Good morning, ladies! Thanks for all your wonderful comments and also for voting in the poll. Looks like 11/23 is winning by a landslide, but we'll wait and see what it looks like come Monday. I came across this saying in a John Maxwell book and thought it was neat, "Pessimists and optimists usually get what they expect." So what are you expecting out of this last week of the challenge? And similarly, about our interactions in our day being positive or negative, "Your interaction with others sets the tone of your day. It's like the music of your life. When your interaction with others is poor, it's like having to listen to cacophonous music. But when you place a high value on people and you treat them well, it's like listening to a sweet melody as you go through your day." I for one love the interactions on this blog. When I'm on here, or when I read your comments, it's like my tank is getting refueled. But then when I turn away from the computer screen and back into real life....well...sometimes it's hard to remember positive vibes. Sometimes the resolve and determination are clouded out. Try really hard today to carry the positive feelings you get from this group of awesome ladies out into the rest of your day. Share with us how you find ways to do that!
Ok, onto the yummy healthy goodness :) Share what you've been eating lately or share a good recipe! I'm trying Kim's shredded chicken this week w/ avocado, lettuce, and black beans in whole wheat tortillas w/ fresh lime juice. There are 2 recipes here that I wanted to share that I've done in the past and just put on the menu for this week (went grocery shopping last night:) ).
Steak Salad w/ Lemon Walnut Vinaigrette
(originally from Shape or Fitness this spring)
3 oz steak
1 lemon juiced
1 T olive oil
2 T walnuts
1 t dijon mustard
3 cups baby spinach
Grill or broil steak until it reaches about 160 degrees F (medium done) and slice. In a food processor (I use the magic bullet) pulse the lemon juice, walnuts, and mustard until smooth. Toss spinach and steak slices with dressing. Serve w/ whole grain roll. (Serves 1)
Chile Chicken and Basil
(originally from Men's Health in March 2009)
1 lb boneoless, skinless chicken breast
2 serrano chiles
1 t soy sauce
2 cups fresh basil
1 T fish sauce (I left this out)
3 cloves garlic
1/2 T peanut oil or canola oil (I used sesame oil)
1 t sugar
1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
1/2 T red chili paste
Brown rice
Whole-wheat tortillas
Chop the garlic and chiles finely. Then use the side of your knife to press them together into a rough paste. Add a pinch of salt to make this process easier. Preheat a wok or stainless-steel saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and the garlic-chile paste you just made and fry for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Chop the chicken into small pieces and add them to the pan, cooking them until they're lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, and sugar- continue to cook until the chicken is done all the way through, another 3-4 minutes. Add the pepper and basil and cook until the basil is just wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Serve with 1/2 each of steamed bok choy and prepared brown rice (I serve w/ brown rice & tortillas instead, eaten fajita style).
Can't wait to hear what yummies you ladies have been up to!
11/11/09
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Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteI wanted to tell you all that I challenged a group to challenge their excuses. I'm the president of our local Critical Care Nurses chapter and we had a dinner meeting last night with a speaker.
ReplyDeleteOne of the initiative that AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses) is promoting is the Healthy Work Environment. I'm talking health from the psychological standpoint not the wash your hands standpoint.
We all have excuses why we can't make change in our units, why we accept bad behavior by the physicians and other nurses. I challenge the 35 nurses at this meeting to challenge their excuses. Pick something in their work environment or in their lives and make a change!!!
I have some good recipes, I will get them together and post again later.
Great job Amy C! That's so awesome!
ReplyDeleteI want to share a family tradition with all of you that has absolutely nothing to do with today's post, but everything to do with the season. :)
Every November I make a "Thankful Turkey". It's simply an empty tissue box decorated to look like a turkey with a slit in the top for you to put papers inside. (I'll send a pic. to Sarah for her to post if anyone is interested.)
We sit the turkey in the center of the kitchen table with a tiny stack of small papers and a pen next to it. The idea is to write down things you are thankful for and slip the paper into the turkey. Whenever we think of something, we slip it into the turkey. On Thanksgiving, we "carve" the turkey and read aloud all the things we are grateful for. It's a lot of fun!
You are all inside my turkey waiting to be read aloud on Thanksgiving Day! I'm VERY thankful for this blog and especially to Sarah for all the hard work she puts into running it.
THANK YOU!
That's a cute idea, Meghan! I'll have to steal it from you :) Gratitude certainly improves mood and increases love :)
ReplyDeleteAs the number of daylight hours decreases, the cravings for comfort foods increases! I have been "tricking" myself with roasted vegetables (squash, beets--they are flavorful and moist on their own, so no butter or sugar needed) and also with small quantities of peanut butter.
ReplyDeleteTry one of these recipes which are mostly vegetables, but have a rich flavor profile from the peanut butter.
Asian Style Cole Slaw whatdidyoueat.typepad.com/what_did_you_eat/2007/06/the_new_issue_o.html
African Peanut Soup allrecipes.com/recipe/african-peanut-soup/detail.aspx (I only simmered for 15 min in the first step and slightly increased the amount of rice. I made half a recipe.)
Sarah F,
ReplyDeleteI printed out that soup recipe and plan on trying it- sounds yummy!