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Heather’s Zesty Salad recipe::.
Feeds Approx 15 people Serving size 1 cup
A refreshing thing to serve at any holiday dinner or party !!
Every time she makes it I just cant get enough of it!!
The only thing better for your heart than a diet rich in vegetables,
is Giving to Others!!
V8juice.com recognizes that for too many Americans, the possibility of a day without food is a constant reality!
35 MILLION people NATIONWIDE (yes here in America!) face the everyday challenge of wondering where their next meal is coming from.
V8 has teamed up with Feeding America to donate more than 30 million servings of Fresh Vegetables to local food banks throughout the country. Many people may not realize that food banks mostly have only non-perishable foods therefore the poor are not getting the essential vitamins and minerals they need that only fresh vegetables can give!
This program will run for the next 6 months…..
How you can Help:
1) Purchase V8 Juices and soups to show your support
By making V8 part of your daily routine you get more vegetables servings and help give more vegetable servings to those who need them most!!
2) Make a Donation
A $25.00 donation means 850 servings of vegetables,98 meals for a family of four, 19 weeks worth of food Per Person
3) Find A Food Bank in your area & Volunteer or Drop off Food
4) Spread the word
Tag a Bag in your support and email your family and friends, get your church or community organization to pull together & donate to the local food bank or to Feeding America
I am not a fan of the Traditional V8 but I do love the V8 V-Fusion juices, they taste just like fruit juice but you get the added benefit of getting a serving of vegetables too in every serving!! Aaron and my mom LOVE the traditional V8 so I am sure we will be stocking up on these products to show our support over the next 6 months.
Just another way you can use your Shopping Cart to make a difference in the lives of others and Pay it Forward!!
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On Saturday ‘A’ an I went shopping for various items for his Art Studio, The House etc…..
We got some really great items one is an Antique 1950’s Armoire for the spare bedroom which is to be delivered this Friday AM.
Another really awesome item we purchased is the PŪR® 3 Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount-Stainless Steel
It is amazing what a difference it makes in the Taste of our Drinking Water, Ice Tea, lemonade, Cooking and Much more!!
This is truly the crispest tasting water I have ever had ! There is not a bottled water in the world that tastes better than the Water this Filtration system produces.
It was so easy to install, I think it took Aaron maybe 5 minutes. It has a built in Electronic Filter Life indicator to help keep the water we drink and cook with the freshest it can be. It has a switch on it so we can use regular tap water for dishes, washing hands etc than with the flip of the switch I can fill my cooking pots for Pastas, Vegetables and more….
The 3 stage system removes 99% of Chlorine, Heavy Metals, Agricultural Pollutants, Sediment (Rust), Industrial Pollutants, and Microbial Cysts…..
I never even knew this stuff existed in our Tap water, Did you??
It turns out that all of those things that are in our drinking water are responsible for us being sick & we didnt even know it!!
Tap Water causes the Following:
Cancer
Gastrointestinal Illness
Liver & kidney Problems
Nervous System Disorders
Cardiovascular & Reproduction Problems
Blood Disorders
Learning Disabilities
High Blood Pressure
Nausea, Cramps, Diarrhea and Headaches
The unit we purchased is about $45.00 to $50.00 and the filters are $30.00 but in the long run isnt it worth it to not get any of the illness your Regular Tap water causes??
I also found out that if you have a refrigerator that has a water system on the front you may believe that water is filtered but it is not. Unless there is a Filter connected that has to be changed every 100 Gallons you are just getting Colder Tap water from your Fridge and running the risk of getting Disease.
I never knew any of this til this past weekend and I wanted to be sure to spread the news……
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The last 2-3 years we have heard so much about people getting sick and some dying because of diseases they caught from their fruits and vegetables.
Which has left me to wonder……
DOES ANYONE IN AMERICA WASH THEIR FOOD BEFORE THEY EAT IT??
I understand that the population cant control contracting something from food they eat at a Fast Food Chain or a Restaurant in general but cant we control our own destiny by paying attention to details of things we bring in our homes and feed our families??
Here is an easy way to take an extra step in preparing your fruits and vegetables before serving them.
Items Needed:
1) Large Bowl
2) Clean Empty Spray Bottle (can find these in any local dollar store)
3) 1 Lemon (squeezed)
4) White Vinegar
5) Water (preferably spring but Tap will do)
6) Strainer or Colander
Instructions:
Take your fruit and or vegetables and place them in Large Bowl.
Open Clean empty Spray bottle and pour in 1cup Water, 2Tbsp Vinegar, 2Tbsp Lemon Juice.
Spray your fruit and or vegetables that are in Large Bowl thoroughly and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes.
After sitting transfer fruits and or vegetables into strainer/colander in sink and wash well with COLD water only.
My family and I have continued to eat Tomatoes thru the latest crisis and have had no trouble at all.
We also take an extra step when it comes to already prepared produce, we still give it a quick wash.
I cant promise that this will completely prevent disease but I can guarantee by taking these extra steps you will less likely contract a food borne illness.
Happy eating,
} The Mrs {
This is a great way to control the flavor content and sugar you give your family:
Sure, it’s easy to stroll down the supermarket aisle and throw a cup of yogurt into your cart; but have you ever been tempted to make yogurt yourself? Here’s how to craft your own brand of yogurt in the comfort of your kitchen.
Dawn
’soon as I wake up my body requires 12oz. of water because over night as I sleep my body dehydrates by muscle and small intestinal absorption.
This dehydration prolongs latent muscle soreness.
Pre
Neutrition and Recovery are my TOP priorities:
30 to 15 mins (minimum ) BEFORE working out
strategic ingestion of bioactive foods (veggies & milk) key supplement ingredients trigger pathways enhancing my mental and physical performance.
Insulin is the natural “bus” that helps shuttle all the nutrients to your muscle and other cells of the body. this is driven by glucose in Dex & Malto but HMW Carbs can accelerate carb re-absorbtion into the body up to 80% quicker than Dex & Malto, even drag aminos with them. The higher the molecular weight of a carbohydrate, the lower its osmolality.
Train
…occurring during my short term high-intensity training session waves
PowerDrink high-molecular weight carbohydrates Waxy Maize Starch (WMS)
essential amino acids like in whey protein and creatine are good to mix into your cocktail but not too much here to slow down your HMWC so they are not necessary…
add a small veggie bioactive serving here also which Ive already discussed
Post
More 75g of HMWCs Waxy Maize Starch (WMS)
with 5g Creatine, 8g L-leucine, and 5-10g of BCAA’s can be found in 90gs of my supplement drink (3 scoops)Then::.
Then a meal should follow approximately 15-30 minutes later, (I drive right home to eat an hour later) containing protein preferably a fast-digesting liquid protein such as a whey isolate, and some complex carbohydrates should be incorporated like breads, pastas, beans, potatoes, bran, rice and cerealsMy recovery window commences from the minute I stopped training, and lasts approximately 40 minutes thereafter. I try to balance the correct type of carbohydrates eaten to maximize the replacement of glycogen lost during exercise.
This particular window is on a sliding scale, meaning the longer I wait, the more closed it becomes, decreasing the effectiveness of anything I ingest during this supplement window. That’s why it’s important to ingest alot of salad/veggie ingredients and specific supplement protocols immediately post-training for the activation of anabolism (myo-hypertrophy), anti-catabolism, muscle tissue recovery, myocellular expansion, replenishment of high-energy compounds (ATP and creatine phosphate), super-compensation of nutrients (glycogen and protein), as well as replenishment of electrolytes. Activation of these biological processes lends to superior muscular recovery and growth; leading to progressively greater workout performance and musclular enhancement
Foundation
Real Bodybuilding begins at 8% bodyfat Im at 13% right now just outside the athletic mark of 11%
later advance pursuits in hormonal support such as testosterone production, increased thermogenesis for fat loss and weight management, improved energy, tunnel-vision like mental focus and acuity, muscular and immune system recovery, anabolism, anti-catabolism (prevention of muscle-wasting), calorie control, meal replacement/calorie support and enhanced nutrient delivery are in the plans but for now I want to focus on nutrition and muscle recovery completely naturally…
With Summer rapidly approaching I am always looking for new recipes to enhance my love and desire for good Martinis.
Here are some recipes I found that will be on my summer Menu:
Champagne Cosmo
Ingredients:
1 oz. Belvedere vodka
1 dash Grand Marnier
1.5 oz. cranberry juice
.5 oz. fresh lime juice
1 twist orange
1 oz. Palais sparkling Brût champagne
Preparation:
French Kiss
Ingredients:
vodka
raspberry-flavored liqueur
pineapple juice
cherry garnish
Preparation:
Blueberry Martini
Ingredients:
1 wedge lime
a few fresh blueberries
1 part blueberry syrup
2 parts vodka
Crush lime and blueberries together, then add syrup and vodka. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Chicago Flirtini Recipe
Ingredients:
2 oz. flavored vodka
1 oz. Chambord liqueur
Splash of pineapple juice
Splash of champagne or sparkling wine
Twist of lemon for garnish
Instructions:
Circa-tini
Ingredients:
2 oz. Grey Goose™ pear liqueur
1/2 oz. Limoncello™
1/2 oz. Patron Citronage™
1 oz. peach nectar
Champagne
Lemon twist for garnish
Preparation:
Passiontini
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. premium vodka
1/2 oz. triple sec
Splash of passion fruit purée
Simple syrup (sugar and water)
Strawberry for garnish
Preparation:
Washington Apple Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz. of vodka, apple-flavored if available
2 oz. of Crown Royal
Splash of cranberry juice
Apple slices
Cinnamon sugar
Preparation:
Drink and be Merry!! Have a great Summer!!
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Jumbo Pan Seared Scallops:
Ingredients:
1 pound of Jumbo Scallops (Approximately 12 pieces)
2 tbsp of scampi garlic butter (plain or other seasoned butter is fine.)
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heated pan on high heat. Add Scallops and saute on medium high heat for 5-8 minutes each side. Remove from heat and drain.
Champagne Risotto:
Ingredients:
2 tbsps (1/4 stick) butter
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup arborio rice or medium grain white rice
1 cup dry Champagne
1 14 1/2 oz. can (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Melt butter in heavy saucepan over mediu heat. Add onions; saute’ 1 minute. Add rice; saute’ 2 minutes. Add Champagne; simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1 can brothe; simmer until rice is almost tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. simmer until rice is tender but still firm to bite and mixture is creamy, adding more broth if too thick and stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 2.
In a 2-1 vote, a Commission on Human Relations panel found that two signs at Geno’s Steaks telling customers, “This is America: WHEN ORDERING ‘PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH,’” do not violate the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance.
Shop owner Joe Vento has said he posted the signs in October 2005 because of concerns over immigration reform and an increasing number of people in the area who could not order in English.
Vento has said he never refused service to anyone because they couldn’t speak English. But critics argued that the signs discourage customers of certain backgrounds from eating at the shop.
Commissioners Roxanne E. Covington and Burt Siegel voted to dismiss the complaint, finding that the sign does not communicate that business will be “refused, withheld or denied.”
In a dissenting opinion, Commissioner Joseph J. Centeno said he thought the signs did discourage some customers.
“The sign appeared immediately above another sign that had the following words: ‘Management Reserves the Right to Refuse Service,’” Centeno wrote.
Geno’s and its chief rival across the street, Pat’s King of Steaks, are two of the city’s best known cheesesteak venues. A growing number of Asian and Latin American immigrants have moved into the traditionally Italian neighborhood in recent years.
Vento had threatened to go to court if he lost. His attorney, Albert G. Weiss, said he was “pleasantly surprised” by Wednesday’s decision.
“We expected that this was not going to go our way,” Weiss said.
In February 2007, the commission found probable cause against Geno’s for discrimination, alleging that the policy discourages customers of certain backgrounds from eating there.
The case went to a public hearing, where an attorney for the commission argued that the sign was about intimidation, not political speech. The matter then went to the three-member panel for a ruling.
W. Nick Taliaferro, the commission’s executive director, said he would not appeal.
The BooKoo Bite has
240 Calories
That’s not too bad, but you’d have to run for at least 20 minutes to burn that off and I’m guessing some of you won’t be doing that lol…
30g Carbs
Carbs are NEVER really bad, especially for someone with my metabolism…
They are necessary for energy, and I understand definitely good during pregnancy for you ladies .[ ref ]
Heather and I have been looking forward to Philly Restaurant Week.
We sat down to review this years participants, and found Le Bec-Fin
was taking part this year.
With two weeks to go, we called this evening to secure our reservation only to find that we can only score the waiting list for the entire week! lol Not to be rude, but we’re kind’a hoping someone doesn’t make it so we can dine at one of the FINEST restaurants on the East Coast …
1523 Walnut St - 215.567.1000