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The Fat Smash Diet – Phase One Foods

As I mentioned in my previous post about the Fat Smash Diet, there are 4 different Phases you go through during this program, and each phase has a list of suggested and excluded foods.
Just think, this phase is only 9 days long. We got this!

Some of the excluded foods in one phase are being reintroduced into your diet in the next phase, so for ideal success, you need to follow these food suggestions, eat 3-4 smaller meals per day, maintain the same eating schedule, and continue exercising.

Baked Hot Chicken Wings – Appetizer Recipe

If you like hot chicken wings, but your stomach does not tolerate the deep fried wings you find everywhere, this recipe is for you.  I made these for my last gathering and they earned a high mark.

You are also in charge of their flavor; you can make them as mild as you like, or as hot as you like.  I personally like mine on a milder side, and not too much sauce.  Also, I make sure my wings are clear of any lingering feathers, or extra pieces of fatty skin.

Walnut Crescents – Recipe

These Walnut Crescents are another favorite cookie recipe of  mine.  This dough is very similar to the Butter Balls recipe, but instead of almonds it uses ground walnuts.

It is a very simple recipe to make, but once baked, these cookies are very delicate and fragile  For best results it is best to leave them on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes after baking to cool off, before gently removing them onto a cooling rack.

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church

Today I will share a few pictures of the beautiful Christmas decorations in my church; St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilmington, Delaware.  It is an Eastern Rite church, with rich Ukrainian culture and beautifully sung liturgy.

We follow the Julian calendar, hence Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th.  However, Christmas Eve is very special in Ukrainian culture, as well as in Polish culture, as at the sight of the first star the Christmas celebration begins with a 12 course meatless supper, followed by a midnight Liturgy to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Oreo Chocolate Truffles Recipe

If you love chocolate and want to impress your guests with very yummy-looking and easy-to-make truffles, this recipe is for you!

It requires very few ingredients and not much fuss to prepare.