Category: Healthy Life
Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
These mushrooms are a yummy appetiser for any party. And they are bite-size so they are perfect for passing. I use pre-cooked lobster that I bought at a local farm market. It’s easy and fast. Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms yields 12 12 large mushrooms (or stuffing mushrooms) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup [...]
Penance
When I realized I wouldn’t be getting home until late tonight, I decided that takeout was the best route to go. Although I had defrosted meat, I just couldn’t stomach slaving over the stove at 8 p.m. So I conspired with the husband and had him call in a deliciously sinful pizza. Why sinful? Because [...]
Obsessed no more.
Once upon a time, I was among the fast food obsessed. I could name the best menu items for at least a half dozen establishments in the fast realm and I could detail the differences between French fries from Burger King and McDonalds, down to subtle tastes. That’s changed. I don’t want to be that [...]
Diet dangers
I’ve spoken before here about my successes on the Sparkpeople program, losing weight. In fact, according to my weight this morning, I have now lost 32 pounds with this healthy living program. What I really love about it is how much it’s taught me about eating better. One of the things that I’ve really learned [...]
Letting it slip away . . .
I am pretty close to a milestone here. I gave birth to my son, Will, a little more than 7 months ago. After a tumultuous pregnancy where I gained about 68 pounds, I dropped 34 pounds in the first three weeks after birth. Since then it’s been a constant struggle. But onward and upward, right? [...]
Washing Vegetables and Fruits to Remove Pesticides
I never thought about pesticide residue that could be on my produce before I had Will. And while I thought it was odd that apples in the store were so shiny and glossy, and broccoli had that white patina, I just didn’t put one and one together. But while I was pregnant I began learning [...]
