The title pretty much sums it up.
The day started with a bit of sauce making. Notice my little chef in training and his FABULOUS play dough meat balls! It way my way of keeping his eager hands out of the raw meat. Worked like a charm! We even “baked” his in the microwave (no heat of course) and pretended to eat them. ;~)
I did not go to the gym today BUT I worked my tail off, cleaning, moving furniture, organizing. I love starting the New Year off right so I spent some time just taking care of nagging household chores.
I also got ready for a small get together I’m having tomorrow night. I’m doing a bunch of finger foods, hummus, shrimp cocktail, baked chips & salsa, fresh veggies. I love hosting because I’m in control. I’ll post all my updated recipes and maybe my whole party spread on GreenLiteBites in the next couple of days.
Now on to this snack attack. I don’t know WHAT happened between 10 and 11PM but I just wanted something sweet. I couldn’t shake it so I splurged on some sour patch kids. I probably ate too many but at least it was better then those gosh darn smidgens.
For those wondering, a smidgen is a local candy company’s evil joke of putting the most creamiest, glorious peanut butter in the most smooth, milky, silky chocolate you have ever tasted. Thanks GOD the husband has almost knocked them off and I know I can get some guests to indulge tomorrow. I know, I KNOW it’s bad but more for them is less for me and I’m cool with that!
No menu today, I didn’t really jot anything down so it would be from memory anyway. Check back tomorrow as I post my New Years goals and I have a surprise on the 1st!
Talk to you tomorrow!
Update:I CAVED and had a few smidgens right before bed. Man they are TOO good! I must get rid of them today! ;~P
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Oh wow, those smidgens look really bad, I don’t know that I could have them in the house…your brave!
Sounds like your new years will be an utter success!
Hope you and the family have a great new years!
I had to laugh because when i logged on and saw the playdoh balls i thought what in the heck has she come up with now…lol…By the way what happened to your family site. I really enjoyed that also…
ps i love the other cooking blog…
Michelle
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Roni I like your NYE plans. I am… very far away from home right now. How far? Let’s just say I am three time zones ahead of the ET and south of the equator right now. But even with my plans that are way out of control, I will stop when I am satisfied tonight no matter what. I am committed to no mindless eating tonight. Have a SAFE and Happy New Years everyone!
Happy New Year! May 2008 hold much happiness for you and yours!
Roni… have you tried the new Peanut Butter Bliss bars that WW has put out? They are yummy!
Happy New Year’s Roni! Hope you have a wonderful time at the get together…..I love going to get togethers that offer HEALTHY options….Sending HUGS
Roni,,I want to thank you for introducing me to the smidgens,,NOT..of course I went directly to the website,,and they are on sale,,I cannot pass up a sale,,and therefore I must ask,which are the best,with the peanut butter,,I know I know,,they are for the hubby,,yeah right,,HAVE a great and safe New Year…
I know all too much about Gertrude Hawks Chocolates. Best candy in the area. I had many challenges with their Chocolate covered pretzels this past week. But smidgens are yummy!
Melanie from good ol NEPA!
PS: your site is such an inspiration!
Anonymous – YES! THE EVIL peanut butter. However the husband loves the solid milk chocolate the beat.