Bacon · Bariatric Surgery - My Story · BBQ · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Chicken Livers (Rumaki)

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Again, cravings.  Bought and cleaned the livers.

img_1074img_1075Bacon, slices cut in half. img_1077Place a liver in a slice of bacon and roll tightly.  Place on a soaked skewer.img_1079img_1107Repeat…I had enough for the three skewers, and then for the Liver Pate’ (another post).img_1112-1It was raining so we baked these in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes…applied sauce when half way done.  Turned, and sauced again (for about another 10-15 minutes).img_1115-1img_1122-1

I loved these.  I do prefer them on the grill, and a little crispy (if not with some burnt edges).  Family really don’t care for the gamy taste that the livers can have.  I loved it. Perfect for my sleeve with a ton of protein.

Blessings.

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Sunday Thought

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Colossians 1:11 in the Message says,

“We pray that you’ll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul—not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us.”

Colossians 1:11-12 Holman Standard

11 May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.

While the Message states something more like today standards, I prefer the Holman Standard version of this verse especially verse 11.  “…for all endurance and patience, with joy…” – how perfect is this?  For all endurance.  Many of us struggle with parenting, work, school, illness, finances, just the day to day struggle.  Are we doing the right thing?  Are we doing what we are supposed to be doing.  Struggle.  I will call on this verse more often now after re-reading this, giving all thanks to God.

Thanking God for my struggles has always been difficult for me.  I am sure all of us struggle with this…except Job.  But, to be reminded in the thanking.  We are to thank each other for their help and grace.  We are to thank God for the struggle, so that we will be strengthened with His joy.

May you have strength in your struggle today…and tomorrow.

Blessings.

 

 

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Pork · Recipes · Uncategorized · WLS

Sesame Pork Chops

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We seem to be eating a lot of pork lately.  This version was okay- less liquid in cooking- and I think it would glaze perfectly.Tamari – or soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sesame oil, brown sugar, and raw sesame seeds.   I mixed everything together (except the raw seeds), and marinated the pork in it for about 1 hour.  (note: I didn’t measure anything except the sugar – about 1/2 cup loosely packed.)I toasted the seeds in a non-stick skillet on medium-high for 5-7 minutes.  img_1104img_1105Place the pork chops in a oven proof pan (I added some of the marinade), and bake for 20-25 minutes.  Sprinkle with seeds, and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes.These were juicy, and nicely flavored, just not really glazed.  Will adjust the sugar (more), and reduce amount in pan for browning.

Blessings.

 

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Quotes · Random Thoughts · thoughts · WLS

Persist

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“To begin is easy, to persist is an art.” -German Proverb

Happy Friday! 

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · P3 · Travel · Uncategorized · WLS

Cold Cuts and Cheese

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Carmen and I spent some time last week (around the 4th) at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

We ate at several wonderful places at each park, but one that is really special to us is the Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios.  The Starring Rolls Cafe (just outside The Brown Derby) is a tapas and lounge area that was unexpected treat.

Since my surgery (once I was released to normal food), I normally eat cold cuts and nuts for my lunch.

This board was super flavorful with blue, cheddar, Gouda cheese, prosciutto, hard salami, duck pate’ and I don’t remember the other pate, fresh pickles and kalamatas, dried fruit, and a ground mustard with applesauce.  The crackers were enjoyed more by Carmen, but I did have one.

It was light, refreshing, and filling.  The pate’ was amazing (garlic and spices really made the flavor pop), and the combination of flavors were really nice.

We enjoyed our time just sitting and people watching as well.  This is a great spot to do just that.

Blessings.

Breathe · Quotes · Random Thoughts · Sandra Boynton · thoughts · Uncategorized

Simplicity Day

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From Sandra Boynton (Facebook), and I think this is perfect for today.

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Breathe.

Blessings!

 

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Goals · new habits · Uncategorized · walking · WLS

Morning Motivation 

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This morning the alarm went off at 5:45 a.m., and I just laid in bed.  I didn’t want to get up, and thinking about walking- nope.  I haven’t been walking for the past week, and this morning I wasn’t “feeling” it.

I got my phone, and began the normal part of my morning routine of scrolling through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (still in bed).  One the the people I follow on Instagram, @onestepcloser_vsg, is weight loss poster.  Her journey is inspirational, and her post this morning was perfect:

Why work-out before work?  

  1. It’s often the most peaceful time of the day & a great way to get some alone time.
  2. It preps you for the day, waking up your brain, clears the mind & helps organize your thoughts.
  3. Gets in your exercise first thing & you won’t have to worry about it for the rest of the day.
  4. It boosts your metabolism & gets your digestion moving for the whole day.

All of these reasons were why I stared walking in the morning to begin with…to boost my day.  New habits, right?  So, this lazy butt feeling of a morning, I got up and walked.  I only walked for 20 minutes.  But I walked.  I thanked her as well for helping me get out of bed this morning!

Thankful.

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Monday

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I love Mondays.

  1. A fresh start
  2. The chance to set a new tone for the rest of the week
  3.  A great day to be alive.

“Every morning you have two choices, continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them.” – Unknown

Blessings.

 

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Sunday Thought

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“For such a time is this.”  -Esther 4:14

Letting go is hard.  Resistance to change and refusing to let go can hinder your future steps.  Just because you have had it for years or done something for years doesn’t mean it has to continue. Hanging on to just hang on is hard.  When it becomes a burden, it is time to let it go.

Change continues.  Finding Joy.

Blessings.

 

Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Recipes · WLS

Smoked Salmon Lunch

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Lunch today. 

Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, sliced purple onion, and olives. 

I would have had capers with this but realized I was out.  Olives were a nice substitute. 


Blessings.