Archive for July 22nd, 2010

Fascination with Food

July 22nd, 2010

It seems that lately I’ve been fascinated with posting pictures about everything.  It seems that me and my ‘eye’ have been in a constant state of  picture taking when we are out and about, because it seems that there is always something interesting in my path.

Today, I wouldn’t say that this was in my path, but it’s a picture of my lunch.  It’s tuna salad that I made, and when I ate it, I couldn’t help but think of my parents.    I remember many years ago, one of them made some tuna salad (made with Kraft Mayo- their ONLY mayo choice) and I noticed that my tuna salad had carrots in it.  I was disturbed that they’d put a foreign object in my salad, but mom urged me to try it and I actually liked it.    Now, when I make tuna salad- I do the same thing, only I use low-fat mayo and lots of mustard.   I added some pickles, grated egg, a little Tony’s seasoning, garlic and onion powder and then spread it on a whole-grain cracker.   I have to say that it was delicious and reminded me of home.

Summer Time Treats

July 22nd, 2010

Yesterday I asked the question on Facebook  if people would share their favorite summer time treats.    Many of the responses were the same or similar to what I would choose as my own favorite:  watermelon, strawberries, rasp and blueberries, peaches, nectarines, ice cream (preferably home-made) and the list goes on.

Several people commented that they love McDonald’s Ice Cream cones this time of the year, and I’d have to agree with them.  Not only do they have built in portion control because you’re getting one serving, but the calories and sugar are far less than some of the other popular ice creams out there, so it’s virtually guilt free. 

Another one of my summer favorites has become the Mocha Frappuccino Light from Starbucks.  I seriously consider it to be bliss in a cup and could drink them every day.   I recenly found a similar recipe on the Coffee-Mate website, so I’m going to be trying it out soon.

The picture to my right is another one of my summer time favorites-  It’s fresh raspberries, Fage 0% Fat Greek Yogurt sweetened with a Vanilla Splenda stick, a little muesli and a couple of chopped walnuts. It’s delicious.  The only thing that could make it better is if I’d frozen the raspberries first, making it an extra ‘cool’ treat. 

Now that I’ve shared some of MY favorite summer time treats with you-  I’d love to know what YOURS are.   Feel free to comment away and share with me.