While on vacation in Colorado, I found and adored Chipotle. I could easily eat there twice a week, but would not love and adore the increasing waist size. Chipotle burrito bowls are amazing, but heavy on calories. I wanted to try to re-create a leaner version and I think I hit the mark! I made …
Posts from: July 2012
It depends. This was the topic at last week’s Weight Watcher’s meeting. Our leader told the story of her two friends who went out to eat to celebrate a special occasion. They went to a steakhouse and both decided on a salad because they wanted to eat “healthy” to reaffirm their commitment to maintaining an …
This has been a very slow posting month. I don’t know if it’s the heat, the need to lay low after my morning class, my usual July hibernation before school starts, or just plain unmotivated to write. I think it’s probably all of the above. But, I have been keeping up with my CrossFit class. …
I’ve been waiting for this day. I love the Olympics, and after watching a few trials in track, gymnastics, and swimming, I’ve tried to be patient. Other than Football in the South, these Games have been on my calendar. So, what is on my top 10 list? 1o. Opening ceremonies. Beijing was UNREAL. I’m not …
I first had this in June at the Argentine Grill in Rico, Colorado. It was a cool night on the side porch with a sweet retired teacher as our hostess. She recommended the pasta and promised it would be a great meal. She was right. It was the most tender beef and the pasta …
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat; heat 20 seconds. Add squash and leek to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in salt and pepper. Transfer squash mixture to a serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.I love the variety of vegetables that …
There are many uses for tomatoes and I’m trying my hand at salsa. I’m a little picky about mine. I like it spicy, not necessarily hot. I love a LOT of cilantro and it must have some smoky tones. As far as texture, I want the thin restaurant style instead of the chunky stuff. The …
I have never shied away from loudly proclaiming that even though I’m a Southern lady, I hate tomatoes. It’s is purely a texture issue. For over 30 years, I have had to answer the same questions and defend myself to the same relatives over and over. I do not like tomatoes. However, I married a …
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Now this doesn’t mean that I won’t be partaking of any Sour Patch Jelly Beans if they somehow wind up on my desk at school (Token Male, I’m looking at you). It just means that I like looking at this variety of color and would definitely choose this over skittles. Most days… 😉 Speaking of …
It’s about 6 weeks before prime peach season here in good ol’ Alabama, but tell that to the peach groves in Chilton County. I may be bragging, but everyone around this area of the nation knows that Georgia is known for their peaches but Alabama has a sweet spot in Chilton County. We even have …
School year Spaghetti: noodles, beef, jar of sauce. 1. Boil noodles in one pan. 2. Brown beef in another pan. 3. Open jar and pour. 4. Add cooked noodles. Mix it all up. If it’s been a good day, I might grate some parm. If it’s been hell on wheels, I might drain the noodles …
I had heard a little info in the healthy living community about the chain of Mexican fast food restaurants called Chipotle. I recalled rumblings that it had a local/organic/be-kind-to-animals philosophy. I had read some reviews that the food just plain tasted good. But I didn’t seek one out in Birmingham (which I assumed would be …
Returning from vacation means I have to go on a wild goose chase for the mail. Normally, I go to my local post office and fill out the form for them to hold it. When I return, I go pick it up. Simple, right? Not this time. I went to pick it up and the …