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My Hospice Journal – The Blessings of One Tomato

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Sep 11th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

On Tuesday’s I go visit my sweet hospice patient. He’s only the fourth hospice patient I’ve had so far, but the first one who does not have any kind of debilitating illness that causes him not to be able to communicate, coherently anyway. He is very lu…



Low-Point Caramel Pecan Brownies

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Sep 10th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A sweet tooth tonight led me to wanting some of those chocolate turtle candies. Since I did not have any of those around, I decided the next best thing was to make “turtle brownies”. Fat-free caramel and only a few tablespoons of pecans filled these br…



Low-Point Cashew Chicken Salad

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Sep 1st, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

What happens when you take several delicious ingredients, combine them together, and create a wonderful recipe that is savory and delightful? You end up eating more than just one serving; but that’s just FINE with this low-point appetizing chicken sala…



Low-Point Honey-Grilled Shrimp with Creamy Cole Slaw

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 24th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Confession… I don’t like shrimp. Actually, any kind of shellfish for that matter, but I know many people who do, including my husband. However, the tasty marinade and honey butter, used for basting, changed my mind and even I enjoyed this succulent s…



Low-Point Smoked Salmon Patties with Dill Mustard Lemon Sauce

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 20th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Memories from childhood. That’s what I was thinking of as I was making these salmon patties tonight. My mother used to make them quite often when us five kids were little. And why not? They’re great, easy to make, and very healthy! Made from wild caugh…



Low-Point Tomato Basil Pasta Soup

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 12th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

My favorite kinds of recipes are the ones that list the ingredients with these simple directions: “Throw it all in!” That’s how easy this perfectly-seasoned pasta soup is to make!Low-Point Tomato Basil Pasta SoupIngredients:- 6 oz. pasta (I used 100% w…



Low-Point Peach and Plum Crostata

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 4th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Make the most of the fresh summer fruit with this easy dessert! This peach and plum crostata (form of a pie) is refreshing and perfect for a nice summer treat. Low-Point Peach and Plum CrostataIngredients:- 2 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and thin…



Low-Point Apple-Cranberry Salmon Salad

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 30th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This savory salmon salad has the perfect mixture of barbecue and citrus with a little added tarragon to make this meal worth making over and over again!Low-Point Apple-Cranberry Salmon SaladIngredients:- 3 Tbs barbecue sauce (I used Jack Daniels Origin…



Gluten-Free Conversion Chart

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 23rd, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Found this conversion chart for any of my followers with gluten allergies. Hope it’s helpful.



Zero-Point Fruit Grill

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Jul 11th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Just a fun grill to cool off your hot summer festivities! Using a few blueberries for the charcoal and wooden skewers for the grill grate, place your favorite fruit kabobs on the grill and share with family and friends! Great for cookouts, parties…