Monthly Archives: January 2009

Recipe Time: Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on January 10, 2009 | 1 Comment

I am happy when I am eating something that should be an appetizer. This recipe is a no-guilt version but tastes REALLY great!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Baby Bella or White stuffing mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped
  • Bag of baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat parmesan cheese topping
  • 2 tablespoons of whole-wheat breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 375. Coat baking pan with cooking spray and set aside. Coat nonstick pan with cooking spray and add olive oil. Heat lightly and add chopped onion. Slow cook onion to carmelize (on low/medium heat). Add garlic, cook until translucent. Chop raw spinach and add to pan. Toss until it cooks down by 1/2. Add cheeses and breadcrumbs. Salt and pepper to taste.

Fill each mushroom cap (until overstuffed). Arrange on baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until slightly brown on top.

Enjoy!

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Recipe time: Healthy Crustless Quiche

Posted on January 9, 2009 | 1 Comment

Eating healthy requires preparation. I am constantly trying to find recipes that taste good and that give me the nutrition I am looking for. For me, breakfast is the most difficult. I used to love having my coffee along with an english muffin or something loaded with carbs. Now I know better…

Healthy Crustless Quiche

You can substitute any combination of chopped vegetables you like. The more the better! Makes 4 servings.

6 eggs, well beaten
8 oz low fat or fat free cottage cheese
3 oz cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat grated parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped red peppers
1 cup chopped fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
dash of hot sauce (optional)

Preheat oven to 375. Coat 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients together. Pour into pie plate and bake for 30-40 minutes or until brown and bubbling.

Cool and divide.

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Using FitDay

Posted on January 8, 2009 | Leave a comment

I have decided to use FitDay.com to track my food as well as my nutrients. I want to make sure that I am getting the nutrition that I need to be strong and healty, and FitDay provides a nutirional analysis of not only calories, fat, protien, etc., but also vitamins & minerals. You can also set goals and track your progress against them over time. I can also publish my journal for all to see:

Here is mine: http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=forceofhobbit

Best of all, it’s FREE!

I decided to work with a nutrionist on this, so that I have support with adjusting my lifestyle. You will see that this week will be dedicated to getting rid of my sugar cravings, so it is pretty strict. I don’t mind, because I look forward to increased energy and mental clarity.

I am SO full right now I can’t stand it. I still have a snack and dinner to eat!

Wish me luck.

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Books I read in 2008

Posted on January 4, 2009 | Leave a comment

For many reasons, it has been way too long since I have posted. Now that the new year has begun, I thought I would do a few posts about 2008. Since I have been reading more than usual as of late, this is probably a good place to begin.

I am proud to say that in 2008, I rekindled my love of reading.

Here is a list of book:

  1. Eat Pray Love (for the 2nd time) – Elizabeth Gilbert
  2. The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success as You Start, Build, or Manage a Business – Martha Stewart
  3. The 50 Greatest Love Letters of All Time – David Lowenherz
  4. Small Pieces, Loosely Joined – A unified theory of the Web – David Weinberger
  5. Everything is Miscellaneous – David Weinberger
  6. Outlander – Diana Gabaldon
  7. Dragonfly in Amber – Diana Gabaldon
  8. Voyager – Diana Gabaldon
  9. The Drums of Autumn – Diana Gabaldon
  10. The Fiery Cross – Diana Gabaldon
  11. Breath of Snow and Ashes – Diana Gabaldon
  12. Twilight (2x) – Stephanie Meyer
  13. New Moon (2x) – Stephanie Meyer
  14. Eclipse (2x) – Stephanie Meyer
  15. Breaking Dawn (2x) – Stephanie Meyer

I look forward to reading at least this many books in 2009 – I will post my list of books-to-read shortly.

Cheers!

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