Menu Monday

Busy Life means Simple Meals

Things are moving along in my busy life.  I haven't been home on a Saturday for food prep for months!  Thankfully, I found these in the freezer of my local grocery store.  They save my bacon in the morning.  I dump one of these in the blender, add 1/2 of chai tea, 1/2 of almond… Continue reading Busy Life means Simple Meals

Menu Monday

Still working on a Veggie Life

It has now been 1 year and 100 pounds since I started this "nutritiarian" way of life.  I can't say it's been easy, but I can say it has been worth it.  I am hopeful that this next year I will be successful in ridding myself of an additional 100 pounds.  I still won't reach… Continue reading Still working on a Veggie Life

Recipes

Fried Cabbage

Okay... there is no oil involved here, so it isn't really fried.  But it's tasty! Ingredients 1 package coleslaw mix, shredded cabbage, or 1 head cabbage, shredded 1 tsp Cumin seed 1 Tbs minced ginger 1 tsp Paprika powder 1 Tbs Coriander powder 1 c frozen mixed veggies salt and pepper to taste. Directions Heat… Continue reading Fried Cabbage

Menu Monday

Eating While sick… hard to track

I did not get many pictures for food over the last week.  I had great intentions... and then the germs took over.  I was sick in bed from Tuesday night through Monday morning.  Today was the first day I really got up and did anything.  Better luck next week. Being sick, I didn't eat much.… Continue reading Eating While sick… hard to track

Menu Monday

It Can Be Done – Even on Busy Weeks

This week I drank a smoothie every morning... along with my apple cider and lemon juice water. I had a salad for lunch everyday.  The hours I keep are rough around the time I am trying to open a show.  Thankfully, there are pre-made salads in the veggie section of the store.  No chopping involved. … Continue reading It Can Be Done – Even on Busy Weeks

Recipes

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

I love mushrooms.  This soup is the perfect soup for someone like me! Ingredients 5 medium carrots finely chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 c wild rice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried thyme 6 c water 2 Tsp coconut oil 16 oz. mushrooms, chopped 2 leek, chopped… Continue reading Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Recipes

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

This is super easy to make.  It is loaded with tons of good veggies.  There is plenty of protein with the white beans and the kidney beans.  The best thing is, dinner is done when I get home from work! Ingredients 2 14 oz. cans of diced tomatoes 2 Tbs tomato paste 1/4 c sun-dried… Continue reading Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Recipes

Couscous with Mushrooms and Spinach

This puts dinner on the table in 25 minutes.  It's a great savory way to eat mushrooms, onions, and spinach. Ingredients 6 c spinach 2 c mushrooms 2 cloves garlic 1 onion, sliced 1/2 c vegetable broth Couscous 1 box Mediterranean couscous Direction saute mushrooms with the onions and a Tbs of water in your… Continue reading Couscous with Mushrooms and Spinach

Menu Monday

What Was For Dinner Last Week?

Well... I am still doing what I can to eat healthy and to kick myself off this weight-loss Plateau.  Everything remains the same.  GAH!  Oh well.  It isn't really about the weight loss.  It's about a healthier me... although a few less pounds would be nice and would go a long way in helping me… Continue reading What Was For Dinner Last Week?

Recipes, Uncategorized

Roast Brussels Sprouts and Carrots over Quinoa

I've made this a couple of times and really like it! Ingredients spray oil 1 1/2 Tbs balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 carrots, sliced 1 c uncooked quinoa Direction preheat oven to 400 degrees.  whisk vinegar, lemon juice,… Continue reading Roast Brussels Sprouts and Carrots over Quinoa