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Paradise Lake Hike 7-15-2012

The hike around Paradise Lake is very beautiful. It is 9 miles round trip. You come out the same way you go in. We only did 5 miles this morning. Very easy walking path.  I'm a fair weather bird so the heat and humidity got to me. We are hoping the go once a week. It sure beats walking the streets or the track. Maybe some of you would join us. We are so lucky to have such beauty so close. I'm so glad to call Paradise my home. Below is a little trivia I took from the Paradise lake site.

Paradise Lake is one of two reservoirs which stores water for our community. It is a source of public water supply

therefore it is strictly regulated. It covers an area of 244 acres and is surrounded by beautiful wooded land and has a

shoreline of  7.5 miles. It's function is to store raw water for our community of Paradise. It holds approximately 11,500

acre feet of water. It is our only reservoir that allows fishing and recreation. Magalia Reservoir is located on Little Butte

Creek downstream from Paradise Lake and does not allow fishing or recreation. Paradise Dam separates the

two reservoirs.

Paradise Lake is open from 5 am to 9 pm.

Paradise Lake Office Hours: Located on Lucretia Rd at Pay to Park Area

Nov 1st through May 31st:

Monday Through Friday 8 am - 9 am

June 1st through October 31st

 Monday Through Friday 1 pm - 2 pm

The lake is closed every Wednesday.

You can get all information about paradise lake at visitparadiselake.com

                                                 Our Hike

 Snacks (string cheese, walnuts, apple) and water

The Beginning, Happy to have found it

There were little fish swimming around.

Beautiful Image in the lake

Half way. I'm hot. It was humid. Jenn lets me whine :)

Lake Monsters

Driftwood.

We made it. Thanks Jenn

Hike over, snacks eaten, great conversation.
PRICELESS

2 new recipes

Below is the recipe that June shared with us. She said it tastes like baked beans. I'm looking forward to making this. I love baked beans but not worth the points to me.

Barbecued Cabbage --4 servings = 3Points Plus

5 slices center cut bacon or 5 slices turkey bacon cut into 1/4 inch pieces (they equal same PP)
1 cup chopped onion
1 medium green cabbage
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tsp. House Seasoning. recipe follows

Directions
Parboil cabbage for 30-40 minutes.

Add bacon to skillet and cook. Pour out grease.  Take out bacon add onion to skillet, cook till soft, about 3-5 minutes

Cut the core out of the cabbage about 3-inches down towards the center and in a circle about 3- inches in diameter. Sprinkle and rub the House Seasoning onto the cabbage. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside

Add barbecue sauce to the bowl with the bacon and onions. Mix together. Fill cabbage with this mixture.

Crumble a piece of aluminum foil into a ring about 3-inches in diameter. Place ring on top of grill and set cabbage on top.

Allow to cook for 20-25 minutes. Quarter cabbage with a knife when ready to serve.

House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Below is the link to the Grilled Eggplant Recipe I was talking about. As I said instead of putting it in the oven I just put it on an old cookie sheet and finished it on the grill. I also didn't stack mine. I made mine in  single layers. They are delicious as a main course with fruit, as a sandwich on a thin bun or as a side dish with chicken or fish.

Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes and Feta – 3 Points - LaaLoosh

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Grilling Recipes

I got this from meatless mondaywww.meatlessmonday.com It has a lot of great recipes. I started eating meatless on Mondays a few months ago and actually look forward to Meatless Monday. Hope you enjoy these great grilling ideas.

Get Grilling with Meatless Monday

The start of summer is the perfect time to enjoy delicious, sizzling meals straight off the grill! Meatless grilling is an easy way to experience seasonal flavors without ruining your swimsuit diet. Plus, the occasional vegetarian dish can help you incorporate more vitamin-packed vegetables into your diet and reduce your risk of certain chronic diseases.
“Americans love grilling and eating a lot of meat, but consuming red and processed meat, like our beloved hamburgers and hot dogs, has been linked to a host of illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and various forms of cancer,” says Allison Cappelaere, Registered Dietitian and Project Director for the Johns Hopkins Meatless Monday Project. “What’s more, cooking and grilling meat at high temperatures – especially when charred – releases cancer-causing compounds and increases health risks.”
It’s easy to remember to cut back when you start the week with a meatless meal! So fire up the grill with the help of our top 10 tips:
1. Kabobs are a BBQ staple that can easily go meatless. Add tofu cubes, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted potatoes or any other vegetable that strikes your fancy.
2. Many vegetables can be thrown right on the grill (with delicious results)! Try fresh corn, asparagus, eggplant, zucchini, squash or bell peppers.
3. You can also add fruit to the grill for a sweet side or dessert. Try peach halves, pineapples, melon, kiwi or figs with a touch of honey marinade.
4. Swap your burger for a portobello mushroom or grilled eggplant slices. Put it on a bun and add interesting toppings like avocados, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, or an olive spread.
5. Try a veggie burger recipe that celebrates hearty ingredients like black beans, lentils, quinoa and chickpeas. You can also find pre-made patties at supermarkets and natural food stores.
6. All you need is pizza dough, the usual toppings and your favorite thinly sliced or pre-grilled vegetables to make a delicious, smoky pie right on the grill.
7. Use your favorite marinade recipe to add flavor to extra firm tofu cubes. Grill them up and add them to a salad, serve with veggies, or enjoy them on their own.
8. Try grilled vegetables to make a filling summer salad. Add a bit of fruit, feta or olive oil to complete the dish; or think beyond lettuce and concoct a bean or grain salad.
9. Consider your sides when planning a meatless BBQ. Pasta salads, raw vegetables and hummus dip are great ways to turn your plant-based dishes into a full meal.
10. End the meal on a healthy note with a tray of fresh fruit, a parfait or homemade smoothies.

BBQ Peaches

Ingredients

• 2 firm, ripe freestone peaches, halved and pitted
• 4 tablespoons barbeque sauce

Directions

1. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. Slice flesh-side of peach halves diagonally about 1/4-inch deep, twice in each direction.
3. Drizzle flesh-side of each peach half with barbeque sauce; brush sauce for an even coat.
4. Place peaches, flesh-side up, on the grill. Cook until barbeque sauce bubbles slightly and peaches are a little softer than when you put them on the grill, 7 to 10 minutes

Serves 4 = 1 PP

Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients

• 1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch rings
• 1/4 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Place pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag. Add honey, butter, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
3. Grill pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until heated through and grill marks appear.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

• You can cut the pineapple slices into wedges for easier handling, then just thread onto skewers before grilling!

                            12 servings = 2 PP

Nutritional Information

Grilled Pineapple

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 46

• Total Fat: 2.9g
• Cholesterol: 8mg
• Sodium: 23mg
• Total Carbs: 5.3g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
• Protein: 0.2g

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