Anyone around?

Loopyseven

Goodnight Ciara.

I am about to crack open my Dr. Pepper in an attempt to stay awake - I didn't get my nap in tonight due to that Christmas party.

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I love Swedish fish, but I haven't had them in a long time. I wouldn't think they have that many calories. At least they probably aren't as bad a chocolate.

aMrsin09

OK, I have the final Christmas day menu:

Breakfast:
Strawberry and Pineapple Bread with cream cheese (or butter)

Dinner:
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Potatoes roasted in goose fat
spinach sauteed in olive oil w/ garlic and tossed with toasted pine nuts
gravy

Dessert:
Panna Cotta with Ruby Raspberry sauce

What say you all?

Loopyseven

I hate drinking my calories... but really, I only had breakfast (a bagel with butter on it) and dinner (with Christmas cookies, but i only ate 3, and a piece of cake) today so I guess a soda won't kill me tonight.

Loopyseven

Sounds delicious aMrs - How long will it take me to fly there to eat with you?

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It sounds very tasty. You really have it all planned out, even breakfast. I am not that good yet. I have Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas dinner planned, but that is about it.

What is the dessert - never heard of anything like that? And can you actually buy goose fat in the store?

Beachy730

Sounds really good!

Loopy I hate drinking calories unless it is in alcohol or coffee.  I only like diet pop though so it's not too big of a deal.  But things like juice and milk I have a hard time drinking.

Beachy730

Missy the problem with candy like that is that it's fat free which is way better than chocolate, but they are high in calories. I think like 18 swedish fish is 120 calories.  Which could be worse.  But they are also really addictive.

Loopyseven

Sometimes I like orange juice with breakfast.  But I pretty much always drink water.  I have a 24 oz Camelbak bottle that I carry around with me all day.  I usually drink at least 2, sometimes 3 in a day.  

Loopyseven

You know dark chocolate hershey's kisses are like 10 calories each.

aMrsin09

Here's the dessert recipe

http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food/recipes/recipe/-/5350911/panna-cotta-with-ruby-sauce/

Loopy, it's about 15 hours if you leave from Lo Angeles, plus 5 to get you to LA. 

Totally enough time.

We are celebrating on X-mas eve since we both have to work X-mas day.  At least I get double time for it.

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In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_anyone-around-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:28dd0e5c-f663-4570-bbdd-7927a822ed5cPost:081cd023-05a8-4703-a871-72717b769036">Re: Anyone around?</a>:
[QUOTE]Missy the problem with candy like that is that it's fat free which is way better than chocolate, but they are high in calories. I think like 18 swedish fish is 120 calories.  Which could be worse.  But they are also really addictive.
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]

I guess I am getting tired bc I realized the whole sugar = calories thing after I posted.

Loopyseven

sorry  - it's 20 calories - but still. 

Beachy730

Loopy I hate dark chocolate.  I think it's disgusting.  H loves it though.  

I have been trying to drink only water on this diet thing.  I'm sure I'll strongly crave a diet pepsi soon though.  And of course wine is allowed, and coffee.

aMrsin09

and YES, you can buy goose fat in the store!

Last year the English Chef cooked us Christmas dinner and I was introduced to this delicacy.  Funny thing is, all the goose fat is imported from France.  I could have hand carried a jar across for 1/4 the price.

sigh  Last year I spent Christmas on a Mega yacht in the Med with a chef cooking (The chef cooked for the crew, I was invited)  . Not so much this year

[Deleted User]

I can't stand dark chocolate either. It is way too bitter for my liking. It is supossed to be better for you though.

Loopyseven

A regular hershey's kiss is about 33 calories - still not awful as long as you don't eat bunches at once.

Beachy730

Yeah trust me, I justify eating them by saying they're fat free.  It says right on the bag "a fat free food."  Too bad it's not calorie free.

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That dessert sounds decadent aMrs. I bookmarked the site under my recipes folder. Thanks.

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You are almost to gold dnb.

aMrsin09

Roasted Almonds are better for you.

More calories and fat per ounce, but the pure protien fills you up faster and keeps you feeling full longer.

Beachy730

I know it's crazy!  6 more after this.  

Loopy, have you ever only eaten one hershey kiss?

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Roasted almonds and pistachios are really good. The only thing with nuts is that if I eat too many they make me really constipated regardless of how many fruits and veggies I eat to compensate for it.

aMrsin09

Missysue here's the main "article"  it came from.  It was a Valentines day thing, but there are plenty in here I want to try.

http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food/recipes/cookbook/-/romantic/

Beachy730

I have a bag of almonds in the pantry.  It doesn't do it for my sweet tooth though.  

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[QUOTE]Missysue here's the main "article"  it came from.  It was a Valentines day thing, but there are plenty in here I want to try. <a href="http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food/recipes/cookbook/-/romantic/" rel="nofollow">http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food/recipes/cookbook/-/romantic/</a>
Posted by aMrsin09[/QUOTE]

Thanks. I got that one bookmarked, too. I actually have a cookbook that has some of those romantic dinners and desserts in it.

aMrsin09

I understand that. 

H gets a big kick out of the fact that when I eat something spicy, I HAVE to have something sweet afterwards.  And the hotter the dish the stronger the craving/need is.

I've always wondered what chemical reaction was causing it.

Loopyseven

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_anyone-around-4?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:28dd0e5c-f663-4570-bbdd-7927a822ed5cPost:7c4538da-62b7-45f4-ae7e-ea88d9305082">Re: Anyone around?</a>:
[QUOTE] Loopy, have you ever only eaten one hershey kiss?
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]

<div>Actually, yes.  I get them from the candy jar on someone else's desk - so I just take 1 :).</div>

Loopyseven

I like sweet and salty together.  Love kettle corn.

Beachy730

Yeah it's rare that I only ever eat one.  I am so glad I forced myself to work out tonight because I hate a ton of chips and lots of swedish fish just now.  I have a contest to win!