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No matter how much I love to cook or how much time I have, it always seems that there are those days I just want to be done making dinner or not do it all! So, I decided I am letting go of my crazy food rules a bit this year and gave myself a challenge of getting a complete dinner done in 30 minutes…
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Finding yourself with a harvest of green cherry tomatoes? They’re perfect to make this green cherry tomato relish recipe! Enjoy it on soft goat cheese, cream cheese, or on sandwiches made with pork or turkey. No matter what the weather has in store for our tomatoes, we are ALWAYS left with an abundance of green tomatoes. There is probably nothing better in life than fried…
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With the weather starting to turn fall-like, I started thinking about different dinners to begin serving in my house. It’s actually the first time it’s just David and I, so I’ll either have to plan different recipes or reduce portion sizes in the ones I have. This one is one of my Moms and I love it! SHEPHERD’S PIE Preheat Oven to 350. Serves 4-6…
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Getting Fit at 46 while my trihubby gets back into training has been very interesting…He started with a new coach and a nutritionist, which means I also have a new nutritionist. But, that’s a whole other good story that I will share later. The story behind this post is that a friend asked how dinner was going with David’s needs and my needs, so I…
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When it comes to comfort food and real food, my mom takes the prize hands down. Not only is she a great cook because she’s my mom, but she just also happens to be a professional chef. This recipe for baked cod with fragrant vegetables, made with fennel, onions, cabbage, and potatoes, is one of my twins’ favorites. They always ask for it when…
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August 26, 2014 The weather heated up here in New England today, but it didn’t scare me and my new workout buddy (mom) off from taking another beautiful power walk. This time we headed into town. We started on the Hospital Hill Rail Trail Spur with a view of Smith College and the hills. I am used to Texas and Nebraska walks and runs, which…
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August 25, 2014 What a wonderful day! I was getting fit at 46 with my mom. It was the best workout yet. We did about 40 minutes of power walking. She is super fast and we talk the whole time! There was no warm up and no cool down and no breaks. But, we talked and talked, which makes the walking even harder. My parents…
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Well, my 4 day detox cleanse on the Sakara Life program has come to an end. Click here to read about Days 1 – 3, if you haven’t been following. I made it through with relative ease and lost 3.4 lbs! The biggest issue was this undiagnosed craving I started having on Day 2. I really think it was for potato chips or something of that…
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Day 3 note to self: DO NOT DRINK DETOX TEA BEFORE GOING TO BED!!!!! Will definitely need a nap later on today……Weight the same this morning, darn…..Package on my front porch….Here’s links to Day 1 and Day 2 in case you missed….. Menu for the day: Breakfast: Pink Poppyseed Muffins w/Citrus Coconut Yogurt Lunch: Perfect Protein Salad w/Creamy Lemon Dressing Dinner: Vibrant Veggie Pasta w/Hemp…
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Definitely survived Day 1 without any issues. So, onto Day 2…… Menu for the day: Breakfast: Morning Oats w/yellow Pear and Rose Petals Lunch: Bahn Mi (I’m saying “say what” a lot on this cleanse) Lettuce Wraps Dinner: Dill crunch Salad w/Salted Vinegar Chickpeas and Sage Seed Toast First things first – I AM DOWN 1 1/4 lbs. this morning! Is it bad that this…
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My triathlete husband is headed for Ironman Frankfurt and I am staying behind at home, again – sitter fell through this time. So, feeling a few pounds heavy these days, I thought I’d take the opportunity to do a cleanse and perhaps get back to eating better. I haven’t always been the easiest person to live with when I’ve done a cleanse in the past….
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What says summer dining more than a fresh salad? It’s light, healthy, and filling. We just happen to love kale, which is considered one of the healthiest vegetables around. It works really well for the vegetarians/vegans in the family, as it’s high in protein and vitamins A & C. You can buy kale these days in ready prepared bags, but we still prefer fresh and…
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