April 2012
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March 2012
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100 Benefits of Meditation. →
Physiological benefits: 1- It lowers oxygen consumption. 2- It decreases respiratory rate. 3- It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate. 4- Increases exercise tolerance. 5- Leads to a deeper level of physical relaxation. 6- Good for people with high blood pressure. 7- Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate. 8- Decreases muscle tension 9- Helps in chronic diseases...
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– Friedrich Nietzche (via smoothposer)
epitoneproductions:
Enjoy my Orchestral/Electro...
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The Skinny Code: 6 myths about organic food →
theskinnycode:
If you think organic means the six things you see below, think again:
Organic means cruelty free. There are absolutely NO laws or guidelines that say that organic foods must come from humane operations. For example, there is nothing that states that organic eggs must come from hens who…
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Cookism: Stir-fried Broccoli with Mushrooms →
cookism:
Talking about broccoli in my previous post, I recently attempted to cook this tasty broccoli dish shown above. :) Broccoli is said to be a miracle food. It contains many nutrients compared to any other vegetable and has numerous health benefits such as preventing cancer, detoxicification,…
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Cookism: Dark Soy Sliced Pork with Ginger →
cookism:
Well, before all of you think that I am a vegetarian, I better post up something meaty this time round! Today, I am going to share with you my all-time favourite dish from young! Scrumptiously tender pork pieces lightly smothered with thick, tasty sauce. Don’t you just love it too? Again,…
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Cookism: Bacon & Cheese Rosti →
cookism:
Rosti is a Swiss dish mainly made with grated potatoes. It is a delicious yet easy to make dish that should suit palettes of all ages. In this recipe, I would give a twist to the traditional Rosti by adding cheese and bacon chunks, paired with sauteed portabello mushrooms (see recipe for Sauteed Mushrooms
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Cookism: Turkey Ham Quesadilla →
cookism:
¡Ándele! ¡Ándele! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! Everyone who’s Mexican or adores Mexican cuisine will know what quesadillas are. Just ask Speedy Gonzales! Quesadillas are tortillas wrapped with cheese (no cheese, no quesadilla, no felicidad) and other fillings of choice, then tossed into a pan for…
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New Eating Adventures: Garlic Mashed Potatoes →
neweatingadventures:
If we are getting technical, I would name this Cauli-tater Mash. This recipe was in Rocco’s last book but it was sub-par so it looks like he tried again. It does taste better and I would make this for a side dish to a steak or chicken dinner.
Peel 1 large russet and cut in 1/2” pieces. Cut…
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New Eating Adventures: Raspberry Margarita →
neweatingadventures:
This week, the weather is a killer! I was not created to withstand this heat. The heat index was 116 degrees F yesterday! I am a Midwest girl from MinneSNOWta and melting faster than an ice cube. My solution has been to sit in front of my air conditioner with this drink in my hand.
Raspberry…
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Watermelon Margarita
neweatingadventures:
Yet another super refreshing tequila beverage!
Watermelon Margarita
Makes 1 pitcher/4 drinks
Ingredients:
3-4 cups cubed watermelon
1 oz lime juice
6 oz tequila
3 oz triple sec
1 tablespoon agave nectar (or sugar)
Method: Place cubed watermelon and lime juice in a blender. Pulse and blend until liquefied. Add tequila, triple sec and agave. Blend again and serve...
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New Eating Adventures: Bacon Cheeseburger Turkey... →
neweatingadventures:
My sister came to visit, so I have to keep “healthy” in mind (crazy dietitian major, just kidding Brookie, love you!) We made a trip to the grocery store and decided to make sliders!
Bacon Cheeseburger Turkey Sliders
Makes about 12 mini burgers
Ingredients:
1 1/4 pound ground turkey
1/2…
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New Eating Adventures: Citrus-ade →
neweatingadventures:
I had some leftover lemons, limes, and oranges from my triple citrus bars so I decided to put them to use.
Citrus-ade
Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients:
2 oranges
2 lemons
2 limes
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups water
Method:
Juice all of the citrus. If you do not want pulp in your drink I…
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New Eating Adventures: Homemade Soft Pretzels →
neweatingadventures:
Soft pretzels have me eating out of their hand, or I am eating them from my hand? Either way I will always get a soft pretzel at a sporting event, state fair, or anywhere else I can get them. Today I made them and left myself no restrictions.
Homemade Soft Pretzels
(Found at Smitten…
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New Eating Adventures: Blueberry Breakfast... →
neweatingadventures:
Time to get your day started on the right, and left foot!
Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie
2 cups raw spinach
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (Designer Whey)
1 low calorie lemonade packet (Crystal Light)
1 cup ice
1 cup cold water
Method:
Layer in the blender:…
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My Secret Recipe Book: Healthy and Vegetarian:... →
mysecretrecipebook:
I posted a recipe very similar to this one awhile ago… the rice in this recipe is stuffed into tofu skin rather than melons. Do try this if you have time. The tofu skin really adds another level of texture to the dish!
INGREDIENTS:
1 pack tofu skin
2 cups rice (sticky rice recommended)
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New Eating Adventures: Peanut Butter Marbled... →
neweatingadventures:
Today, there is no long explanation of why I wanted to make these. There isn’t really a reason needed when it is peanut butter and chocolate in a personal 2-inch square. Enjoy.
Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies
(Combined from Smitten Kitchen and Baked Perfection)
Ingredients:
Peanut…
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New Eating Adventures: Meatless Monday: Buffalo... →
neweatingadventures:
Buffalo wing, buffalo chicken salad, buffalo shrimp, buffalo sauce is good on so many things. I have wanted to try tofu and what is better than throwing some buffalo sauce on it? This is a play on buffalo wings and has a bleu cheese dip to go with it.
Buffalo Tofu with Bleu Cheese Sauce
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My Secret Recipe Book: Pan Fried Sliced Pork →
mysecretrecipebook:
I noticed that there aren’t many easy pork dishes out there.. Here’s one! Buy some sliced pork from supermarkets, marinade and pan fry it. .. Pan frying food solves every kind of problem with food.. I have noticed with my quick meals.
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz sliced pork meat
2 tbsp soy sauce
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New Eating Adventures: French Egg Boats →
neweatingadventures:
Good Morning! If you didn’t already know, breakfast is my FAVORITE meal. No matter what time I have to get up in the morning, I make sure that I have enough time to make myself something, bagel and egg sandwich, oatmeal, toast with fruit, on the go breakfast just does not work for me. But…
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New Eating Adventures: Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls →
neweatingadventures:
The Wisconsin Badgers made it into the NCAA Tournament again this year, so tonight Jacki and I decided to make some bar food watch the gave against Syracuse. Nothing says bar food to me more than anything that has buffalo sauce on it and something deep fried. Although these aren’t fried, you…
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My Secret Recipe Book: Deep Fried Mozzarella Cubes →
mysecretrecipebook:
My first attempt at trying to make fried Mozzarella cheese sticks last weekend… Turned out to be more of cubes.. but needless to say, it tasted quite good. Not because of how I cooked it, but probably because its Mozzarella Cheese… I’m trying with bread crumbs next time.
INGREDIENTS:
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