DOODLES...What?

I have been really enjoying doing DOODLES...What?

~~You know the stuff you do when you are on hold, on the phone...and scratch around with paper and pen.

This has been fun for me and I hope to pass along this interest by sharing a few Doodles, here. They really are easy-peasy. Just let your imagination take you on a trip of fantasy on a small peice of paper. I use a 2 1/2" X 3 1/2 " section of white paper to work on.
There are other variations and I will share them as time moves on. Tell me if you enjoy this "art."

Everyone is welcome here; please comment.

I need to eat Radishes, but want Bean Cake!!

[Radishes, are low in calories!]

Things are going well around here, but not the weight loss.

Honestly, I think I need to live far away from all the temptations. Even so, I could exist and gain, by making myself the easiest food, which I like, such as baked goods. Since I pursue all the vegetarian recipes and such, even they aren't free of calories! [Radishes, yeah, dipped in Ranch Dressing!]
~~If you are going to eat, try this one:
It is good, but try to have just a thin peice with a bit of fat-free whipped topping as a garnish!

Nutritious Bean Snackin' Bread/ Cake

Mix wet ingredients together

1 can brown or red beans [drained and mashed]
1 1/4 C. water
1 egg or egg sub.
1/3 C honey

Mix dry ingredients together:

2 C low fat biscuit mix
3/4 C Splenda
1/4 C cornmeal
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 C cocoa powder
1/4 C wheat bran
1/2 C oatmeal

Add wet mix to dry, combine well.

Pour into 9 X 12 pan or one slightly smaller for deeper product.
Bake at 375 until test tooth pick shows it is finished!
This is a thick product, so about 25 minutes or more is needed, according to pan size.

To change this from chocolate: add 1/4 C. less water and add instead of the cocoa powder use 1 cup of pumpkin.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

~~You never know what will pop up here.

~~Happy Saint Patrick's Day from my whimsical Doodle Leprechaun!

Enjoy your day of wearin' of the green!

Friday the 13th...FUN!

"Death by Dessert"

In honor of Friday the 13th...Something FUN!

When you are stressed, turn it around. It spells desserts.

First Recipe... for Healthy Eating Shares

Thanks to Whole Foods Market for this delicious start to my sharing for Healthy Eating. They have a wonderful website to draw from.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

I'd like this recipe for Tofu salad served hot as well as cold.
I would add some fresh orange slices or spiced pineapple chunks as a finish.

Spiced Pineapple Chunks
Drain a can of pineapple chunks, heat the juice with 1/2 t. of cinnamon.
Simmer a bit to reduce the juice and pour over the pineapple chunks.
Chill and serve.

Quick Noodle Salad with Tofu and Vegetables

salt
1 (8-ounce) package pad Thai-style rice noodles or whole wheat linguine
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (8-ounce) package baked tofu, cut into small cubes
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup prepared peanut sauce ...or use recipe below

1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped roasted and salted peanuts

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add noodles and cook until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again and transfer to a large bowl.

Add sprouts, green onions, tofu, carrots and dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to bowls and serve garnished with cilantro and peanuts.

Peanut Sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
3 teaspoons German mustard
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes

Healthy Eating Chat Coming Soon!

I plan to be covering some Healthy Eating Chat here in the near future.
Friends and acquaintances all seem to be watching what they eat and I find this to be a very interesting subject. I see so many good things that are available as tools to better health and weight management. So I plan to add that to my blog ASAP.