Lake Panasoffkee, continued.

Lake Pansoffkee was quite beautiful and we saw so many birds.  Thought I’d share some photos from the day that aren’t retro.

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The two osprey in this tree were not happy about our visit.

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Marsh Bend Outlet Park
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The view from Harbor Lights Restaurant
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Little Blue Heron
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Great Blue Heron
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Great Snowy Egret

 

Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle, PB2 Cookies

The Boys ate ALL the cookies being cooped up in the house this weekend – well, that was their excuse. It was like 50 deg ALL DAY! (Lauri, don’t read that).

So, as Will headed out the door this morning he requested Peanut Butter Cookies. Yeah – I love Peanut Butter Cookies! Who doesn’t?! But, I can’t eat ’em. Is there any more fattening cookie…well, if there was a cheesecake cookie maybe. (Hmmm, sounds good, I’ll have work on that whole cheesecake thing)

I digress…remember sometime ago I blogged about a new product called PB2, where they dried the peanut butter and removed the fat and most of the calories. No, No they really did! No Lie! I had a failed attempt at adding in a recipe instead of peanut butter and ruined it. Hey, if I could find a dryer big enough would my butt shrink like a wool sweater??!

Well, the people that actually make PB2 have their own little set of recipes on their site http://www.bellplantation.com and they sell PB2 along with the oil that they removed from the peanuts, kinda funny. The cookie recipe looked tasty, but still had two kinds of sugar, ooo gotta fix that. Off to the kitchen for some fun…

Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle

Step 1: Gather the goods. You did find some of that fabulous dried peanut butter stuff didn’t you? Light that fire – 350 please.

Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle

Hey, what’s wrong with this picture? You guessed it, there’s No Fat.
Step 2:
Add the sugars and wet ingredients together and mix well. Add in the PB2 and whisk until smooth. Mmmmmm, can you smell it?
Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle
Step 3:
This stuff is super sticky…no fat remember! So, use the scooper and don’t completely fill it.
Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle
Step 4:
Use a fork brushed with butter or easier yet, dipped in a little water and smash them a bit just like normal PB Cookies.
Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle
Step 5:
Aww, how cute – into the oven with you! For about 10 minutes.
Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle
The Facts:
Can you believe they’re only 43 calories!!! Yea, a little dry and could be only slightly sweeter….but 43 calories, and how much fat???? OMG! Mwwa-HaHaHaHa!!!
Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle
Finale:
Look how yummy! Yes you CAN eat peanut butter cookies – and still fit into your skinny jeans. Soooo happy 🙂
Adventures in the Kitchen with Michelle
Michelle

 

 

 

 

 

Lake Panasoffkee

Local Places, Local Faces

Went on a little road trip with friends last week to Lake Panasoffkee.  Felt like I had stepped back into the seventies so I put a little retro spin on the pics.  Enjoy!

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First Stop, The Dam Pub
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Hmmm, Supposed to be a biker bar but only two vans parked in front. Suspicious.
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Pam, the bartender. Said “whatta ya want? Bloody Marys?” Yes, she reads minds.
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The view of Lake Panasoffkee from The Dam Pub
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Another view
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And this is what they are famous for. Think this might be the start of the “Best Bloody Mary Tour”
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No, Connie is not driving!
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Me and Terry at Marsh Bend Outlet Park
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A quick stop at Harbor Lights. Not open until 4, so we just strolled the grounds.

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Next stop, a Fish Camp. This restaurant was open. Time for a pitcher!
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Paul and Sue

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On to the Pana Vista Lodge!

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Not for Sale!

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To be continued…..