Week 29, Thursday, Diet with Dianna

Today was busy with shopping for Christmas, grocery store for supplies for birthday cake, and baking birthday cake and hors d'oeuvres.  I got up early and went to bed late! Whew...
Tomorrow, Friday, is my daughter's 25th birthday so today I baked her a pound cake. I also cooked something to take to our Bible study group's Christmas party, which is tonight...and they turned out super delicious. Crescent rolls filled with Basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese pesto sauce. The house smelled soooooo good! YUM!!


Exercise: Nope...I only kettlebelled...no walking. I will get a walk in today, for sure!
No breakfast, but I ate salad  and soup from Olive Garden for lunch.
Dinner...late, but had fresh uncooked veggies, a few meatballs, and some and one stuffed mushroom, a slice of Swiss cheese and some coffee.  (at the party.)  NO sweets for me :D


On yesterday's post I forgot to add the recipe for French Toast.... It is as follows: 

Ingredients

6 slices of whole wheat bread (I like to use stale bread or French bread)2 whole, large eggs – shells discarded⅔ cup half and half1 tablespoon sugar (or sugar substitute)¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon almond extract Mixing DirectionsBeat together egg, milk, salt, spices and vanilla.Cooking Methods:Method #1:Heat a lightly oiled griddle (I use real butter) or non-stick skillet over medium-high flame.Dunk each slice of bread in egg mixture, soaking both sides.
Place in the heated skillet or griddle.Cook on each side until golden.
Serve hot with melted butter and maple syrup. Method #2 (This is the method I prefer….it is the easiest and the toast is crunchy!Preheat oven to 400 F.Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.Generously grease with butter the parchment paper
Prepare the French toast and then lay each slice on the buttered pan.Butter the tops with melted butter.Sprinkle with additional cinnamon/sugar…OPTIONAL.Bake for 20 minutes or until the toast is lightly golden brown.Remove from the oven and serve hot with warmed maple syrup and whipped cream.