tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post7562574061064108803..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: I'm starving and I've gained weight!!Deborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-58404467210818519212016-12-08T20:38:21.295-05:002016-12-08T20:38:21.295-05:00I feel your pain! At one time I thought that not b...I feel your pain! At one time I thought that not being able to cook for a while and having to eat all meals out would be fabulous. That quickly changed. It is such a privilege to be able to cook one's own meals, and you will be in heaven when that comes again. <br /><br />What a nice thing to do, traveling with ingredients for a Thanksgiving feast and cooking it, but I know it was a labor of love.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-77177851181954951882016-12-04T23:26:07.502-05:002016-12-04T23:26:07.502-05:00It's so true. Unless you make it yourself, yo...It's so true. Unless you make it yourself, you can never be sure what's in it. When we moved into our current home, the stove top was non-functional. The previous owner was a very busy single physician who spent all her time working and used a microwave when she was home. I don't even own a microwave. <br /><br />I'll never forget the day my new gas stove was installed.....I was in heaven! I love to cook. Your new kitchen will absolutely be worth the wait/weight, speaking of which, the weight will just fall off once you are back to your normal routine. <br /><br />Best of luck.<br /><br />Cheers, M-TMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834644226980732441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-26372838293207869942016-12-04T17:58:23.991-05:002016-12-04T17:58:23.991-05:00Your Thanksgiving for three sounds precious!
Home...Your Thanksgiving for three sounds precious!<br /><br />Home cooking is the best! I hope your kitchen is ready soon!Mrs. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-70553515560318009332016-12-04T16:26:17.493-05:002016-12-04T16:26:17.493-05:00I hope that this comment finds you with a function...I hope that this comment finds you with a functional kitchen, Deborah. When my parents renovated their kitchen earlier this year, their countertops also took longer than expected to arrive. But it was totally worth the wait. I'm sure your new and improved kitchen will be too!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-27203873305313675262016-12-04T00:32:09.712-05:002016-12-04T00:32:09.712-05:00Oh, bless you, dear Deborah! There is nothing quit...Oh, bless you, dear Deborah! There is nothing quite like home cooked meals. I truly hope your kitchen is back up and running soon. You will certainly enjoy it when it's all done.<br /><br />Love and hugs to you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-75054736569238400652016-12-02T04:09:31.242-05:002016-12-02T04:09:31.242-05:00My son and his wife just remodeled their kitchen a...My son and his wife just remodeled their kitchen and this is the first week in many that they have been able to eat properly. I am with you, I love home cooking. Restaurant food is always too spicy and salty. I hate having bad breath from too much garlic, too. They put garlic salt in everything these days. It haunts you for days! It will be so nice when your kitchen is done - I know you will have a new-found appreciation for the simple joys of opening the fridge and eating leftovers! haha! xx KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-77675421879164922492016-12-01T20:30:22.349-05:002016-12-01T20:30:22.349-05:00I just discovered you blog! It's wonderful! ...I just discovered you blog! It's wonderful! I'm subscribing.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310167742699434598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31646805041778022932016-12-01T14:48:37.919-05:002016-12-01T14:48:37.919-05:00An insider tip: Schoolcraft College sells the bes...An insider tip: Schoolcraft College sells the best "chef-made" soups (plus a lot of other amazing culinary items) in the little outlet near their American Harvest restaurant in the Vis-Ta-Tech building. These are made by the culinary arts students there. Hours are limited: closed Mon, 11:30 to 2:30 Tues/Weds, 11:30 to 4:00 Thurs/Fr. Just got their Russian Borscht today - never had it before but it was excellent! So glad you will be able to make your own hearty meals soon :)HisMacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899052456512113203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-83581609078438683782016-12-01T05:42:59.452-05:002016-12-01T05:42:59.452-05:00Dearest Deborah,
Oh my, that would be devastating ...Dearest Deborah,<br />Oh my, that would be devastating for Pieter and me if we had to live off meals from restaurants and such. You could have stocked up BIG time, with meals in the freezer that you only needed to heat up in the microwave. At least you could control the sodium content and other healthy things.<br />I'm worried about your swollen ankles... as just yesterday during my check up at the nephrologist he told me that the first sign for kidney problems were the swelling of the ankles. Luckily, I've never had that problem! But do we both watch our sodium intake as that is so very important.<br />If we go to parties, I seldom eat anything other than maybe some fruits and veggies. We had a wedding a couple of weeks ago and I got thrown off, feeling miserable and having headaches due to extremely salty food. Tasted like triple the dose of salt got added... What a pity as it was delicious food otherwise.<br />WHY do people still use that much salt?!<br />You sure will be looking forward to your new kitchen so you can be in charge of your meals and snacks again.<br />I've been baking also before Thanksgiving, just for hostess gift and of course for ourselves. <br />Also I've been very active trying to sell as much as I can from my online boutique. Wish I could get rid of all of my stock and close that venue!<br />Our adjacent lot has had no interest so far so I guess we're still suck with it.<br />Sending you blessings for the Advent Season!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-87447063281237613442016-11-30T21:52:13.029-05:002016-11-30T21:52:13.029-05:00Hi Deborah, I know just what you mean. Eating out ...Hi Deborah, I know just what you mean. Eating out can really bring on the extra pounds from mostly salt and tons of butter restaurants use to enhance the taste. When you are back in your kitchen the weight will drop off right away. Been there done that so trust me, better days are coming.<br />Glad you enjoyed a special Thanksgiving with your son. The meal you made looks delicious. I know you will be ready for your kitchen soon. Blessings to you and sending hugs your way. Happy December. xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-67863422604815794432016-11-30T19:40:59.166-05:002016-11-30T19:40:59.166-05:00Oh yes, I can certainly see how this could happen!...Oh yes, I can certainly see how this could happen! I think just about everything that is not home cooked is way more fattening too! Your Thanksgiving feast looked delicious and I'm sure your son was tickled to get some of Mom's home cooking, even if it was cooked in his kitchen! I sure hope you get your kitchen up and running soon...and don't forget to post photos! :)Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-68532098863669504932016-11-30T17:29:11.981-05:002016-11-30T17:29:11.981-05:00Well, I am a new reader here so it sounds like you...Well, I am a new reader here so it sounds like you are in the middle of a kitchen re-do! OMGOSH! That is always such a mess. And, I am like you- I like to cook. I have NOT been cooking for almost a year (so to speak). Hubby has gone through a bout of cancer/treatment and can no longer eat regular food. He is on tube feedings- don't want to drag you down- we are both fine with it- he is cancer-free and that is the Christmas blessing this year. BUT- I MISS COOKING and it is not nearly as fun cooking for one...and I especially miss BAKING---so I know right where you are at!<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-55372559882314155092016-11-30T13:26:05.407-05:002016-11-30T13:26:05.407-05:00Of all the rooms in a house, I think the kitchen i...Of all the rooms in a house, I think the kitchen is most crucial practically and emotionally. I'm not surprised you gained weight while eating out. I think food at restaurants is simply higher calorie, you know? It doesn't fill you up as well, but it's loaded with cals. Hmm. Glad you will get your kitchen back SOON. You will always remember this as the autumn of deprivation, haha!!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-55968799346277347382016-11-30T12:06:17.813-05:002016-11-30T12:06:17.813-05:00It is difficult eating out as you have no control ...It is difficult eating out as you have no control over what is added and how the food is prepared.<br />The benefits of home cooking far exceed most take out meals...<br />It sound slike your kitchen will be ready before Christmas and you can enjoy your days puttering and baking, simmering soups and prepping for the Christmas feast!<br />I don't like being over my WW goal weight but I am and it is a pesky 5 pounds that I am fighting to shift...Good Luck and I hope the kitchen reno is soon completed.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-908644977679214522016-11-30T06:59:40.379-05:002016-11-30T06:59:40.379-05:00Eating out is nice on occasion, but like you, I re...Eating out is nice on occasion, but like you, I really enjoy a home cooked meal. I enjoy cooking.<br /><br />Today I want to make a homemade soup to go with a loaf of oatmeal bread made in my bread machine on Monday.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your new kitchen.<br /><br />Your Thanksgiving dinner looks fantastic and is making me hungry. Time for some breakfast.<br /><br />Happy holidays ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-82866971106786563422016-11-29T23:53:37.695-05:002016-11-29T23:53:37.695-05:00Even foods that look and taste quite healthy that ...Even foods that look and taste quite healthy that you buy, are loaded with a lot more fat and calories - and salt like you mention - than when you cook at home. There was an actor being interviewed (I can't remember who it was) and he was asked about how he transformed his body for the role. His answer was that he never ate out. He made all his own food at home.<br /><br />Your thanksgiving sounded lovely :)Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-58882172892878635442016-11-29T23:25:05.114-05:002016-11-29T23:25:05.114-05:00You have such a way of making even the negative so...You have such a way of making even the negative sound so funny and real. Deborah! I'm so glad you had a good Thanksgiving with your favorite people in spite of all the downers.<br /><br />We had a 5 month reno of our kitchen here in the city years ago. The only working appliances I had were the fridge and microwave and they were in the living room. I washed dishes in the bathroom sink. Amazing how we can adapt. lol! <br /><br />At the lake everything is new but we have yet to do a good shopping with only being there on weekends and never being sure when we'll be back. Most times I bring up some sort of meat, fresh veggies and maybe rice or pasta. Okay, some cheese and crackers, chip and nuts. I still feel the calories making their mark...no fresh veggies or good-for-you fall backs! I am a creature of routine. So...I'm starving and gaining, too! <br /><br />You said it first!!! We'll be okay come spring...hahahaha<br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-22550139002522725652016-11-29T23:14:51.514-05:002016-11-29T23:14:51.514-05:00Oh dear! Yes, it is time for a working kitchen! Th...Oh dear! Yes, it is time for a working kitchen! The good news is that it's almost over just in time for the Christmas season. I have never lost weight by cooking things. It's an interesting theory you have about that. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-43375267670942728072016-11-29T22:58:39.810-05:002016-11-29T22:58:39.810-05:00Isn't it funny how eating out, makes us apprec...Isn't it funny how eating out, makes us appreciate our good, home cooking? I'll bet it felt wonderful to be able to cook for your son, and your meal looks so good. I know you'll be a happy camper to be in your kitchen again, and just in time for all those Christmas goodies. I think for me, I get pleasure in just the making of the yummy food. Your weight will come off when you get back in your own kitchen! Love and blessings to you. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-68436984636710887912016-11-29T22:50:15.414-05:002016-11-29T22:50:15.414-05:00Hi Deborah,
How frustrating not to have a kitchen ...Hi Deborah,<br />How frustrating not to have a kitchen intact for the holiday!!! My kitchen is too small and that too can be a challenge! Yes, fall is prime baking and cooking time for sure. Since I have been on a diet, I have been feeling a bit deprived so Thanksgiving was nice to enjoy some things I have tried to stay away from these past few months. I did gain a pound or two.....oh well, I enjoyed myself! Hoping your kitchen is up and running again soon! Take care!<br />LindaLinda Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812556446959019991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-1487884717989093872016-11-29T22:02:35.915-05:002016-11-29T22:02:35.915-05:00Your post made me chuckle, Deborah.
Eating out rea...Your post made me chuckle, Deborah.<br />Eating out really does cause havoc with our weight, especially those of us that have to watch our weight.<br />I can remember years ago when we were building our home we ate out lunch and dinner and wow did I ever gain weight!<br />I was in my glory once we moved in and I could cook real food again.<br />I hope you will soon be back to cooking those good foods again before the Holidays are over.<br /><br />Your Thanksgiving dinner looked wonderful.<br />Debbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-6639889593379749602016-11-29T20:24:21.550-05:002016-11-29T20:24:21.550-05:00I agree with you...I do think we cook healthier an...I agree with you...I do think we cook healthier and eat more sensibly when we are at home. I hope things go well and you can get back in your kitchen soon. Lots of hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-36058361298026720152016-11-29T20:23:23.381-05:002016-11-29T20:23:23.381-05:00Isn't it a challenge. I lost weight this summ...Isn't it a challenge. I lost weight this summer working in my yard and now it is all coming back! Bummer!Bernideen https://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-22964009513172333642016-11-29T20:03:42.722-05:002016-11-29T20:03:42.722-05:00I can empathize! Eating out, no matter how careful...I can empathize! Eating out, no matter how careful I am, always makes me gain weight. There's something about homemade food that suits my body best. <br />I do hope you soon have a working kitchen, Deborah!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.com