Weight Watchers

Well, this is it. Honey and I have decided to make a shift in the way that we eat. My portions, my sweet tooth, my dairy and bread intake... well, they have all gotten a bit out of hand. So, when I found out my workplace was starting up a Weight Watchers at work program (and I could get reimbursed for 1/2 of the fee), honey and I talked about it and we decided to take the plunge together.

I do not anticipate this shift impacting my posts very much, except for the fact that I may be including Points information along with recipes, but I think 'going public' might help me stay on track. I hope you will hang in there with me...

Today, with our boca burgers, we enjoyed a cucumber salad that was only 1 point. I found the recipe while trying to figure out the best way to keep the plethora of cucumbers that are rolling out the garden, fresh. It was good, if a little watery after sitting for about 36 hours. Here is the recipe off of Suite 101.com...

2 medium-sized cucumbers, sliced very thin
1/2 medium-sized red onion, sliced very thin
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers and onion. Set aside.
Whisk together the white wine vinegar, yogurt, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the vegetables and stir gently to combine.
Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir well before serving.

In the week to come, I will be trying out several recipes from this veggie-weight-watchers-friendly site http://shadesofjaim.com/recipes/. I'll keep you updated...