Rain, The Beach and My Girl

Today was a day that will be etched in my brain for a long time.  I had the absolute joy of spending eight hours with The Baby Girl at The Beach.  The weather man almost stole this joy from me, we went in spite of a horrible weather report.  I’ll post pics later in the week. I’m snuggled on the couch and the camera is in the car. 

Imagine a 10 year old on a diet at a waterpark.  We learned some things, big soft pretzels 5.5 points-we decided to split one.  At the end of the day we ordered a big fat pickle 0 points, they were out of them.  We settled for a hot dog, 8 points.  The Baby Girl had exercised for eight hours, I told her not to worry about it.  Thank God for activity points.

I keep hoping that we both lose weight this week, The Baby Girl is trying so hard.  We went to Subway for dinner and she insisted cheese was a have-to.  Old habits are hard to break, but she is doing fantastic.  I am so very proud of her. 

Tomorrow is a Red’s Game, another challenge.  We’ll face it together.

I’ve decided that each week I will try a recipe that is outside “our” comfort zone.  This weeks recipe will be.

Zucchini Fries

 
Value: 2
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  7 min
Cooking Time:  12 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy

These fast-food fry knock-offs are not just tasty—they’re good for you, too. Swap any summer squash for the zucchini and try different seasoning mixes. 

Ingredients

	4 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
	1 tsp Italian seasoning
	1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
	3/4 tsp table salt
	3/4 cup(s) dried bread crumbs, panko-variety suggested
	2 medium zucchini, about 7-inches each, cut into 4 chunks, then each chunk halved
	2 large egg white(s), whipped until frothy (almost soft peaks)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together Italian seasoning, flour and salt. Place bread crumbs in another small bowl.
• Dredge a zucchini fry in flour mixture and then dip into egg whites; dredge in bread crumbs. Place coated zucchini on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining ingredients; liberally coat with cooking spray.
• Roast, turning once, until desired crispness, about 12 minutes. Yields about 8 fries per serving.

We’ll be trying these tomorrow, after 8 point hotdog at the Red’s Game.

The weatherman was just a few hours off, storming to beat the band right now.