He developed a strong hatred of arithmetic. But he loved stories and songs. And he liked particularly the sound of English words, even when they conveyed no meaning at all. Some of the simply filled him with elation. “Periwinkle” was such a word. from Girls at War and other stories by Chinua Achebe Sunday Sentence: The sentence(s)…
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Open-faced avocado sandwich
65 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 slice pumpernickel bread, toasted 1/4 avocado 1 slice provolone cheese 1 or 2 radishes, sliced thinly 1/4 apple, cut into 5 thin slices 2 Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled Salt and pepper ~To do~ Preheat broiler. In a small bowl mash avocado, add salt and pepper to taste. …
Spicy corn cakes
87 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1/2 ear corn 2 Tbsp flour 1 Tbsp cornmeal 1/2 Tbsp red onion, diced 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped Pinch baking powder Pinch baking soda 1 egg 1 tsp buttermilk 1 tsp butter, melted Olive oil 2 Tbsp tomato, chopped 2 Tbsp avocado, diced Pinch cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper ~To…
Chicken salad stuffed tomatoes
0 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 hollowed out tomato 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 sliced scallion 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tsp lime juice Pinch garlic powder Pinch cumin Pinch chili powder Salt and pepper ~To do~ In a small bowl, mix chicken, mayo, scallion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili…
Jalapeno bites
0 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced in half lengthwise 1 Tbsp creamy goat cheese 1 Tbsp cream cheese 1 Tbsp Parmesan, grated 1 Tbsp tomato, chopped 1/2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 4 slices bacon 4 toothpicks ~To do~ Preheat oven to 375F. In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan…
Bacon eggs Benedict
50 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1/2 English muffin, toasted Butter 1 or 2 slices of bacon (or canadian bacon) 1 egg Pinch fresh parsley Salt and pepper Hollandaise sauce 10 Tbsp butter 3 egg yolks 1 Tbsp lemon juice Dash of hot sauce Salt to taste ~To do~ Heat a skillet on high. Cook bacon according…
Egg in a hole sandwich
53 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 egg Butter or olive oil 1 slice Canadian Bacon 1/2 whole wheat English muffin 1 slice cheddar cheese Salt and pepper ~To do~ Press down on English muffin with a glass to create a hole in the muffin’s center. Heater a skillet to medium-high and heat butter or olive…
Ricotta omelet
104 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 eggs Olive oil or butter 1/4 cup arugula 2 Tbsp ricotta cheese 1 English Muffin, toasted 1 cup spinach Salt and pepper ~To do~ For the omelet: Put the eggs in a small bowl and whisk until blended, and season with salt and pepper. Heat a small skillet on…
Ricotta toast
8 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted 2 Tbsp ricotta cheese 2 Tbsp sugar free preserves ~To do~ Spread the toast with ricotta, then top with preserves. ~Alternatives~ You can swap the ricotta with cottage cheese. You can use sliced strawberries instead of preserves.
BLT egg sandwich
160 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 small artisan roll 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 4 slices bacon Romaine lettuce 3 tomato slices 1 slice pepper jack cheese ~To do~ Heat a skillet and cook the bacon according to the package directions; drain on paper towels, reserving a tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan. Fry the egg…