From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Spices for Health

by Greg April 28, 2010

We decided to take a bit of a break from writing for the last couple of days since we have past 100 posts. We decided now was the time to take a breath and re-evaluate where we’ve been and where we want to go.
While the general idea of the blog was to talk about things [...]

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Hummus Pita for Lunch

by Penny April 23, 2010

Absolutely one of my favorite lunch meals is homemade hummus on a pita. It is just so much better than store bought. I buy the roasted red peppers in a jar and add them at the end of the blending so they retain some texture. No need for salt, there are many different spices and [...]

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Vegetarian Chimichangas

by Penny April 21, 2010

One of my favorite foods is anything Mexican! Tacos, nachos, burritos… you name it I LOVE it! Unfortunately, so much of the food I love is so bad for you. One thing I like and have had prepared many ways is a chimichanga. Basically, a deep fried burrito – stuff ”em with meat and cheese, [...]

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Slow Cooker Cajun Jambalaya

by Penny April 19, 2010

I think if we hadn”t lived in New Orleans I would have ever truly understood Cajun and Creole cooking. Everything from Etouffee to Beignets, there are so many dishes unique to Louisiana. We lived just outside of New Orleans many years ago, and enjoyed the experience and especially the food. We immediately loved red beans [...]

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Portabella Burger and Veggie Corn Bites

by Penny April 18, 2010

Now that I am starting to feel better – much better actually – I can eat again. Not that I couldn”t eat when I was sick, just that because I was so miserable, nothing tasted good. Sorta takes the fun out of eating.�
For lunch, I had a Gardenburger® Portabella burger with Dijon [...]

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Breakfast Smoothie

by Greg April 18, 2010

In all of my unofficial research on what it takes to either get leaner (or maintain optimum weight once you finally get there), eating 5-7 times a day has become one of my top personal rules. Now of course the challenge with this dramatic lifestyle change, if you have been eating only three times a [...]

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No 5K today

by Penny April 17, 2010

…. well 5K … not happening today …. I walked down the driveway to the mailbox and was completely congested and winded by the time I got back in the house …. I am bummed …. but not willing to get sicker just to prove a point to myself. Greg says he [...]

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Crispy Salmon and Fiery Asian Slaw

by Penny April 16, 2010

Sunday was my night to cook. I am slow about posting – but it was really a wonderful and healthy dinner that we will absolutely have again.
I got this recipe from Cooking Light magazine, which has become my very favorite recipe magazine. In an effort to be environmentally responsible, I stopped getting any magazine subscriptions, [...]

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Finally – One Day Before the 5K

by Penny April 16, 2010

… and I am sick sick sick!!! I have been fighting a head cold all week long and yesterday it started to take a huge toll on me and today I was down for the count.
I had a good run on Monday, did my workouts with Ben on Tues & Thurs. I did not run [...]

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Quick and Easy Cuban Sandwiches

by Penny April 15, 2010

I was looking for a pulled pork recipe when I found Picadillo, which is a Cuban dish with pork or ground beef, tomatoes, & green olives as the main ingredients. It can be served over rice or as a filling for tacos or Empanadas. I modified a couple of recipes to make mine and used [...]