I received this recipe from Diane and Jim from the present class. They tried it and said it was great.
serves 2
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion-finely sliced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup veggie crumbles-optional-(I would not use this as it is high in sodium.)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika ( smoked paprika is wonderful)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can, whole tomatoes, chopped, reserve juice
1/2 cup red wine ( may use grape juice, or broth and a teaspoon red wine vinegar)
(Verna's comment, if you are using wine- make sure the wine is of drinking quality, or don't use it. Liquor will evaporate in the cooking process. )
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed-optional
1 teaspoon tomatoes puree 1 teaspoon raw organic Agave Nectar
pepper to taste
Directions:
1-Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2-Saute the onion, celery and mushrooms for 5 minutes, or just till tender.
3-Mix in the green pepper and veggie crumbles. Saute 5 min more, until the pepper is tender. Add the garlic and paprika.
4-Stir the tomatoes with their juice in the skillet. Mix in the wine, oregano caraway seed and tomato puree. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes, until thickened.
5-Just before serving- stir in the sweetener and pepper.
6-Serve with brown or wild rice.
Enjoy
Thank you Diane and Jim for this recipe.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Lets Go Green
I went to a Herb Class at Northside Hardware Wed PM, given by June. It was very informative. Some material that we received where:
Going Green Recipes submitted by Judy Peters
Herbal Scrubber ( for the sink)
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup dried sage leaves-coarsely ground
1/4 cup Rosemary leaves-ground
Combine ingredients, shake well to blend. Sprinkle a small amount into the sink, and scrub with a damp cloth. Rinse well.
Color Safe Bleach (also people save)
This bleach is for delicate colors and synthetic fabrics. It reduces yellowing in silks and woolens.
2 cups hydrogen peroxide
14 cups water
Mix ingredients and store in a plastic gallon container.
Soak items to be cleaned in this solution for 10-30 minutes.
Plastic Cleaner
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
3 cups water
Mix and store in a spray container.
Spray on and wipe dry.
Appliance Cleaner
(Verna's comment-Before using this on stainless steel test first. Seems I saw some where that this recipe may streak stainless steel)
Great for refrigerators ad stove tops.
1/8 teaspoon liquid Castle Soap
1/8 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups water
6 drops Citrus Seed Extract
4 drops lemon, lime, orange or eucalyptus essential oils
1 teaspoon Borax
Combine all ingredients in a plastic spray bottle
Shake well before each use. Spray generously on appliance surface, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
Essential Oils and extracts can be found at First Choice- Stoegers, Red Radish.
Easy Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup white vinegar
10 drops tea tree essential oil
Combine all ingredients.
Add to toilet bowl, swipe with a brush and your done!!!
Mirror Bright
Cleans and helps prevent fogging when shower is running.
1 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
8 drops essential oils of choice.
Besides above recipes, I was so excited to find a recipe to replace Round-up. Following should not be used where you want vegetation too grow back.
Round-up Substitute
1 gallon white vinegar
1 lb salt-get the least expensive, sidewalk salt-table salt, etc.
1 Tablespoon Dawn Soap- I heard any soap will work- but Dawn is the best.
Mix well to dissolve salt. Pour in spray bottle, and lets kill those weeds!!!!!
We are going Green, (healthy eating) with what we eat- Lets do it with getting those chemicals out of our lives. They are killing us!!!!!!
I would be interested in your comments if you try any of the above.
Oh by the way it was a herb class. As we are getting rid of the sodium in our food, we need to replace the sodium with lots of new herbs for flavor. Remember when using herbs, if dry, they can be put in early in the recipe. If fresh, they need to be put in at the end of the recipe.
Have a super day.
Going Green Recipes submitted by Judy Peters
Herbal Scrubber ( for the sink)
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup dried sage leaves-coarsely ground
1/4 cup Rosemary leaves-ground
Combine ingredients, shake well to blend. Sprinkle a small amount into the sink, and scrub with a damp cloth. Rinse well.
Color Safe Bleach (also people save)
This bleach is for delicate colors and synthetic fabrics. It reduces yellowing in silks and woolens.
2 cups hydrogen peroxide
14 cups water
Mix ingredients and store in a plastic gallon container.
Soak items to be cleaned in this solution for 10-30 minutes.
Plastic Cleaner
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
3 cups water
Mix and store in a spray container.
Spray on and wipe dry.
Appliance Cleaner
(Verna's comment-Before using this on stainless steel test first. Seems I saw some where that this recipe may streak stainless steel)
Great for refrigerators ad stove tops.
1/8 teaspoon liquid Castle Soap
1/8 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups water
6 drops Citrus Seed Extract
4 drops lemon, lime, orange or eucalyptus essential oils
1 teaspoon Borax
Combine all ingredients in a plastic spray bottle
Shake well before each use. Spray generously on appliance surface, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
Essential Oils and extracts can be found at First Choice- Stoegers, Red Radish.
Easy Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup white vinegar
10 drops tea tree essential oil
Combine all ingredients.
Add to toilet bowl, swipe with a brush and your done!!!
Mirror Bright
Cleans and helps prevent fogging when shower is running.
1 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
8 drops essential oils of choice.
Besides above recipes, I was so excited to find a recipe to replace Round-up. Following should not be used where you want vegetation too grow back.
Round-up Substitute
1 gallon white vinegar
1 lb salt-get the least expensive, sidewalk salt-table salt, etc.
1 Tablespoon Dawn Soap- I heard any soap will work- but Dawn is the best.
Mix well to dissolve salt. Pour in spray bottle, and lets kill those weeds!!!!!
We are going Green, (healthy eating) with what we eat- Lets do it with getting those chemicals out of our lives. They are killing us!!!!!!
I would be interested in your comments if you try any of the above.
Oh by the way it was a herb class. As we are getting rid of the sodium in our food, we need to replace the sodium with lots of new herbs for flavor. Remember when using herbs, if dry, they can be put in early in the recipe. If fresh, they need to be put in at the end of the recipe.
Have a super day.
Fresh Fruit Salad-Grapes-Oranges with Walnuts
Mix together sauce:
1/2 cup low sodium sour cream-I use Breakstones Sour Cream, which has 10 mg sodium. (From Festival Foods.)
1 1/2 Tablespoon Raw Organic Agave Nectar
1/2-1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8-1/4 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Mix well
Add:
2-3 cups grapes
2-3 bananas
4-5 oranges- * supream the oranges and cut into bite size pieces
1 handful walnuts chopped
Mix well. This is really good-the original recipe called for only grapes, but the addition of banana and oranges is delightful.
* To supream and orange-cut of the ends of the orange, removing the pitch. With the orange standing on it's cut end, cut all the way around the orange, following the shape of the orange removing peel and pitch as you go,
Hold the orange in your hand and cut between membranes with a knife.
Very quick and easy to do. Beats peeling any day!!
Enjoy
1/2 cup low sodium sour cream-I use Breakstones Sour Cream, which has 10 mg sodium. (From Festival Foods.)
1 1/2 Tablespoon Raw Organic Agave Nectar
1/2-1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8-1/4 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Mix well
Add:
2-3 cups grapes
2-3 bananas
4-5 oranges- * supream the oranges and cut into bite size pieces
1 handful walnuts chopped
Mix well. This is really good-the original recipe called for only grapes, but the addition of banana and oranges is delightful.
* To supream and orange-cut of the ends of the orange, removing the pitch. With the orange standing on it's cut end, cut all the way around the orange, following the shape of the orange removing peel and pitch as you go,
Hold the orange in your hand and cut between membranes with a knife.
Very quick and easy to do. Beats peeling any day!!
Enjoy
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Roasted Red Pepper Pizza
I used 1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers out of my freezer.(On earlier blog I explained how to roast peppers)
4 cloves of garlic
oregano to taste
squirt Braggs Liquid Aminos
Squirt of Siracha Hot Chili Sauce
Put in blender-Blend until smooth
Cheese of choice
Spread sauce on top of pizza crust. Add cheese of choice.
Bake 425 degrees until golden brown.
Remove from oven.
Toppings
chopped green onion
carrot slivers
sliced mushrooms
chopped broccoli
sprouts
Note your limited only by your imagination.
This is a recipe I came up with so feel free to make your own adjustments.
4 cloves of garlic
oregano to taste
squirt Braggs Liquid Aminos
Squirt of Siracha Hot Chili Sauce
Put in blender-Blend until smooth
Cheese of choice
Spread sauce on top of pizza crust. Add cheese of choice.
Bake 425 degrees until golden brown.
Remove from oven.
Toppings
chopped green onion
carrot slivers
sliced mushrooms
chopped broccoli
sprouts
Note your limited only by your imagination.
This is a recipe I came up with so feel free to make your own adjustments.
Thai Peanut Pizza
I had visited Lemon Grass with a friend. They had the most delicious Thai pizza appetizer. I came home and made this recipe.
Sauce:
4 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 -1 cup coconut milk (canned)-adjust according to the consistency desired.
1/2 teaspoon (go easy) Braggs Liquid Aminos
1/2 teaspoons chili powder-optional
3-Tablespoons fresh ginger root grated.
2 clove garlic-minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
black pepper
Squirt of Siracha Hot Chili Sauce-optional
Put all ingredients in blender, blend well.
Make or buy low sodium crust. I sprayed the top of pizza crust and bake for just a few minutes in a hot oven 425 Degrees.
Top crust with Thai sauce add about 2 Tablespoons of chopped onion, chopped green pepper and cheese of choice.
Bake 425 until golden brown.-Remove from oven.
Top with any combination of the following:
Fresh slivered carrots
chopped mushrooms
chopped broccoli
fresh sprouts.
Sauce:
4 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 -1 cup coconut milk (canned)-adjust according to the consistency desired.
1/2 teaspoon (go easy) Braggs Liquid Aminos
1/2 teaspoons chili powder-optional
3-Tablespoons fresh ginger root grated.
2 clove garlic-minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
black pepper
Squirt of Siracha Hot Chili Sauce-optional
Put all ingredients in blender, blend well.
Make or buy low sodium crust. I sprayed the top of pizza crust and bake for just a few minutes in a hot oven 425 Degrees.
Top crust with Thai sauce add about 2 Tablespoons of chopped onion, chopped green pepper and cheese of choice.
Bake 425 until golden brown.-Remove from oven.
Top with any combination of the following:
Fresh slivered carrots
chopped mushrooms
chopped broccoli
fresh sprouts.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Burritos
I made these yesterday and thought they where really good.They are a combination of two different recipes, with some Verna changes.
Burrito ingredients:
Small amount of Garlic Oil-from Olive Cellar-or oil of choice
4-5 cloves of garlic-chopped fine
1 red onion-chopped fine
1 large carrot-chopped fine
2 stalks of celery- chopped fine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
about 1 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can red adzuki beans rinsed and drained-or pinto beans
2 cups frozen corn, thawed-optional
2 squirts Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce-optional
2 squirts Braggs Liquid Aminos- optional-will add salt like flavor
cheese of choice
tortillas of choice-I used Fat Flush Tortilla shells
low sodium, salsa-I used Green Mountain, garlic flavor
Directions:
Bake at 350 35-40 minutes. Cover. Uncover the last 10 minutes.
1- In sprayed 9 by 13 " glass pan, pour half a jar of salsa in the pan. Set aside.
2-In deep skillet, heat oil. add onions garlic, cook over medium heat, till transparent. Add carrots, celery, cumin coriander and chili powder. Continue cooking until carrots are tender.
3-Add beans and corn and continue cooking until warmed through. Add black pepper, Sriracha Sauce and Braggs Aminos to taste.
4-Spoon filling in the center of tortilla shell. (put in generous amount) Sprinkle with cheese Fold over, put in pan on top of salsa, seam side down.
5- Continue filling shells, till pan is full. ( I am not sure how many this will make as I ran out of shells while making them.)
6-Cover with remaining salsa. Bake
Enjoy! Please leave comments.
Burrito ingredients:
Small amount of Garlic Oil-from Olive Cellar-or oil of choice
4-5 cloves of garlic-chopped fine
1 red onion-chopped fine
1 large carrot-chopped fine
2 stalks of celery- chopped fine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
about 1 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can red adzuki beans rinsed and drained-or pinto beans
2 cups frozen corn, thawed-optional
2 squirts Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce-optional
2 squirts Braggs Liquid Aminos- optional-will add salt like flavor
cheese of choice
tortillas of choice-I used Fat Flush Tortilla shells
low sodium, salsa-I used Green Mountain, garlic flavor
Directions:
Bake at 350 35-40 minutes. Cover. Uncover the last 10 minutes.
1- In sprayed 9 by 13 " glass pan, pour half a jar of salsa in the pan. Set aside.
2-In deep skillet, heat oil. add onions garlic, cook over medium heat, till transparent. Add carrots, celery, cumin coriander and chili powder. Continue cooking until carrots are tender.
3-Add beans and corn and continue cooking until warmed through. Add black pepper, Sriracha Sauce and Braggs Aminos to taste.
4-Spoon filling in the center of tortilla shell. (put in generous amount) Sprinkle with cheese Fold over, put in pan on top of salsa, seam side down.
5- Continue filling shells, till pan is full. ( I am not sure how many this will make as I ran out of shells while making them.)
6-Cover with remaining salsa. Bake
Enjoy! Please leave comments.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Linquine with Asparagus and Pine Nuts
My friend, Deb gave me this recipe. She found it in Real Simple Magazine, and made a few changes.
Deb said it was very good.
12 oz. whole wheat linguine
1/4 cup Tuscan Blend EVOO from the Olive Cellar
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 lbs asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
sun-dried tomatoes (don't use sun dried tomatoes in oil)
Black Pepper to taste
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese-vegan
Directions :
1-Cook the pasta according to pkg. directions, drain and return to kettle. Keep covered to keep warm.
2-Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and pine nuts, stirring frequently, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Add the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes and cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
3-Add the pasta to the asparagus mixture along with the pepper. Toss to combine. Let simmer 2-3 minutes to warm.
4-Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
Thanks Deb for the recipe.
Deb said it was very good.
12 oz. whole wheat linguine
1/4 cup Tuscan Blend EVOO from the Olive Cellar
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 lbs asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
sun-dried tomatoes (don't use sun dried tomatoes in oil)
Black Pepper to taste
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese-vegan
Directions :
1-Cook the pasta according to pkg. directions, drain and return to kettle. Keep covered to keep warm.
2-Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and pine nuts, stirring frequently, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Add the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes and cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
3-Add the pasta to the asparagus mixture along with the pepper. Toss to combine. Let simmer 2-3 minutes to warm.
4-Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
Thanks Deb for the recipe.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Banana Stuffed Bread
I had lots of over ripe bananas and wanted to use them. This is a spin-off of Bananas Foster. I made up the recipe as I went, and had it for breakfast.
All of these ingredients are approximates, as I did not measure anything. A friend stopped by and I gave her a piece of it and she thought it was really good.
1/4 cup oil
about 1/2 cup Brown Organic Sucanat
3-4 bananas peeled, cut into coins
1 1/2 teaspoon or so of cinnamon
1 1/2 cup Vanilla Soy Milk
Egg Replacer-2 eggs- mix, let sit 5 minutes or so
About 1 1/2-2 Tablespoons Carob Powder
11/2 teaspoons Rum Extract
Bread-I was looking for something like Sour-Dough Bread with low sodium. I wanted to cut the bread about 4" thick slices and cut the slices 3/4 of the way through and stuff them with filling.
I could not find what I was looking for and used 2 Ezekiel slices of bread for each serving.
Directions:
1- Heat oil in pan, add sucanat, and bring to a boil. Add banana coins and cinnamon. Cooked 4-5 minutes on medium heat till soft, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add Rum Extract, mix well. Put about 1/3 of banana filling on a slice of bread, top with another slice of bread. (keep away from the edges of bread)
2-In blender, mix, soy milk, egg replacer, carob powder. Blend well. Pour into a bowl that the bread will fit in. Dip bread into mixture, both sides, put in sprayed glass pan.
3- Bake 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
I ended up using 6 slices of bread. Stuffing it gave me 3 sandwiches.
I would think you could use other fruits also, with a little tweaking.
Just a thought-wouldn't this banana filling be great on a healthy ice cream? I will work on that and get back to you.
If you find a long skinny loaf of bread, high fiber, low sodium, please let me know.
If you make this I would be interested in your comments.
All of these ingredients are approximates, as I did not measure anything. A friend stopped by and I gave her a piece of it and she thought it was really good.
1/4 cup oil
about 1/2 cup Brown Organic Sucanat
3-4 bananas peeled, cut into coins
1 1/2 teaspoon or so of cinnamon
1 1/2 cup Vanilla Soy Milk
Egg Replacer-2 eggs- mix, let sit 5 minutes or so
About 1 1/2-2 Tablespoons Carob Powder
11/2 teaspoons Rum Extract
Bread-I was looking for something like Sour-Dough Bread with low sodium. I wanted to cut the bread about 4" thick slices and cut the slices 3/4 of the way through and stuff them with filling.
I could not find what I was looking for and used 2 Ezekiel slices of bread for each serving.
Directions:
1- Heat oil in pan, add sucanat, and bring to a boil. Add banana coins and cinnamon. Cooked 4-5 minutes on medium heat till soft, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add Rum Extract, mix well. Put about 1/3 of banana filling on a slice of bread, top with another slice of bread. (keep away from the edges of bread)
2-In blender, mix, soy milk, egg replacer, carob powder. Blend well. Pour into a bowl that the bread will fit in. Dip bread into mixture, both sides, put in sprayed glass pan.
3- Bake 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
I ended up using 6 slices of bread. Stuffing it gave me 3 sandwiches.
I would think you could use other fruits also, with a little tweaking.
Just a thought-wouldn't this banana filling be great on a healthy ice cream? I will work on that and get back to you.
If you find a long skinny loaf of bread, high fiber, low sodium, please let me know.
If you make this I would be interested in your comments.
Some of the Joys of my Life
Baptism was Sunday for my granddaughter, Charlotte. With her is her brother Vincent, who was just three years old. They are the joy of my life, plus a 3 year old great granddaughter, Layla. If my health would not have turned around, I would never have had the opportunity to enjoy these precious little ones. Aren't they just adorable? Don't you just loooooove looking at other people's pictures.
Just wanted to share, as these little ones are such a big part of my life.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Portabella Mushroom, Spinach Dish
I tried this for lunch today More of a comfort food.
About 8 oz. Portabella Mushrooms-sliced
5-7 garlic cloves-chopped fine-I like garlic, so I put allot in
1 lueck-sliced into thin strips-cut into rounds then slice into strips. Use only the white part of lueck.
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast-or to taste-This gives the cheesy flavor
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup Rice Milk
2-3 Herb Ox Chicken Bullion-No sodium bullion
black Pepper to taste
Directions:
1-Brown mushrooms and garlic in a sprayed pan-actually I used a little Garlic Olive Oil, from Olive Cellar. Cook 4-5 minutes
2-add lueck-Add Rice Milk, Nutritional Yeast, bullion, and black pepper. Cook for just a couple of minutes.
3-Fold in spinach-do not cook.
Serve immediately.
Verna's Recipe
About 8 oz. Portabella Mushrooms-sliced
5-7 garlic cloves-chopped fine-I like garlic, so I put allot in
1 lueck-sliced into thin strips-cut into rounds then slice into strips. Use only the white part of lueck.
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast-or to taste-This gives the cheesy flavor
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 cup Rice Milk
2-3 Herb Ox Chicken Bullion-No sodium bullion
black Pepper to taste
Directions:
1-Brown mushrooms and garlic in a sprayed pan-actually I used a little Garlic Olive Oil, from Olive Cellar. Cook 4-5 minutes
2-add lueck-Add Rice Milk, Nutritional Yeast, bullion, and black pepper. Cook for just a couple of minutes.
3-Fold in spinach-do not cook.
Serve immediately.
Verna's Recipe
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Fennel-Orange Salad-with Sugar Snow Peas
This is really good. I just ate the left overs for lunch. Wish their had been more. Yummy!!!!
1-large fennel-cut off end-cut in half vertically, cut out core, slice in horizontal strips.
Anise seed - about 2 teaspoons
2 large oranges
A couple Tablespoons sweetener-I used raw organic Agave Nectar
1 bag Sugar Snap Peas
Pepper to taste
Directions:
1-Spray pan with oil. Get it nice and hot
2-Put in Fennel- brown lightly 4-5 min, just till tender.
3-Add Anise Seed-crush with hands
Sauce:
Zest oranges, put in a bowl. Cut 1 orange in half, add juice to zest. Add sweetener. Mix and pour over Fennel
Peel second orange and cut in bite size pieces. Add to fennel. Add Sugar Snap Peas Do not cook, just warm.
Add pepper to taste
This is a Verna Recipe, make to your own taste
Anise and Fennel are the same thing.
1-large fennel-cut off end-cut in half vertically, cut out core, slice in horizontal strips.
Anise seed - about 2 teaspoons
2 large oranges
A couple Tablespoons sweetener-I used raw organic Agave Nectar
1 bag Sugar Snap Peas
Pepper to taste
Directions:
1-Spray pan with oil. Get it nice and hot
2-Put in Fennel- brown lightly 4-5 min, just till tender.
3-Add Anise Seed-crush with hands
Sauce:
Zest oranges, put in a bowl. Cut 1 orange in half, add juice to zest. Add sweetener. Mix and pour over Fennel
Peel second orange and cut in bite size pieces. Add to fennel. Add Sugar Snap Peas Do not cook, just warm.
Add pepper to taste
This is a Verna Recipe, make to your own taste
Anise and Fennel are the same thing.
Friday, April 9, 2010
What a Difference 5 Days make
It's Friday evening and I just came back from giving a grocery shopping tour.
What wonderful people we have in the class this time.
What a difference 5 days can make. Last weekend I was desperate and felt totally out of control. After 5 days back to eating properly and exercising, I am back to my
happy self.
Thank God for the another chance to get back on the program.
This blog is not just for Chippers, but for anyone who needs encouragement.
Have a super wonderful weekend.
What wonderful people we have in the class this time.
What a difference 5 days can make. Last weekend I was desperate and felt totally out of control. After 5 days back to eating properly and exercising, I am back to my
happy self.
Thank God for the another chance to get back on the program.
This blog is not just for Chippers, but for anyone who needs encouragement.
Have a super wonderful weekend.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Crisis Time
Dr. Kay and I came back from being on world wide television a couple of weeks ago.Because I have no immediate appointments with speaking with Dr. Diehl, I found my self looking to eat foods I shouldn't when we got back. I was struggling before I left, but behaved myself because I was going to be on TV.
Well that all changed when I got back. It was almost Easter and a very good friend gave me a Easter Basket containing Mint Girl Scout Cookies, Carmel Girl Scout Cookies and Black Jelly Beans. all my bad food temptations. I was really weak in the food area, but I was good and put them in the freezer with the intentions of giving them away on Easter.
Well I experience some emotional stuff and turned to those cookies for solace.
Bad! Bad! Bad! Once you get that sugar in your system, you crave way more. Sugar is addictive , you know.
Thank God Monday came, and we started the CHIP class. I also started the Jump Start on Monday, because I knew I would be introducing the Jump Start to the class and I'd better behave.
I also got back on my tread Mill which I had been off of for 2 weeks. Yikes, we sure get out of shape fast! My body was screaming not to exercise, but I did it anyway. So glad I did. What is it about exercising????? Some days you have to force yourself to do it, and today I couldn't wait to get on the tread mill. Went 40 minutes today at 3.8. I was going 60 min a few weeks ago, but I am thrilled to work my way back up and be this far. One day at a time. 21 days make a new habit.
I share this because, a friend made the comment, that everyone is watching me, to see what I do with this program.
Ouch!! But I know it's true. And also if you want to see me on the face of this earth I have to do it. My doctor told me if I went back to my old ways I probably won't make it a second time.
We all stumble and fall, just can't stay their, or it will become disaster, in every way!!!
That comment from my friend, was much needed. It got me back on the ball.
Hopefully bearing my soul will help too inspire you to get back on track also
Have a great day!! !!!!
I am hear if you need encouragement and a friend. Just leave a comment on my blog and I will answer. I soooooo understand your struggles.
P.S.
Would like to share what a word of encouragement can do.
I was so beating myself up for several days, because of my lack of success on the program. Monday evening after class, someone from class, came to me and said. Verna, what a pretty name that is. ( No one has ever told me that I have a pretty name.) I felt like it was a God thing, and He was saying to me through this person, Verna it's O.K. you can do it.
Anyway that comment, and a special card from a special friend, who new I was struggling has help to get me back on the right track.
Go out and encourage someone today!! We never know what someone else is going through. Their day may be way worse than yours!
Well that all changed when I got back. It was almost Easter and a very good friend gave me a Easter Basket containing Mint Girl Scout Cookies, Carmel Girl Scout Cookies and Black Jelly Beans. all my bad food temptations. I was really weak in the food area, but I was good and put them in the freezer with the intentions of giving them away on Easter.
Well I experience some emotional stuff and turned to those cookies for solace.
Bad! Bad! Bad! Once you get that sugar in your system, you crave way more. Sugar is addictive , you know.
Thank God Monday came, and we started the CHIP class. I also started the Jump Start on Monday, because I knew I would be introducing the Jump Start to the class and I'd better behave.
I also got back on my tread Mill which I had been off of for 2 weeks. Yikes, we sure get out of shape fast! My body was screaming not to exercise, but I did it anyway. So glad I did. What is it about exercising????? Some days you have to force yourself to do it, and today I couldn't wait to get on the tread mill. Went 40 minutes today at 3.8. I was going 60 min a few weeks ago, but I am thrilled to work my way back up and be this far. One day at a time. 21 days make a new habit.
I share this because, a friend made the comment, that everyone is watching me, to see what I do with this program.
Ouch!! But I know it's true. And also if you want to see me on the face of this earth I have to do it. My doctor told me if I went back to my old ways I probably won't make it a second time.
We all stumble and fall, just can't stay their, or it will become disaster, in every way!!!
That comment from my friend, was much needed. It got me back on the ball.
Hopefully bearing my soul will help too inspire you to get back on track also
Have a great day!! !!!!
I am hear if you need encouragement and a friend. Just leave a comment on my blog and I will answer. I soooooo understand your struggles.
P.S.
Would like to share what a word of encouragement can do.
I was so beating myself up for several days, because of my lack of success on the program. Monday evening after class, someone from class, came to me and said. Verna, what a pretty name that is. ( No one has ever told me that I have a pretty name.) I felt like it was a God thing, and He was saying to me through this person, Verna it's O.K. you can do it.
Anyway that comment, and a special card from a special friend, who new I was struggling has help to get me back on the right track.
Go out and encourage someone today!! We never know what someone else is going through. Their day may be way worse than yours!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
I found this recipe in Taste of Homes, but changed it considerably.
I really liked it. Would be interested in your comments.
1 small eggplant
2 small zucchinis
5 plum tomatoes-seeded
1 large red pepper
1 large green pepper
1 large onion- cut into small wedges
5 garlic cloves-minced
1Tablespoon Garlic Oil- Bought at Olive Cellar
6 Tablespoon fresh basil-chopped
2 boxes chopped frozen spinach-thawed-squeezed dry
1 1/2- 2 teaspoons oregano-or to taste
1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper -or to taste
a couple squirts Braggs Liquid Aminos-used in place of salt
1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 3/4 cup Rice Milk
1 Bay Leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups Ricotta Cheese-I used low sodium Ricotta Cheese- Could use tofu with Nutritional Yeast
Parmesan Cheese-low sodium- can use Vegan Cheese
6 Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles-cooked
Directions:
1-Cut all vegetables into 1" pieces. Place in large bowl. Add oil, and toss Transfer to two large, 15 by 10 by 1" sprayed baking sheets.
2-Bake 450 degrees-25-30 minutes or until tender crisp.
3- In large saucepan, put in about 1 Tablespoon Garlic Oil, stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add Rice Milk. Add Bay Leaf, bring to a boil, stir until thickened.
4- Remove from heat, remove Bay Leaf.
5-Add nutmeg, oregano, fresh Basil,spinach, cheese, Liquid Aminos and pepper.
6-Spread 1/4 of the sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13" sprayed glass pan.
7- Top with 3 lasagna noodles, top with 1/2 roasted vegetables. Repeat layers, ending with roasted vegetables.
8- Bake 375 degrees, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving
This is a Vegetarian Recipe that can easily be made into a Vegan Recipe.
I really liked it. Would be interested in your comments.
1 small eggplant
2 small zucchinis
5 plum tomatoes-seeded
1 large red pepper
1 large green pepper
1 large onion- cut into small wedges
5 garlic cloves-minced
1Tablespoon Garlic Oil- Bought at Olive Cellar
6 Tablespoon fresh basil-chopped
2 boxes chopped frozen spinach-thawed-squeezed dry
1 1/2- 2 teaspoons oregano-or to taste
1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper -or to taste
a couple squirts Braggs Liquid Aminos-used in place of salt
1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 3/4 cup Rice Milk
1 Bay Leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups Ricotta Cheese-I used low sodium Ricotta Cheese- Could use tofu with Nutritional Yeast
Parmesan Cheese-low sodium- can use Vegan Cheese
6 Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles-cooked
Directions:
1-Cut all vegetables into 1" pieces. Place in large bowl. Add oil, and toss Transfer to two large, 15 by 10 by 1" sprayed baking sheets.
2-Bake 450 degrees-25-30 minutes or until tender crisp.
3- In large saucepan, put in about 1 Tablespoon Garlic Oil, stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add Rice Milk. Add Bay Leaf, bring to a boil, stir until thickened.
4- Remove from heat, remove Bay Leaf.
5-Add nutmeg, oregano, fresh Basil,spinach, cheese, Liquid Aminos and pepper.
6-Spread 1/4 of the sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13" sprayed glass pan.
7- Top with 3 lasagna noodles, top with 1/2 roasted vegetables. Repeat layers, ending with roasted vegetables.
8- Bake 375 degrees, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving
This is a Vegetarian Recipe that can easily be made into a Vegan Recipe.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Happy Easter
Yes I made the Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. I thought it turned out really great and I just finished the Ice Cream Bars. They are in the freezer for tomorrows dessert. Will tell you tomorrow how everyone liked them. If they do, I will share the recipes with you. I may need to do some more tweaking on the "bars"
Happy Easter to everyone!!
May we all remember why we celebrate this very special day, and what God has done for us.
Happy Easter to everyone!!
May we all remember why we celebrate this very special day, and what God has done for us.
Roasted Lasagna and a Ice Cream Dessert
I am off to decorate Easter Eggs with my 3 year old grandson.
When I return I hope to make a Roasted Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe and also a bar cookie using "ice cream". Have to do some experimenting, so we will see!!!!!
If they turn out, I will post the recipes later today.
Have a great day.
When I return I hope to make a Roasted Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe and also a bar cookie using "ice cream". Have to do some experimenting, so we will see!!!!!
If they turn out, I will post the recipes later today.
Have a great day.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Shredded Carrot Salad
This is quick, easy and delicious. What more do you want???
Several cups shredded carrots.
Chopped celery-lots of it.
Raisins to taste
Touch of honey or other sweetener
Dash of black pepper.
Mayonnaise, Vegan would be nice- If using Hellmann's-pick low sodium-90 mg., and go easy on it.
Mix together, chill for several hours before serving.
I added fresh diced pineapple to this also.
Several cups shredded carrots.
Chopped celery-lots of it.
Raisins to taste
Touch of honey or other sweetener
Dash of black pepper.
Mayonnaise, Vegan would be nice- If using Hellmann's-pick low sodium-90 mg., and go easy on it.
Mix together, chill for several hours before serving.
I added fresh diced pineapple to this also.
Bike Riding
Wednesday March 31st, Mary and I rode the Hortonville trail with our bikes.
We started in Hortonville and rode to the Friendship trail and back.It was about 17 miles.
The Wiowash Trail, which it is called, is probably not our favorite trail. It is a limestone trail,with lots of holes in it. It is used as a snow mobile trail in the winter and also people ride their horses on it. Consequently you find residue left behind, especially from the latter.
On April 1st, we drove to Green Bay and rode the East Fox River Trail. It was a delightful day with the weather in the low 70's, The trail was a easy trail to ride. We found it to be a very meandering trail, which went through residential areas, traveled along the East side of the Fox River and passed several parks as well as business district.
Round trip is a little over 12 miles. We went off the main trail several times to get in more miles. Total was about 18 miles for us.
We found the trail to be enjoyable. Plus riding through tunnels, under viadocks, over bridges, I enjoyed the rolling hills. We found benches, gazebos and several places to stop too enjoy a picnic lunch.
The trail started in the town of Ledgeview, continued through the Village of Allouez, and ended in the Village of Belleuve.
It was nice to see places to stop, if you needed a rest room.
We found the most delightful store at the end of the trail, called Grassroots Grocery. Owned by Patrice and Mike Krienke. You where greeted with wonderful fragrances of fresh bread baking. They carry many healthy foods, as well as organic.
Pat, was very accommodating. We had a really nice visit with her.
If you get out this way, stop to see what they have. on 2200 Dickinson Road in DePere.
We started in Hortonville and rode to the Friendship trail and back.It was about 17 miles.
The Wiowash Trail, which it is called, is probably not our favorite trail. It is a limestone trail,with lots of holes in it. It is used as a snow mobile trail in the winter and also people ride their horses on it. Consequently you find residue left behind, especially from the latter.
On April 1st, we drove to Green Bay and rode the East Fox River Trail. It was a delightful day with the weather in the low 70's, The trail was a easy trail to ride. We found it to be a very meandering trail, which went through residential areas, traveled along the East side of the Fox River and passed several parks as well as business district.
Round trip is a little over 12 miles. We went off the main trail several times to get in more miles. Total was about 18 miles for us.
We found the trail to be enjoyable. Plus riding through tunnels, under viadocks, over bridges, I enjoyed the rolling hills. We found benches, gazebos and several places to stop too enjoy a picnic lunch.
The trail started in the town of Ledgeview, continued through the Village of Allouez, and ended in the Village of Belleuve.
It was nice to see places to stop, if you needed a rest room.
We found the most delightful store at the end of the trail, called Grassroots Grocery. Owned by Patrice and Mike Krienke. You where greeted with wonderful fragrances of fresh bread baking. They carry many healthy foods, as well as organic.
Pat, was very accommodating. We had a really nice visit with her.
If you get out this way, stop to see what they have. on 2200 Dickinson Road in DePere.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Produce Share
This is the "Share" I joined a month ago. You can do it by the month, which is really nice. The price is much better than some I have seen. Give it a try and see what you think.
Their are several different pick-up points which is really nice. You can find a place close to you.
I also like that it is once a month pick-up.
This month they are offering veggie burgers which I am anxious to try.
If interested you can sign up on line.
www.sharewi.org
Their are several different pick-up points which is really nice. You can find a place close to you.
I also like that it is once a month pick-up.
This month they are offering veggie burgers which I am anxious to try.
If interested you can sign up on line.
www.sharewi.org
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