I've made a decision today regarding this blog. I've enjoyed writing to all of you trying to explore my relationship with food, trying to become healthy, to lose weight and to take you all with me on the journey.
I was confident that I could lose 60 pounds in 365 days. It was mathmatically possible, all I needed was will power and the right diet. There was nothing wrong with my will power, although some of the diets that I've tried were extreme and not right for me.
I was doing really well until Dolores died 12-21-09. Since then I've struggled with this endeavor on a daily basis and I still am struggling.
At my appointment with my physician today, we discussed the fact that I need some help with my grief. I thought I could manage this on my own and with Aaron's and my Mom's help, but I think I need to talk with a grief counselor. I don't think I can progress with dieting or becoming healthier until I settle some issues with my grief. I will be making an appointment soon so until I'm settled, I'm going to be signing off.
Those of you who wish to continue a relationship with me, please contact me on my facebook page or on my e-mail. I still need your support and prayers and your loving comments.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's a good thing that we cannot predict the future, most of us would not want to live through it.
This is my last posting for this year. I will update everyone in early January as to my next blog, which will be the poetry that I've written as I struggle through this process. Not sure what I will name it yet. Look for my new blog name on my facebook page and in your e-mail in early January.
I welcome your comments.
-Jill Angel Langlois
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Calvados - enjoying some as I write this
Calvados is an apple brandy from the French region of Basse-Normandy.
Calvados is distilled from specially grown and selected apples, of which there are over 200 named varieties. It is not uncommon for a Calvados producer to use over 100 specific varieties of apple to produce their Calvados. The apples used are either sweet (such as the Rouge Duret variety), tart (such as the Rambault variety), or bitter (such as the Mettais, Saint Martin, Frequin, and Binet Rouge varieties), with the latter category of apple being inedible.
The fruit is picked (usually by hand) and pressed into a juice that is fermented into a dry cider.
It is then distilled into eau die vie (water of life). After two years aging in oak casks, it can be sold as Calvados.
The longer it is ages, the smoother the drink becomes. Usually the maturation goes on for several years. A bottle of twenty-year-old Calvados can easily command double the price of a bottle of ten-year-old Calvados.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
So sorry to see that I've lost one follower. I know it's hard to wait and when you're in limbo waiting for the kitchen of your dreams to be completed, things tend to get very boring. The waiting, the hoping, the dreaming, the building up of recipes to try as soon as the stove is hooked up. I've purchased so many new cooking untensils and equipment and they are all still in their boxes just waiting.
I thought I would educate all of you on Calvados. Aaron just poured me a little and it is so delicious. Apple brandy. And the perfect season to be tasting something apple-flavored. He's sipping some Talisker Scotch tonight. He says it's reminiscent of buring leaves. Oh, I just tried a sip and he's right.
I went to Target today to pick out a birthday card for my Baby Cousin, Jared. I stopped by the candle section and they actually have a candle that smells like a rustic cabin. Amazing. I couldn't believe it. If it wasn't $13, I would have bought it. Come to think of it, I still might!
With all of the natural, rustic looking brick that's going up in our new kitchen, I've decided that the perfect medium of decoration would be colored glass. Brick and glass are almost the same common denominator and they are so pretty together. The brick is red, brown, grey, gold, silver, black, oh, so pretty. The glass I chose is the color of jewel tones, ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst and I'm also going to add topaz and smokey quartz. I'm on a colored glass hunt now.
Calvados is distilled from specially grown and selected apples, of which there are over 200 named varieties. It is not uncommon for a Calvados producer to use over 100 specific varieties of apple to produce their Calvados. The apples used are either sweet (such as the Rouge Duret variety), tart (such as the Rambault variety), or bitter (such as the Mettais, Saint Martin, Frequin, and Binet Rouge varieties), with the latter category of apple being inedible.
The fruit is picked (usually by hand) and pressed into a juice that is fermented into a dry cider.
It is then distilled into eau die vie (water of life). After two years aging in oak casks, it can be sold as Calvados.
The longer it is ages, the smoother the drink becomes. Usually the maturation goes on for several years. A bottle of twenty-year-old Calvados can easily command double the price of a bottle of ten-year-old Calvados.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
So sorry to see that I've lost one follower. I know it's hard to wait and when you're in limbo waiting for the kitchen of your dreams to be completed, things tend to get very boring. The waiting, the hoping, the dreaming, the building up of recipes to try as soon as the stove is hooked up. I've purchased so many new cooking untensils and equipment and they are all still in their boxes just waiting.
I thought I would educate all of you on Calvados. Aaron just poured me a little and it is so delicious. Apple brandy. And the perfect season to be tasting something apple-flavored. He's sipping some Talisker Scotch tonight. He says it's reminiscent of buring leaves. Oh, I just tried a sip and he's right.
I went to Target today to pick out a birthday card for my Baby Cousin, Jared. I stopped by the candle section and they actually have a candle that smells like a rustic cabin. Amazing. I couldn't believe it. If it wasn't $13, I would have bought it. Come to think of it, I still might!
With all of the natural, rustic looking brick that's going up in our new kitchen, I've decided that the perfect medium of decoration would be colored glass. Brick and glass are almost the same common denominator and they are so pretty together. The brick is red, brown, grey, gold, silver, black, oh, so pretty. The glass I chose is the color of jewel tones, ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst and I'm also going to add topaz and smokey quartz. I'm on a colored glass hunt now.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The in-between times
Not much happening right now. I have another physician appointment on Tuesday and I'll update all of you then.
The kitchen is not ready yet. Although alot of progress has been made. The fridge, dishwasher and microwave are in place. The dishwasher is not hooked up, the sink is not hooked up and the stove is still in the garage. Ray is working on the entertainment center, the shelves in the living room, dining room and the table this coming week.
Almost there and getting VERY anxious to start cooking with all my new equipment.
We went to see my sister, Marie yesterday. Nicolas just turned six so we celebrated his birthday with a mostiaccoli dinner. Then we all sat outside by the fire and roasted marshmallows, talked, laughed, enjoyed the kids, the night, the stars, the weather. Just beautiful.
I'm still having a horrible time trying to deal with Dolores being gone from our lives forever. I just can't wrap my brain around it completely. I was having another hard day today. I made beef stew despite how I felt, and it turned out really well. We ate that while watching Dexter.
I spent some time outside today just sitting enjoying the breeze and letting my thoughts wander...
The kitchen is not ready yet. Although alot of progress has been made. The fridge, dishwasher and microwave are in place. The dishwasher is not hooked up, the sink is not hooked up and the stove is still in the garage. Ray is working on the entertainment center, the shelves in the living room, dining room and the table this coming week.
Almost there and getting VERY anxious to start cooking with all my new equipment.
We went to see my sister, Marie yesterday. Nicolas just turned six so we celebrated his birthday with a mostiaccoli dinner. Then we all sat outside by the fire and roasted marshmallows, talked, laughed, enjoyed the kids, the night, the stars, the weather. Just beautiful.
I'm still having a horrible time trying to deal with Dolores being gone from our lives forever. I just can't wrap my brain around it completely. I was having another hard day today. I made beef stew despite how I felt, and it turned out really well. We ate that while watching Dexter.
I spent some time outside today just sitting enjoying the breeze and letting my thoughts wander...
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Scan results
Waiting for my Mom to arrive so we can go together to get Mongolian BBQ and Sushi. So healthy!
The results of my scans showed I have 2 herniated discs in my neck and several of my lymph nodes are enlarged but there is no specific cause that could be detected. The neurosurgeon did not recommend surgery at this time. The discs are pushing slightly against my spinal cord but not enough for surgery. He recommends that I go back to my family doctor and continue to look for reasons why my lymph nodes are enlarged and why I'm still becoming dizzy when I stand up. He said the scans did not show any reason for my dizziness.
So I have more appointments coming up. Good Grief!
For breakfast today we had lox and bagels with onions, tomato and capers. Delicious. We skipped lunch.
I had another stressful week this week but we still ate pretty healthy so that's good.
The results of my scans showed I have 2 herniated discs in my neck and several of my lymph nodes are enlarged but there is no specific cause that could be detected. The neurosurgeon did not recommend surgery at this time. The discs are pushing slightly against my spinal cord but not enough for surgery. He recommends that I go back to my family doctor and continue to look for reasons why my lymph nodes are enlarged and why I'm still becoming dizzy when I stand up. He said the scans did not show any reason for my dizziness.
So I have more appointments coming up. Good Grief!
For breakfast today we had lox and bagels with onions, tomato and capers. Delicious. We skipped lunch.
I had another stressful week this week but we still ate pretty healthy so that's good.
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