Four Foods On Friday 41

#1. If you could travel anywhere to have a meal, where would you want to go and what would you want to eat.

I would want to go back to Hawaii and have fresh pineapple (pineapple just picked that day) and other fruits.
#2. When you go away do you make your own meals or eat out?

We always eat out.  That’s part of the fun of the vacation!

Now when I was growing up, my mother would always fix sandwiches to eat in the car.  A lot of times we would stay in a motel or cabin that had a kitchenette and she would cook.
#3. While traveling if you have to stop for a meal do you go in or do you go through the drive thru and eat in the car?

It depends on the situation.  If we’re in a hurry, we eat in the car.  If we need to get out and stretch our legs or use the restroom, we go inside.
#4. Share a recipe or food related trip for people making a long trip by car.

We always take snacks with us when we go on long trips, and the funny thing is that we’re usually getting into the snacks before we get out of town.  My husband teases us about that.  🙂

We have fixed “Trail Mix” countless times to take on trips throughout the years.  Here’s the simple recipe:

Trail Mix

1/3 part peanuts

1/3 part raisins

1/3 part M & M’s

You can make a small quantity or large quantity, depending on what you want.

Dieting and Healthy Habits

Healthy eating and enjoyable exercise are two things that are not only good for one’s health, but they also aid in weight loss.  Too many times people go on a fad diet and lose weight, only to gain it back later.  Healthy habits must be established and used for a lifetime.   Some people prefer to take the top diet pill to help with weight loss.  Anytime a diet pill is used, however, a person should consult their physician first.

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Helping Our Skin

Acne is such a pain.  I don’t know of very many people that haven’t had a problem with it at some point in their life.  I know I had a problem with it and remember having to go to the dermatologist when I was in high school.

There are some things we can do to help our skin, whether we have acne or not, such as eating:

  • a healthy, high-fiber diet
  • raw fruits and veggies
  • almonds and cashews which contain oxalic acid
  • whole grains
  • sunflower seeds
  • grapes, strawberries, and pineapple because they’re high in alpha-hydroxy acids

Drinking eight glasses of water per day is great, too.

A lot of people use topical solutions to help their skin.  Some people work on blackhead removal.  Whatever they use, they should research various products to find what works for them.

Four Foods On Friday #40

#1. Candy. Do you prefer sweet or sour candy?

Sweet
#2. Gum. Love it? Hate it? What kind is your favorite?

I got out of the habit of chewing gum.  I used to chew sugarless a lot, but then when I started reading (and hearing from my doctors) about how artificial sweeteners aren’t good for most people, I guess I lost my taste for it.
#3. What is your favorite candy?

Chocolate…especially dark chocolate!  Yummy!!
#4. Share a recipe for anything that you can include a piece of candy in.

Milky Way Homemade Ice Cream

Exercise Equipment

A lot of people have exercise equipment so they can exercise in the convenience of their own home. They don’t have to worry about the weather, if it’s too hot or too cold, nor do they have to worry about stray dogs that might come up and try to take a bite out of them.

Workout Warehouse has an offer of free shipping on exercise equipment for those who pay in full.  Offer ends soon.

Be Boat Safe!

Boating Operating Under the Influence is just as serious as driving a motor vehicle under the influence.  It’s just as dangerous!   There are injuries and fatalities that occur while boating “OUI,” boating under the influence.  If you or anyone you know operates a boat while OUI, let me urge you to watch the above video and visit the website below.  It might save someone’s life!

Milky Way Homemade Ice Cream…Yummy!

I had some of the most delicious homemade ice cream recently that was made by a friend.  It’s definitely not healthy but would be OK to have on a special occasion.  Here’s the recipe:

  • 12 Milky Way candy bars, chopped
  • 1 can Eagle Brand Milk, 14 oz.
  • 2 quarts of milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Melt the candy bars and Eagle Brand over low heat until the candy is completely melted.  Let cool and then add 1 quart of milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla.  Stir until completely mixed.  Put in ice cream freezer and add remaining 1 quart of milk.   Freeze, then enjoy!

Whole-Food Vitamins

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  • Healthy eating
  • Juicing
  • Acid & alkaline food lists
  • Gluten-free diet
  • Glycemic Index
  • Cleansing (detox)
  • Lab Procedures
  • Free health questionnaire

Let me encourage you to check out their site!

How to Remove Bathtub Appliques Residue

Have you ever removed the appliques from the bottom of your bathtub and been left with awful looking residue?  Well, that happened to me recently.  I tried several different household cleaners but to no avail.  Finally, I went to Hometips.com and found the solution to my problem.  And it was something I never would have thought to use…Shout (or Spray ‘n Wash).  I just simply sprayed it on, let it set for several minutes, and then used a spatula to scrape off the residue.  In some spots, I had to use several applications, but it worked great.  Now our bathtub looks so much better!

Four Foods on Friday #39

#1. When you need to serve desserts, do you buy them or make them?

I nearly always make them unless I’m in a time crunch.
#2. When baking do you use butter, margarine or something else?

I’ve started using Smart Balance some, and so far it’s worked fairly well.  A few things require butter, though, and several things can use canola oil which is great.
#3. What meats or veggies do you cook in the oven?

I rarely use my oven.  I do a lot of stir-fry or saute veggies on the stove top.  I cut up chicken breast fillets and cook them in olive oil in a skillet.  I cook fish in olive oil in a skillet, also.  Every once in a while, I’ll use my crock pot to cook a roast or a chicken recipe.
#4. Share a recipe for anything that is cooked in an oven.

Crunchy Chicken Crescents