Posts by las4385

yummmmm I love this topic!! i'm an ice cream junky! :)

1. What is your preferred ice cream store, shop, parlour? Leatherby's :) (anyone know of it?)

2. What is your preferred flavour? Lite Coffee Oreo!!

3. What do you typically add for toppings? I need big oreo chunks! I sometimes add them in :p

4. Do you prefer cones or cups, and why? just curious =) in a  cup- easier to eat and I can search for the chunks!

So we talked! We had a long conversation about how I was feeling, what she means to him and where we stand in our relationship. First off, he was totally oblivious to how the whole situation made me feel!

So... First, I let him know that I feel uncomfortable if he is out with other women than I don't know. He understood where I was coming from and told me that he wants me to meet them as soon as possible so I don't feel that way anymore.

Then, I asked him if he feels as though he would rather spend time with her instead of me. And if he felt as though he enjoyed talking with her more about issues in his life (aka emotional issues). He reassured me that he doesn't feel that way at all. He likes hanging out with me more. He says that after work it's easy for his co-workers to just go out together. He then asked me if it would be different if he was only hanging out with men. I told him its totally different! He's not attracted to men! I asked him how he would feel if it was the other way around.. if I was with male co-workers late at night. He understood this as well and he doesn't want me to feel the way I do so he will be not continue to go out with them like he does.

He told me that our relationship is what matters and he doesn't want to jeopardize it in any way. He doesn't want me to feel uncomfortable or unhappy with him. I told him that if I feel that way it's not worth it to be in the relationship. This made sense to him as well.

So over all our long conversation really paid off. We were able to share our emotions and understand why we love being together in the first place. I never want to settle and being in a lonnng term relationship it was important for me to see again why we work so well together.

Thank you again for everyone's support. I really appreciated coming to this site and sharing my problem and receiving great advice! You all helped me figure out the best way to communicate and solve our problem. So thanks again!

Thank you lippygal. You're so right. I don't want to be in a relationship where I don't feel comfortable. That's what dating it for before marriage. I need to tell him what I want and understand the consequences that come with that. I don't want to "settle." There's no need for me to feel second to any other girl...

3. Toast with butter, cinnamon, and sugar

Yes! I totally ate toast with butter, cinnomon and sugar all the time! I also used tortillas too! yummm I went a little crazy with the sugar though lol.

I didn't know that about banana chips!

I can't believe the calories in cheesecake. Yes it is mighty dense.. but I didn't know that the Cheesecake Factory selections can come to over 1000 calories. yipes! Good thing I don't really like it. :p

I defnietely agree littleshellys that song, I'll be missing you, gets the water works going as well.

I'm an addicted to PB too! I just love it. Even worse: I mix splenda with mine. omg it tastes like reeses pb. :p

OATMEAL/PORRIDGE/HOT CEREAL SURVEY

Large/whole oats, or fine/milled? steel cut oats and refined oat bran

Stove top or microwave? microwave

Favorite mix-in? splenda, stevia, soy and whey protein powders, flax seeds

Favorite toppings? cinnamon and nutmeg

Favorite topping combination? see above

Preferred alternative grain to oats? I usually eat oats now but I still love cream of wheat

Favorite savory hot cereal or porridge? polenta

Favorite brand? Quaker oat bran.. other than that no preference

Favorite product of that brand? oat bran

Is there a hot cereal you’ve not had you’d like to try? malt-o-meal

Is there a hot cereal you have had you’d like to recommend or discourage? oat bran!! I love it especially when mixed with steel cut oats. Oat bran has a lighter consistency compared to cream of wheat.

Invent an instant hot cereal product that ISN’T on the market. Quinoa!! so yummy. I would love to buy packets of instant quinoa!

1.If you have to choose between locally grown or organic, which do you usually choose? whatever looks better

2.Favorite way to prepare potatoes: roast em

3. Do you press your tofu before preparing/cooking it (if you eat soy)? I dont eat much tofu.. I should try it!

4.Name your favorite recipe that is a tradition in your family: ummm family brunch

5.Any food allergies? nah

6.When you want to go to a fancy dinner, where do you go? anywhere with good seafood.

7.When you have a cold, what do you crave? soup!

8.What kind of water do you drink? what comes from the facet

9. Name a flavor of soda you'd love to see: none

10.If the recipes you ate as a child were compiled into a cookbook, what would the title be? Delicious Simple Baking Treats

11.If you were allowed to grow one food that can't grow in your climate, what would it be? I live in Cali.. I don't know whet we don't grow! (does that make sense?)

12.Favorite type of mushroom? yumm I get discovered that I love them! I don't have a preference yet.

13.Most frustrating part of your kitchen? lack of counter space

14.Last food you burned? humm maybe cookies? its been awhile

15.Usual response to a veg*n's favorite question, "But where do you get your protein?" beans and fish

16.If you were baking your own birthday cake today, what flavor would it be? A cookie cake- chocolate chip!!

17.Favorite brand of chocolate chips? dark chocolate all the way!

18.You have $200 of your tax return reserved for Williams Sonoma- What do you buy? ice cream maker!

19.Do you plan your menus in advance? Any tips to share? humm nah?

20.You have 3 minutes before you have to leave the house and you're starving- What do you eat? peanut better or cereal

21. If Martha Stewart, Paula Deen, and Rachel Ray got into a fight, who would win and how? Rachel Ray would win with her fast talking.. martha and paula couldn't keep up.

22.If you eat oatmeal, what do you add to it before serving? I add to my oat bran: splenda, stevia, whey protein powder, soy protein powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, steel cut oats and milled flaxseeds. :)

23. If you got to travel to one country and learn all the traditional dishes there, where would you go (ignore commitments in your current place of residence)? greece! I love greek food. yummmm

24.Favorite late night snack?. Oatbran with all the added goodies

25.Favorite springtime food? berries!

26.Favorite food-related magazine? there are some great recipes in women's health magazine

27.Which do you prefer: shoyu, tamari, conventional soy sauce, or Bragg's Aminos? none

28.What vegetable or fruit do you dislike the most? cantaloupe

29. Name a holiday food you look forward to all year long: pumpkin desserts :)

30. If you could convert anyone to veganism with your magic wand, who would you convert? I don't know..

peanut butter sounds so good right now!

My sister and I put salsa on our salads. She likes pico de gallo while I like smooth salsa. Instead of buying it in the store I make my own. I use this recipe my sister created that tastes similar to our favorite Mexican restaurant's salsa. I love it. Its a rediculously eat recipe and it tastes so yummy!

1 can of tomato sauce

3 garlic cloves

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp of salt

3/16 tsp of oregano (a little less than 1/8)

Blend together and you have yourself a yummy batch of salsa :) It lasts about a week in the refrigerator.

I just went there on Friday! I got the ceasar salad with the dressing on the side, no cheese with added chicken. I just used a small amount of dressing on my fork. So I ended up eating a large portion of romaine lettuce with chicken. It was very tasty and it filled me up without feeling overly full. :)

I'm obsessed with cream of wheat! I don't know if it is necessarily better than oatmeal. There is a new whole grain cream of wheat that is 100 calories a serving. It tastes about the same. If you love cream of wheat try it with some of these mix ins!

I first mix mine with 1/4 c steel cut oats then add-

soy and whey protein powder

nutmeg and cinnamon

stevia and splenda

lastly, milled flaxseeds

Mix all together! OMG it tastes like cake.. its amazing!

yes! I completely agree. Tyra is acting way too over the top  It is like who do they think is watching this show? Its like they are trying to have a target audience of 5 year olds... the whole fairtale crap yesterday was stupid..

I used to be a huge fan because I love seeing the photos at the end of each show and guessing who will win. Now.. its getting pretty lame. :/ such a bummer

I love when salad bars have edamame! I pile them up high! I also go crazy with shredded carrots and cucumbers. :P