FOOD FOR THE BODY

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN DIP (adapted from http://www.weightwatchers.com/)

Serves: 8

Points+: 2

19 oz. canned cannelini beans, drained and rinsed

1 T. lemon juice, or to taste

1 tsp. lemon zest, or to taste

1 T. water

1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste

1/4 c. store bought or homemade pesto sauce

1 medium plum tomato, diced, divided

Place first five ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Put mixture into mixing bowl and fold in pesto and all but 2T. of the tomatoes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Top with remaining tomatoes and serve with veggies, crackers, or pita chips. (Additional points)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Yes, I was very excited to hear the folowing quotes in conference today: "Use your hands to blog and text message the gospel to the world ... " (Dieter F. Uchdorf) AND also one of my favorite quotes: "Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words." (St. Francis Assisi) AND: "The only way to see the views is to make the climb." (Paul V. Johnson) AND "Kindness is the essence of greatness." (M. Russell Ballard quoting Joseph B. Wirthlin) AND "What we INSISTENTLY desire is what we will become." (Dallin H. Oaks) AND "A testimony is like a living organism." (Cecil Samuelson) AND "They [your children] may not remember exactly what you said or did, but they will remember that you said or did it." (Richard J. Maynes) AND "Fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith." (President Monson) AND "A person cannot give a crust without receiving back a loaf from the Lord." (Henry B. Eyring) AND "His tender mercies can make us mighty in any circumstance." (Walter Gonzalez)