Wow what a difference great olive oil makes in taste! I tried our certified organic olive oil  and balsamic vineger this week on salad and as a dip for bread. I was very surprised at the quality and taste difference. The purity of the product enhanced all my foods and did so with a healthy fat.

I’m still up about 5-7 pounds, even after eating better so this week, so I am going to try the Grapefruit Apple Cider Vineger Diet to help me out. I need to get rid of my sweet cravings! After the holidays and eating so many treats I’m still craving with that sweet tooth all the time.

I’m also thinking of doing a cleanse. I have done them in the past and found it kick starts my metabolism.

I did have to make birthday cake this week for my daughter but, luckily, one of her ultimate favourites is Angle Food Cake and 7-minute frosting. All lower in fat. So I cheated and made the cake from a box but the frosting is just egg whites, sugar water and corn syrup. It tastes amazing and looks so great. (See my quick recipe below).

I have to say I also needed to get myself in gear and back to working out. I’m watching Denises tips and following her lead. Thanks Denise!

I’m still trying new lunch ideas. This week I tried rolling up tortilas and making wraps for the kids. They seemed to like them and I could put different stuff in each kids. You can also heat them up and make breakfast buritos with them (my friend Darlene sent me a recipe).

Here is my 7-minute frosting recipe:

- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/3 cup water

Mix on a double boiler for about 7 minutes (I wasn’t kidding!) It will be white and fluffy when done. Add vanilla or lemon for extra flavour. Yummy.

Keep those recipe & cooking ideas coming! Click on the Comments link below.

 
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