So I found myself saving a part of my brain because I was going to indulge. After all, it is Thanksgiving. I'm not trying to put anything off limits, but be more moderate in my living. So, that made me feel a twinge. I felt it coming that I was going to just wallow in it. Fear gripped my heart and I tried doubly hard to get my exercise in, even though nights were rough, and schedules were difficult. Imagine my surprise, when I found myself editing. We made the traditional North Carolinian Sweet Potato Casserole. I made the topping with the full fat, sugar, and butter. But, in the base I skipped out on a full stick of butter and a full cup of sugar. I just added the egg called for and adjusted to add applesauce. I also use neufchatel cream cheese normally, which also helps with the North Carolinian Yellow Squash Casserole. That and always cooking with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. We ...
The life of a train wrecked woman, trying to get back on track.