Category Archives: food

01.03.11

Detox: Day 1 Menu.

Last night I was cooking up a storm in our kitchen making sure to have all organic food on hand for Mike and I as we enter day one of the detox. This is so important because the first day is the hardest, and you will want to make sure that there is no room for temptation.  Here is what I made last night:
 Chicken with mushrooms, shallots and fresh tomatoes,  I only used lemons and and salt and pepper to for flavoring.  The mushrooms and shallots give the sauce the illusion of heartiness… like it was marinated in wine.
Three large chicken breasts are enough for both of us for three days.
Green beans with olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper.
Organic salad greens.
This morning I popped my first of three doses of 10 pills.
..and gagged through my morning shake.
I ate pomegranate seeds when I got to work.  I also packed a bag of organic baby carrots and two apples for snacking.  So far so good…. Now it’s time for lunch.  We are lucky that we have a kitchen in our office stocked with dinner plates and flatware.  It makes me feel so much better about what I am eating.

Now back to work!

12.16.10

Detox.


If there is one down side to blogging, it’s the 20 lbs that I have gained through the process (btw.. I just housed a burrito bowl from Chipotle before typing this….) That being said, for those of you that know me personally, know that I took part in a purification program almost two years ago. It is a three-week program created by Standard Process. In conjunction with a daily shake and various all-natural supplements, you essentially detoxify your body. The hardest part for me was the fact that I had to give up all preservatives. That’s right– all organic foods, no diet coke and no sugar, wheat or cheese. I know it sounds grueling, but honestly after the first day’s migraine, I was smooth sailing for the remainder of the time. I was even able to watch my family eat a pepperoni pizza while I happily ate my salad. The best part wasn’t the 15 lbs. that I lost, but the way that I felt. People told me that my hair and skin never looked better, I lost all bloat from my stomach… and for the first time in my life- I lost inches in my butt and thighs. I was never able to achieve that even at the gym! My sinuses were super clear, and any aches and pains that I was experiencing completely went away– I felt better than I have ever felt in my life. Oh, and on a more ahem… personal note…. if constipation is an issue for you, this will also do the trick. You wont be running to the bathroom, but you’ll definitely get on a regular schedule.

 
So, in preparation for our trip to Turks and Caicos in January, I will be doing the program again, and I am inviting all of you to come along! I purchase the supplements through my amazing Chiropractors at Beyond Wellness. Luckily for all of you, Beyond Wellness is offering these supplements to you at a 10% discount (total price of $200 for all three weeks worth of supplements) through Christmas and free shipping for those who are out of state.
 
I am planning on making this an online forum for all of those that participate with daily updates from me as well as information from the seminar that I took from Standard Process and tips and tricks for how to see the best results.
If you are interested email me for information.

You will not see the results unless you commit 100% to the program- so unless you are serious as a heart attack.. don’t waste your money. 😉 I would never endorse a product that I didn’t 200% believe in, so know that if you stick to the program… it works!
 
Start date is January 3– so guzzle up that eggnog and eat your figgy pudding, because come January 1- we’re all in boot camp!
 

11.23.10

A Lemony-Dill Bowl of Bliss.


After I had the Avgolemono Soup at Le Petit Greek in L.A., I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I love making soups. Something about how the flavors meld together in the pot soothes me. And I love eating soup, especially in the winter.

 
I was dying to make this soup in particular, so I mixed together a few recipes that I found online- and the results were delish. It’s low fat, and takes less than an hour to make, Word to the wise: Don’t add the rice and eggs until about 20 minutes before serving, otherwise it will get mushy.



INGREDIENTS
10 cups chicken stock
1 shredded rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups of white rice
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs
2 lemons (juice)
1 handful dill (chopped)
 

DIRECTIONS
1. Sautee onions, carrots and celery in pot until golden brown.
2. Add Chicken, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. After 2 minutes, add chicken broth.
4. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer.
5. 20 minutes before eating, add rice to pot. Cook 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
3. Take the pot off the heat.
4. Whisk the eggs in a bowl until frothy.
5. Whisk in the lemon juice.
6. Slowly whisk in some of the liquid from the soup to temper the eggs.
7. Mix the avgolemono sauce into the soup.
8. Stir in the dill and serve.

10.04.10

A Little Taste of Heaven.

 

Over the years, this recipe has become my signature fall dish. Friends and family look forward to the fall season to get a taste of this delicious treat. Every time I serve it to someone new, they ask me for the recipe, so, I thought I’d share with all of you. Warning… there is nothing low fat about this one. But it is worth every calorie. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

    • 3 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
    • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter one large rectangular casserole dish.
2.) Blend together the butternut squash, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, butter, vanilla, cream and sugar.
3.) Pour first 7 ingredients into casserole dish. Mix together 1/2 stick of softened butter, chopped pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle on top.
4.) Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until browned.

09.10.10

The Pamplemousse Martini.


Here’s to the weekend. This drink is sure to knock your socks off. It’s my absolute favorite. I was introduced to this drink by my best friend Danielle’s Mom (B) who made it for Dan’s engagement party a few years ago. It takes a little bit of time and energy to make… but it’s well worth it! Nice work B!
Pamplemousse is the French word for grapefruit, which is one of the main ingredients in this vodka drink.

(From Bon Appétit, January 2007. Makes 6 drinks.)
 
INGREDIENTS
7 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons Pom Wonderful pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 cups vodka (I use Grey Goose.)
3/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
18 fresh mint leaves, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
ice cubes
PREPARATION
1. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool. This step can be done one day ahead, covered, and refrigerated.
2. Combine pomegranate mixture, vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and mint leaves together in a large pitcher. Fill pitcher with ice cubes and stir vigorously. Strain drink into martini glasses. Garnish each glass with mint sprig and serve.