelry for your honey. Nothing like diamonds to make a girl sparkle!!

Have a good one!

Dale