100 things #15 among other things

[cornerofmadness]

Actually I had such a migraine today, food was the last thing on my mind. However I did make 2 new year's resolutions I didn't blog about. Both are last year's failures. One was no library books until I at least read three books I own so I can either shelve to keep (which is getting MUCH rarer in my middle age) or pass on for others to enjoy (because seriously if I wanted to really declutter I'd start with the fire hazard piles of books. No, seriously piles. On the floor. because I've filled five book cases with double books on the shelves where I could fit it)

And two, waste less food (stop hoarding it would be nice too but baby steps). To that end, I am not only going to the grocery store with a list, I'm writing down on the list what days I'm eating what and trying HARD to stick to it. Last week it worked. This week I forgot to make allowances for the left overs. Well they can be lunch I suppose.

And to the lady who mocked me for cutting coupons, you know what between coupons and my Kroger's discount card my weekly food bill has been over 100$ and I've not paid more than 61-75$ per week So there. Bite me (also bite me diabetic friendly foods that are so many $$$). It took me an hour while watching TV to cut my coupons. How is that a waste of my time?

Speaking of watching TV, has anyone else seen SyFY's new show Continuum? I finally saw episode one and wasn't impressed. I know it's not been on long but is it improving. I actually sided more with the villains (well their ideal not their methods) than I did the lady cop who's working for an oppressive corporation that has dispelled all civil liberties. (not to mention the sheer amount of ridiculous already needed to pull off the time travel aspects)

I spent all day research my paper. I think my eyes have crossed and my brain turned to sludge.

And since it's been since forever (I'm really sucking at this meme) here's one of the new recipes and yes it is diabetic





{Take the 100 Things challenge: 100 (mostly diabetic) recipes!}


Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
1 small acorn squash @ 1 ½ pounds
1 tbs maple syrup
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Preheat the over to 400 degrees (I found 385 to be a bit better). Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds and discard them (scrape out the filamentous stuff holding the seeds) then cut each half crosswise into 1 inch thick slices. Combine the maple syrup, olive oil salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add squash, mix well (personally I just painted it onto them after the squash was on the parchment paper.)

Place squash on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for @ 30 minutes, turning occasionally until squash is soft and tender

Calories per serving 135, carbs 19 g fat 7 g.
From Diabetic Forecast magazine


Honestly, this was my first taste of acorn squash. It's a bit...bland. I liked it but I think I would like butternut squash better (but I'm not sure what that does to the sugar count). My oven burned the sugars in the maple syrup so I turned the temp back (though it's possible that crap ass oven isn't heating right)

Declutter day 14 Item tossed -Bag of cards Why kept-To send to St Jude’s recycled card program Why tossed -Been here 2 years because I keep forgetting. It’s in an envelope now.

Comments

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Mom's interested in your 'throw something away a day' thing and is going to start that herself. Of course, what did I find, but a bottle that could be worth something! "You can't throw this away!"

"Watch me."

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

well if the bottle is worth something ebay it. it's just as gone

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

It's a Pantry Pride bottle, it might be worth something to someone.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I have no idea what that is

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

That's because they'd been bought out by the time you moved to FL.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

that would explain it

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

So that bottle's at least...25 years old.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

well google it and see if it has value

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Good thought. XD