Day 15 – Sugarwood Baklava

It is Day 15 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our fifteenth beer is Sugarwood Baklava brewed by Boulevard Brewing Company out of Kansas City, Missouri.  This is a limited release that we picked up somewhere – not quite sure where!  If you are a fan of barrel-aged beers like we are,…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.15.2022

This morning we woke up without power… wind actually knocked our Starlink satellite out of the mount completely!  That has not ever happened before.  Luckily my better half fixed it before leaving for work and it didn’t happen again while he was at work.  🙂 Workout today:  Walking throughout the day.  I’m over 16k steps…

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Day 14 – French Toast Milk Stout

It is Day 14 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our fourteenth beer is French Toast Milk Stout that is brewed by Left Hand Brewing Company out of Longmont, Colorado.  This one we were able to buy at Provisions out of Boyne City, Michigan.  This does have hints of caramel, maple syrup…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.14.2022

I hope everyone has had a great week so far.  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  158.2This time last week:  157.6 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Bread Breakfast Bread made into french toast (I used 2 eggs, almond milk and cinnamon for the mix) and the blueberries were put into a microwave safe bowl…

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Day 13 – Night Farmer Porter

It is Day 13 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our thirteenth beer is Night Farmer Porter brewed by Old Nation Brewery out of Williamston, Michigan.  This one we were able to buy at Provisions out of Boyne City, Michigan.  This tastes like a regular porter… nothing special around the taste with…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.13.2022

I hope everyone has had a great week so far.  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  157.7This time last week:  157.6 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Bread Breakfast Bread with a slice of chicken, 3 thin slices of Swiss cheese.  Mayo/horseradish sauce. Lunch:  Last piece of chicken bacon ranch lasagna; last of the sloppy joe’s…

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Day 12 – Kalamazoo Stout

  It is Day 12 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our twelfth beer is Kalamazoo Stout, brewed by Bell’s Brewery out of Comstock, Michigan.  This one we were able to buy at The Buckhorn in Trout Lake, Michigan.  This stout is brewed with Brewer’s Licorice.  I am not a licorice fan…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.12.2022

I hope everyone is had a great weekend! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  156.7This time last week:  159.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Bread Breakfast Bread with a slice of chicken, 1 slice havarti and 1 slice provolone cheese.  Mayo/horseradish sauce. Lunch:  Salad with red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, chicken cut up, Italian dressing. …

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Day 11 – Peanut Butter Porter – PB Cup

It is Day 11 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our eleventh beer is a Peanut Butter Porter, PB Cup, brewed by Stevens Point Brewery out of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  This one we were able to buy at The Buckhorn in Trout Lake, Michigan.  When we smelled this one, it definitely has…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.11.2022

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  158This time last week:  160.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer. Lunch:  Potato Soup with Andouille sausage and leeks, leftover chicken bacon ranch lasagna and a small avocado.  Dinner: Steak, basmati rice with soy sauce, asparagus. Snacks:   Small half bag of Siete ranch…

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Day 10 – Blake’s Hard Cider Co. – Apple Pie

It is Day 10 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our tenth beer is Apple Pie, which is brewed by Blake’s Hard Cider Co. out of Armada, Michigan.  This one we were able to buy at The Buckhorn in Trout Lake, Michigan.  When we smelled this one, it kind of smelled like…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.10.2022

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  157.8This time last week:  157.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer. Lunch:  Potato Soup with Andouille sausage and leeks – this is the first time ever I’ve had soup when going out to eat at a restaurant!  The bartender was kind enough…

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