a taste of summer in January

The babes had the day off for Parent Teacher Conferences, so we had a very casual day at home after I went to the school.  Gracie and I spent some time playing on Pinterest together.  She's still not got her own account because Facebook doesnt' recognize her name when she tries to log in, even though Pinterest has sent her an invite.  We're waiting to hear from their "Help People".  She can't wait!

I found an "interesting" recipe on Pinterest and was anxious to try it.  WOW!!!  MUST SHARE!  Here's the coolest thing about this recipe... it's 130 calories for one cup!  This is truly a LOT of good in such a small amount of calories.  Doug took one taste and said, "We need to have this once a week."  And most simple to make...just how I like it!  And it's so healthy!

Crab and Roasted Corn Salad

 12 oz. lump crab meat (I bought imitation and chopped it very fine in my food processor)
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half (I cut them in fourths)
1 large avocado, diced
2 hot peppers such as serrano or jalapeños, diced fine (seeds removed for mild) (I used one large)
1 1/2 cups roasted corn kernels (I roasted them in a skillet on the stove top until they were brown)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 limes, juice of (or more to taste)
1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (I used a little more)
salt and fresh pepper to taste (I used lots)

How's that for lots of alterations!  Here's how:  In a small bowl combine red onion, lime juice, olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper. Let them marinate at least 5 minutes to mellow the flavor of the onion.

In a large bowl combine chopped crab meat, avocado, tomatoes, hot pepper and corn. Combine all the ingredients together, add cilantro and gently toss. Adjust lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.  ENJOY!

I shared part of this with some friends, who stopped by after dinner and it was a hit.  We ate it on Townhouse crackers like crab salad, but it can be served as a main dish.  Seriously, healthy, low-fat, and so so tasty!

And now a quick ten list because it's 1:05AM and I'm more than ready for bed!

Ten things I did today:

1. Made a tasty dinner
2. Baked Peanut Blossom Cookies
3. Went to Parent Teacher Conferences
4. Had a Coke with Nat
5. Played a few games
6. Had some time with the kiddos
7. Hugged and kissed my sweetheart
8. Had a paradigm shift.
9. Went for a ride with a friend.
10. Cleaned the bathrooms.

Nine things I didn't do today:

1. Didn't connect with Dad.
2. Did not do laundry
3. Did not pay a bill that I really need to remember to get around to
4. Did not go to Chili's
5. Did not see Denise
6. Did not overeat
7. Did not exercise
8. Did not read
9. Did not get to bed early enough.

Eight things I will be doing on Wednesday:

1. Having lunch with Denise
2. Paying that bill
3. Ordering Melaleuca
4. Charging my camera battery
5. Going to Best Buy
6. Exercising
7. Making Tomato-Mac soup and cornbread
8. Returning tableclothes to Nila

Seven people I spoke with on Tuesday:

1. Wendy
2. Natalie
3. Carol
4. Denise
5. Nikki
6. Kaylene
7. Troy

Six things I ate today:

1. The nummy salad posted above
2. a Grilled Chicken wrap
3. some crackers
4. about 1 cup of Pepsi
5. a lot of water
6. a Peanut butter cookie

Five things I'm thankful for today:

1. Our wonderful furnace
2. My food processor
3. My husband's willingness to work hard for our family
4. My dad's latest cancer-free test results
5. My camera

Four little life lessons from today:

1. Sometimes you do all that you can do to fix something and then you have to just let it go when you know that you can't do anymore.
2. Friendships are treasures, not to be taken lightly.
3. Teachers are among the hardest working individuals in our country.
4. My husband is a gem!

Three things I'm looking forward to:

1. Going to the ranch soon!
2. Breaking Dawn in DVD in just a few weeks.
3. Friday day date with Doug!

Two things I need to give more attention to:

1. Walking every chance I get!
2. Reading more, Pinteresting less.

One laugh from today:

1. I was working on my iTunes Playlist revamp and a rather wild rock song from the 70s came on.  Quayd was next to me at the other computer with the headphones on.  He could hear my music, stopped what he was doing and asked, "Mom?  Is that appropriate?"  Too funny.   Love that boy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Pamela K.]

I'll be making that salad soon! Yummy! That comment about the song cracked me up! My SIL was having a fit about a song that my niece was listening to. (I think my niece did not even pay attention to the lyrics). Anyway, I reminded my SIL of some of the songs that we listened to at that age. Quayd is right, not appropriate.*blush*

[susan]

but what can i use instead of crab? not a seafood person....ideas? sounds great!