writing...

In an effort to dust off my writing skills, I've decided to write a few articles for this here blog. I'm trying to jot down ideas every day and such. I think 2-3 articles a week would be good for now.

The plan is to write one article based on this little weight loss journey I'm on & another article about food in general. The food article would probably comprise a recipe or two, along w/some pictures or something, and some general info about the nutrients found in said food. I think that would be interesting for some people b/c I know I'm always looking for new recipes & stuff to try. So, actually, this will benefit in two ways, b/c I'll be honing my writing skills AND my photography skills at once! Wee! :)

Anyway, as for the more personal article, I don't know. I think I can help people who are struggling or having a hard time of things. I know I don't always have an easy time w/all this. But, I love to help people and think it would be awesome if something I wrote inspired someone or helped in some way. So, that's the plan...just thought I'd put that out there, that way I'm held accountable. I had the intention to do it, now I've stated it, so now I have to do it!

The kids should be home soon, so I better get ready to go back out & have some fun while the sun's still shining. (Not that it ever really stops shining in Texas *sigh*) ttfn!

black bean citrus salad

(click to enlarge for recipe)

I wanted to post this recipe from New Vegetarian Cuisine b/c I've tried it before and it's really delicious. I won't be eating it tonight, but I might make it tomorrow. I really need to get back to making hummus every week (along w/my whole wheat pitas). I haven't been eating my beans, and that's not good. Anyway, sorry it's just a scan, but I really didn't want to type it all out. (by the by, you can see how much I really like this cookbook, right? look at all my post-it flags! hahahaha) :)

i'm so bluuuuuuuuue...feelin' bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuue

haha...ok, not really...i'm such a strange duck...i pulled a bag of blueberries from the freezer to defrost & i'm all excited b/c i'll be using them to make my FAVOURITE salad dressing today...here's the recipe:

BRAINY BLUEBERRY DRESSING

½ pack frozen blueberries
2 dates
2 tbsp raspberry vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Blend together.

Got the recipe from Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman (awesome book, btw)....i swear, i actually make "yummy sounds" while eating a salad w/this dressing on it. granted, you probably have to like blueberries to enjoy it, but it's just soooo delicious...

can ya tell i'm excited?? hahahaha...i'm such a nut :P

food log...03.28.2008

am = one banana
noon = 1 c whole grain pasta w/veggies (see below for recipe & photo) & grapes
snack = cashews (unsalted, of course...lightly toasted)

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veggie topping:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 c sliced mushrooms
• 1 large (or 2 medium) red bell peppers
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp tarragon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp canola oil

1. sautee onions in 1/2 tsp canola oil til translucent; add peppers & sautee an addtl min.; add mushrooms & garlic & continue sautee until mushrooms start to look soft
2. add spices/seasonings & cover pan to finish cooking mushrooms
3. after 5 mins or so, remove lid & allow to cook for an addtl min to reduce liquid in pan
4. can be used to top pasta or steamed veggies - or can even be put in wrap w/spinach or other leafy greens...serves 2-4 depending on how much you like veggies ;)