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Post by jasimons on Apr 24, 2019 1:03:05 GMT
This round runs from April 4th - May 15. It’s not too late. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - attend meetings whenever possible for the next 6 weeks
cathygeha/Cathy - journal every BLT
cherryt38/Cherry - Eat mindfully
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - 5 minutes a day to write (gratitude, reflect, plan)
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to collect blue dots
Hostess Schedule:
April 4 - 10 Pam
April 11 - 17 Cathy
April 18 - 24 Judy
April 25 - May 1 Jan
May 2 - 8 Cherry
May 9 - 15 Beverly
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Post by jasimons on Apr 24, 2019 1:06:29 GMT
I'm quoting a list from the WW site today - www.weightwatchers.com/us/article/tender-spring-veggies-you-may-not-knowSome spring vegetables that may be new to you - Little gems. (They are like single-serving mini versions of romaine lettuce.) Fava beans. Sweet peas. Sugar snap peas. Leeks. Are these new to you? Or "old hat"? Recipes or ideas? Something new that sounds good to try? |
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Post by jasimons on Apr 24, 2019 1:20:46 GMT
While the weather is much nicer here recently, it's not quite time yet for spring vegetables to be growing here - but sure looking forward to that time.  I've never heard of little gems before this article. I tried to figure out of sweet peas are different than just regular garden peas, but really couldn't figure it out. Googleing "Sweet Peas" yielded links to flowers. I've heard of fava beans and leeks, but haven't eaten either of those. Sugar snap peas - those are a favorite. Use as a dipper for hummus or yogurt dips. Jan - as far as retirement, I'm thinking within a year, maybe sooner. It's kind of early retirement - but I think retirement now is so varied that is hard to define - (and I'm grateful and thankful to be able to consider that option). A bit wary, a bit excited. Thanks for asking! Thanks for having me as host this week. I enjoyed the "passions" shared on Tuesday. I'm adding that quote to my list of top favorites. |
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Post by cathygeha on Apr 24, 2019 6:18:58 GMT
Little gems. New to meFava beans hubby plants them. We eat them raw from the pod BUT some people who eat them raw can have bleeding problems so if you have not had them before...go slow! I also like them with fresh garlic, lemon juice and olive oil scooped with Arabic breadSweet peas and Sugar snap peas. still a bit confused about the difference between this and the next even AFTER reading the links below :Leeks. know them but don't buy them?
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Post by bmazzo on Apr 24, 2019 13:43:53 GMT
Never heard of fava beans, I love the little snap peas & green peas, I know leeks, but never buy them.
The fava beans & bleeding problems? Think I'll pass.
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Post by cherryt38 on Apr 24, 2019 14:20:23 GMT
I love any form of Romaine lettuce. I can't say that I've tried the little gems however. I may have eaten fava beans, but I'm not sure. I like peas in any form. Leeks I've eaten but have not bought.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Apr 24, 2019 15:55:15 GMT
I’ve never heard of little gems but will keep an eye out them. I love sugar snaps and like Judy I use them as dippers. I never have used favs and rarely use leeks. I prefer sugar snaps to pea pods raw, but use pea pods in stir fries.
Thanks again for hosting this week Judy.
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Post by jan on Apr 24, 2019 16:15:12 GMT
Little gems. (They are like single-serving mini versions of romaine lettuce.) Fava beans. Sweet peas. Sugar snap peas. Leeks.
I haven't ever heard of Little gems. Sounds interesting. Will be on the lookout.
I have had fava beans hummus. Probably not a veggie that I would buy but not unwilling to eat it if it is served.
FYI- Fava beans can be very toxic to some people who have a disease called favism. A whole disease named after a bean ?
I think the difference between the peas is whether you eat the pod or you let the pea itself develop and then shell them. I know when I buy the seeds, there are 2 distinct kinds of peas.
I have used leeks, but not often. All I know about them is that you have to really wash them as there can be dirt between the layers.
Judy, thanks for a great week. I am ready to take over.
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