tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68301480697597926812024-02-07T21:55:36.637-08:00Garden to Plate with the Boswell3Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-60002724476343869342012-06-21T17:06:00.001-07:002012-06-22T17:05:26.092-07:00Wow, it’s been a really long time! I was with a friend last week and we were talking about food and clean eating and I decided that before the end of this week I would try a new clean meal and blog it. Well we tried the new meal and here I am blogging about it but it is really nothing to post about. Magazine recopies always get ya. It looks so good in the picture with the perfect lighting, perfect cut of meat and the steam rising up from the professionally plated meal. To top it off it was pork and we all know that Jeff does not love pork. With that beautiful picture I thought for sure this would be the meal to change his mind about pork. Wrong Wrong Wrong!!! However, being the incredibly loving, easy going and thoughtful husband that he is he sat there and ate the bland, boring pork without a single complaint and very little teasing.<br />
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Just in case you feel like a bland pork dinner here you go...<br />
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<strong>Thai Pork & Papaya over Couscous (serves 4)</strong><br />
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1/2 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2 in strips<br />
1tsp EVOO<br />
2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce<br />
1 Papaya peeled, seeds removed cut into 1/2 cubes<br />
1/2 tsp ground ginger<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
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One: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in coucous, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 min then fluff with a fork.<br />
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Two: In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil on medium for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, ginger, garlic and pork and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, occasionally flipping pork strips until meat is cooked through.<br />
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Three: Place 1 cup of coucouse on plate, top with 2 oz of pork and 1/2 cup of papaya.<br />
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The $6.00 Papaya was not really on the budget this week. But I used some mixed fruit that after I removed the meat from the skillet I heated in the juices. For me the fruit was the best part. <br />
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This meal need a lot of work. I like the concept but it needs a ton more flavor. I am thinking that making the Thai sauce with double the ginger and using it more as a marinade before grilling might be a better chioce for us. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Until Next Time....</span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-69825159736817501202012-01-05T11:24:00.000-08:002012-01-05T11:24:22.570-08:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have found myself in a state of sadness and loss of direction. Before I left Utah I was feeling like I was getting into a groove of stay at home mom, serving at my church, cooking dinner every night and loving on my husband and son. Since we have moved here I have come up with several proactive plans of meeting people, getting involved and enjoying this season of transition and as much as I hate to admit it, all of my plans have failed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My biggest struggle right now is William. He is angry and I think rightfully so. In the matter of a couple of weeks we turned his life upside down. We took him from family, friends, best friend Max, school, church family, big roomy house, and an awesome yard to play in. Through this whole moving process we have continued to encourage each other, assure and reassure each other that things are fine and are going to be fine and as long as we are together we will be okay. And as much as all of that is true its just a way to cover up our real feelings and not deal with them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The truth is I am not fine. I am sad and lonely. William is angry and grieving for all he has lost. Jeff really likes it here, is enjoying his job and excelling at it. But I know he has to cap that excitement because William and I do not share in it. The Boswell3 are a mess and now that I have acknowledged that, I pray that God gives me the wisdom and strength to clean it up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do not have a clean meal for you today and I hope that I can get back to clean eating soon. I do have a easy crock pot chicken recipe to share with you and a request for prayer. Pray for the Boswell3 to get through this season, learn to really love on each other, be understanding of each others feelings and to push into God knowing that He will get us through this time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 can chicken broth in crock pot, 1 - 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast, sprinkle 1 packet of Italian dressing mix over top. Cook on low for 6 hours (depending on crock pot).</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-13441071431984499362011-11-16T09:42:00.000-08:002011-11-20T14:07:51.710-08:00Crockpot Roast Beef & Leek SandwichesIt's been a better week, well kind of. William is really liking his TaeKwonDo and he got a red stripe this week. After 5 stripes he will move up to a orange belt. Jeff is good, he came home yesterday and was telling me they just stood around in the office chatting and enjoying conversation. It's not something he has experienced for a while. In Utah it was all about get your jobs and get to work. He feels like he is in a different world. As for me, still bored and lonely but adjusting. I am spreading out any errands to get me out of the house more. And, I took on the small but crucial task of preparing communion at the church we have been attending. It's progress.<br />
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Crockpot Roast Beef & Leek Sandwiches<br />
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2lb lean beef pot roast, eye of round roast or other lean beef roast, trimmed of visible fat<br />
2 cups low-sodium beef broth<br />
4 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed well<br />
8 whole-grain kaiser-style buns, halved through center<br />
4 cups baby arugula<br />
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3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste<br />
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One: Add beef, broth, 1 cup water, and garlic to crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, turning once, until beef is tender and pulls apart easily when tested with a fork. During final 30 minutes of cooking, add leeks, submerging in broth.<br />
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Two: Remove beef and transfer to a large bowl; let rest until slightly cooled, about 5 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred beef into small pieces. Return beef to crockpot, stirring to coat in broth. Season with salt and pepper, cover and heat until warmed through.<br />
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With the leftovers I made burritos by adding a little tomato paste and taco seasoning.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-87058861862160581192011-11-07T17:13:00.000-08:002011-11-20T14:08:26.674-08:00Not your Mama's Spaghetti<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It finally happened, I had a bit of a break down over the weekend. Yes, I miss all of you so much that I cried (thanks Donna Kirchoff for being there for that). Today started out with a bit of a pity party but as the day progressed and with the help of a little retail therapy I am feeling much better. I have been working on couponing and I have to tell you there is some joy in getting your receipt showing a savings of $46.35. I don't think I will ever be on the show "Extreme Couponing" but I know there is money to be saved at the grocery store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I finally got my copy of Clean Eating November/December it was a bit delayed due to the change of address. There are several really good meals in here that my boys and I will be trying. There is a section of 5 ingredient meals and the Spaghetti & Spicy Cajun Meatballs sounded delicious. However, I felt that since my fridge is full of veggies I would add a few more ingredients to the mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 cups boxed or jarred unsalted diced tomatoes - I used a can of Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes and a Jar of tomatoes from our garden back in Utah <em>(tear, tear).</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 lb extra-lean ground pork</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tbsp salt free Cajun style seasoning - I used closer to 5 tbsp Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12 oz whole-wheat, corn or brown rice spaghetti</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Olive oil cooking spray</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cloves of garlic, minced, divided</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Handful of fresh mushrooms</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Half white onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bunch of Spinach, stems removed, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ONE: Heat medium sauce pan on medium-high and coat with cooking spray, add 2 cloves of garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. (This is where I added my mushrooms and onion) Reduce heat and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TWO: Preheat oven to 425. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse shrimp into small chunks. Add pork, Cajun seasoning, remaining 2 cloves of garlic and salt and pepper; pulse until combined. Scoop 2 tbsp of mixture, roll into a ball and place on baking sheet. Should yield approximately 24 meatballs. Mist tops of meatballs with cooking spray. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THREE: Cook pasta according to package directions. Scoop spaghetti onto serving plate and top with meatballs and tomato sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little about Springfield.....Its NOT Tooele! We are no longer stuck with Walmart and Applebees. It is hard to explain but, Springfield has a big city feel in a small town. There are hundreds of restaurants and limitless places to shop. I am really loving it. The location could not be better, we are a half hour from Branson, 2 hours to Kansas City and 2 hours to St. Louis. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am not sure what direction to go with my blog since we no longer have our garden (very upsetting). I think maybe some changes are in order. While I am working that out, here is a clean and very low fat meal for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SOUTHWEST MEATBALLS WITH WARM CORN-BLACK BEAN SALSA (Clean Eating October 2011)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 lb ground turkey breast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 large egg whites</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 tsp sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup frozen yellow or white corn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 15oz BPA-Free can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups diced vine ripend tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp fresh lime juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp ground cumin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One: In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix well. Shape into 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two: In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add meatballs and cook for 3-5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice, and cumin and mix well. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cilantro and serve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The servings are suggested at 4 meatballs and 1 cup corn and bean mixture. If followed only 320 calories and 4.5 grams of fat.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfNYyUi-EPdNRngeFDMU3lbuMhxXmJo0MYwQxBrlRFrLh9pile5SL6dQRZoYp24X2ylE_bQHXcHcDvMQgl8do17UztxlcGAwKvb4xYmuYRY30J7mHtISA6lQl-mjWa492Sjx3yGU8Jer5/s1600/105_2252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfNYyUi-EPdNRngeFDMU3lbuMhxXmJo0MYwQxBrlRFrLh9pile5SL6dQRZoYp24X2ylE_bQHXcHcDvMQgl8do17UztxlcGAwKvb4xYmuYRY30J7mHtISA6lQl-mjWa492Sjx3yGU8Jer5/s320/105_2252.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was quick and easy however, not enough flavor for my family. I added onions and if I make this again I think I will add more seasoning to the meatballs. A packet of taco seasoning may do the trick.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-78311372121482363562011-09-05T20:12:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:09:42.088-08:00Its been a while!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes its been a while but its summer and life is good. We just got back into town this afternoon from a wonderful camping trip at the Flaming Gorge. Have ya been? If not, it should definitely be on your list of places to see before leaving Utah. What? Doesn't everyone have a places to see before leaving Utah list? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">News from the garden.... All is well, everything is growing and veggies are delicious. When we got home today Jeff picked 3 large bowls of veggies. I am sure there is a salsa making night in our near future. For today, Jeff washed, cut, seeded, sliced and bagged peppers for the freezer. So easy to do, just know that they will not be crunchy but are great in stir-fry, fajitas and making salsa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (I have to leave this out, my boys will not eat them.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 small onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 garlic cloves minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup uncooked arborio rice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 package (6oz) baby spinach coarsely chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 pound cooked medium shrimp, pealed and deveined (I sauteed mine in a little butter and garlic powder)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Couple dashes of pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a small saucepan, heat the broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes (a minimum of 2 minutes or the rice will not cook correctly). Carefully stir in 1 cup of the heated broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add remaining broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow liquid to absorb between additions. Cook just until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender, about 20 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the spinach, shrimp, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and shrimp are heated through. Serve immediately.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-28006595006409680352011-07-28T21:16:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:12:18.268-08:00BLACK BEAN FUDGE CAKE<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Grain Girl friend Amy (check her out.....GrainGirls.blogspot.com) told me about this cake that she got from Clean Eating and like all of you I had my reservations but, its AWESOME!!! And if you don't trust me check with William. A 7 year old would not lie about chocolate cake!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 oz dark organic chocolate (70% cocoa or greater)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups of soft cooked black beans (I used one can)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 egg white</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 TBSP olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 heaped cup unsweetened cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup of raw organic honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 to 1/2 cup unsalted walnuts, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 and mist an 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Melt dark chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat with 1tbsp water mixed in. Combine melted chocolate, beans, eggs, egg whites, oil, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla, applesauce, and honey in a food processor, process until smooth. Stir in walnuts and pour mixture into baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges start to pull away from the sides. Garnish with Greek-style yogurt.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-86025332782546576802011-07-27T18:51:00.000-07:002011-07-27T18:59:40.404-07:00Corn Tortillas<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I also made chicken enchiladas. Everyone knows how to make enchiladas but here is what I want to share with you....</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use a rolling pin or glass to roll them out</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My chicken came out great today. Lots of onions, some peppers from the garden and a can of roasted diced tomatoes. Next time I make enchiladas I will use a "clean" sauce.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-76956158983663004152011-07-27T18:20:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:12:46.408-08:00It was a good afternoon for some cooking!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bad news is that we failed the cauliflower. Its just did not happen and its a bummer. We pulled the plants an today I planted some cherry and grape tomatoes in their place. It's a bit late in the season but we will see how it goes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 can diced tomatoes, undrained</span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup fresh spinach leaves, cut into strips</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium zucchini chopped - From the garden.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parmesan cheese</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cook meat until no longer pink, drain and set aside.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNvnAtWrcvdyX3vB_wOHTfxd8VGZB7mDm94N6r7HdmubmUjFmNumtvJ4WQi7tiiNMyMmVbQiNdRVdWAUDiSOl7HcO5LspNYl5e23S6rBJgXpwiD55owLcnNVxxFcEa03tjdo4DGeDDN1a/s1600/103_1603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNvnAtWrcvdyX3vB_wOHTfxd8VGZB7mDm94N6r7HdmubmUjFmNumtvJ4WQi7tiiNMyMmVbQiNdRVdWAUDiSOl7HcO5LspNYl5e23S6rBJgXpwiD55owLcnNVxxFcEa03tjdo4DGeDDN1a/s200/103_1603.JPG" t$="true" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saute onion in oil until tender, add garlic and cook 1 more minute.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add water, beans, tomatoes, broth, macaroni, zucchini and bring o a boil.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add sausage and spinach. Cook additional 2-3 minutes and done!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Parmesan make a nice garnish</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until Next Time....</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></div><div align="justify" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-14293889698298603362011-07-22T07:31:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:13:40.066-08:00She is so pretty....<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the many perks of not working is being able to water the garden in the morning without Jeff here to tell me I am doing it wrong. Look at her grow. And, there is a vine of something that has come through the fence from the neighbors garden, I don't know what it is but I will be enjoying it!</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until Next Time....</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-59130342012957402162011-07-17T19:31:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:13:57.603-08:00Garden Update<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The garden is doing lovely. We have eaten some broccoli and some peppers and everything else is blooming. I can't wait to start harvesting, canning and EATING!</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week I am doing some major grocery shopping. There are items on my list that I need to Google because I have no idea what they are. I have several new recipes that we will be trying and sharing with you. Lots of beans, veggies, rice, couscous and seasonings that we have never used before. And of course I will be cooking as "clean" as possible. Wish us luck!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-2417407225013372212011-07-10T16:53:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:14:21.544-08:00It's what's for dinner!Orange Salmon with Asparagus......this is going to the top of my favorite meals list!<br />
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</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since we are working on clean eating I made my own Sweet French salad dressing tonight and it was so easy and tasted wonderful. I was a bit blown away when I compared my ingredients to the ingredients in the store bought bottle that I have in the fridge. There really is a lot of "stuff" in there that you just don't need. What I like about Sweet French dressing is that it is quick, easy and is great on berries as well as salad. However, I personally like to put it all together. Tonight my salad had a mixed organic lettuce blend with extra spinach, shredded carrot, boiled egg, strawberry and cucumber. I really like it all!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sweet French Dressing</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup sugar</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup vegetable oil</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup white vinegar</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup ketchup</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whisk all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved and done.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For our main course we had Grilled Chicken with Mango Barbecue Sauce. Found this recipe in my newest Clean Eating Magazine and I will be making it again.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp olive oil</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 red onion</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Wp3xy_ON6h8CsA87Pkoazc-BXGRAn4MDXDrJ8PuDe8ZrtW52AlzKiJQpczaoYPwWn9O7OrSrIkUFQFK_CA_mNWg8RGUo7XUxwypSiA-oYNBxRYUnIGU92cRoGjdYjUdwi9YPw5THepJs/s1600/0709111558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="150" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Wp3xy_ON6h8CsA87Pkoazc-BXGRAn4MDXDrJ8PuDe8ZrtW52AlzKiJQpczaoYPwWn9O7OrSrIkUFQFK_CA_mNWg8RGUo7XUxwypSiA-oYNBxRYUnIGU92cRoGjdYjUdwi9YPw5THepJs/s200/0709111558.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 tsp sea salt, divided</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium tomato, peeled seeded and chopped</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 mango, peeled and cubed</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tbsp plus 1 tsp apple cider vinegar </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp Dijon mustard</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 4-oz boneless, skinless chicken breast</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 lemon halved</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">olive oil cooking spray</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup water</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a medium sauce pan heat oil on medium. Add onion and 1/4 tsp salt and cook stirring until softened and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomato, mango, vinegar, 1/4 cup water and Dijon. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before processing in a blender or mini food processor until smooth. Poor 1/2 up into a bowl to use when grilling chicken and the remainder for use at the table.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat grill to medium.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange in a single layer on a tray. Squeeze juice form 1/2 of lemon over chicken, then lightly mist with cooking spray, sprinkle with salt and peeper. Flip the chicken over and repeat process.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grill chicken until cooked through and no longer pink. During last 5 min of grilling coat with sauce and turn once. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really loved this, we had it with steamed veggies and the sauce was a great dip for them as well as the chicken.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocolate Banana Freezer Pie...how can you go wrong? This is also from Clean Eating and I think an excellent summer desert. The recipe included directions for a Extra-Easy Whole Grain pine crust which sounds great but even on my best day, easy or not I can't make a pie crust. And I know this and I'm not going to ruin my afternoon by trying and failing. (That's just me!)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 small ripe bananas (about 1lb), peeled and broken or cut into small pieces</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup light coconut milk</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp pure vanilla extract</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 baked pie crust (I used store bought graham cracker crust)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tbsp unsalted dry roasted peanuts (I used sliced almonds)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 oz dark chocolate (70% or greater), finely chopped</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3jEIzn1V2vGTPNgJ9TRotwpw1SGPDlSDEpdnshpXGL2AtwjUIu1CEDr00E1hAtpHLO9N792kXzDTqjnEG4r5gQdp8OlgT2_6Gj-gPUSALtcMZX3IGzAc0Jwpae8Kc5efb_c7Zxv_HpRs/s1600/0709111516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3jEIzn1V2vGTPNgJ9TRotwpw1SGPDlSDEpdnshpXGL2AtwjUIu1CEDr00E1hAtpHLO9N792kXzDTqjnEG4r5gQdp8OlgT2_6Gj-gPUSALtcMZX3IGzAc0Jwpae8Kc5efb_c7Zxv_HpRs/s200/0709111516.jpg" width="150" /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-sJ13Emos5Oxk6gvoCFbxBJDA1GsoTycyOOSJHVSDXArzf5rWtoPVJKnPpi9WFYC4soi4t6acpPbNJnkTj7ARLHUET1IzXToo_z6FFDbCK3pEgNwpgp_MlCsyFzwUM7RJirXb8Q5wpDo/s1600/0709111511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-sJ13Emos5Oxk6gvoCFbxBJDA1GsoTycyOOSJHVSDXArzf5rWtoPVJKnPpi9WFYC4soi4t6acpPbNJnkTj7ARLHUET1IzXToo_z6FFDbCK3pEgNwpgp_MlCsyFzwUM7RJirXb8Q5wpDo/s200/0709111511.jpg" width="150" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combine bananas, cocoa, coconut milk and vanilla in the jar of a blender. Blend until very smooth (like thin cake batter), stopping to scrape down sides of jar and stir mixture 2 or 3 times to ensure all banana is pureed.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pour banana puree into baked pie crust. Sprinkle with almonds and chocolate. Jeff is not a fan of almonds so I only put them on half. Cover and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours. Remove pie 30 min prior to serving allowing to thaw at room temperature.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-14109086976239276942011-06-19T16:01:00.000-07:002011-06-19T16:01:02.442-07:00Jeff and his Jalapenos!!!Since today is fathers day I thought I would share with you what Jeff is having for dinner.... <br />
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Jalapenos stuffed with shrimp, cream cheese, onions and taco seasoning. I really do not know how his belly can take his pepper addiction. Some nights he ruins his dinner with a pepper that is too hot. Cracks me up!!!<br />
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Love you babe! Thanks for being such a great dad to our son.<br />
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<div style="border: currentColor;"> <div style="border: currentColor;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until Next Time....</span></div><div style="border: currentColor;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-79122591485664007752011-06-12T20:35:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:15:16.832-08:00Garden/Boswell Update<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifT-3bIaORXyUDoDVfhFOoqVaQIEaCJ5ccsBm5wDm8ONiTtww2wmz7oW4NLGIlsVifzOm_Kygw9AgX5-DGxDAXQqKD6hAapQ4kC4poNTfjxB2TQxPCgpNa33GapYBo2kxoDNE2EQs5RsFU/s1600/garden2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifT-3bIaORXyUDoDVfhFOoqVaQIEaCJ5ccsBm5wDm8ONiTtww2wmz7oW4NLGIlsVifzOm_Kygw9AgX5-DGxDAXQqKD6hAapQ4kC4poNTfjxB2TQxPCgpNa33GapYBo2kxoDNE2EQs5RsFU/s320/garden2.jpg" t8="true" width="179" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starting to feel like summer around here. We have been doing some fishing, Jeff took his float tube to fish on the side of the freeway and caught 1 bass. He really loves the float tube. Baseball is in full swing. William is doing great. Bit of a ball hog but he makes some really great plays and its hard to talk to him about his ball hogging. And I go where my boys go. Its a good life!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We covered the garden with our grass clippings, Jeff read that it will help hold the moisture in and keep the weeds down. We'll see how it grows. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I received my 1st Clean Eating magazine this week and I have to tell you I LOVE it. Big thanks to my Grain Girl friend Amy. What is Clean Eating??? Here is their definition: The soul of clean eating is consuming food in it most natural state, or as close to it as possible. It is not a diet; its a lifestyle approach to food and its preparation, leading to an improved life - one meal at a time. Clean foods contain just one or two ingredients. Any product with a long ingredient list is human-made and not considered clean. Cant wait to try some of the meal ideas in here.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How great is this, our pole beans grew an inch in one day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I feel like ther is room that is not being used. I'm going to talk Jeff into more plants this week.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until Next Time....</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-75531463123993556372011-06-05T19:40:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:15:36.742-08:00Jeff and the not so giant bean stock!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we finally had some really nice days here in Utah. Days in which if we shave our heads and leave the house without sunscreen you will get burned!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just ask Jeff.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Garden Update:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all the rains that we had we lost a few of our plants. Whats a gardener to do you ask??? No biggie, William and I ran to Walmart and got some more. So everything we had lost has been replaced and the rest of the garden is doing well. Thanks for asking.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the latest... in Jeff's favorite new book, Vegetable Gardening for Dummies (which I have no reason to read) he found the chapter on beans. He is at work right now and I cant remember exactly what type of beans he planted but I am thinking they were string beans. The book said that they grow up poles so Jeff put a wood pole in the garden. I am pretty excited to see these and my rain gutter spinach grow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ26k3NjJlYINmiiI651S8AMGx_IAAGOaVudrrlUYUCTPDO5C8ED6tYLxaI3xYEoYQ4MlOra_PmQ5ShqFdRngMW1cdrlAob3e2aZQ6kdI4G6NtQKddXx2wd5cBDcWEhw7vSvcN4qNENkNA/s1600/0605111934b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ26k3NjJlYINmiiI651S8AMGx_IAAGOaVudrrlUYUCTPDO5C8ED6tYLxaI3xYEoYQ4MlOra_PmQ5ShqFdRngMW1cdrlAob3e2aZQ6kdI4G6NtQKddXx2wd5cBDcWEhw7vSvcN4qNENkNA/s320/0605111934b.jpg" t8="true" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a healthy note, the Boswell3 have been working really hard to cut out carbs in the evening and we have been loading up on veggies. I think one of our favorite dinners is a salad, grilled chicken with lemon pepper and grilled asparagus. From being around some of our family members and friends with kids it is clear that William is a great eater. He eats everything. Like his dad he likes peppers hot off the grill (not jalapenos) and eats all veggies. What a blessing William is! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6830148069759792681.post-25419669762807216082011-05-20T21:52:00.000-07:002011-11-20T14:15:51.381-08:00Not healthy, Not from the Garden but oh so good!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last summer my wonderful friend Melissa introduced me to dutch oven cooking. Its wonderful, everyone should own at least 2. For Christmas Jeff got me a pretty red one for indoor use. I use it several times a week for frying, baking, roasting really anything and everything. Tonight I have made a Peachy Dump Cake. I found this recipe in a dutch oven cookbook I received from my mother in love, Cindy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake at 350 degrees using 10 coals on bottom and 14 on top. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until cake pulls away from sides of oven. Serves 12.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Big day of fishing with my boys tomorrow, got to get my rest. Love to you all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until Next Time....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. </em>Matthew 6:34</span><br />
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In the ground we have tomatoes, onions, egg plant, mexi bell peppers, orange bell peppers, banana peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, cucumber, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, fresno chili peppers, jalapenos and cantelope.<br />
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In the gutter we have cilantro, lemon thyme, sweet basil, spinach, lettuce and chives.<br />
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And hanging topsy turvy style is a tomato.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Jeff has a master plan for the garden (see photo below) I am more of a lets go to Home Depot and see whats growing kind of person. But, this year my grain eating, yoga head, friend Amy (check her out...<a href="http://graingirls.blogspot.com/">GrainGirls.blogspot.com</a>) has really been in my ear about planning, canning, pickling, cooking and blogging about it. Amy loaned me a book last week called Apartment Gardening by Amy Pennington, I LOVED IT. I know I do not live in an apartment but I got some really cool ideas out of it. My favorite is using rain gutters as planters. They are light, inexpensive and easy to work with and the book said they are great for growing lettuce and herbs. My plan is to hang them on the chain link fence around the back of the garden and see what happens. Garden photos to follow next week. Cant wait!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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So there you have it....The Plan!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09440036079570953478noreply@blogger.com0