Daily Stuff

My freezer is packed with FoodSaver success!!  I actually need to move some stuff into the basement freezer to make room.  Why did I wait so long to try a FoodSaver??  It's fabulous.  And it's a great way to share with my eldest and his girlfriend.  I sent them home with a bunch of stuff to start their freezer supply when they want a break from cooking.  I just finished vacuuming all the pork.

I did a trial run of the crab cakes for the party yesterday.  Yum!  I baked them instead of pan frying because it's way easier to do a big batch.  They were crunchy and marvelous.  I FoodSaver froze a portion (after freezing first) to make sure it will thaw and still cook crispy.  If so, perfect to make ahead of the party.  I'll try them later this week.

Today is a homebody day.  I have a cleaning crew starting Wednesday, but the house is too dirty to wait.  I need to do a bit of a clean ahead (don't want to shock them the first time).  I'm going to workout, clean and then start some of my HAPPY list stuff (my post from earlier).  The "what" remains to be seen, but it will be something.  I need to push forward.

I had a bad eating day yesterday.  Cue the post-of-shame.  I had eldest for dinner last night and I was cooking, baking, etc.  We stocked up on wine for the party and I had wine-on-the-brain.   After taste testing food and wine, it went to hell and a handbag.  I enjoyed it a lot (too much - it's already on my mind today - ugh) but regret it this morning.  Bummer.  Lord this war is hard - I'm losing too many of the battles lately.

Otherwise, yesterday was a really productive day.  Tons of food cooked, lots of party stuff purchased, mattress and bedding shopped to fill the empty bedroom and double star day at Starbucks - winner all around.  I think that makes the eating choices extra disappointing - there was no good reason for the overkill on sweets and wine.

Best cure for my over-the-top cravings this morning ... workout and stay busy.

I get tired of posting my yo-yo days - it's annoying.  Unfortunately, it's me.  Off to workout - bye!!