Appetite Control and Energy

06/05/2026

Low Carb Enchilada Meatball Casserole

Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup real grated cheddar cheese
2 T taco seasoning
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper

Sauce
*1/4 cup enchilada sauce (3 gm sugar or less)

Meatballs:
Preheat oven to 400.
Add all of the meatball ingredients into a large bowl and mix well until combined.
Shape into approximately 15 meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Put together Casserole:
Preheat oven to 350.
Pour 1/4 cup enchilada sauce into bottom of small baking dish or cast iron skillet.
Place cooked meatballs into dish and top with remaining enchilada sauce. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

06/05/2026

Well.... Let's see how brutally honest we can get... LOL
Daddy told me that boys also had their 'cycles', but the only difference was... They had to wear socks.
NOT.EVEN.KIDDING.
I wasn't raised around boys and didn't learn this when I was in school... I believed it for WAY too long.
What's your answer?

06/05/2026

NON-toxic DIY W**d Killer

Ingredients:
1 qt white vinegar
2 T Dawn dish soap
1/4 cup salt

Put in 32 oz spray bottle and shake well. Spray w**ds thoroughly. Best if done on a sunny day. This works better than Round Up - kills w**ds on 1st application.
The Dawn dish soap strips the w**d of its protective oils so the vinegar can work with deadly force. Safe for use in yards used by children and pets.

06/04/2026

A professor gave a balloon to every student, who had to inflate it, write their name on it and throw it in the hallway. The professor then mixed all the balloons. The students were then given 5 minutes to find their own balloon.
Despite a hectic search, no one found their balloon.

At that point, the professor told the students to take the first balloon that they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it. Within 5 minutes, everyone had their own balloon.

The professor said to the students: "These balloons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people's happiness, we'll find ours too."

06/04/2026

Low Carb Creamy Broccoli Bacon Bake

6 cups small broccoli florets
2 carrots, sliced
1 tub (8 oz.) Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese
4 slices Fully Cooked Bacon, chopped

Heat oven to 425. Add broccoli and carrots to saucepan of boiling water; cook 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Meanwhile, mix next 3 ingredients until blended. Return cooked vegetables to saucepan. Add cream cheese mixture and onions; stir until vegetables are evenly coated with sauce, adding reserved cooking water if necessary for desired consistency. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese and bacon. Cover. Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

This is a hard one...

06/03/2026

The Elephants Knew
Some will say there is no God. Try and tell that to the elephants.

THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT, BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?

Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer. He bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003.

On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died.
He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and numerous elephants.

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved 'man-friend'. A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House.

Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these
elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked
in such an organized way: Walking slowly, for days, making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house. Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over 3 years!

But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything.

Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.

SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS GREATER AND DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE. ❤

06/03/2026

Have you ever tried Chow Chow? What do you eat it with?

Chow Chow Recipe

1 small cabbage, chopped
6 to 8 green or red tomatoes, chopped
6 medium bell peppers, chopped
6 large onions, chopped
2 hot peppers, chopped
3 cups sugar
5 cups white vinegar
1/4 cup salt or pickling salt

Put all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until desired tenderness is achieved.
This recipe is designed to be put in pint jars and sealed. Makes 8 to 9 pints. But you could cut recipe down to use for one night of dinner.

06/03/2026

In the Kitchen with Kimberlee-
Viral Cheese & Pickle Sandwich