Friday, June 7, 2013

workout warrior tools

workout warrior tools

To be a workout warrior you need the right tools.  I have mentioned the fitbit line of products (scale, flex, etc) has worked well for me.  I came across the following article with more tools for the trade which I thought was worthy of sharing.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/03/tech/mobile/fitness-gadgets-motivation

Which are your favorites?

Thursday, June 6, 2013

have you tried it?

have you tried it?



Cookie Butter from Trader Joes.  A friend brought me a well coveted jar. I had planned to experiment with cookie butter cupcakes, a scoop of this tastes a bit like a ginger bread cookie.  Can you imagine cupcakes and matching frosting?  Well right now all I am doing is imaging...I have to hunt down some more....

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

stuffed mushrooms

stuffed mushrooms

These mushrooms are so many things quick, easy and they please both the workout warrior and the fat girl.

Set the oven temp to Low Broil.

Rub fresh mushrooms with a damp cloth to clean.

Pop off stems so you have a small crevice to fill with cheese.

Using a butter knife scoop spreadable garlic and herb cheese into the crevice.  Broil for 2-4 minutes, just until the cheese spread browns slightly.

Serve warm

These are a great warm appetizer or side dish

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

avocados again

avocados again

What can I say? When you find something 
great you must get the word out.

Monday, June 3, 2013

challenge

challenge

Get excited about your food. As in get excited about your healthy plate.  Todays lunch was an assortment of "goodies."  The trick is to add the small details that make a big difference.

Today's plate included fresh sliced carrots, and cucumbers (topped with kosher salt to bring out their flavor) for dipping.  Hummus topped with roasted grape tomatoes and garlic olive oil, garlic stuffed and marinated olives, and toasted pita brushed with the same olive oil.

Adding a little flavor to olive oil is easy.  In a sauté pan pour 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil, and heat with garlic cloves (2-3) and a little sprinkle of kosher salt.  Just heat until you can smell the garlic.

These small details make a big impact.