Tasty fried food, good for us? No, but tasty! It is very dangerous for me to have a child who is doctor ordered to gain weight because I actually love to bake and fry foods! But due to the weight factor and my stomach disorder I don't indulge in fried food oftens and when I do indulge I practice my napkin trick for which I have become famous here at work! and among several friends and family members. (Okay maybe its infamous-typically they laugh at me while referring to my napkin trick). Morning star produces a meatless bacon product (soybeans and wheat gluten, etc). The 1st time I prepared it I microwaved it- YUCK so I gave up. Then another veggie person I work with said, 'Oh no you must fry them in a little veggie oil". I'm thinking-yuck and my stomach won't like it even if my taste buds do.

The sizzling sound of the canola oil blend as it danced around in the pan was invigorating! The soy bacon hit the oil and bubbles started to form. I stood there and flipped and fried it was GREAT! I also purchased big whole wheat buns and sharp cheddar cheese since I knew Cannon liked bacon and sharp cheese together. The skeptical Cannon approached the plate (I had lightly dabbed the oil off- I didn't even squeeze all the oil off). He wanted to taste test the "bacon" before he prepped his sandwhich, "Ah not too bad, Mom. Not bad at all" the thumbs up sign was issued. He ate almost the entire sandwhich without begging or pleading on my part. Jewel and I were really bad-I NEVER fry up or soy burgers, but last night as long as the oil was hot we fried up or burgers too- The 1st bacon cheeseburger I've ever had-DELICIOUS! I even added a little light mayo. Good thing I start my exercise class through work today, huh? I need to make up those hours later, but I'm so excited to take part in the class-its been YEARS since I got to participae in an actual exercise class. I'll come in early or stay late when I can to make up my hours.

Speaking of work,.. better go!

Smiles,
Jennifer