RESOLVING RESOLUTIONS!

Good Morning Foodies!

I know we are all trying to get back on the straight and narrow, when it comes to eating normal again! So tough to do! There is going to always be a piece of pie, a hidden batch of pralines and the relentless fruit cake, lurking in the corner somewhere! Ah yes, but I know where they are hiding. They are best buddies with that word—CALORIES! You know in reality, CALORIES, are little creatures that live in your closet and when you are sleeping, they sew your clothes a little tighter every night! In my kitchen, I keep my most favorite dietary prayer, “LORD, IF YOU CAN’T MAKE ME SKINNY, PLEASE MAKE MY FRIENDS FATTER THAN ME!” Now doesn’t that make you feel better.

So, how are those NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS working out. You know, all that resolutions do are set you up for failure! The only people who benefit from those crazy ideals are GYMS, HEALTH CLUBS, WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT STORES, ETC. I just want one question answered, “WHEN I AM RUNNING LATE, DOES THAT COUNT AS EXERCISE!”

When you think about promising to do something for a year or the rest of your life, it completely turns your world upside down. See, the nice thing about LENT, it is for a short period of time and you fear the FIRES OF HELL. I try to choose something that is attainable and makes me realize that if I don’t accomplish it, I am not a total failure. Sometimes just focusing on helping someone else, is better than trying to get in those skinny jeans! Another thought would be to make new friends or renew old friendships. Just remember, being a friend takes action. It is like a job! You have to work at it. It seems strange, that something that is so worthwhile, just doesn’t happen. YOU HAVE TO WORK AT IT! I love the saying, “YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS!” Just remember, expressing kindness, will generally bring kindness into your life!

Getting back to the cooking lesson for today! When it comes to my cooking, I look at it this way: GOD MUST OF LOVED CALORIES—HE WELL MADE SO MANY OF THEM! Try not to beat yourself up, if those resolutions, have gone by the wayside. I always keep this little saying by my desk: “NOBODY CAN GO BACK AND START A NEW BEGINNING—BUT ANYONE CAN START TODAY AND MAKE A NEW ENDING!” Every morning—start a new day!

First and foremost, want to wish my HUBBY, a very, very, very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Tomorrow is his special day! Here is a little nonsense tidbit: Hubby born on Martin Luther King’s birthday and Martin Luther King, died on my birthday! Weird, huh. Remember a man is someone, after taking the trash out, gives the impression he just cleaned the whole house! IT IS HIS DAY, ALL DAY, I WILL SIT ON MY HANDS AND PUT DUCT TAPE ON MY MOUTH AND SMILE!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH. HAVE A BIRTHDAY TO CELEBRATE! GRAND PEEP, AVA GRACE is turning “18”! My, my how time is flying by! Every birthday is special but you know the saying when your age matches the day you were born-makes it extra special!

Hoping my WHO DAT NATION can once again beat those TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (AKA-TOM BRADY’S TEAM)! I feel a great BREES COMING ALONG!
Have a safe and productive weekend!