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WW key lime pie 11-03-08 03:44pm EST
1/4 c boiling water
1 packet sugar free lime gelatin
2 containers of WW key lime pie yogurt (or a comparable fat free key lime yogurt)
1 container of low fat whipped cream
1 reduced fat ready made graham cracker pie crust

prepare the gelatin (I usually boil the water, pour it into a mixing bowl and whisk the gelatin powder in, although there is probably a better way to do it), whisk in the yogurt, and fold in the whipped cream. pour into ready made pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

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on desserts 10-31-08 03:00pm EST
Weight watcher's recipe for key lime pie is the best (low fat) dessert ever!

My actual favorite dessert is banana pudding. Followed closely by vanilla cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate chip cookies. Oh, and frosted cut out cookies. But, those are terrible for you, so this weekend I'm rejoicing in my delicious key lime pie.

So, what are some of your favorites? Any healthy or low fat favorites out there?

Reporting from the 24 hour food network in my head,
Holly

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flowerchild82I don't think I have a favorite dessert because I'm in love with most of them. Is the key lime pie recipe on the WW website? I'm a member, so I have access to their recipe database. 
cbonkI like pecan sandies - but only homemade oens! 
bryanboydi like cheesecake, but somehow i don't think that fits in this conversation.(fits... get it?) 
alp1926Yeah, I should have had dinner because now I'm starving. I'm trying to kill my appetite with pretzels. It's not working. :) 
wifeletI think you should post the recipe! :) My favorite dessert is ... all of them. :) oooh, WW has a banana pudding recipe that I might have to go try ... 
flowerchild82So, do you prepare the jello just by adding the boiling water and stirring, then stir in the yogurt, or do you make the jello and cool it and then mix it with yogurt? 
whipsmilemmmmmmmmmm 
gkbakerThey are all doing well from what I hear.

That pie looks wonderful 
soundandfurylol at using om nom nom. hehe 
rustinYep, it's this week. Joshuah is supposed to be here Thursday and Friday. 
mockinbirdKey Lime Pie is a family favorite. I will definately make it for for my husband. (heart disease AND diabetes) He does miss his KLP 
pattylouI love that! So many WW recipes are so good even people who aren't trying to lose weight! 
nickomundoHi there. You don't know me (I don't think) but my name's Nick and I just thought I'd say hello since you quoted one of my favorite authors on her blog. Are you reading Tufte or did that just happen to be next to you at the library or something when you checked her blog? Either way, he's awesome and really knows what he's talking about. Have a great day! 
madtomkiddI followed Him here from her page, too.

So, I see "Neff" and "Nicholson" in your friend names - are you related to Neffs who live in TX now, but were in VA? Also, are you related to the Canadian Nicholsons? I used to assemble with families of both in Ohio.

I am very curious what brought you to reading Tufte, too. 
nickomundoI'm pleased to meet you. When I heard about those Tufte seminars I got excited. I'd like to have the opportunity to attend one, but none of them are scheduled anywhere near where I live anytime soon. Let me know what you think of his books.

For whom do you design graphics? And I don't know where Dekalb is, but do you by chance know Brent and Kendra Daugherty? 
whipsmileor you can do like you did for my birthday and make handmade cards! 
barefootazHolly! Things in Israel are going great. I am trying to learn hebrew, but that's not going so well. All the spanish I know keeps popping in my head though. =) My mouth is watering. That pie sounds so good. My favorite dessert is definately cheese cake though. 
ally_suzanne1024thanks!!!! 
chickadeeguess i'm going to hve to breakdown and buy some bateries then LOL 
anitajOm nom nom -- is that a tibetan mind control chant? JK

It definitely applies to that key lime pie, esp. if you're just trying to eat once piece. 
scbrewerwal mart for pretty much everything and Sams is where I get my chickens. 
lovnprayersWhat did you guys do with the desk? 
anitajBrandon sounds right. I'm almost sure I've met him before. I remember his eyes. 
burntcoffeeGreen tea??? Must be some good stuff. 
barbershopboy05oooo, baby KEY LIME PIE ROCKS MY SOCKS OFF!!! I love key lime pie sooooo much!!! I had never had it growing up, but when I went to FL I fell madly in love. I was watching a show on Key Lime Pie on the food network, and they took the pie and stuck popsicle sticks all around the sides, the froze it, then cut it, the fondued (don't know if that's the word?) it! Oh baby, chocolate covered key lime pie...bliss, oh beautiful wonder, where have you been all my life?!?!? The zest, the smooth silky flavor, the freshness, the limeness, oh...it is...to good. Alas, it is so difficult to find good Key Lime pie here, that would be the only reason I would possibly move back to FL. Yet I do not despair, someday my true love and I will be reunited... 
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off we go 10-17-08 08:11am EST
We are headed out to Ohio (Cincinnati) for a wedding! It's a quick trip during which we are at the mercy of our friends for transportation, so I am sad that I won't be able to meet up with any of my Ohio friends. I'll be thinking of you all though :) Please pray for safe travels. We will be back, Lord willing, on Sunday.

:) I love weddings!
onelittlecandlesafe travels and have fun! 
kim_boobe careful and have fun!! 
matthew_and_brookeSee you there. :) 
whipsmileYou love weddings? Really?

I've never been a fan of them... 
whipsmilebut have a blast!!!! 
kendradI've never been to Ohio. Have a good time. 
texasgroovychic"I love weddings! Drinks all around!" (name that movie...) 
gkbakerHave a good trip. Be safe 
alp1926Travel safely. You will be at the opposite end of the state from us. Mark's brother and family live in the Cinci area. One of his son's was married on September 13, and we were down for that. 
linda_gThanks - wish you were with us. 
cbonkHey...I think my brother Nathan might be there...tell him hi from me if you see him and his girlfriend Kasey! 
summeralyMiss your face! 
mjintexasI guess it's too late to ask you to give Compton a hug for me. Did you get any pictures? 
baizalWe really wanted to go, but we didn't know if we wanted to spend the money. But when the radio station announced $10 tickets, its hard to pass up. They are floor and standing only, but I'll survive. At that price we were able to get extras and are able to bring some friends. 
barbershopboy05hey couz, thinking of weddings thanks again for letting me be a part of your wedding, so far you are the only cousin that has loved me enough to let me be apart of their wedding :) 
darleen21I was going to tell you that he is the second preacher where we attend. Small world uh? 
lovnprayersYes she is from camp. Tell your dad he's in our prayers. Love you 
mockinbirdThe kids gave me two lilac bushes for Mother's Day several years ago. The morning glories are at one end of the yard, the lilacs on the other. 
whipsmilethank you for actually sitting through the video! It is totally worth it!!!
Glad you liked it. 
turtle_girlHi! We have another weekend meeting coming up the first weekend in December (5/6/7). Maybe you guys can make it down? 
soundandfuryi thought that too. apparently 'good' is not the same to everyone. 
kim_boothanks, you too!!! that is absolutely ok! 
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whoops 09-28-08 10:55pm EST
Looks like I'm jumping on the end of this bandwagon :) I'm woefully behind on my blog and everyone else's as well! Anyway, I was tagged. I thought of 8 random facts, but also decided to think of some corresponding blessings.

- FACT: When I was 1 year old I was able to say about 100 words. Including “cookie” :)
- BLESSING: I have a beautiful niece who I love, and who can also say cookie :) (and Holly. and sock. and other cute stuff)

- FACT: I was valedictorian of my 149 student high school graduating class
- BLESSING: I have parents and friends who support me and encourage me to excel.

- FACT: I do not like going to libraries unaccompanied. They make me nervous and uneasy.
- BLESSING: I have a husband who will go to the library for me (or with me) for books I request (and some surprises that he picks out!)

- FACT: I can’t stand the font comic sans. It makes me very unhappy.
- BLESSING: I’m fortunate to have a graphic design job that I love at which I rarely come across comic sans :)

- FACT: I want a lot of pets. I have a dog Scarlett (who lives with my mom) but would also like to have a bunny, a chinchilla, a hedgehog, a sugar glider, a lizard, a fennec fox, a squirrel, and perhaps a mouse. And maybe a goat. And a bird? Oh! And a turtle or tortoise.
- BLESSING: My wonderful mother is taking great care of my little dog until I can get an apartment that allows pets

- FACT: I’m allergic to nature. Almost all of it. Trees, grass, mold... you name it, it makes me sneeze (or itch)
- BLESSING: I have a cozy, cute apartment that keeps me out of nature and a Neti pot for the sinusy days :)

- FACT: I’m really bad at taking my medicine and vitamins. I forget, don’t feel like it, run out and don’t refill, etc. I had 2 rounds (of 12) of allergy shots before I stopped finding time to go. I’ve been out of cholesterol meds for a month. I am a HORRIBLE patient.
- BLESSING: My health problems are minor and I am generally a healthy person.

- FACT: I do not like adrenaline rushes. I do not like being scared (scary movies, haunted houses, spider encounters, etc.), I do not like roller coasters or fair rides, and I do not like public speaking. Name another source of an adrenaline rush and I probably do not like it :)

- I can’t think of a blessing that directly corresponds to this, so I'll think more generally. I’m thankful for God, my husband, my family, my spiritual family, and my friends. I live a very blessed life.
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dr_wormThat's ok. Sometimes we don't have a choice. 
linda_gI guess you'll be removing your family drawing soon... 
whipsmilethat thing about the libraries...kinda sad. 
holly_annThat is awesome. I want a fennec fox too now! I love their super huge ears.

Family graphic: gone. Thanks for pointing out my hypocrisy :) 
sullivanThat's hilarious about Comic Sans! 
whipsmileyeah, the comic sans comment reminds me of something BBG would complain about. 
sarI used to have a hedgehog. His name was Spencer. 
kendradI was also Valedictorian, but of a much smaller school. My graduating class was 25. The entire high school included 96 students. FC was incredibly different than high school and NIU was obnoxiously huge to me. : ) 
mjintexasYes. You need a bunny. :D 
mjintexasOh and I don't like scary movies or haunted houses either. Not in my "things to like" list. 
anitajNot that it's worth anything, but you have my permission to rewrite all the 4th-5th grade Bible class material in a non-Comic sans font. :)

I'm very thankful to know you, dear Holly! 
adamgambleI bet you hate this comment 
pattylouohoh! adamgamble ^^ is naughty. But that was funny. I use comic sans alot on my bulletin boards at the church building...but don't worry, I'm in MN. I like your style of the Fact/Blessing on your list of 8..clever. God bless! 
cbonkthanks! : ) 
adamgamblesorry I couldn't resist. 
adamgambleHey how is the bike thing going? 
megCan you stand to use the Neti pot? It looks gross. What a great idea for the fact/blessing! 
turtle_girlLoved your facts & blessings. Thanks for playing! I notice you DID add the turtle/tortoise to your list. I'll have to find the picture of the one I had (for 24 hours) and post it for you to see. 
kendradI didn't know Aaron did Zero G. That's interesting. 
whipsmileyou asked me what necklace I was wearing...I looked for a picture of it online - no luck.
But it was a Lia Sophia necklace that was long and I wrapped it around acouple of times and it laid beautifully on my neck. It is metallic, silver and turquiose, I love it! :-) 
turtle_girlUm...well you just missed our weekend meeting. It was two weeks ago...I'll tyr to find out when our next one is and let you know. 
adamgamblelame. i was getting a little inspired to try it myself, but you made me lose all hope. 
adamgamblebut also you live close to UNO's pizza. 
texasgroovychicI know right.... I'm all excited.... I have no idea what to name her.... I've got iMogen the iPhone.... So you think she should he something like Maggie the MacBook.... Or something... I'm not sure yet... I will have a naming ceremony.... You're invited :) 
kendradJim K? 
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off we go, into the wild blue yonder... 07-30-08 10:46pm EST
I'm headed to the Carolinas tomorrow to see several friends, including one of my very dear friends from FC (I hope to travel to see all of my old friends from FC at one point or another! I really miss all of you so much). Please pray for my safe travels- the more I fly the more terrified of it I become. Don't know why.

Also please pray for my good friend and co-worker Sophia and her daughter Zoe (10 years old). Her husband passed away Monday night suddenly from some physical complications brought on by a long battle with bipolar disorder. I am so, so sad for them.

Talk to you all next week!
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summeralyHave a safe and fun trip! 
split_rockTravel safely! 
gkbakerSafe travels 
sarHave fun!
How sad, I will pray for them. 
whipsmilehave fun
be safe
be crazy
be yourself 
wifeletFun trip! :) Will be praying for Sophia and Zoe. Bipolar is not something to play around with. 
turtle_girlHave a good trip. That's horrible about your co-worker's husband. One of my co-workers also recently lost her husband suddenly, and she has a little baby. I can't ever see her now and not feel just awful for her and the baby, and grateful for my own husband's life. 
curlieThat is so sad. :(

Hope you have a great time! 
kim_booHAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP!! Be safe! 
mjintexasI hope you have a great trip! I'm sorry for your friend. :( 
rachelwEnjoy your trip! 
linda_gHi!! Send me a note to let me know how you're doing. :) 
lordrayou are so right ... we can put a tape deck right next to the CD Roms 
andthekingthanks! 
whipsmileI sent him a carrier pidgeon with flowers and assorted chocolates...
it was a big pidgeon, I plucke dhimup from downtown Chicago. 
whipsmilenow that's quite a thought!
hmmm 
aprilstarrNice to meet you too! And I do appreciate your effort to keep things friendly in the "competition"! It is definitley not worth anyone being unfriendly about! :) 
hellodafneHave a great trip! Are you here yet? Any visits to Concord? 
hellodafneI am glad you had a great time in North Carolina! It's a very pretty state, isn't it! Socrpions... mmmmmm! 
whipsmileYES!!!! 
soundandfurythe book is Fight Club... which has an amazing amount of one liners and a solid story. Some parts are definitely not for the easily offended. 
chickadeeHow was YOUR trip? Mine was great, except the leaving part. 
whipsmileyou were in my dream last night.

I was in the forest and from no where "birdhouse in your soul" started playing and you rode out on a tricycle from behind a tree wearing bear ears and playing the accordian and then just disappeared down the lane.

It was nice. :-) 
mjintexasI enjoyed that immensely. :D 
fullofgracehey....i just found you! 
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