Sunday, January 24, 2010
Friday, November 20, 2009
Warning: Your fingers will turn pink!
I was reading the latest issue of WebMD magazine when I found something interesting... click on the picture of the article if you want to see the coolness of beets
I used to love beets as a kid, because I loved everything my mom loved... I was her little shadow, you know (she also loved the end piece of the loaf of bread and that's the one I like too)
The only problem with the beets of my youth was that we ate them from a can (which equals very high sodium)...
So today I decided that I would try roasting the beets myself and covering them with a homemade dressing that is low in sodium. And the fun begins...
I found beets from the produce section of Kroger. Because the bunch was still fresh from the ground, it didn't look red on the outside, but after I washed them, they looked dark red on the skin...
But I have to warn you, when I washed and cut this beautiful produce, my fingers turned pink, so I washed my hands afterward so that I wouldn't stain my clothes or the counter.
I placed them in a baking dish, covered them and cooked them on 400 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. Aren't they pretty?
Then I made the dressing: 2 Tbs. orange juice, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 2 Tbs. dijon mustard, 2 Tbs. honey and pepper to taste (since the honey didn't want to mix well, I microwaved the mixture for about 10 seconds).
After the beets are done roasting, pour the dressing over them and enjoy!!
yum, yum, yum!
I used to love beets as a kid, because I loved everything my mom loved... I was her little shadow, you know (she also loved the end piece of the loaf of bread and that's the one I like too)
The only problem with the beets of my youth was that we ate them from a can (which equals very high sodium)...
So today I decided that I would try roasting the beets myself and covering them with a homemade dressing that is low in sodium. And the fun begins...
I found beets from the produce section of Kroger. Because the bunch was still fresh from the ground, it didn't look red on the outside, but after I washed them, they looked dark red on the skin...
But I have to warn you, when I washed and cut this beautiful produce, my fingers turned pink, so I washed my hands afterward so that I wouldn't stain my clothes or the counter.
I placed them in a baking dish, covered them and cooked them on 400 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. Aren't they pretty?
Then I made the dressing: 2 Tbs. orange juice, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 2 Tbs. dijon mustard, 2 Tbs. honey and pepper to taste (since the honey didn't want to mix well, I microwaved the mixture for about 10 seconds).
After the beets are done roasting, pour the dressing over them and enjoy!!
yum, yum, yum!
Changes Are In Order
Here is my prayer as I go, reminding myself that I deserve to LIVE fully (not live to be full) ....
God grant me the serenity
To make good food choices;
Courage to turn away from baked goods;
And energy to exercise daily.
Living healthy one day at a time;
Enjoying my journey;
Accepting that the road to wellness can be hard;
Taking the tools of better eating out into the world
As I should, free from the bad habits of the past;
Trusting that making wise decisions today will pay off tomorrow;
If I surrender to my will
I will not beat myself up in this life and the next
But I will remember that this is a life long journey;
A journey that is well worth every pound lost.
God grant me the serenity
To make good food choices;
Courage to turn away from baked goods;
And energy to exercise daily.
Living healthy one day at a time;
Enjoying my journey;
Accepting that the road to wellness can be hard;
Taking the tools of better eating out into the world
As I should, free from the bad habits of the past;
Trusting that making wise decisions today will pay off tomorrow;
If I surrender to my will
I will not beat myself up in this life and the next
But I will remember that this is a life long journey;
A journey that is well worth every pound lost.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Good things come to those who wait!
YES, it took 9 hours to make Apple Butter this past weekend! But it was sooooo worth it.
My mom was here for a visit and we cut up 25 Stayman Winesap Apples from Carver's Orchard. The Stayman Winesap Apple has a smooth, waxy finish and a firm, crisp flesh and a delightfully sweet flavor with just a hint of tartness.
We simmered the apple pieces in a large pot on the stove along with 3 tbs. pure vanilla extract, 3 tbs. finely ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, and 1.5 cups of granulated white sugar, stirring often with a wooden spoon.
There is no need to "mash" the apples at any time, since over the course of the day, they will begin to mix on their own and turn into an applesauce texture with the stirring. We kept the lid on during the first 8 hours in order to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom.
The last hour or so, the lid needs to stay off, since you'll be stirring practically constantly since the apple butter will be thickening.
Make sure to sterilize your Mason jars and lid in boiling water or in the dishwasher (dry lids quickly so they don't rust).
My mom was here for a visit and we cut up 25 Stayman Winesap Apples from Carver's Orchard. The Stayman Winesap Apple has a smooth, waxy finish and a firm, crisp flesh and a delightfully sweet flavor with just a hint of tartness.We simmered the apple pieces in a large pot on the stove along with 3 tbs. pure vanilla extract, 3 tbs. finely ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, and 1.5 cups of granulated white sugar, stirring often with a wooden spoon.
There is no need to "mash" the apples at any time, since over the course of the day, they will begin to mix on their own and turn into an applesauce texture with the stirring. We kept the lid on during the first 8 hours in order to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom.
The last hour or so, the lid needs to stay off, since you'll be stirring practically constantly since the apple butter will be thickening.
Make sure to sterilize your Mason jars and lid in boiling water or in the dishwasher (dry lids quickly so they don't rust).
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Blast From the Past !
OMG, I just spoke with Val... after all these years!! Val was my partner in crime in high school. I have missed her soooo much... there have been a million times I just wanted to hear her voice! Iiece of freedom. At the time, we thought school was such a prison and now, I wish I could go back just for one day (and have my old body back too) !! And our bud, Jon D. would ride around with us making us laugh.. I remember Spring Break and paper bunny ears !!!
It has been probably 18 years since I have seen Val... our freshmen year of college we wrote tons of letters back and forth, she was at mercer and I was at montevallo at the time. I still have those letters and read them occassionally...
Today is a good, NO, AWESOME day! I cannot wait to catch up with her and hear all about her life and babies and yada yada.. we will have to have timers so w want to jump up and down ! This girl could make me laugh so hard...
Val was so goofy sometimes, we would act silly and people would think we were crazy... Val had a beautiful navy blue/ white top convertible restored bug in high school... Senior Year, we occassionally left during lunch and took a joy ride to taco bell or mickeyD's, or wherever just to get a small pe can take turns talking (we both like to talk) lol.. tears of joy, I tell ya
It has been probably 18 years since I have seen Val... our freshmen year of college we wrote tons of letters back and forth, she was at mercer and I was at montevallo at the time. I still have those letters and read them occassionally...
Today is a good, NO, AWESOME day! I cannot wait to catch up with her and hear all about her life and babies and yada yada.. we will have to have timers so w want to jump up and down ! This girl could make me laugh so hard...
Val was so goofy sometimes, we would act silly and people would think we were crazy... Val had a beautiful navy blue/ white top convertible restored bug in high school... Senior Year, we occassionally left during lunch and took a joy ride to taco bell or mickeyD's, or wherever just to get a small pe can take turns talking (we both like to talk) lol.. tears of joy, I tell ya
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sistering Across the Miles
I miss my brother Brian. fishing with him. laughing with him. just being around him. He lives about 6 hours away and it has been over a year since I have hugged him. This distance is so hard for me to deal with, but I do. We fought like cats and dogs growing up, but as adults we are amazing friends. I feel unconditional love when I am with him and I can be me - bad mood me, fun me, sad me, giddy me, silly me.
I just learned via my mom that Brian had an accident at work that has interrupted his life. While working on a grinder, his left index finger was injured and although it has healed, it has not regained feeling in his finger. He is left-handed, so this injury has made a huge difference in his daily regimen. He used to joke about being the only one in his "right" mind. I wish I could be there to help him through this. And I am not sure how it will affect his golf game, which is one of his favorite hobbies. Brian is an amazing golfer!
I am praying that I can visit him soon. It is my duty as a sister and it would lift my spirits to see him. We can laugh like old times :)
I just learned via my mom that Brian had an accident at work that has interrupted his life. While working on a grinder, his left index finger was injured and although it has healed, it has not regained feeling in his finger. He is left-handed, so this injury has made a huge difference in his daily regimen. He used to joke about being the only one in his "right" mind. I wish I could be there to help him through this. And I am not sure how it will affect his golf game, which is one of his favorite hobbies. Brian is an amazing golfer!
I am praying that I can visit him soon. It is my duty as a sister and it would lift my spirits to see him. We can laugh like old times :)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Dates for Judy's Upcoming Dance Performances...
Sept. 19 at 11am -
"Beautiful Dreams"
Roselawn Arts Festival
Cartersville, GA
Dec. 13 (Sunday) at 3pm - The Nativity Ballet
Rome, GA
Dec. 19/20 (Saturday at 2pm and 7pm /Sunday at 3pm) - The Nativity BalletThe Grand Theatre
Cartersville, GA
May 15, 2010 at 7:30pm - Spring Concert (Recital)
The Grand Theatre
Cartersville, GA
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