CSA Bounty
August 13, 2010
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We are so excited to be part of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) group that delivers local, organic vegetables, fruit, and fresh eggs to our neighborhood. CSA’s are spreading across the country, typically selling “shares” (aka memberships) to the public.
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Tahini Dressing
August 12, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
The chard is running rampant at the farmers markets and in CSA boxes across the country. Now is the time to cook up a bundle of these awesome greens. If you like spinach, you’ll love chard.
Living in a Material World
August 12, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
If you want freedom to live the life you have imagined then choose to move from competition to creativity. Imagine not feeling the pressures of competition, of lack…the zero sum game mentality.
Gooseberries?
August 11, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We have this pretty bush on the side of the house and I am thinking it is a gooseberry bush. Can anyone identify it from this picture?
Here’s what I learned about gooseberries:
Gooseberries are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. Many gooseberries are too bitter to be eaten raw, although some of the [...]
Gorgeous Glutes
August 9, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
At the height of bathing suit and bikini weather it’s hard to ignore the glutes. They’re out there. If you’ve been cycling a lot you feel them. Gardening, hiking, rollerblading, squatting and lunging will also bring attention to the area. Still confused as to what we’re talking about? The gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus muscles (glutes), of course, otherwise known as your buttocks, booty, buns, rear-end, rump, behind, or other less article-appropriate words.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon
August 4, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
We prepared a nice recipe out of Colorado Classique (Junior League Cookbook) – Pistachio Crusted Salmon. Made a few minor tweaks to make it gluten-free and adjusted amounts since we were just cooking for two of us.
2 wild salmon fillets (we used sockeye salmon, about 4 ounces each)
sea salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon [...]
Sweet Cherry Smoothie
August 2, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
1 cup sweet cherries, pitted
1 cup nonfat milk
1/2 medium banana
1/4 cup nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1 scoop whey protein powder
ice cubes, to desired consistency
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Per Serving: 271 Calories; 2g Fat (1g SAT); 17g Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 153mg Sodium.
Cherry Berry Crisp – Gluten-Free
August 2, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 2 Comments
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup white rice flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 each eggs
1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 cup cherries*, pitted and chopped
1 cup raspberries*
1 cup strawberries*, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons gluten-free oats
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon [...]
And Away They Went
August 2, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Our girls have headed off to camp for 2 weeks and so we are temporary empty-nesters. With plenty of work to do, there is no shortage of creativity and enthusiasm, but there is still an eery quietness that somehow seems distracting. I believe that as parents it is easy to define ourselves in terms of [...]
How Sweet They Are – Sweet Cherries
August 2, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Cherry season is here and there is no better time to enjoy these healthy, sweet treats. Sweet Bing cherries are the most popular cherry enjoyed in the United States. Their dark, purplish-red skin hint at the powerful phytonutrients that lie within the little fruit. Cherries rank very high on the antioxidant chart in terms of [...]
