The Oquirrh Mountain Man

Tasty Tuesday - Pasta

2010-03-09T22:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to this weeks edition of ~~CARBSTRAVAGANZA~~ Tasty Tuesday! Pasta is one of my all time favorite foods, and being on a low carb diet you would think it a food of the PAST-A... *waits for the rim-shot*... *keeps waiting*... Okay that was an awful joke, but I had to say it. Well it isn't a thing of the past. YAY!

Normally low carb pasta is made of soy and similar things that taste nasty, but I found Dreamfields Pasta.

"Dreamfields is a delicious pasta with about the same high fiber as whole wheat pasta (5 grams; 20% of the daily recommendation), fewer digestible carbs and a lower glycemic index than traditional pasta. Its delectable taste and nutritional benefits make it a healthful option for people with diabetes and a flavorful, nourishing pasta for the entire family." (Source)

I know people would look at this pasta's nutritional information and think how can something with that many carbs be considered low carb? Well Dreamfields has an answer for that too:

"While the total number of carbohydrates is the same as traditional pasta, our patent-pending formula and unique manufacturing process protects all but 5 grams of carbohydrates from being digested. The Dreamfields fiber and protein blend creates a protective barrier to reduce starch digestion in the small intestine. The unabsorbed, or protected carbohydrates then pass to the colon where they are fermented, providing the same health benefits as fiber." (Source)

I know that sounds like a bunch of weird science type stuff, but I regularly eat this stuff and I've never had trouble. I love pasta and this makes me soooooooo happy.

Join us next week for the Tasty Tuesday theme Green.

Sunday Secret

2010-03-07T23:03:00.000-07:00

This is my weekly choice from Post Secret.

Dear Anonymous,

2010-03-07T17:35:00.003-07:00

When someone comments on my posts I set it so that the comments go up immediately because I am to lazy to moderate the ~~millions~~ couple comments I get a week. I do however get an email, and request to moderate comments on very old posts. I very rarely get comments on my older posts but I am so glad that I have set this as a moderated type of comment. Some old post comments are fun, like when Anonymous said "In my opinion. Your opinion is erroneous." Recently however, I have been glad for the email moderation option because I am alerted of any shenanigans that occur in the comment section. Since I started the blog I've had spam comments on my older posts, but in the past few weeks I've had about 10 comments awaiting moderation. These moderated comments have been unrelated to anything in the post, and normally make no sense, but they do have links to odd sites... Which I'm sure are filled with viruses and porn. Another odd thing is that almost all of the recent rejections have been comments made on my "Disturbing Bumper Sticker" post made back in November 2009. I don't know why these ~~people~~ comment bots are posting on that specific post but... Hmmmmmm... I wonder if it's because that post has the word masturbating? ANYHOO!

I can't wait for my next random spam comment. *turns off comments on "Disturbing Bumper Sticker"*

HOORAY FOR DOGS!!!

2010-03-06T08:19:00.002-07:00

Politically Correct Annoyance

2010-03-02T18:24:00.003-07:00

I've always been a person who is politically correct and doesn't want to offend others purposefully, and appreciating peoples desires not to hear offensive words (like the "N-Word") I don't use it. Recently I've started listening to Slacker Radio at work and the songs played are normally not the radio edited versions, which means I hear some of these words often.

I don't understand how someone can say they are offended when someone refers to them using a derogatory term like that, and then they turn around and use the word repeatedly in their music. Or when ~~attention whore~~ celebrity blogger Perez Hilton can be so supportive of LGBT rights and then refer to someone as a *insert F-Word here*... Oh and I'm not talking about the "F-Word" that rhymes with duck. So I guess it's okay to use the derogatory terms if you are part of the group that finds them offensive.

New Bumper Stickers

2010-03-02T10:06:00.005-07:00

It's been a while since I've found found some fun bumper stickers but I've found some cool ones in the last few days.

These ones remind me of a post I made last year titled Twilight Moms.

Tasty Tuesday - Pie

2010-03-02T05:56:00.003-07:00

Welcome to Tasty Tuesday! When working out themes for Tasty Tuesday I looked at many of the National Food Holidays to get some ideas, and today is National Banana Cream Pie Day.

Growing up I never really liked Banana Cream Pie but I would always make it for dad related occasions (Father's Day, Birthday, etc) because it was my Dad's favorite. Since I don't like Banana Cream Pie something else quickly came to mind when I was think about what I should post.

Marie Callender's Turtle Pie is always the first thing that comes to mind when I think of pie, and one of the evils that calls to me when I'm trying to eat healthy. What could be better on a diet then a pie with a chocolate cookie crust, chocolate mouse filling, whipped cream, caramel, and topped with chocolate shavings. It's easy, creamy, sweet, and.... *drools* Mmmmmmmmmm. Now I want some ~~sugary evil~~ turtle pie. *cries*

Next week don't forget to join me for the theme "Pasta". I've also decided to change the posting time for Tasty Tuesday. With my work schedule I haven't always been able to post on time, so I am going to say that my post will be up by Noon (Mountain Time) on Tuesday. Thanks for joining in guys!

Sunday Secret

2010-03-01T13:44:00.000-07:00

This is my weekly choice from Post Secret.

Cyanide and Happiness

2010-02-23T09:28:00.004-07:00

I saw this comment and laughed because being bad at taking a compliment is one of my faults. Don't get me wrong because I know I'm awesome (an humble!) but I have trouble accepting the truth.

Tasty Tuesday - Biscuits and Bread

2010-02-23T09:15:00.002-07:00

Welcome to this weeks edition of Tasty Tuesday. In honor of Nation Dog Biscuit week the theme is Biscuits and Bread. Being on a low carb diet sometimes it's hard to indulge in something that has such a high carb count, but I succeeded!!! Julian Bakery offers a wonderful high fiber, high protein. Now I can partake in wonderful bread that's just like a heavy whole wheat bread and only be worrying about 1 net carb per slice. Mmmmmmmmmmm... SO GOOD! Here is a video from Julian Bakery telling you a little about this delicious bread.

Next week don't forget to join me for the theme of Pie. Mmmmmmm Pie!

Oh Canada!

2010-02-17T03:59:00.000-07:00

Since I live in the United States I was glad to see the US Men’s Olympic Hockey Team triumph over the Swiss team, but I was even more excited to see Team Canada vs Norway.

The Canada/Norway battle was off to a rough start as the first period ended without a goal scored by either side, but the next two periods would not be a disappointment, for Canada that is. Among the great plays we saw a Hat-Trick by Calgary Flames Captain Jerome Iginla (GO IGGY!!!), and a great goal during Norway’s power play (when we were down by two).

Team Canada ended their first Olympic Prelim game 8 – 0 against Norway. SHUT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As much as I’m cheering for the US, I am hoping Team Canada’s luck will continue when they play the US on Sunday at 5:40 pm (MT).

Wordless Wednesday

2010-02-16T22:00:00.000-07:00

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Tasty Tuesday - Seeds and Nuts

2010-02-15T22:00:00.000-07:00

Time for another edition of Tasty Tuesdays, and I'm actually on time. YAY!!! This weeks theme is Seeds and Nuts in honor of National Almond Day.

As part of a low carb diet nuts can be a great snack in moderation. However there is a problem when it comes to me and nuts because I cannot contain my self. You grab a bag of nuts for a little snack, and the next thing you know half the bag is gone.

A few months ago the little woman grabbed a bag of the Blue Diamond Wasabi and Soy Almonds when we made a put stop at the gas station. As always she was willing to share with me,and from that moment I was hooked. I just can't get enough of these tangy, spicy almonds!!! They aren't super spicy, unless you get the occasional one that is loaded up with extra spice and it sure clears out your sinuses. A perfect snack for me is a handful of these nuts and a piece of pepper jack cheese. Mmmmmmmm

Hope to see your Tasty entries regarding this weeks theme, and hope you join us next week for the theme Biscuits/Bread.

Your name is...

2010-02-13T18:06:00.003-07:00

Sometimes I want to say bad things about people but I don't want them to know I'm talking about them. I know I'm a bad person for saying bad things about people, but you'll get over it :P To help with this I will often make up or adopt nick names for people so we can freely speak of them with out worry. This is often the case at work, because we don't want to create enemies in the department. Some of examples are:

The Super Hero - A very annoying opinionated person in our department seems to think its fashionable to wear a cape in the winter. Maybe it is fashionable but I just think it's hilarious, and she has been dubbed "The Super Hero". I do have to say that her cape goes very well with her hairstyle and outfits that seem to be straight from the Yearning For Zion Ranch.

Little Mrs Puffy Eyes - It's sad but lots of the young ladies in the area think that if they aren't married by the time they are 25 then they are failures. There is one such person that we work with and she is often crying because she hasn't found her a man. It could be because she is trying to hook up with the shift supervisor (who is married), or maybe it's because she has already planned her wedding, purchased the dress, and many other crazy things. Come on guys she has many great qualities, such as crying at random times, praying in the lab, and using excessive amounts of baby powder in her gloves.

Clock Tower/Serial Killer Greg - Since there are a few people in the department named Greg they also would associate them with other names like Canadian Greg, Girly Greg, The Other Greg, and the infamous Serial Killer Greg. Not only does he look like a serial killer, but he walks around mumbling to himself, shouts obscenities at people, has to have a specific ice bin at his desk, insists the blinds are up in the entire lab, and her draws creepy sheep on the ice bins. He was always rude and nasty to people that we work with, and I was always worried that he would come in to work and shoot us all after he got fired. Fortunately when he got fired (probably for calling his supervisor a "dirty whore") it was our off week, and I didn't see him back at work.

I have so many other made up names I could share but I would by typing this post for hours. Feel Free to share some of the code names you like to use with people around you.

Support your...

2010-02-13T17:35:00.004-07:00

The little woman's sister is home from school for a long weekend and she came over to hang out. In our conversations she told me about the nifty support ribbons that she has on her car, and since I haven't found a good bumper sticker for my collection lately I thought I would post a pic.

Tasty Tuesday - Chocolate

2010-02-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

Ok I have really dropped the ball here... *bangs head on desk* I've had a super busy week and I totally forgot about Tasty Tuesday. I promise I will be better in the future!

This weeks theme is chocolate and I thought I would share my favorite chocolate treat. I am in love with the Russell Stovers Sugar Free Toffee squares!!! I'm on a low carb diet and these things don't taste diet at all, and they satisfy my naughty chocolate cravings. I don't think I could live without the Russell Stovers line of Sugar Free yummies!

Next week our theme will be Seeds and Nuts. Don't forget to join us. Oh and I promise not to forget either!

Tasty Tuesday - Hot Breakfast

2010-02-02T09:12:00.001-07:00

My world has been upside down this week so I'm not suprised that I'm late posting, but here we go! This weeks theme is Hot Breakfast, and woking graveyard shift the definition of breakfast is a little skewed, but this is one of my faveorite carb filled breakfasts:

Join us next week for the theme of Chocolate.

Tasty Tuesadays - Food Disasters

2010-01-26T09:16:00.002-07:00

Welcome to this weeks edition of Tasty Tuesdays. I know I'm late but better late then never isn't it? Well this weeks theme is Food Disasters and this is the first thing that came to my mind. Although fried turkey is soooooooo tasty it can go very wrong if you fry a frozen turkey. So cool, but a sad end to thanksgiving.

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Don't forget to join us for next weeks edition and share a post about Hot Breakfast.

Tasty Tuesdays - Fail

2010-01-26T05:19:00.000-07:00

I have been experiencing some technical difficulties so Tasty Tuesday will post when I get home from work in a few hours. Sorry for the delay guys!

Exercise Sadness

2010-01-25T03:37:00.000-07:00

I have found some really cool videos to work out with, like The Biggest Loser Cardio Max and The Biggest Loser Power Sculpt. I enjoy the videos and I get a decent workout in only 30 minutes.

The downside is I don't really have 30 minutes to spare during my on week. I know you probably say, "Who doesn't have 30 minutes?!?!" During my on week I leave from work to go to class, take the bus home from class, sleep for 4 hours, and then I'm off to work again. The only thing that I can cut back on would be sleep, and I have to say I can barely function on the 4 hours I get. :(

I'm sure I'll figure something out. Maybe I can do jumping jacks on the train ride home... Until I get arrested :P

Sunday Secret

2010-01-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is my weekly choice from Post Secret.

This bus knows me

2010-01-23T04:35:00.000-07:00

55 - Flash Fiction

2010-01-22T04:20:00.000-07:00

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Wordless Wednesday

2010-01-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

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Getting back on track

2010-01-19T04:24:00.002-07:00

I've been doing well with my weight loss and my new way of eating, but I was starting to lose focus slightly (but haven't cheated thank goodness). So I am going to start a two week induction phase to kick start things and focus a bit more.

In preparation I've made some Beefy Mushroom Soup, Baked Meatballs, and I am about to bake a pack of chicken breasts. Pre Cooking food makes it so much easier to stay on track, especially when we work graveyards.

On a good note my mom started Atkins last week and has already lost 7 lbs. YAY!