Monday- Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin w/green beans and pilaf
Tuesday- Meatball Calzones
Wednesday- Creamy Basil Pesto Shrimp Pasta
Thursday- Soup and Sandwiches
Friday- Turkey Burgers
Saturday- Shaver Lake Pizza...yummy pizza!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The worst thing I ever made!
Back in the day when I was dating my hubby, I thought I would make him dinner. I do not know all that I made, but I did make a carrot dish that called for lemon. I did not have lemon, so I looked through the cabinets and found lemon pepper. So, what did I do, yes, added lemon pepper instead of lemon. We sat down to eat and luckily I took the first bite and spit it out! It was awful, inedible, the worst thing that I had made! Now I know not to substitute things based on the name. To this day I do not like lemon pepper...yuck!
The worst thing my sister ever made, was when we were living in Mexico, she wanted to make us carne asada. She was young, but my mom always encouraged us to cook. Because of the lack of space in the kitchen, my mom put the oil and pine sol next to each other. Not knowing spanish, my sister grabbed the pine sol and made our dinner with pine sol, salad dressing and all! We went out to dinner that night.
The worst thing my sister ever made, was when we were living in Mexico, she wanted to make us carne asada. She was young, but my mom always encouraged us to cook. Because of the lack of space in the kitchen, my mom put the oil and pine sol next to each other. Not knowing spanish, my sister grabbed the pine sol and made our dinner with pine sol, salad dressing and all! We went out to dinner that night.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
First Toothbrush
Little Missie got her first toothbrush today. It was like she knew exactly what it was for. I guess she has seen us brush our teeth. She really liked trying to brush her own teeth, totalling 8 now. Gosh, they grow up so fast!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Nutritionally Speaking
To loose 1 pound per week, you need to cut 500 calories per day equalling 3500 calories per week. So, how do I know what to cut out of my diet? What is so bad that I am eating? For me it is In-n-Out (my favorite burger).
In-n-Out Cheeseburger 480 calories 27 grams of fat (ouch) Add french fries pack on another 400 calories
McDonalds Cheeseburger 300 calories 750 grams of sodium (not good in the sodium category, no wonder you want a coke after that) Add a 12 ounce coke 140 calories, so a 32 ounce coke would be 420 calories. No thank you, I like to eat my calories not drink them!
Talking about drinks
Starbucks Grande Latte 272 calories 126 c/fat, If you get non-fat milk, it will be 168 calories 0 from fat (much better)
Starbucks Grande Mocha 400 calories 198 c/fat
When I stopped drinking Starbucks Mochas, I lost 5 pounds!
Things at home:
2 pieces of Sara Lee Bread 150 calories (not bad)
1 flour tortilla 150 calories (ouch) I like atleast 2-3 when I am eating Mexican food! Add some cheese and grill it with butter, not so figure friendly.
Small bag of chips (lunch size) Atleast 150 calories
Juice: Look at the serving size and see how much you are pouring. You usually pour yourself 2X the serving size.
Cereal: serving usually is 3/4 of a cup. I usually will eat 3 servings. That is why I stick to my yogurt.
These are just some things to think about if you are wanting to loose a little weight or just want to eat healthier. Drink lots of water. If you drink lots of diet drinks, your body craves sugar and salt (which you do not want). One 12 ounce diet soda per day is okay, but no more. Just pay attention to the little things you pop into your mouth and ask yourself, "Do I really want this?" Most of the time it is out of habit, not hunger.
This is a reminder for me as well. What can I say, I like food! Happy and Healthy eating:)
In-n-Out Cheeseburger 480 calories 27 grams of fat (ouch) Add french fries pack on another 400 calories
McDonalds Cheeseburger 300 calories 750 grams of sodium (not good in the sodium category, no wonder you want a coke after that) Add a 12 ounce coke 140 calories, so a 32 ounce coke would be 420 calories. No thank you, I like to eat my calories not drink them!
Talking about drinks
Starbucks Grande Latte 272 calories 126 c/fat, If you get non-fat milk, it will be 168 calories 0 from fat (much better)
Starbucks Grande Mocha 400 calories 198 c/fat
When I stopped drinking Starbucks Mochas, I lost 5 pounds!
Things at home:
2 pieces of Sara Lee Bread 150 calories (not bad)
1 flour tortilla 150 calories (ouch) I like atleast 2-3 when I am eating Mexican food! Add some cheese and grill it with butter, not so figure friendly.
Small bag of chips (lunch size) Atleast 150 calories
Juice: Look at the serving size and see how much you are pouring. You usually pour yourself 2X the serving size.
Cereal: serving usually is 3/4 of a cup. I usually will eat 3 servings. That is why I stick to my yogurt.
These are just some things to think about if you are wanting to loose a little weight or just want to eat healthier. Drink lots of water. If you drink lots of diet drinks, your body craves sugar and salt (which you do not want). One 12 ounce diet soda per day is okay, but no more. Just pay attention to the little things you pop into your mouth and ask yourself, "Do I really want this?" Most of the time it is out of habit, not hunger.
This is a reminder for me as well. What can I say, I like food! Happy and Healthy eating:)
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Food Network Recipe
I was watching the Food Network Ultimate Showdown and this recipe looked really good!
I think I am going to replace one of my weekly meals with this!
Pumpernickel Pastrami Panini with Rosemary-Ale JusRecipe
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 3/4 cups beef broth
3/4 cup dark beer
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced apple
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces shaved pastrami
8 slices pumpernickel bread
4 ounces thinly sliced sharp white Cheddar
Directions
To make the rosemary-ale jus, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium sized saucepan, over medium-low heat; whisk in beef broth, beer, garlic, rosemary, onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and allow to simmer.
In a large cast iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, apple, salt and the additional 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until light golden brown and tender; remove from skillet and set aside.
Divide pastrami equally between 4 slices of bread; top with apples and onions, and white Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet; place 2 sandwiches in pan, place the bottom of a heavy skillet on top, and press down to flatten. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, press down with heavy skillet again, and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until crisp. Repeat process with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and additional 2 sandwiches; slice sandwiches in half, diagonally. Divide rosemary-ale jus into 4 small bowls, and serve with panini for dipping.
I think I am going to replace one of my weekly meals with this!
Pumpernickel Pastrami Panini with Rosemary-Ale JusRecipe
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 3/4 cups beef broth
3/4 cup dark beer
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced apple
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces shaved pastrami
8 slices pumpernickel bread
4 ounces thinly sliced sharp white Cheddar
Directions
To make the rosemary-ale jus, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium sized saucepan, over medium-low heat; whisk in beef broth, beer, garlic, rosemary, onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and allow to simmer.
In a large cast iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, apple, salt and the additional 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until light golden brown and tender; remove from skillet and set aside.
Divide pastrami equally between 4 slices of bread; top with apples and onions, and white Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet; place 2 sandwiches in pan, place the bottom of a heavy skillet on top, and press down to flatten. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, press down with heavy skillet again, and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until crisp. Repeat process with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and additional 2 sandwiches; slice sandwiches in half, diagonally. Divide rosemary-ale jus into 4 small bowls, and serve with panini for dipping.
Greek Chicken and Homemade Hummus
Greek Chicken
Level: Easy
1/2 Chicken or 2 chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 tbsp of fresh oregano chopped
1/2 lemon juice
1. Salt and pepper the chicken and juice the lemon and chop the oregano.
2. Place the oregano in the lemon juice and pour it over the chicken and coat both sides.
3. You can grill the chicken or roast the chicken in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
Hummus
2 cloves garlic
1 can garbanzo beans
2 tbsp of tahini (sesame paste found at Trader Joes)
3 tbs of lemon juice
1 tbsp of liquid from the beans
salt and pepper to taste and a dash of hot sauce
1. Place all of the ingrdients in a food processor and mix. You can also add roasted peppers for a roasted red pepper hummus or more garlic. You can double the recipe since this will be eaten all at dinner (atleast in our family). I do not like left over hummus.
2. Serve with pita or mediteranean bread (also found at Trader Joes). I also eat hummus with carrots or pita chips.
Level: Easy
1/2 Chicken or 2 chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 tbsp of fresh oregano chopped
1/2 lemon juice
1. Salt and pepper the chicken and juice the lemon and chop the oregano.
2. Place the oregano in the lemon juice and pour it over the chicken and coat both sides.
3. You can grill the chicken or roast the chicken in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
Hummus
2 cloves garlic
1 can garbanzo beans
2 tbsp of tahini (sesame paste found at Trader Joes)
3 tbs of lemon juice
1 tbsp of liquid from the beans
salt and pepper to taste and a dash of hot sauce
1. Place all of the ingrdients in a food processor and mix. You can also add roasted peppers for a roasted red pepper hummus or more garlic. You can double the recipe since this will be eaten all at dinner (atleast in our family). I do not like left over hummus.
2. Serve with pita or mediteranean bread (also found at Trader Joes). I also eat hummus with carrots or pita chips.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Tuesday is around the corner...
and I am speaking! Have I done anything about it? NO...Christmas, kids sick, been sick, went to Shaver and now laundry! I am a procrastinator when it comes to things like this. I was a great procrastinator in school and it is not any different when I have to do something. So, I am talking about moms having a good body image of themselves and how we as moms can teach a positive and healthy lifestyle to their kids by being that role model, not saying things like, "Does this make me look fat" to your hubby in front of your kids or "I need to loose 10 pounds!" Yes, I think it, I tell my girlfriends, but my kids will never hear me say that unless it is in a positive light.
So, what I am asking you, is there anything else that you would like to hear or think that would be beneficial to our group? I think I have a little different perspective on body image now that I am in my mid 30's. Yes, I want to look good and want to be healthy, but I do not need to kill myself to be a size 6 anymore. Tell me what pops into your head.....Thanks!
So, what I am asking you, is there anything else that you would like to hear or think that would be beneficial to our group? I think I have a little different perspective on body image now that I am in my mid 30's. Yes, I want to look good and want to be healthy, but I do not need to kill myself to be a size 6 anymore. Tell me what pops into your head.....Thanks!
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