Fungi Fun February 16, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Food, Lunch.Tags: Bread, Lunch, Mushroom, Provalone, Spinach
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I love me a good mushroom. In particular… portobello.
So chewy, so beefy, so ready to be turned into a juicy sandwich.
As I’ve said, my sandwich press and I are good lunchtime friends. She can whip a sandwich into shape in one fell swoop. Turning it from blasé to beautiful.
In the Mix:
- One portobello mushroom sautéed with garlic and olive oil
- Focaccia bread
- Baby spinach
- provolone Cheese
Oooooh boy, melty cheese, juicy ‘shroom, crunchy bread. I can’t tell you how delicious this sammie was.
GO MAKE ONE NOW!!!
Blackberries…Not the Phone February 16, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Food, Weight loss, Weight Watchers.Tags: Blackberries, Breakfast, Oatmeal
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It’s Tuesday morning. You realize that your diet has not been so great over the weekend. Rather than fretting over the fact that Saturday is looking bleak you decide to:
Make oatmeal!
Not just any oatmeal, but sweet delicious maple brown sugar oatmeal with blackberries.
It fills you up and makes you feel like you started your day right. Not too bad in my book!
I Blame the Cookies! February 15, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Food, Goals, Motivation, Weight loss, Weight Watchers.Tags: Oreos, Snack, Weight Watchers
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So, last Saturday was not the best. Yes, it was my weekly weigh in. Up until now it was nothing to dread. Consistant weight loss for the last few weeks!
That joy had to come to an end.
I stepped onto the scale.
The nice weigh in receptionist didn’t say a word. My chest began to fill with dread as I gathered my coat and meeting materials.
I found a seat, carefully settled in, and finally gulped as I looked at my weekly card.
0.0 lbs lost.
How was it possible? I thought back to what I had done throughout the past week. I had exercised. I thought I had eated good meals. Then a nasty thought spread through my brain…
We had had mint chocolate dipped oreos at work.
I repeat mint chocolate dipped oreos. Those little buggers are 90 calories a pop, addictive as all get out and delicious to boot.
Next week, I’m investing in lots of gum. No temptation there!!!
Creature Comforts February 15, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Food.Tags: Dinner, Italian, Sauce, Sausage
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Coming from Upstate New York, I feel as though my idea of comfort foods is different from most people’s.
Chicken Riggies, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, baked ziti… all are firmly on my list of foods that are cozy and necessary on a cold winter’s day.
No, I’m not Italian. I did, however, marry into an Italian family.
Nevertheless, last week it was cold. The kind of cold that chills to the bone. The kind that makes you want to stay indoors safely in the confines of your bed with a tureen of tea and a glorious book. Sadly, it was also the kind of cold that due to work, you have to abandon the tea, cast the book aside and brave the elements.
When I got back from work, baked penne was a must.
I fried up a few Italian sausages from the Boulder Sausage Company. Boiled up some penne. Added in some mushroom and olive tomato sauce. Covered it in mozzarella cheese. Baked it at 400* until the cheese was melted. Mmmm, just what I wanted. It really hit the spot!
South of the Boarder Pasta February 9, 2011
Posted by cirellih in Food, Health, Weight Watchers.Tags: Cilantro, Dinner, Lime, Pasta, Peppers
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Today was certainly a busy day. Meetings with teachers to learn about lesson planning techniques. Working with my class on math and CSAP preparations. Taking kids home in nasty snowy conditions. Definitely cause for a relaxing evening with a quick dinner and a few episodes of ‘North and South’. Perfect way to unwind after a long day.
South of the Boarder Pasta:
- Left over broiled chicken
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp. cilantro
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cups of uncooked penne
- Cook the penne according to the box instructions.
- Meanwhile, sautee the peppers and chicken in the olive oil.
- Combine the lime juice, cilantro, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
- When the pasta is finished, drain and toss with the cilantro-lime mixture and the peppers and chicken.
- Serve while still warm.
The combination of the sweet and sour is delicious. The original recipe from Weight Watchers called to make this a cold pasta salad, but on a cold winter night like this one a warm dish was a must.
Healthy Heath 