I need HELP!!


Okay friends/family...I am in serious need of an intervention...
a SUGAR intervention!!
For those who know me, I have had the strength and will power to give up sugar (completely) for many many months.  I have followed Jorge Cruz and his awesome Belly Fat Cure.
I was in fantastic shape before my 20 year class reunion this past July,
just five pounds away from my wedding day weight.
I felt GREAT!
And then,
I caved.
I have ALWAYS been a HUGE sugar addict...
skittles, gummies, cake, donuts, ice cream, you name it...I loved it!
But I over came the temptations with ease and I WILL do it again!  I am putting it out there so that I can be held accountable for my inability to get the spoon out of the Nutella jar!
Thanks for your support!

And in honor of my "cutting the sugar out" diet again,
I made a sort of "last dessert" for myself today.
Another fabulous Paula Deen recipe (giving to me by my Dad, thanks Chef Ter)

Here's her Aunt Trina's Holiday Pumpkin Crunch:
http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/view2/aunt_trinas_holiday_pumpkin_crunch/


You all could have guessed that I changed a few things!
  • I used Organic Vanilla Cake mix (in place of yellow cake)
  • I substituted the butter - using 1 stick unsalted butter & 1/2 stick salted butter
  • And I completely omitted the frosting part and just put a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top.

Trust me, it's sweet/decadent enough without the frosting!
The kids and I had a blast making it!


Leighton DID have fun...she just dislikes Mommy taking pictures all of the time!  :)


Yes, it's a Paula Deen...that IS butter!!!!


Seriously?!?!
Sooo good!
Pumpkin custard/pie consistency on bottom,
cakey/nutty/sweet/salty on top.
ENJOY!!



Some pictures of the kids enjoying a beautiful fall day...







Getting ready to watch Chopped with my hubby and re-lax!
See you tomorrow!  xo



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