5 for Wednesday

Another round to get to know each other: 1. What flowers do you love most in your yard, garden, or on the table in your home? 2. Of all the people in the world, who would you like to meet and talk to? 3. How adventurous are you? What have you done once in your life that some people wouldnt? (sky diving, white water rafting, hot air balloon, repelling, rock climbing, fly an airplane with a pilot, etc., whatever it may be!) "Adventurous is the key word!" 4. If you could write a book, what would it be titled, and what would the subject be? 5. Do you have a favorite recipe? Can you share it? ****************************************** **here's mine: 1. What flowers do you love most in your yard, garden, or on the table in your home? I love deep purple bearded Iris's. I look out my bedroom window now and see them in bloom next door. I don't have a yard or garden, but I'd also love a big bouquet of Lilacs on my table! 2. Of all the people in the world, who would you like to meet and talk to? So many to choose from, but I'd like to talk to anyone who is over 5-6 years post op WLS, and see how they are , how their journey is, and what kinds of things they are doing now. And Jackie Guera from OH magazine this month. I think it would be awesome to be in a line to see the Queen of England, having been to so many Kentucky Derby's in my lifetime, this past one she was there, and it would have been so cool to just see her. 3. How adventurous are you? What have you done once in your life that some people wouldnt? (sky diving, white water rafting, hot air balloon, repelling, rock climbing, fly an airplane with a pilot, etc., whatever it may be!) "Adventurous is the key word!" I have been white water rafting on the "New River" in West Virginia, repelling down a mountain in WV, and would like to ride in a hot air balloon someday, and when all my journey is complete, and I've hit not only goal, but all my surgeries are done, I want to jump out of an airplane!!!!!!!! 4. If you could write a book, what would it be titled, and what would the subject be? "What they didn't tell you about WLS"....having numerous people who had various kinds of WLS submit their stories about their journeys and wondering if there was indeed something we didn't know. Until recently, I was unaware that gluten might have an effect on WLS patients. 5. Do you have a favorite recipe? Can you share it? Not anything a WLS patient could eat, but I am privately contracting now for a catering service here in Mt Pleasant to make "home made authentic greek Baklava" which is phyllo dough, various types of nuts, honey, sugar, cinnamon from Indonesia, and it is delectable. My first pan is being made tomorrow, for a benefit party for HATS here in town, and the 2nd pan to be made for a greek graduation party June 2. Both pans will take about 4 hours to make from beginning to end. I'll have to take photos!!!!!! Before WLS, I could eat 4 or more pieces.

Hi! Here's mine: 1. Lilacs, Iris, Roses- in my house fake ones- I'm allergic to pollen big time. 2. Living; probably Oprah she's just such an amazing person with so many experiences. Deceased; my Dad and Grandmother. 3. Not nearly as adventurous as I used to be, but I am working really hard at overcoming my fear of flying, someday I would like to go parasailing. 4. Probably about coping with anxiety, all the dysfunctional relationships I have been in, how to recognize one and get out of it-FAST-and about learning to live happy. 5. Favorite recipes, hmmm for me a plain ol grilled porterhouse! -Sara

1. I love calla lilies and orchids. 2. Clive Davis or some other music big wig. I would ask them for a job, lol. 3. I had gastric bypass. I would say that it's pretty damn adventurous. 4. I have actually written a book (not published). The title is Ice Melts. It was a book of poetry. One poem was actually published on its own. 5. My homemade matzoh ball soup is probably in my top 5. I could tell you the recipe, but then I would have to kill you.

1. What flowers do you love most in your yard, garden, or on the table in your home? I love sunflowers and lily of the valley. 2. Of all the people in the world, who would you like to meet and talk to? KP LOL 3. How adventurous are you? What have you done once in your life that some people wouldnt? (sky diving, white water rafting, hot air balloon, repelling, rock climbing, fly an airplane with a pilot, etc., whatever it may be!) "Adventurous is the key word!" I am NOT adventurous at all..I am afraid of heights...so I would love to go to Russia on a wild animal safari and pray I am not eaten by a tiger 4. If you could write a book, what would it be titled, and what would the subject be? The subject would be on dogs and maybe funny little photos or captions and special sayings about a dogs. 5. Do you have a favorite recipe? Can you share it?I don't really cook by recipes but I make a killer spinach caserole- family recipe-again would have to kill you :P

1. What flowers do you love most in your yard, garden, or on the table in your home? I love the smell of lilacs, and love to have a vase of peonies on the table. 2. Of all the people in the world, who would you like to meet and talk to? Jesus (if possible) but no one else impresses me that much 3. How adventurous are you? What have you done once in your life that some people wouldnt? (sky diving, white water rafting, hot air balloon, repelling, rock climbing, fly an airplane with a pilot, etc., whatever it may be!) "Adventurous is the key word!" I am not an "outside" adventurous person at all. I don't think I'd like any of those activities, but I can go by myself to any city and wander around and discover new things. 4. If you could write a book, what would it be titled, and what would the subject be? I would write a book called "Quit feeling sorry for yourself" and make it about all the things I've overcome and how other people can too. 5. Do you have a favorite recipe? Can you share it? Taco Salad: season black beans with cumin, chili powder, salt and garlic powder...heat and add to lettuce, rf cheddar cheese, rf sour cream, tomato if you like, and crushed up baked tostitos. Or just plain strawberries with sugar free cool whip. That's my favorite.

5 for Wednesday Another round to get to know each other: 1. What flowers do you love most in your yard, garden, or on the table in your home? LOVE LILACS FRESH CUT ON MY TABLE, AND OF COURSE ON THE BUSH! 2. Of all the people in the world, who would you like to meet and talk to? I WOULD LOVE TO MEET MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER...SINGER/SONGWRITER. SHE'S AMAZING. 3. How adventurous are you? What have you done once in your life that some people wouldnt? (sky diving, white water rafting, hot air balloon, repelling, rock climbing, fly an airplane with a pilot, etc., whatever it may be!) "Adventurous is the key word!" I AM NOT ADVENTUROUS AT ALL! NOT A ROLLER COASTER GIRL...MUCH RATHER TAKE A SLOW, RELAXING BOAT RIDE IN THE SUNSHINE. 4. If you could write a book, what would it be titled, and what would the subject be? MMM....DON'T REALLY KNOW. 5. Do you have a favorite recipe? Can you share it? I HAVE MANY THAT WERE PASSED ON FROM MIKE'S MOTHER....SHE WAS A FABULOUS COOK! I DON'T GET TO EAT THEM THAT OFTEN ANYMORE BECAUSE THEY ARE FAIRILY FATTENING, BUT I LOVE THIS ONE....YOU CAN MAKE IT MORE DIET-FRIENDLY. BUT I PROMISE YOU, THIS IS SOOOOOOO YUMMY! HUNGARIAN NOODLE CASSEROLE - 6 slices of bacon 1 Tbls. sugar 1 ½ teasp. salt 6 cups shredded cabbage 4 oz. noodles, cooked 1 cup sour cream Paprika Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Fry bacon on medium heat until crisp. Remove from pan and blot dry, crumble. Add the sugar and salt to the bacon drippings and stir. Add the shredded cabbage and stir until coated. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes. While cabbage is cooking, boil noodles. Drain. Remove cabbage mixture from heat. Add the noodles and bacon. Stir. Place in a 9x13 baking dish and cover with tin foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and spread sour cream on top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes. YUMMY!!!

1. What flowers do you love most in your yard, garden, or on the table in your home? In my yard lilacs & dasies. In my garden sunflowers. On my table red roses. 2. Of all the people in the world, who would you like to meet and talk to? I would say Jesus but I have already met Him, and talk with Him quite often. I would like to meet and talk with 3 people ~1. Mary, mother of Jesus 2. Paul (from the Bible). 3. Eve (also from the Bible). 3. How adventurous are you? What have you done once in your life that some people wouldnt? (sky diving, white water rafting, hot air balloon, repelling, rock climbing, fly an airplane with a pilot, etc., whatever it may be!) "Adventurous is the key word!" I consider myself to be an adventurous person. I like to ride my bike, rollerblade, and jump out of airplanes just to name a few. I plan to continue jumping. I am going to try parasailing, don't know how exciting that will be after sky diving though. I also plan on scuba diving, white water rafting, and mountain climbing. 4. If you could write a book, what would it be titled, and what would the subject be? Book Title~ "Why Knot" Subject ~My life 5. Do you have a favorite recipe? Can you share it? I do have a favorite recipe. I can't share it because I'm hoping to market it ~sorry but I can't give away my trade secret Good questions. Hope you have a blessed day. God bless, Annette

1. Lilacs 2. Not sure -but would love to meet my husband's father. He sounded like a great guy and he died when my husband was 14 months old 3. Not very adventurous, but gastric bypass would be it. 4. Something on parenting an ADHD child 5. recipe - my favorite peanut butter cookies 1 cup oatmeal 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup Splenda 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg Roll dough into bowls and roll in some additional Splenda. Pat down with a fork like regular peanut butter cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for approx 8 mintues. These are my absolute favorite. I sometimes eat them right out of the freezer.

1. What flowers do you love most in your yard, garden, or on the table in your home? Hibiscus in the yard and on my table daisies...they are sooo spring! 2. Of all the people in the world, who would you like to meet and talk to? Lance Armstrong, Oprah & Amma (wow she has given a ton of HUGS!) 3. How adventurous are you? What have you done once in your life that some people wouldnt? (sky diving, white water rafting, hot air balloon, repelling, rock climbing, fly an airplane with a pilot, etc., whatever it may be!) "Adventurous is the key word!" Not very! I have went sky diving...very scary and went up in a hot air balloon. I ride a motorcycle and most people think it's crazy but hey I get 48 miles to the gallon! LOL 4. If you could write a book, what would it be titled, and what would the subject be? Wow! I would love to write a book about my business and I would call it Hooked! I recover vehicles for a living! LOL 5. Do you have a favorite recipe? Can you share it? Yes I do and it is low carb, high protien and YUMMY! Grilled Chicken Breast with Blue Cheese and Walnut glaze....yes I can if anyone wants it.