Friday, January 27, 2012

go get this cookbook!


It's much more than a cookbook really...it's more...bible'ish. 300 recipes under 300 calories - and they don't suck. Hungry Girl is a real human (Lisa Lillian) and she's hungry, not a nutritionist. While I borrowed the tag line from her book/show/site - it's so true. She's a real person figuring out a way around the "system." Check it out - I might actually start a Julie/Julia challenge with this book. It would have to be without meat - would you mind?

a friend asked...

Many folks use PB as a protein source so... 2 tbsp comparison 
  • Traditional Peanut Butter - 190 cals/130 cals from fat/Sat Fat 3 g/Protein 8g vs. 
  • PB2 - 45 cals/13 cals from fat/Sat Fat 0g/Protein 5g 
It's about balance in my book. If I can get taste from 45 cals, little fat and still score some protein - I'll pack my protein elsewhere. :)

Sunday, January 22, 2012

food porn and peanut butter

Spending Sunday morning curled in my chair with a cup of Kuerig brew, a snoring lab at my side, food porn on the TV and I'm not standing in the kitchen doing 12 other things while I watch. I'm actually paying attention and learning from Hungry Girl! Have you heard about PB2? Um...check it out... "We call it peanut butter’s second generation because it’s unlike any peanut butter you’ve ever experienced. Through a unique process that doesn’t involve the use of any chemicals and doesn’t alter nature’s intended balance found within the peanut, we remove over 85% of the fat from premium quality peanuts. Essentially, the oil is squeezed out of roasted peanuts and what remains is our famous powdered peanut butter – all natural with no artificial sweeteners or preservatives. When you mix water or a favorite drink with PB2 you get the same consistency as full-fat peanut butter, with all the roasted peanut flavor, but 85% less fat calories. Visit our Recipes section for some exciting flavor combinations and other great ideas for using PB2.". Whoa! It's powdered! http://www.bellplantation.com/products I shall be scouring tiny town for this product. Frosting is calling! And I am sure I will do something "healthy" with it. Have you heard about HG? She's a long time fav of mine. Homework for next time.
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