Level 1 - Day 47

To Break Tradition ... Or Not

My mother has been coming to visit us two times per year, for 7 years.  We started a tradition during her first visit, and have continued it ever since.  On the last weekend of her month-long visit we always take my mom miniature golfing.  Afterwards, we go to Bahama Breeze, a local restaurant, where she always treats us to an alcoholic ice cream drink and hors d'oeuvres.  It's her way of saying thanks for all that we do while she's here.

As you know, from my previous posts, we are struggling to get back on track with the Sexy Forever plan after two weeks of straying from the plan due to unexpected obstacles.  But, we couldn't hurt my mother's feelings so we went to Bahama Breeze and had our treats.  Only this time, we planned it so we could count it as dinner instead of a snack.  Oh, the things we do for love.

Breakfast - Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese mixed in, plus a sliced tomato.

AM Snack - Fruit smoothie.

Lunch - Baked Italian Sausage (from SS web site) and Crunchy Coleslaw (from SS web site). 

NOTE:  The recipe is confusing because it serves 4 but calls for 8 links of Italian sausage.  To clear things up I contacted the administrator of Suzanne's web site and he recommended getting brat-sized Italian sausage that are approximately 6 ounces each.  I found a package of Johnsonville Italian sausages that fit the bill.  So, basically, it's one brat sized sausage per serving.

This meal will definitely be on our "top 5" list this month as it was absolutely stupendous and utterly delicious.  It was so fantastic that you didn't even miss the bun!!!  I highly recommend that you go to Suzanne's web site and print off both of these recipes.

Basically, you saute sliced onions plus red and green peppers.  Then, in another pan cook the sausage until browned.  After the sausage is done, let them cool slightly.  Then slice the cooled sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the sauteed veggies and cook for 4 minutes. 

The coleslaw is divine too because you use 1/2 cup sour cream with 1/2 cup mayo for the base, along with a few other ingredients.  I can't tell you what a difference the sour cream makes, along with a couple other unusual ingredients like fennel, Tabasco sauce, and celery seeds.

I'm not usually a big fan of coleslaw, but this recipe made me one.  It also worked extremely well with the baked Italian sausage.  A perfect summer meal!  And, one that had us thinking ... this meal can't be on any weight loss plan ... can it?

PM Snack - We skipped it for obvious reasons.

Dinner - We ate out at Bahama Breeze.  My mom ordered us some appetizers:  Coconut Shrimp, Jerk Chicken Wings, and Tomato, Basil, & Cheese Flatbread, plus an alcoholic ice cream drink each.  Not on plan, but so delicious.