Appetite Control and Energy

07/29/2026

What a great idea!!! Use cupcake holders over mason jars to keep the bugs out of your drinks.

1. Place a cupcake holder over the top of each mason jar.
2. Poke a hole in the center for a straw.
3. Enjoy your drink without worrying about bugs!

07/28/2026

RANCH BURGERS

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 onion, chopped

Preheat the grill for high heat.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ranch dressing mix, egg, crushed crackers, and onion. Form into hamburger patties.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

07/28/2026

HOW TO DRIVE IN ATLANTA:
1. You must first learn to pronounce the city name, Atlana. Old-timers are still allowed to call it Alana.
2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00 am to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00 pm. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
3. The minimum acceptable speed on I-285 is 85 mph. On I-75 and I-85, your speed is expected to at least match the highway number. Anything less is considered 'Wussy'.
4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Atlanta has its own version of traffic rules. For example, Ferraris and Lamborghinis owned by sports stars go first at a four-way stop. Cars/trucks with the loudest muffler go second. The trucks with the biggest tires go third. The HOV lanes are really designed just for the slow Floridians passing through who are used to hogging the left lane everywhere.
5. If you actually stop at a yellow light or stop sign, you will be rear ended, cussed out, and possibly shot. Unless there is a police car nearby.
6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's another offense that can get you shot.
7. Road construction is permanent and continuous. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting. Generally, city roads other than the main streets have more potholes and bumps (usually speed bumps) than most dirt roads in the countryside.
8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, ladders, possums, skunks, dogs, barrels, cones, furniture, cats, mattresses, shredded tires, squirrels, rabbits, and crows.
9. Be aware that spelling of street names may change from block to block, e.g., Clairmont, Claremont, Clairmonte.
10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been “accidentally activated”.
11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 75 in a 55 -65 MPH zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be “flipped off” accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.
MOST IMPORTANT: If you get LOST, Look for a road named PEACHTREE... Then you are somewhere in Atlanta.

07/28/2026

07/27/2026

Low Carb Antipasto Salad

5 oz hard salami cubed
5 oz pepperoni cubed
5 oz provolone cubed
5 oz mozzarella cubed
2 c tomatoes cubed
1/4 c pepperoncinis
1/4 c black olives halved
1 medium red bell pepper chopped
1/4 c red onion chopped

Dressing Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c red wine vinegar
6 tbsp Swerve Confectioners
2 tsp oregano
1/2 c fresh basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Combine all salad Ingredients in large bowl. Combine all dressing Ingredients in small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

07/26/2026

LOW CARB PIZZA CASSEROLE!

3 lbs ground chicken (or ground turkey or ground Italian sausage or mixture of the three!)
4 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
1 large jar RAO’s marinara sauce (or no sugar added pasta sauce of choice... look for the lowest carb possible)
1 package mini pepperoni
“Toppings” of choice (we love peperoncini peppers, and sometimes to green peppers, black olives, onions, mushrooms to make a “supreme”)

Brown all ground meet and cook thoroughly in a skillet. Mix in casserole dish with sauce, pepperoni, 2 cups of shredded cheese. Spread evenly. Top with remaining cheese and the rest of your chosen toppings.
Bake at 375 for 30-45 minutes until top layer of cheese is bubbly!!