The latest kitchen-tested, delicious, low-point recipes from MagicallyDelicious http://magicallydelicious.com Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:40:04 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://magicallydelicious.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://magicallydelicious.com The latest kitchen-tested, delicious, low-point recipes from MagicallyDelicious http://magicallydelicious.com/articles/fun-stuff-articles/outrage-2.html It's not very often that a piece of junk mail can truly make me lastingly angry. But congratulations to Acacia for making your mark. I received this unsolicited catalog and flipped through what seemed to be just another slightly upscale home accessories catalog. I was amused to find it also had a lot of yoga products and wondered how I might possibly have ended up on their mailing list. And then the amusement came to a screeching halt at the first in a barrage of clothing products. Here's a prime example: Live Happy and Don’t Be Mean Shirts Be nice. Be content. Maybe life really is this simple. 100% cotton tees flatter a woman’s curves. Sizes S(4–6), M(6–8), L(8–10), XL(10–12), XXL(12–14). Machine wash. USA. Ummmmm.... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:41:21 +0100 http://magicallydelicious.com/inspiration/inspiration/the-chocolate-princess-7.html So... I always wonder what is going to throw me over the edge and make me quit this time. I always do well for a week or so and then in the middle of the second week, well, let's just say that I tend to binge. I have an eating disorder. I binge at night. There... I said it. To the world, I eat healthy. My boss's wife (who is a marathon runner and a size 4 or so with brand new boobs and the body that i used to have) says she sees me eating healthy and I'm like the healthiest person she has ever seen and she doesn't understand why I can't lose weight. She is really sweet and she is the one that made me realize this crazy facade that i was carrying around. Yes, I eat salads in front of everyone. Yes, i drink water in front of everyone. Then I go home and BINGE on everything. I might as well pull a chair in front of the pantry or fridge. But as the middle of the second week of doing Weight Watchers approached, I thought to myself, Here we go... I'm going to binge ... and then it happened....... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:10:31 +0100 http://magicallydelicious.com/articles/recipes/pancakes-with-pumkin-or-sweet-potato.html Ingredients1 cup water1/2 cup seet ppotato puree or pumkin (canned)1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (optional)1 cup pancake mix ( I use whole wheat mix)Nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oilPure maple syrup ( I used light Mrs. Butterworth) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:48:54 +0100 http://magicallydelicious.com/articles/recipes/chocolate-cake-with-beets-2.html BATTERNonstick cooking spray1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar1/4 cup canola or veggie oil, or trans fat-free soft tub margarine1 large egg2 large egg whites3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled1/2 cup beet puree (1 can of beets will make almost one full cup)1/2 cup lowfat (1%) buttermilk1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt CREAM CHEESE FROSTING1 (8 ounce) pakage reduced fat cream cheese3/4 cup confectioners' sugar1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:39:31 +0100 http://magicallydelicious.com/articles/inspiration-articles/gagging-on-spinach-the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-my-2.html Literally, because of my lifestyle change, it is the first day of the rest of my life. I've read the books. I've logged onto websites. I've counted my points. I've excercised. I've counted my points again. I've breastfed children because THAT burns 500 calories a day. I've excercised more and yet I've found myself at 229 pounds. How could this be? I'm the girl with everything. I've got a wonderful husband, a great career, and two darling children. I should be happy, but I'm not. I look at myself in the mirror and I ask myself, Who is the cute fat girl? I'm admitting today that I have an eating disorder. How did I realize this? Let me tell you. I look at my weight watchers books that I've read soo many times and I see, again, how many fruits and veggies I get. I also got this new wonderful cookbook from my favorite sister in law which talks about different veggies, how to make them, and what the benefits are of eating these new pureed veggies. So here I am ... I'm going to eat plain spinach. I know its good for me, but it doesnt taste that well. I eat it anyway..... and I gag but I continue eating because its supposed to be good for me. That my frineds is an eating disorder. So today.. I admit it and I own it..... Its the only thing I own. LOL. This will be beneficial in the long run... I know it will. Own up to your problems. Once you let it out and admit it, it is a huge weight (literally) off your shoulders. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:21:01 +0100