I had an "ah-ha" moment this morning. I am enjoying this summer. I will admit that the hot days have been interspersed with some not-so-hot days, but even the hot ones have been OK. We've done some traveling and visiting and I've spent time working in the yard - cooking - sewing - reading - studying - and it has all been good - because of summer not in spite of it.
I've read and done my Bible study outside - early in the morning. It has been wonderful. Menus and activities have been planned - taking the heat into account. Curious that it has taken me so many of my adult years to figure this out. It is possible for me to enjoy summer - when I work with it and not fuss about it!
Speaking of planning menus for summer. I decided that I wanted to make a cool, light dessert - easy to make - and not too bad for us. I found a promising one on Pinterest yesterday. I followed the link to the original blog and it has great pictures and easy-to-follow directions for a "No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert". Checkout her recipe and directions at http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2012/03/no-bake-chocolate-eclair-dessert.html.
Now for my version. I used her recipe, but substituted lower fat and lower sugar options through-out. If it tastes nearly as good as it looks and smells, we are in for a treat tonight.
My version of the filling has sugar-free vanilla pudding, low-fat milk, and Cool-Whip Free layered with low-fat graham crackers. The chocolate glaze has cocoa, Truvia Blend, and butter. Chocolate glaze needs butter. I tasted the pudding/cool whip mixture and the chocolate glaze and they were both super yummy. It is chilling now and I can't wait to pull it out for dinner tonight with my grilled lean chops and fresh green beans and new potatoes!
Have a great beautiful summer day!
Blessings ~
