Flat Out Edge On

I've not "endorsed" any product through my blog, but I just found a new one at the local Publix that is so incredibly good, I just had to blog about it.

It's called Flat Out Edge On baked flatbread crisps and man, are they tasty!  There are no preservatives or artificial colors in them and they are 100% stone ground whole wheat.   These crazy, zigzag-shaped crackers (for a serving of about 15) are only 130 calories with 4.5 g of fat (only 0.5 saturated fat and 0 trans fat), no cholesterol, 5 g of fiber and 6 g of protein!

This particular flavor is Four Cheese (there are others) and it is amazing!

I munch them with a spicy black bean dip (30 calories for 2 T; no fat) and it's the best, healthy snack I've found yet.

Try them!

See other products at http://www.flatoutbread.com/

Deep Freeze

I just learned from the nightly news that this is the longest freeze the U.S. has had in decades....all kinds of records being set throughout the nation.  The temp is 49F down here at Miramar Beach as I write this, but that sun can feel toasty.  Do you think this might be a sign that the Arctic Freeze is thawing down here? 

Love seeing those golfers on the course!

Part Two and the Make Up Exam

Part Two

I'm sorry to say that the Carrot and Red Pepper Soup did not come to fruition yesterday, nor did the Hearty Chili Mac.  This is what happens when I drink.  All good intentions fly out of the window.  And this on one glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.  (sigh)  I admit it; I'm a lightweight. 

I stayed at my neighbor's, enjoying the company of several new people I met and hers, and by the time I got home, I was not in the cooking mood.  Hey, it was almost 8PM.  Remember, I'm an official snowbird now.  We eat dinner at 4PM.

I did stay vegan yesterday, though (except for -- slap my hand -- two pieces of this yummy had-to-try creamy cheddar cheese my new acquaintances brought down from Canada).  I made a salad with romaine, crumbled up black bean burger, corn, tomatoes, peppers and salsa for lunch.

So to make up for my dreadful lack of commitment to the cooking, I whipped out the cookbooks this morning and chopped up a mini-storm.  I made Zucchini Scramble with half of my tofu and the Asian Marinade for the other half, which is happily soaking as I write.  See below for the photos and reviews (yes, all of my photos are always enlarged by clicking, but not sure you will want to today)

Zucchini Scramble:  Zucchini (natch), onion, garlic, tofu, chili powder, sauteed in water.  Add soy sauce at the end.

Plated:  They said to use French bread or an English muffin, but all I had on hand was Sourdough, so that's what it's on.  It was optional to add salsa, so I glopped on some Trader Joe's Southwestern.

Review:  Eh.

But I have a skilletful left over, so I guess I'll be eating it for a few more days.

Lemon Ginger Tea

I wouldn't recommend drinking it with the Zucchini Scramble.  Salsa, soy, lemon and ginger just don't go well together.  Even drinking it afterwards wasn't the best.

It even comes with a fortune attached to the tea bag.  Sorry my camera is focus-challenged, but here is what it says:  You will never find happiness if you do not conquer your own doubt.

Well, I doubt that I will ever cook the Zucchini Scramble again and that makes me happy.  So take that!

And my tofu is still marinating............