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peacock2121 · #1 Post by **peacock2121** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 7:59 am

I decided I was going to keep track of the calories I consumed yesterday. I quit after my first helping of dessert. The total then was 3050.

yikers

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #2 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:41 am

We had ham yesterday. I think that it's more difficult to overload on ham than Turkey. Also, since we sort of threw together dinner, we had fewer dishes, which makes a difference. (We had ham, stuffing, homemade cranberries, Moroccan Carrots, pearl onions simmered in broth and Olive flat bread. For desert, homemade gingerbread cake and pumpkin pie.)

themanintheseersuckersuit · #3 Post by **themanintheseersuckersuit** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:44 am

I didn't eat the Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake.

I did have the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream, and the Key Lime Cheesecake.

peacock2121 · #4 Post by **peacock2121** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:21 am

themanintheseersuckersuit wrote:I didn't eat the Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake.

I did have the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream, and the Key Lime Cheesecake.

LOL - made me laugh.

I had the pound cake - only one slice.

I had the Heath Bar Crunch - 1/2 the carton

I had the NY Super Fudge Chunk - maybe 1/4 carton

I also had some of those truffle thingies. I stopped counting at 5.

TheCalvinator24 · #5 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:40 am

I only gained 2 pound yesterday.

peacock2121 · #6 Post by **peacock2121** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:21 am

TheCalvinator24 wrote:I only gained 2 pound yesterday.

This really made me laugh.

I think we could have great holiday meals together. I kinda think I could out eat you.

TheCalvinator24 · #7 Post by **TheCalvinator24** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:16 pm

I ate 2 helpings each of prime rib, turkey, mashed potatoes, & whole kernel corn.

I also ate 2 pieces of cheesecake.

Drank 3 glasses of wine and a beer (not all with T-day dinner).

I was expecting to have put on 5 pounds.

silvercamaro · #8 Post by **silvercamaro** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:33 pm

I usually follow the same menu -- same turkey, same dressing, same vegetables, etc. Since I always cook Thanksgiving dinner, usually for a lot of people, following a standard plan has brought efficiency. When I was at the store on Tuesday, however, I spotted a bin of beautiful, fresh green beans and bought a couple of pounds. So, I fixed those with brown butter and almonds. That dish is what brought the most raves. I don't know whether they were so absolutely delicious or they were different than the expected, or both.

I vote for delicious. I thought so, anyway.

silvercamaro · #9 Post by **silvercamaro** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:40 pm

Since this is the "Calories" thread, I should note my firm religious belief that browned butter contains neither fat nor calories when it goes on top of something that obviously is so good for you as lovely, fresh, green veggies.

peacock2121 · #10 Post by **peacock2121** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:28 pm

I made green beans as well. Mine were put in a zip-lock bag, added some olive oil, shook the bag up, emptied the beans onto a stoneware cookie sheet, sprinkled slivered almonds on top and seasoned with seasoned salt. Baked for 20 minutes.

They were delish.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #11 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:03 pm

silvercamaro wrote:Since this is the "Calories" thread, I should note my firm religious belief that browned butter contains neither fat nor calories when it goes on top of something that obviously is so good for you as lovely, fresh, green veggies.

We are part of the same religious order.

Bob Juch · #12 Post by **Bob Juch** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:05 pm

My caloric intake was about 1200, not that I count or anything.

silvercamaro · #13 Post by **silvercamaro** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:21 pm

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote: We are part of the same religious order.

Religious orders aren't just for convents any more.

kayrharris · #14 Post by **kayrharris** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:58 pm

peacock2121 wrote:I made green beans as well. Mine were put in a zip-lock bag, added some olive oil, shook the bag up, emptied the beans onto a stoneware cookie sheet, sprinkled slivered almonds on top and seasoned with seasoned salt. Baked for 20 minutes.

They were delish.

This same recipe works well for asparagus. Just sprinkle a little fresh Parmesan cheese on top just before it's done.

peacock2121 · #15 Post by **peacock2121** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:00 pm

I do it with broccoli too - minus the almonds.

There is something about seasoned salt that makes everything taste good.