The butter beans and ham hocks dinner turned out great. I didn't even have any leftovers. I steamed and then sauteed the collard greens with some bacon and shallots-they were a hit with my husband, who usually wouldn't touch something new.

Tonight, we are having pecan-crusted halibut with a light champagne-butter sauce, wild rice and grilled asparagus. My dietitian made me promise to eat fish once a week. I usually do not like fish. But this recipe is one that I had in Seattle at a friend's house, and I loved it!


milk and Girl Scout cookies ;-)

Save your breath-You may need it to blow up your date.