tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85686071197926446772024-03-05T18:04:28.239-05:00Serving from the HeartStewardship God's WayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-26903979405610910712010-05-17T07:31:00.003-04:002010-05-17T07:34:52.679-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryI3CUYSjJzssQVd0sFrqAW684hbQxzhiVGIbnpbN-JLeOAEdgOHaM4DQVaL5JtCPKuIl6A1KyURyhEAaWzFDV5Y_AmfUTYEMVGGq7YFpAjWPFfBP_qxCs1q6C3I41BMChs6Ve1hd7_Sq/s1600/mpmpencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472200281082398770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryI3CUYSjJzssQVd0sFrqAW684hbQxzhiVGIbnpbN-JLeOAEdgOHaM4DQVaL5JtCPKuIl6A1KyURyhEAaWzFDV5Y_AmfUTYEMVGGq7YFpAjWPFfBP_qxCs1q6C3I41BMChs6Ve1hd7_Sq/s400/mpmpencil.jpg" /></a><br /><div>It is our last week of school! Yeah! We are all really looking forward to summer vacation. The last week of school is usually very hectic for us and so in our menu you will see some convenience items. At this point, I feel the need to keep it simple and just get through this week. You will also see a few things we didn't get to last week. </div><div> </div><div><strong><u>Breakfast Ideas:<br /></u></strong><a href="http://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/01/maple-banana-loaf-from-tev.html">Maple Banana Loaf</a> (from freezer)<br />cereal<br />toast w/almond butter and jelly<br />creamy oatmeal<br />zucchini spelt muffins<br />egg burritos<br />yogurt banana splits<br /><br />We normally serve green drink with our breakfasts. <br /><br /><strong><u>Lunch Ideas:<br /></u></strong>almond butter and jelly/tuna sandwiches<br />pasta and meatballs<br />ABC pasta soup<br />Goddess Garbanzos in a WW pita pocket (similar to chicken salad w/garbanzos)<br />chicken strips<br />mac and cheese w/peas<br />leftovers<br /><br />We usually serve raw fruit and veggies with lunch. <br /><br /><strong><u>Dinner Ideas:<br /></u></strong>Chimichangas<br />Orange Sesame Tofu w/brown rice<br />burgers (beef and portabella), corn on the cob, roasted potatoes<br />vegan risotto<br />lentil and barley soup in crockpot<br />pizza night<br /><br /><br />We usually have fresh bread/rolls and salad with dinner.</div><div> </div><div>Have a wonderful week!</div><div> </div><div>J</div><div> </div><div>PS - Check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.come/">www.orgjunkie.come</a> for more menu ideas! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-70483281348354081512010-05-13T07:35:00.003-04:002010-05-13T07:50:09.416-04:00Raw Vegan Truffles - Super EasyRecently I went to a seminar presented by folks from <a href="http://www.hacres.com/">Hallelujah Acres</a>. It was wonderful. I strongly encourage you to check out their site. Basically, they teach about healing and maintaining your body using a diet of 80% raw foods and 20% cooked. They shared a lot of recipes. One of my favorite is this one for raw vegan truffles. They require only a few ingredients, are super easy, and healthy. They will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. My whole family loves them!<br /><br /><u>Truffles</u><br />1 cup organic raisins<br />1 cup raw pecans (I have also used other nuts and they came out wonderful!)<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />unsweetened coconut<br /><br />Place all ingredients in your food processor with the S blade. Let it blend until the mixture forms a ball. It will take a little bit. Then pull out about small amount (about the size of a tablespoon) and roll into a ball.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGB-rAeFbmgbyV3wJakP_YXx4jToOUySrzOP9KpP2tkTbyzqlbG2fONV-mf3keG3-n6lFyv42mqd95vgayH_OZ1ImbWufdZxX7W5CdcSCqnfF6yByc_Sbku_7y6ZD_HsKDbOsIirBlO6yD/s1600/truffles+005.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470717416295907842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGB-rAeFbmgbyV3wJakP_YXx4jToOUySrzOP9KpP2tkTbyzqlbG2fONV-mf3keG3-n6lFyv42mqd95vgayH_OZ1ImbWufdZxX7W5CdcSCqnfF6yByc_Sbku_7y6ZD_HsKDbOsIirBlO6yD/s400/truffles+005.jpg" /></a><br />(see how greasy my hands are from the oils in the nuts!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIEGsA95Be68wXFuBS4QdYejUNEi7m9u2-D3H9X6jd7_eacC31q5_vnIKHIOAdcuFMJnuhdpKLdQ43jV5ceMKNHsC5rJysrHjO1eRtAiH3CJoTlUMwtnIk1rvmKc5BGReoFb6HI2HrLWG/s1600/truffles+001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470717422371932066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIEGsA95Be68wXFuBS4QdYejUNEi7m9u2-D3H9X6jd7_eacC31q5_vnIKHIOAdcuFMJnuhdpKLdQ43jV5ceMKNHsC5rJysrHjO1eRtAiH3CJoTlUMwtnIk1rvmKc5BGReoFb6HI2HrLWG/s400/truffles+001.jpg" /></a><br />Then roll each ball into unsweetened coconut.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Qgpi3VgV57MZv_tfhwylPWNX0tz38ml5VmetZE6ZtpUAwWOynlSaAQ5RoirK8W_zDFdVyQVTlZt-kD65JQGzfB89NPUoT1Plv7kOssXe_qZncM4k7QndscXOPHon9inE5BcNfUKn3Ffz/s1600/truffles+007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470717411098447682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Qgpi3VgV57MZv_tfhwylPWNX0tz38ml5VmetZE6ZtpUAwWOynlSaAQ5RoirK8W_zDFdVyQVTlZt-kD65JQGzfB89NPUoT1Plv7kOssXe_qZncM4k7QndscXOPHon9inE5BcNfUKn3Ffz/s400/truffles+007.jpg" /></a><br />You can eat them just like that and they are wonderful, but we think they taste even better if you put them in the freezer. They don't really freeze solid. Oh so yummy this way. They are usually gone very quickly in our house. <br /><br />We actually added some vegan chocolate chips to the processor last time and that was really yummy, but they do eliminate the raw factor. I was thinking you could also roll them in raw chocolate powder.<br /><br />I hope you'll give these a try! Let me know!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-58044671630755081392010-05-09T21:07:00.004-04:002010-05-09T21:15:38.324-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjk_m9flTdnc5BRV8EGf-twS_QfPtO5e7DLcvWwj-kQVUDLD2iJuUH1NcgE2jd21bmgapXbKCXkHrEAeYNn-dS4ePqV7cHqHF8w7NVWvnpqvV0tdNWuHC9fvBwZhtzmx1l8CGgpUsxmo_E/s1600/mpmpencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469443052854394786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjk_m9flTdnc5BRV8EGf-twS_QfPtO5e7DLcvWwj-kQVUDLD2iJuUH1NcgE2jd21bmgapXbKCXkHrEAeYNn-dS4ePqV7cHqHF8w7NVWvnpqvV0tdNWuHC9fvBwZhtzmx1l8CGgpUsxmo_E/s400/mpmpencil.jpg" /></a><br /><div>As you may know, I haven't done a weekly menu plan in a while. It has been very hard to manage without a plan and I must admit, our meals have been a bit boring. Now that school is winding down, I am hoping to get back to sharing our menu each week. I have been given the green light to try a week of all vegan dinners. I am going to serve meat at lunch only. We'll see how it goes. This is great for me because it enables me to try some different recipes. If they turn out, I'll be sharing them over the week.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here is what I have planned for this week:</div><div> </div><div><u><strong>Breakfast Ideas:<br /></strong></u>-<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe/index.html">granola </a>w/almond milk<br />-<a href="http://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/01/maple-banana-loaf-from-tev.html">Maple Banana Loaf</a><br />-cereal<br />-toast w/almond butter<br />-creamy oatmeal<br />-Blueberry Carob Pancakes<br />-Apple Hemp Muffins<br /><br />We normally serve green drink with our breakfasts. <br /><br /><u><strong>Lunch Ideas:<br /></strong></u>-stromboli<br />-taco salad<br />-almond butter and jelly sandwiches<br />-chick pea and pasta soup<br />-leftovers<br />-Goddess Garbanzos in a WW pita pocket (similar to chicken salad w/garbanzos)<br />-beef and barley soup in crockpot<br /><br />We usually serve raw fruit and veggies with lunch. (On meat days, I'll be enjoying salads)<br /><br /><strong><u>Dinner Ideas:<br /></u></strong>-Chili Pasta Bake<br />-Brown Rice ‘n’ Beans “Jumble-aya”<br />-<a href="http://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.com/search?q=mac">Mac and Cheeze</a><br />-Chimichangas<br />-Orange Sesame Tofu w/brown rice<br />-Roasted Tomato-Fennel Pasta w/pine nuts and capers<br />-vegan risotto<br /><br />We usually have fresh bread/rolls and salad with dinner.<br /><br /><strong><u>snacks<br /></u></strong>Kale chips<br />Celery w/dressing<br />Apple slices w/almond butter<br />popcorn</div><div>guacamole w/chips</div><div> </div><div>Have a great week!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-24500658835948627892010-05-05T06:26:00.003-04:002010-05-05T07:00:45.403-04:00Banana Cream Pancakes (vegan)Hey there!<br /><br />I know I have been gone a while, but the end of the school year is a bit brutal for me. As things begin to close out, I am hoping to blog a lot more. I have really been encouraged by those of you that noticed my absence and have asked when I will return to the blogsphere. I really didn't think anyone would notice. So thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />I am not coming back in full force yet, but I promised a sweet friend this recipe for her daughter's birthday! So here you have it....Banana Cream Pancakes.<br /><br />This recipe comes from one of my favorite vegan cookbook authors that I have mentioned many times, Dreena Burton. It is in her most recent book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Drink-Be-Vegan-Celebrating/dp/1551522241/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273056641&sr=8-1#noop">Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan</a>. This is a really wonderful book with many, many great recipes. I highly recommend it!<br /><br /><u>Banana Cream Pancakes</u><br />1 1/3 spelt flour ( I order mine in bulk, but you could get it from the bins at Whole Foods)<br />1 tbs + 1/4 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp nutmeg (I used cinnamon)<br />1/8 tsp salt<br />1 can light coconut milk<br />1 cup banana (1 large)<br />1 tsp vanilla<br /><br />In a large bowl mix together all your dry ingredients. Then I place all the wet ingredients in the Vitamix and blend until smooth and creamy. It is much faster than doing it all by hand. I am sure any blender would work here. Then I just pour the wet into the dry and mix until well combined.<br /><br />Oil your griddle/pan and cook then pancakes as you normally would. When I make pancakes I use the Pampered Chef scoops to get them to be all uniform in size. It is also less messy.<br /><br /><br />As you can see below I added a few vegan chocolate chips to each one. I don't add many because we use pure maple syrup on pancakes and that is just too much sugar for me! But if you notice there is no sugar in the recipe at all, which I LOVE!<br /><br />Here are some pictures. I know they are not that great. Need to really work on that over the summer, but none the less, here are some that I took over the weekend.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaRdLX3bTu2zxvMsv0zUv0RIFRUoPoNHcKtJeIvXzVxjXUEtTk4yEDh4azq0YSB5sk8dc7Vgl7dHnA_EURgbsVWIio0I8Mku8ifjRsea_3fBKtOw4bf_tsR0ZgBUapbOh618mxZ8cQn4Z/s1600/pancakes+003.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467730929757091890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaRdLX3bTu2zxvMsv0zUv0RIFRUoPoNHcKtJeIvXzVxjXUEtTk4yEDh4azq0YSB5sk8dc7Vgl7dHnA_EURgbsVWIio0I8Mku8ifjRsea_3fBKtOw4bf_tsR0ZgBUapbOh618mxZ8cQn4Z/s400/pancakes+003.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJSROsHBOzfgEUW_yE0-bdSZKEE1RZ1oTqj9P7Xxqp9zyPpdQzfOZNhlm28-eN7ItebL_iLyEItCVITJJEInxPcHEkheaa-wFtO2e21kmDY7dfs5PczqlTWVFjy-RHATKU-uGJPKy64AQ/s1600/pancakes+001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467730937707786466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJSROsHBOzfgEUW_yE0-bdSZKEE1RZ1oTqj9P7Xxqp9zyPpdQzfOZNhlm28-eN7ItebL_iLyEItCVITJJEInxPcHEkheaa-wFtO2e21kmDY7dfs5PczqlTWVFjy-RHATKU-uGJPKy64AQ/s400/pancakes+001.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-okSn3ytGTxO7qyOtgsFOOoZjI_6uIpoEvlLvstOFDOLVlrJINHPfLgoRNi71ohhIq1mfaVglhy4gTrPiDoZ3b8byaVGTgOXYxNRdz_DVsCZRxzypygNvFaoqPJ7nIRno_9t-c0Yh3G5n/s1600/pancakes+002.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467730931447486210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-okSn3ytGTxO7qyOtgsFOOoZjI_6uIpoEvlLvstOFDOLVlrJINHPfLgoRNi71ohhIq1mfaVglhy4gTrPiDoZ3b8byaVGTgOXYxNRdz_DVsCZRxzypygNvFaoqPJ7nIRno_9t-c0Yh3G5n/s400/pancakes+002.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I hope you enjoy!<br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-71314415753934646972010-03-22T06:17:00.002-04:002010-03-22T06:24:15.065-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikipzV14y0RbEvMSMDL-cLsjd_1OggC-IFRyMlbwoKYbyWMEy2kYfsl1QyK2uXV9QRBccbRVwnc3XxLkUI8Ca89i3pceFxxF0EOO2PoopC4eWB552Y7_YOiN_GN4Zr1NSOCHth_vshzi5G/s1600-h/mpmpencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451400525045839378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikipzV14y0RbEvMSMDL-cLsjd_1OggC-IFRyMlbwoKYbyWMEy2kYfsl1QyK2uXV9QRBccbRVwnc3XxLkUI8Ca89i3pceFxxF0EOO2PoopC4eWB552Y7_YOiN_GN4Zr1NSOCHth_vshzi5G/s400/mpmpencil.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I am really struggling to post consistently as we get closer to the end of the school year. With field trips and planning for next year I have no time to squeeze blogging in. The menu plan is easy to get to simply because I have to do that for my sanity each week. So bare with me as school comes to a close. Over the summer I am hoping to blog a lot and change the blog up a little. Happy Monday!</div><div> </div><div><strong>Breakfast Ideas:<br /></strong>granola (free from EarthFare) w/almond milk<br /><a href="http://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/01/maple-banana-loaf-from-tev.html">Maple Banana Loaf </a></div><div>cereal<br />eggs and toast<br /><a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/whole_wheat_berry_pancakes">Whole Wheat Blender pancakes<br /></a>Baked French Toast<br />Zucchini Spelt Muffins<br /><br />We normally serve green drink with our breakfasts. <br /><br /><strong>Lunch Ideas:<br /></strong>hummus and brie (FREE from EarthFare) w/assorted veggies, fruit, and crackers<br />taco salad<br />leftovers x2<br />almond butter and jelly sandwiches<br />chick pea and pasta soup<br /><br /><br />We usually serve raw fruit and veggies with lunch. <br /><br /><strong>Dinner Ideas:<br /></strong>Rigatoni Puttanesca w/Veggie Meatballs<br />Steak Burgers w/roasted potatoes and roasted bell pepper salad, Tollhouse Pie (friends over)<br />Chicken Pot Pie w/roasted broccoli<br />Chili Chicken and Vegetable Soup<br /><a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/spinach_rice_casserole">Spinach Rice Casserole<br /></a>Spaghetti w/<a href="http://veganspoonful.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/vegan-pesto-sauce/">vegan Pesto</a> (insanely delish)<br />Beef Ribs in BBQ Sauce (crockpot), mashed potatoes<br /><br />We usually have fresh bread/rolls and salad with dinner.</div><div> </div><div>For more menu plans visit <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">www.orgjunkie.com</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-27495411893914526312010-03-16T06:17:00.003-04:002010-03-18T22:05:32.622-04:00Skillet Shrimp FajtasEarthFare has been having some amazing deals recently. If you join their <a href="http://www.earthfare.com/login.aspx?item=%2fmyhealthjourney&user=extranet%5cAnonymous&site=website">Health Journey</a>, you can get coupons for lots of free items. The coupon usually says that you have to purchase one item, which is not a problem as we always need something from the store. We have gotten FREE granola, pound of coffee, brie, fresh mozzarella, pizza dough, and TWO pounds of shrimp.<br /><br />I normally don't buy shrimp because it is too expensive. So I was very excited to see this sweet deal since my husband LOVES shrimp.<br /><br />Here is our most recent package of free shrimp. $12.99 worth of shrimp for FREE!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2fTw40v7YvKA5vjx28ryALdDAofrC6eNecwAihVA0NZFnvz6IfkIis1g2e8h9VxpQsAtiOZnF-PIjDhaTh3l6sAeb2mtRkeQ1PUHSvKSC1piQweYakgQXDtaBRlBzGPvhcVQMy3aMCLg/s1600-h/Picture+051.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450153069424832466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2fTw40v7YvKA5vjx28ryALdDAofrC6eNecwAihVA0NZFnvz6IfkIis1g2e8h9VxpQsAtiOZnF-PIjDhaTh3l6sAeb2mtRkeQ1PUHSvKSC1piQweYakgQXDtaBRlBzGPvhcVQMy3aMCLg/s400/Picture+051.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I guess I am on a Rachael Ray kick lately because I decided to use the shrimp to make a recipe in my recent issue of her magazine, Skillet Shrimp Fajitas. It was quite easy and Chuck loved it!<br /><br /><u>Skillet Shrimp Fajitas</u><br />1/4 cup olive oil<br />1 onion sliced<br />1 can 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes<br />2 cloves of garlic chopped<br />1/2 tsp red pepper flakes<br />1 lb of shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)<br /><br />1. Heat 2 tbs olive oil over medium high heat; add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook until browned. (I added some red pepper here as well)<br /><br />2. Add the can of tomatoes and increase heat. Cook until the tomato juice evaporates. Remove from skillet.<br /><br />3. Add the remaining olive oil (2 tbs), the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about one minute. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro here if you like.<br /><br />We served the fajita mixture on Trader Joe's Whole Wheat tortillas with brown rice, avocados, sour cream, cheese, and hot sauce. It was really a hit with my husband!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpKxiT6kIrJEMcVxz2dQI_PTp787e4ojntWcjl80Vd9HapiNNqyOQe7JWN9YJEZP_SWOwxe6MLqypGZnuPv_K0eLClaJuLjjjETmezyWcymkbcI7DlfC5aoBiZtYf18Nr4FhyZpuG4eiS/s1600-h/Picture+055.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450153048238541186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpKxiT6kIrJEMcVxz2dQI_PTp787e4ojntWcjl80Vd9HapiNNqyOQe7JWN9YJEZP_SWOwxe6MLqypGZnuPv_K0eLClaJuLjjjETmezyWcymkbcI7DlfC5aoBiZtYf18Nr4FhyZpuG4eiS/s400/Picture+055.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Enjoy!</div><div>J</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-1636737317249619082010-03-14T20:58:00.004-04:002010-03-15T07:05:46.084-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9l0jhvzvla2-awheMta7v0nqX5unh3b387Kt5DK4tPG2K1Sue5TGFFuZq-WYSez8eSRfbx7FUaluSmzKwGwBPRRzm4GcvPoobK4CSMzB4_PNV77AKBL4fKGqoe1r2xw4wpF9DtyOI2xP/s1600-h/mpmpencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448658738865378786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9l0jhvzvla2-awheMta7v0nqX5unh3b387Kt5DK4tPG2K1Sue5TGFFuZq-WYSez8eSRfbx7FUaluSmzKwGwBPRRzm4GcvPoobK4CSMzB4_PNV77AKBL4fKGqoe1r2xw4wpF9DtyOI2xP/s400/mpmpencil.jpg" /></a><br />It is almost St. Patrick's Day. Even though I am not Irish (my husband is) I love St. Patrick's Day. I always try to make it a special day for the boys.<br /><br />Here is our menu for the special day:<br /><br /><ul><li>breakfast - green <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/whole_wheat_berry_pancakes">whole wheat pancakes</a>, <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/02/healthy-smoothie-day-3.html">green drink</a></li><li>lunch - peas and macaroni</li><li>dinner - <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/03/irish-white-bean-and-cabbage-stew.html">Irish White Bean and Cabbage Stew</a>, <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/03/colcannon-puffs.html">Colcannon Puffs</a>, Irish Soda Bread</li><li>dessert - <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/2009/11/slab-apple-pie-perfect-for-fall-perfect-for-freezing.html">slab apple pie</a></li></ul><p>Here is our menu for the rest of the week.</p><p><strong>Breakfast Ideas:<br /></strong>Cinnamon Rolls<br /><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-treat-for-today-applesauce-bread">applesauce bread<br /></a>cereal<br />eggs, sausage, and toast<br />Raspberry Cornmeal Pancakes (Eat, Drink, and be Vegan)<br />Challah French Toast<br /><br />We normally serve green drink with our breakfasts.<br /><br /><strong>Lunch Ideas:<br /></strong>hummus and guacamole w/assorted veggies and crackers<br />almond butter, banana and honey sandwiches<br />Mellow Lentil “Sniffle” Soup (Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan)<br />pasta and marinara<br />egg salad sandwiches<br /><br /><br />We usually serve raw fruit and veggies with lunch.<br /><strong><br />Dinner Ideas:</strong><br />Manhattan Cod Chowder (I didn’t get to it last week!)<br /><a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2009/12/slow-cooked-tex-mex-chicken-and-beans.html">Slow –Cooked Tex-Mex Chicken and Beans </a>and rice<br /><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/yummy-and-easy-sloppy-joes">Sloppy Joes</a> w/roasted potatoes<br />Cuban Chicken Legs w/roasted broccoli<br />Spaghetti w/Roasted Red Pepper Sauce<br /><a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2009/12/white-bean-and-barley-risotto.html">White Bean and Barley Risotto</a>, w/ roasted tomatoes<br /><br />We usually have fresh bread/rolls and salad with dinner.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful week! For more menu ideas check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a></p><p>Jennifer</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-56990123080005116852010-03-14T15:29:00.003-04:002010-03-16T06:17:05.099-04:00Spaghetti with Zucchini and GarlicI love zucchini, but unfortunately, my boys do not. I have found that the only way I can get them to eat it is in a muffin, sweet bread or in this dish, Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic. We all LOVE this dish. It is very simple and has minimal ingredients. It is from Rachel Ray's cookbook, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-30-Minute-Meals-2/dp/1891105108/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268595368&sr=8-3">30 Minute Meals 2</a>. It is one of her older cookbooks, but there are a lot of good recipes in it. This is a favorite.<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente<br />2 small to medium zucchini<br />1/4 cup olive oil<br />4 cloves of garlic chopped<br />salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes<br />1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese<br /><br />Saute your garlic in the olive oil. I throw in some red pepper flakes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOBD4dnqM_6ayXEpsCGm1zeWHwVq1jN6GXRmB-syGydwS6b2G_ZBtJv7kB_UmQ3ip2GPmi1bkB5yU3DKvqoMTONraAypMHk0JJyqoTZB_iDeKLR4sfSgJniP8M0nqrJtXtgiC-ofanJfo/s1600-h/Picture+046.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448574924515350354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOBD4dnqM_6ayXEpsCGm1zeWHwVq1jN6GXRmB-syGydwS6b2G_ZBtJv7kB_UmQ3ip2GPmi1bkB5yU3DKvqoMTONraAypMHk0JJyqoTZB_iDeKLR4sfSgJniP8M0nqrJtXtgiC-ofanJfo/s400/Picture+046.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Add shredded zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Saute 7-10 minutes.</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLg49q7duFeTtesP5dMelX0VZO0Qw1tUJbEbJoQA8x6MRXFX-RkbJr9fU-Q5SPjQb_XyJZyccKT11wPM3-4mpiJBERoRr6m7cMActCHgtOnazIbTDUwU7VQ72mhgJARQDsyOUB7AxejCt/s1600-h/Picture+047.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFKTcJ5F0D4DkkKSIbNhXWe4DKUoIKzd72FOBgOaRfelTvObFR3YhFKk8UMkASMjeOY6F4SB21mpE2PyRt98qkfKy5Pa0qaOkNL0x0vzeGYbyFNaAe2GxhpKedp8SADW0FYH2VIHW71Vu/s1600-h/Picture+048.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448574914133920450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFKTcJ5F0D4DkkKSIbNhXWe4DKUoIKzd72FOBgOaRfelTvObFR3YhFKk8UMkASMjeOY6F4SB21mpE2PyRt98qkfKy5Pa0qaOkNL0x0vzeGYbyFNaAe2GxhpKedp8SADW0FYH2VIHW71Vu/s400/Picture+048.jpg" /></a><br />Add your hot, drained cooked past to the zucchini and toss. Add a couple handfuls of grated cheese. Use the rest of the cheese to individual plates.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNgIuGPYJmN1d2uxq2vSxfLsTe171Dq9VpPVTENQkhHaCEcrg7Sr9yXi0b7vuRnNTyBKtZ9yN_WxKvWrJW_mEiH1Gbj8GeMtFpIG0MW2pGKk6Em06VgNjfRdsMcoPanNCqPtXZvtZgjsT/s1600-h/Picture+049.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448574905013694370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNgIuGPYJmN1d2uxq2vSxfLsTe171Dq9VpPVTENQkhHaCEcrg7Sr9yXi0b7vuRnNTyBKtZ9yN_WxKvWrJW_mEiH1Gbj8GeMtFpIG0MW2pGKk6Em06VgNjfRdsMcoPanNCqPtXZvtZgjsT/s400/Picture+049.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I know this is simple, but the flavors are wonderful and it is very quick, easy, inexpensive, and healthy. I hope you give it a try!</div><div></div><div>Jen<br /></div><div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-74266143624207938152010-03-08T14:28:00.003-05:002010-03-08T14:44:30.467-05:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBuvEsxi162Z5yuMuDoi1cdpDfm4IAH8somXNIR85fCvoc12aGdPULCXGO6ixywb__bzJP6oCI2cBV4csbq4tV2xZ7U76kR0H66IMgc1iKB5CQmf9ROeL4JpRI7GWetp6tzWxTkp09sHp/s1600-h/mpmpencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446347341884301394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBuvEsxi162Z5yuMuDoi1cdpDfm4IAH8somXNIR85fCvoc12aGdPULCXGO6ixywb__bzJP6oCI2cBV4csbq4tV2xZ7U76kR0H66IMgc1iKB5CQmf9ROeL4JpRI7GWetp6tzWxTkp09sHp/s400/mpmpencil.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Happy Monday! We had a wonderful weekend away on a homeschool trip to <a href="http://www.pamplinpark.org/">Pamplin Park</a>. It was a wonderful weekend filled great friends and family. Now that we are home, I am trying to get caught up on my domestic responsibilities including laundry and of course, menu planning!<br /><br />So here you have our plan for the week!<br /><br /><p><strong>Breakfast Ideas:</strong><strong><br /></strong><a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/02/avocado-pudding.html">avocado pudding </a>w/granola (vegan)<br />toast<br />cereal x2<br />eggs and toast<br />Carob Blueberry Waffles (vegan)<br />Spelt Zucchini muffins (vegan)<br /><br />We normally serve green drink with our breakfasts. Check out some ideas for that <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/02/healthy-smoothie-day-3.html">here</a>, or <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/02/healthy-smoothies-day-2.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Lunch Ideas:</strong><br />chick pea and pasta soup<br />PB & J or tuna sandwiches<br />calzone<br />baked potatoes w/the fixin’s<br />pasta w/marinara<br />leftovers x2<br /><br /><br />We usually serve raw fruit and veggies with lunch.<br /><br /><strong>Dinner Ideas:<br /></strong>shrimp/veggie fajitas<br />rice and beans<br />beef stew (crock pot)<br />veggie shepherd’s pie<br />tortilla crusted asparagus pie<br />spaghetti w/ spicy turkey meat sauce<br />Manhattan Cod Chowder<br /><br />We usually have fresh bread/rolls and salad with dinner.<br /><br /><strong>Snack ideas:</strong><br />guacamole w/cukes and homemade tortilla chips<br />ants on a log (celery w/pb and raisins)<br />fresh fruit<br />granola bars<br />popcorn<br /><br />We finally got our camera back, so I am hoping to share some recipes with you this week. I am trying quite a few new ideas.</p><p>Have a wonderful week! For more menu ideas check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">www.orgjunkie.com</a></p><p>J</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-65835219933800400172010-03-01T20:49:00.002-05:002010-03-01T20:58:23.891-05:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCbxjK9HdLnAMLce0IZZsE2r9nTzaKAYrItFsU8dk9YYPNqaIjdZEtp99izBCtqxDCydFE1VgAv-kcinDsKwqdmIx7s5Uo-gmTcwDA9aUFEpaakN0yKG72yTc9K0HmHIZ8NF4e0nsVIPs/s1600-h/mpmpencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443848034969082482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCbxjK9HdLnAMLce0IZZsE2r9nTzaKAYrItFsU8dk9YYPNqaIjdZEtp99izBCtqxDCydFE1VgAv-kcinDsKwqdmIx7s5Uo-gmTcwDA9aUFEpaakN0yKG72yTc9K0HmHIZ8NF4e0nsVIPs/s400/mpmpencil.jpg" /></a><br />Sorry I am a little late today! We got produce from our coop around noon and I wanted to see what we got before I made a plan.<br /><br />We are going out of town, so it is not a full seven day menu!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Breakfast Ideas:<br /></strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.greenandcrunchy.com">Banana Blueberry “ice cream”</a> w/<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe/index.html">granola</a> (the boys loved this!)<br />crustless crab quiche<br />cereal x2<br />Banilla yogurt w/granola<br />eggs and toast<br />bagels<br /><br />We normally serve green drink with our breakfasts. <br /><br /><strong>Lunch Ideas:<br /></strong>ham/turkey sandwiches<br />bean and cheese burritos<br />cauliflower soup<br />leftovers x2<br />calzones<br /><br /><br />We usually serve raw fruit and veggies with lunch.<br /><br /><strong>Dinner Ideas:<br /></strong>lasagna<br />rice and beans w/buffalo wings<br />Cuban Chicken Drumsticks<br />beef stew<br />shrimp w/garlic and oil served over spaghetti<br /><a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2009/12/slow-cooked-tex-mex-chicken-and-beans.html">tex mix chicken chili (crockpot)<br /></a><br />We usually have fresh bread/rolls and salad with dinner.<br /><br />Snack ideas:<br />tamari roasted chick peas<br />ants on a log (celery w/pb and raisins)<br />veggies and dip<br />fresh fruit<br /><a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2009/12/granola-bars.html">granola bars</a><br />guacamole and chips<br /><br />I am hoping to have my camera back this week from the repair shop, so I can share some more recipes and pictures with you.<br /><br />For more menu ideas, check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">www.orgjunkie.com</a><br /><br />Blessings,<br />JUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-56760209893228036822010-02-24T16:05:00.003-05:002010-02-24T16:21:43.982-05:00Avocado Pudding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HHLg7b-Btu2S8S3LhbPNcVHtKavjjDwKa9yJD0DU2E8479gBaEtEE_rzvaBuzxootCsN1PKFkk7QTfTs4EuggYrdJEFVvlX4kz3-tN509YPTFyViT9r4TBJPZfi0rN1p-fBhVFpoDzzy/s1600-h/AvocadoPhoto.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 288px; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441919445826001282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HHLg7b-Btu2S8S3LhbPNcVHtKavjjDwKa9yJD0DU2E8479gBaEtEE_rzvaBuzxootCsN1PKFkk7QTfTs4EuggYrdJEFVvlX4kz3-tN509YPTFyViT9r4TBJPZfi0rN1p-fBhVFpoDzzy/s400/AvocadoPhoto.jpg" /></a><br />I LOVE avocados!! I love them in any form, unfortunately, my boys don't. The only way they like them is in guacamole. So I try to sneak then in whenever I can. One way to do that is by making a dessert out of them. Yes, you heard it right, a dessert! They are so creamy that when they are blended with the right ingredients, you hardly notice them!<br /><br />This morning I served the boys yogurt with granola and frozen raspberries. Since I am not eating yogurt. (I actually don't like yogurt!), I made something called "Live Chocolate Mousse". A recipe that was featured in this months <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.vegetariantimes.com">Vegetarian Times </a>magazine. I topped it with walnuts, frozen raspberries, and granola. It was soooo good! Give it a try, you won't be dissappointed!<br /><br /><u>Live Chocolate Mousse</u><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Vegetarian Times</span></em><br /><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">3 avocados </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">1/4 c. plus 3 tbs. agave nectar</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">1/4 cup plus 2 tbs cocoa powder</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">3 tbs almond butter</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">1 tsp lemon juice</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">pinch of cinnamon</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Puree all ingredients in food processor 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as necessary.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I have made other versions of this type of dessert, but I like this one best because it doesn't have any sugar.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Enjoy!</span></p><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-37344198022639119732010-02-23T12:54:00.003-05:002010-02-23T13:03:02.717-05:00Tropical Fruit Salad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRthcwa3pIdpQbKV_MZeBR_n2Bvfo-R2pnRB9nOjUPPL3hSAW_imOA40Iz00TLfOjVxlzCFQwXuEchyphenhyphenJdM-PMP30E0Nw97hUgBiSsq6QipcQMjbwvqxFqVh9_4j365Q4H7FPJuxaqZvUEN/s1600-h/Fruit.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 322px; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441499159440919250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRthcwa3pIdpQbKV_MZeBR_n2Bvfo-R2pnRB9nOjUPPL3hSAW_imOA40Iz00TLfOjVxlzCFQwXuEchyphenhyphenJdM-PMP30E0Nw97hUgBiSsq6QipcQMjbwvqxFqVh9_4j365Q4H7FPJuxaqZvUEN/s400/Fruit.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Produce this week was plentiful and we got lots of pineapple, kiwi, oranges, and mangoes. So I decided to make an old favorite, a favorite that brings me to summertime, a place I need to be right now. Tired of this crazy weather! You? If so, give this a try, it will lift your spirits and seriously boost your vitamin C!<br /><br /><u>Tropical Fruit Salad</u><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">adapted from Vegetarian Times</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />Mix together the following for the fruit salad:<br /><ul><li>1 medium pineapple, cored and cubed</li><li>2 medium mangoes, cubed</li><li>2 oranges, segmented or sliced</li><li>3 kiwi, sliced</li></ul><p>Combine these indgredients for the dressing:</p><ul><li>1/4 cup lime juice</li><li>3 tbs sugar</li><li>2 tbs orange juice</li><li>2 tsp. lime zest (my boys don't care for it, so I leave it out)</li></ul><p>Toss the salad with the dressing. Put it in the fridge for about 20 for the flavors to blend. </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Jen</p><p>(My camera is getting fixed, so I apologize that I don't have a picture of the salad that I made.)</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-53711092062858125212010-02-20T21:23:00.009-05:002010-02-22T05:48:29.049-05:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pYAl2mH_Z-2eUQuEl85ScLnaDUb31yGmK72YFrX6_AINaEVdA774T_AmYYfFEID8eCx6t73dXN35EZE26UP8GQmH2lcUJcJ2uY_7GvSGHShRXWxq5IZPka20R8kYZjCrHLVdetn0TGN0/s1600-h/mpmpencil.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 304px; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440516772835760130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pYAl2mH_Z-2eUQuEl85ScLnaDUb31yGmK72YFrX6_AINaEVdA774T_AmYYfFEID8eCx6t73dXN35EZE26UP8GQmH2lcUJcJ2uY_7GvSGHShRXWxq5IZPka20R8kYZjCrHLVdetn0TGN0/s400/mpmpencil.jpg" /></a><br /><p><strong>Breakfast Ideas:</strong><br /></p><ul><li>Blueberry Carob Pancakes (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1551522241?tag=dreenaburtonc-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1551522241&adid=0F8X1TT7QGE7WRS3D9YJ&">Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan</a>)</li><br /><li>Cereal x2</li><br /><li>Fried egg sandwiches on kaiser rolls (Thanks Aunt Peg!)</li><br /><li>Orange-Poppy Seed Muffins (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1551522241?tag=dreenaburtonc-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=1551522241&adid=0F8X1TT7QGE7WRS3D9YJ&">Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan</a>)</li><br /><li>Banilla Yogurt, frozen raspberries, and <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe/index.html">granola</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/mom-is-great-she-gives-us-breakfast-cake">Breakfast Cake</a></li><br /><li>We normally serve green drink with our breakfasts. Check out some ideas for that <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/02/healthy-smoothies-day-2.html">here</a> or <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/02/healthy-smoothie-day-3.html">here</a>.</li></ul><br /><br /><p><strong>Lunch Ideas:</strong><br /></p><ul><li>sandwiches - turkey, ham or roast beef (Thanks again, Aunt Peg!)</li><br /><li>PB, banana, and honey sandwiches</li><br /><li>bean and cheese burritos (homemade)</li><br /><li>stromboli</li><br /><li><a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/02/lunch-time-abc-veggie-soup.html">ABC Veggie Soup</a></li><br /><li>leftovers x2<br /></li></ul><p>We usually serve raw fruit and veggies with lunch.<br /><br /><strong>Dinner Ideas:</strong><br /></p><ul><li>Mushroom Barley Soup</li><br /><li><a href="http://veganplanet.blogspot.com/2008/06/sizzling-stir-fry-satisfaction.html">Spicy Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry w/brown rice </a></li><br /><li>Spicy Black Beans and Rice w/mango (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Vegetarian-Slow-Cooker-Recipes/dp/1558322566">Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker</a>)</li><br /><li>Shredded Zucchini, garlic and oil w/Spaghetti</li><br /><li>Buffalo Chicken Legs w/homemade Fries</li><br /><li>Cajun Catfish w/Sweet Potato Mash</li><br /><li>leftovers</li></ul><br /><br /><p>We usually have fresh bread/rolls and salad with dinner.<br /><br /><strong>Snack ideas:</strong><br /></p><ul><li>tamari roasted chick peas</li><br /><li>tropical fruit salad</li><br /><li>jam print cookies (vegan)</li><br /><li>veggies and dip</li><br /><li>fresh fruit</li><li>frozen chocolate covered banana pops</li><li>chocolate mousse (w/avocados)</li></ul><br /><br /><p>For more great menu ideas, check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a></p><br /><br /><p>Have a blessed week!</p><br /><br /><p>J.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-84465492166747172572010-02-16T12:51:00.010-05:002010-02-20T20:23:52.559-05:00Menu Plan Monday (on Tuesday)!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcn3vsuRb86hb5vqlojg7hdaiHyvM5-1MM-lzm1MOlRqDiXrU3kZMroElTKr12O9euocq-G-D6eO79MkhyphenhyphenxOPRqHtrAJScyFzglGKNAf82WwNIkxanZ72lfr1QQdLVFB7q15mWqBagK7f/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438905482460876242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcn3vsuRb86hb5vqlojg7hdaiHyvM5-1MM-lzm1MOlRqDiXrU3kZMroElTKr12O9euocq-G-D6eO79MkhyphenhyphenxOPRqHtrAJScyFzglGKNAf82WwNIkxanZ72lfr1QQdLVFB7q15mWqBagK7f/s400/mpm8-1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9sVuUaVu2HHgiukaZjXubyVr8XiT_FA4zNhQt1E6RpKmfZFGAVVIVpV7rLfrhHdnHfWrlgpRwfwLGLlPfaxGDnaeQL58JCp5BNGTTSc2irEcMnRnRUsKzVjkp3r_G6OusxoopxkzqUn_/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"></a><div><br />Last week, I mentioned that I would be trying a few new recipes. There are two that are worth mentioning, because they were excellent. The first one is <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-tomato-soup-recipe/index.html">Roasted Tomato Soup </a>. It is excellent. Very creamy and filling. Perfect for a cold night. The second one was <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/02/ginger-fried-rice/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=FCheed%3A+smittenkitchen+%28smitten+kitchen%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Ginger Fried Rice</a>. Be sure to check this out. I know it looks like an odd combination, the fried egg with the rice, and I wasn't sure that my boys would eat it. But everyone LOVED it! Especially my husband, he had at least two helpings.<br /><br />I also mentioned last week that I was eating some cheese. After a week of eating cheese, I understand why I gave it up in the first place. I just felt YUCK! I was very tired and my stomach was upset. Incidentally, a close friend of my emailed and asked if I'd be interested in doing a raw food cleanse. She is doing it for 30-60 days. After my flop with the Eat to Live plan at the beginning of the year, I was skeptical. But because of my week of cheese eating, I decided to give it a shot. I added some additions, so it isn't 100% raw. I am allowing myself some decaf green tea and lentil soup and rice pasta once a week, otherwise everything else is raw. We'll see....<br /><br />Therefore, this week will consist mostly of food that I have prepared on freezer days for the boys. Nothing too exciting this week. </div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Breakfast ideas:</strong> </div><div>1. cereal x2 </div><div>2. Eggs and toast </div><div>3. waffles </div><div>4. creamy strawberry oatmeal </div><div>5. whole wheat pancakes </div><div>6. toast </div><div></div><div></div><div>Most days we'll have a green smoothie. If not, we'll serve the boys fruit. </div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Lunch ideas:</strong> </div><div>1. chick pea and pasta soup </div><div>2. leftovers </div><div>3. chicken and cheese quesadillas </div><div>4. PB & J sandwiches </div><div>5. Chili Chicken and Vegetable Soup </div><div>6. Deep Dark Chocolate Biscotti & hot chocolate </div><div></div><div></div><div>We serve fruit and veggies with lunch each day. Choices for this week include: grapefruits, clementines, applesauce, carrots, corn, and salad.<br /><strong></strong></div><div><strong>Dinner ideas: </strong></div><div>1. Ziti Casserole </div><div>2. Hamburgers, mashed potatoes, and peas </div><div>3. Enchilada Casserole, roasted cauliflower & 16 roasted cloves of garlic </div><div>4. Rice and Beans, with honey glazed carrots </div><div>5. chili w/cilantro rice </div><div>6. homemade pizza </div><div></div><div></div><div>We will be having salad and bread or rolls with most dinners. </div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Snack ideas:</strong> </div><div>-cheese and crackers </div><div>-veggies w/dip </div><div>-fruit </div><div>-<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/carrot-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/index.html">carrot cupcakes w/cream cheese frosting</a><br /><br />Hope you have a great week.<br />Jennifer<br /><br />For more menu ideas, check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9sVuUaVu2HHgiukaZjXubyVr8XiT_FA4zNhQt1E6RpKmfZFGAVVIVpV7rLfrhHdnHfWrlgpRwfwLGLlPfaxGDnaeQL58JCp5BNGTTSc2irEcMnRnRUsKzVjkp3r_G6OusxoopxkzqUn_/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-41916401454888774962010-02-13T08:27:00.002-05:002010-02-13T08:29:13.683-05:00Healthy Smoothie - Day 5Sorry I missed yesterday! I had a lot to do with our homeschool coop's Valentine Party!<br /><br />Here is a Valentine Smoothie for you!<br /><br />1 1/2 100% cranberry juice<br />2 c. strawberries (fresh or frozen)<br />2 bananas (fresh or frozen)<br />1 c. ice<br /><br />Blend until smooth. I would use at least one frozen fruit. If you are using two, omit ice. We added a head of Romaine to ours yesterday!<br /><br />Enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!<br /><br />JenniferUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-16756929759249069602010-02-11T19:19:00.003-05:002010-02-11T19:31:17.199-05:00Healthy Smoothie - Day 4No, my camera isn't fixed. My husband sent it in today. These pictures are from a couple of weeks back. I tried to make a veggie drink for my boys. I wish I could tell you it came out delicious. I had visions of it coming out just like V-8, which I love, but it didn't. It was actually pretty nasty...<br /><br />It looks like it should be good, right?!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oPMadly13CUYW30wDjDnW-DR7t5yvn0Ad2rhEzySnCsPXE2b0cz9FOCwpBWv8S495Z4mIlTEWT9T0N0upiTbIimH0XKXFUNpsqSWvOZ5ukH3NVfGXAExG8uXBsqcTzAIr6w9MEzH3T7P/s1600-h/blog+011.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437146053789805266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oPMadly13CUYW30wDjDnW-DR7t5yvn0Ad2rhEzySnCsPXE2b0cz9FOCwpBWv8S495Z4mIlTEWT9T0N0upiTbIimH0XKXFUNpsqSWvOZ5ukH3NVfGXAExG8uXBsqcTzAIr6w9MEzH3T7P/s400/blog+011.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCCxzRGV8D0bydjlns9imrk6IPBSKNyvkG5G08Sjl8BsrGoNqsnAeEBE9rVstGO_Z-NuWD8ZngGraAEwS4Ab_OrxK5eqauKPNGKrpHnTxgyG9JrgvR6j7bdSp88FtQTpUIJZqZTwSRsOO/s1600-h/blog+013.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437146048696332194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCCxzRGV8D0bydjlns9imrk6IPBSKNyvkG5G08Sjl8BsrGoNqsnAeEBE9rVstGO_Z-NuWD8ZngGraAEwS4Ab_OrxK5eqauKPNGKrpHnTxgyG9JrgvR6j7bdSp88FtQTpUIJZqZTwSRsOO/s400/blog+013.jpg" /></a><br />Why am I sharing it you ask? Because I am hoping it will prompt you to send me your ideas for veggie drinks that are delish!</div><div> </div><div>Come on, send 'em! I will try all the ones you send. Help me on my quest for a veggie drink!</div><div> </div><div>Thanks, J<br /></div><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-42919848855067949522010-02-11T05:53:00.009-05:002010-02-11T06:34:16.799-05:00Free Stuff I got this week!The ladies over at <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom </a>and <a href="http://30dollarweeklygrocerychallenge.blogspot.com/">$30 Weekly Grocery Challenge </a>do an excellent job of alerting their readers on ways to get freebies, in addition to printable coupons and coupon match ups. If left to my own devices I would find nothing. I just don't have the time to search. So I browse these blogs and am able to great great deals all the time. I highly recommend checking them out!<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KiIIALAW5XV75qyh4wtUvmGTvnQUTkODchYbynNe7Pt2hQheUY3nXPUreqAvtIwy4IlhzhfBcxjvxWoV_GubA_NAqqUZEL6T7Q6eE7YBr2t3aCLjd7ejnVU8R4YoYEcCpJ1MCnC3cX8D/s1600-h/sweet+leaf.jpg"></a></p><p>That being said, I have gotten some awesome stuff in the mail this week that I wanted to share with you. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvr4sI9TRVB07JN57WxzvLU-13TrjGrCeD11OuhXDP3hXUlZdN9vR7QgWLY6TlKIWdYPA2kvsT-EDsuHO9MgCrrQvM7WzwBZwAxkp-xetNLk0pt4YWRUNB5hcfD3hk1WZ6XCm_pUAGFvW/s1600-h/chocolate_cheerios_s.png"></a></p><p><br />The first thing I recieved was<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofNEp03O92vhCWiCuXA8bKw21PpHdrXKdHl4r6JNRPWt-W3uTuUGZJph2jqrrvYpc7KCEGAGGYlAGAzkB2VZDwHX3P2iiVl0zSrmwu-UQyIo9JqtxZ6oe_QmhopH4lkwx5U9wre2QWpZg/s1600-h/sweet+leaf.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KiIIALAW5XV75qyh4wtUvmGTvnQUTkODchYbynNe7Pt2hQheUY3nXPUreqAvtIwy4IlhzhfBcxjvxWoV_GubA_NAqqUZEL6T7Q6eE7YBr2t3aCLjd7ejnVU8R4YoYEcCpJ1MCnC3cX8D/s1600-h/sweet+leaf.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436946610214713554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KiIIALAW5XV75qyh4wtUvmGTvnQUTkODchYbynNe7Pt2hQheUY3nXPUreqAvtIwy4IlhzhfBcxjvxWoV_GubA_NAqqUZEL6T7Q6eE7YBr2t3aCLjd7ejnVU8R4YoYEcCpJ1MCnC3cX8D/s400/sweet+leaf.jpg" /></a><br />As many of you know, my husband is a diabetic and so we are always in search of sweeteners for his coffee that are not artificial and are not sugar. <a href="http://www.sweetleaf.com/">Sweet Leaf </a>recently sent me a FULL size box of sweetener in the mail! I think it was because I became a fan of them on Facebook, but I can't remember exactly. Either way, we are enjoying the sample and it came right as we were finishing up our last box of Truvia. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvr4sI9TRVB07JN57WxzvLU-13TrjGrCeD11OuhXDP3hXUlZdN9vR7QgWLY6TlKIWdYPA2kvsT-EDsuHO9MgCrrQvM7WzwBZwAxkp-xetNLk0pt4YWRUNB5hcfD3hk1WZ6XCm_pUAGFvW/s1600-h/chocolate_cheerios_s.png"></a></p><p><br />Then for becoming a fan on Facebook, I recieved a coupon for a free package of </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEUowPQGhEU7GaDvHJ-OwpuNuRYUHuHaq9RWZeAa1nouDGQz6oSxCZVF4DYceMpkBwH3blaAhz57_XniZt6m5eWnonlrpJ5-jwxmyN9zjZqwZAbaW3mufHELt3MOd0_yED49wk4C8-7Lv/s1600-h/oreo.gif"><img style="WIDTH: 164px; HEIGHT: 164px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436946602865887634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEUowPQGhEU7GaDvHJ-OwpuNuRYUHuHaq9RWZeAa1nouDGQz6oSxCZVF4DYceMpkBwH3blaAhz57_XniZt6m5eWnonlrpJ5-jwxmyN9zjZqwZAbaW3mufHELt3MOd0_yED49wk4C8-7Lv/s400/oreo.gif" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvy2jDTPAL0z4oUU-tMQG-LMPDNvSHsuQlw1lHCn3fODi9YxVEVBEtIltUoiOB0RrMm8gPpQfTm5PQChZDH2SqqgLQjrw_t2TDzj1yDadNfpEZmyH8F9gRI9KSofvRvJMwZEUAyj_pgDa/s1600-h/oreo.gif"></a><br />Needless to say, when my boys saw these in the pantry they almost passed out. As I have mentioned before I don't normally buy cookies. I tend to make my own, as they are cheaper and healthier, but I am certainly not going to pass up something free. It will be wonderful to have these on hand if the boys have friends over after school. </p><p><br />Lastly, and most importantly, I received a box from Pssst...General Mills. I often forget the things I sign up for and so when this came I had no idea what was in it. Well the boys did a jig when I opened it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwTBhNHTInY80-Zz2RoWasPYKrDEzPHhzL7j_95gYkbynAdR_ubohCx1fPUANNYPTP6PlPFQYbeLG-eXliDEclZ7W0dSiTS57g7sXzFIYcFzlPiKwFeNk_uHaj7wwcXkw6QVh_DG8wettU/s1600-h/chocolate_cheerios_s.png"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvr4sI9TRVB07JN57WxzvLU-13TrjGrCeD11OuhXDP3hXUlZdN9vR7QgWLY6TlKIWdYPA2kvsT-EDsuHO9MgCrrQvM7WzwBZwAxkp-xetNLk0pt4YWRUNB5hcfD3hk1WZ6XCm_pUAGFvW/s1600-h/chocolate_cheerios_s.png"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436946599104253794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvr4sI9TRVB07JN57WxzvLU-13TrjGrCeD11OuhXDP3hXUlZdN9vR7QgWLY6TlKIWdYPA2kvsT-EDsuHO9MgCrrQvM7WzwBZwAxkp-xetNLk0pt4YWRUNB5hcfD3hk1WZ6XCm_pUAGFvW/s400/chocolate_cheerios_s.png" /></a><br />They have noticed Chocolate Cheerios in the store and have been asking for them. This is not something I'd buy without a coupon and since I didn't have one, I said no. At Harris Teeter it is $3.99 a box. Besides, chocolate and cereal is not a combination I usually go for on a regular basis. So you can imagine the excitement! It is almost gone. I mixed it with regular Cheerios to try to bring down the sugar content a little.<br /></p><p>I got this for signing up <a href="http://pssst.generalmills.com/">here</a>. They will randomly send to free items to review. Check it out!<br /></p><p>In addition to the free box of cereal, they sent me 10 coupons for $1.25 off one box of Chocolate Cheerios. I'd like to pass these along to you! If you are interested, please leave a comment with your email address and I'll be in touch. Or if you have my email, just email me directly.<br />These would be a wonderful coupon to have when Harris Teeter has another Super Doubles sale.<br />Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Mom </a>and <a href="http://30dollarweeklygrocerychallenge.blogspot.com/">$30 Weekly Grocery Challenge </a>in order to find deals like this for yourself! </p><p><br />Blessings,<br />Jennifer</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-65886082770874067662010-02-10T17:59:00.002-05:002010-02-10T18:01:41.989-05:00Healthy Smoothie - Day 3I love kale. It is inexpensive and sooo good for you. It is readily available locally grown. Here is a great recipe using kale.<br /><br />2 oranges or 2 c. orange juice<br />1 1/2 c. apple juice<br />1 cup kale<br />2 bananas<br />1 cup ice<br /><br />Blend for about 1 1/2 minutes until smoothie!<br /><br />YUM!<br /><br />J.<br /><br />Our camera is still broken, so I'm sorry I don't have a picture!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-44208707202826580422010-02-09T12:36:00.006-05:002010-02-09T12:56:54.094-05:00Lunch time... ABC Veggie Soup!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimUYyp5lYpGcEFm1sexrnVevJkuZ2N8HFGbU_6MNi6Cis_4NZlPHs_FmZ1Fci_xUV02Jc8KpEraBjJbki5lb1DB5fnEb-0xhI3ES-9bJuaYcbRGLXiu9Php2YZ7IwXzgBHvPqQCo2INWFe/s1600-h/veggie+soup.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 353px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436300410068139298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimUYyp5lYpGcEFm1sexrnVevJkuZ2N8HFGbU_6MNi6Cis_4NZlPHs_FmZ1Fci_xUV02Jc8KpEraBjJbki5lb1DB5fnEb-0xhI3ES-9bJuaYcbRGLXiu9Php2YZ7IwXzgBHvPqQCo2INWFe/s400/veggie+soup.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId8D0sb3UFyHOYc5VN0WwD6U9Xtyw70Z_QIOF0PpmpCev4kEQTdtpYLdKn_vcAI9Y2inuclG8m-enPclWbq9Fhnrkt4pqiUR1_4jS53RUFjnvGHviE60SIZ-pxod2duavLLk9jhfgH4ob/s1600-h/garden-vegetable-soup.jpg"></a></div><br /><div>We love soup in our house. When my oldest boys were little I used to buy Campbell's soup for them for lunch. They would split a can. Those days are long over! I would need to buy a can for each of them now.<br /><br />Clearly that is not economical. Additionally, as I began to pay closer attention to ingredients, I realized it wasn't the healthiest option for my boys.<br /><br /><br />I learned that I could make a much more economical and delicious vegetable soup very easily and so that has been a lunch option for our family for the past five years.<br /><br />I usually have most of the items on hand. Broth and beans are always in the freezer. I just take them out the morning I plan on making it.<br /><br />It takes me about 5 minutes to throw this soup together. Just a tiny bit longer than opening a can! I put it together while the boys are transitioning to another subject and let it cook while I am teaching.<br /><br />ABC Vegetable Soup<br /><br />2 c. vegetable or chicken broth 1 1/2 c. water<br />1 c. tomato sauce<br />1/2 c. ABC Pasta (or any small pasta)<br />1 1/2 c. frozen veggies<br />1 can or 1 1/2 chick peas<br />parm cheese<br /><br />1.Combine broth, water, and sauce and bring to a boil.<br /><br />2. Add pasta, veggies and chick peas.<br /><br />3. Cook until pasta is tender.<br /><br />4. Top with cheese and serve!<br /><br />You can use any pasta, but my boys especially like the ABC pasta. You can find a large ABC pasta at Trader Joe's. The smaller one is harder to find. We like to play a game with it, taking turns naming things from different categories with a letter from our spoon. It is fun!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />Jennifer<br /> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-25419332949009967142010-02-09T07:22:00.002-05:002010-02-09T10:54:20.139-05:00Healthy Smoothies - Day 2This is almost my favorite smoothie that we do! Unfortunately, while making it I dropped the camera and seem to have broken it. Ugh...<br /><br /><br /><br />Yield: 4 cups<br /><br /><br />1 cup green grapes<br />1 (130 g) orange, peeled<br />1/2 Bartlett pear<br />1 (120 g) banana, fresh or frozen<br />1 cup spinach<br />1/2 cup water<br />2 cups ice cubes<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Directions Place all ingredients into container and secure the lid. Blend on HIGH for 1 ½ minutes.<br /><br /><br /><br />I double this recipe!<br /><br />Hope you like it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-16567981342875046642010-02-08T08:17:00.002-05:002010-02-08T11:12:31.081-05:00Healthy Smoothies - Day 1As I mentioned in my last post, I am going to be posting a different smoothie recipe each day. Normally I just throw in anything I have, but several people have asked for a recipe, so I thought I'd give it a try.<br /><br />Here is what I came up with today:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifl08GLG7vYPpLwtBxYZ4dX7Ml3uerYtra69nGUHmbpKCjkCSM3n3LHilBmqnR9NXaKOEKKFNqFs2uEpyL4Sdih3EU0IVz1uEeiCB2Jlj8Su-Vo_MLJdwgMZ1P2wlCF8W7v5_Jqr1JrlOd/s1600-h/french+023.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435904022040380194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifl08GLG7vYPpLwtBxYZ4dX7Ml3uerYtra69nGUHmbpKCjkCSM3n3LHilBmqnR9NXaKOEKKFNqFs2uEpyL4Sdih3EU0IVz1uEeiCB2Jlj8Su-Vo_MLJdwgMZ1P2wlCF8W7v5_Jqr1JrlOd/s400/french+023.jpg" /></a><br />-3 bananas<br />-1 mango<br />1 orange<br />1/2 of a zucchini<br />2 tbs flax seed<br />1 cup red grapes<br />1 cup water<br />2 cups ice<br /><br />Blend it all up. I let it run for a solid minute.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCaUqLW3fMIxq8X_jr6qFBdHHV_JvUDgImjwBhUmDYslBtjTJ3u6VgwMvb8OmEA-qb35wbP5dmZyV2Q-c3H4YzztAd3JRI-U_jlspB4uM88U5JtAc4ShkZHOU-FHf98fa55Nerg4GsvWI/s1600-h/french+025.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435904013013404290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCaUqLW3fMIxq8X_jr6qFBdHHV_JvUDgImjwBhUmDYslBtjTJ3u6VgwMvb8OmEA-qb35wbP5dmZyV2Q-c3H4YzztAd3JRI-U_jlspB4uM88U5JtAc4ShkZHOU-FHf98fa55Nerg4GsvWI/s400/french+025.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This is how much it made. If your family is not as large as ours, you can adjust the recipe accordingly. Our family drank it all!</div><div> </div><div>Hope you give it a try. You won't be able to taste the zucchini, I promise!</div><div> </div><div>Blessings, Jen</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-38237723236231017642010-02-07T21:28:00.006-05:002010-02-09T07:03:56.261-05:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLBjgJOktz-VwwaVbdT0N_tq67fFrADt7rdZMjy_sZEbOJ4dju5okEPIbmblG-tcPvUKx4OclPiwnFpORhHiXYI9UiJy-KXXcCF_qof6fd0jZkY7rJlRsSKfPSJLSNZQs6B6muAczxXle/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435694012459870514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLBjgJOktz-VwwaVbdT0N_tq67fFrADt7rdZMjy_sZEbOJ4dju5okEPIbmblG-tcPvUKx4OclPiwnFpORhHiXYI9UiJy-KXXcCF_qof6fd0jZkY7rJlRsSKfPSJLSNZQs6B6muAczxXle/s400/mpm8-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We got a tremendous amount of produce this week. I am very excited to create some dinners loaded with veggies. I have a few new recipes that I am going to be trying!<br /><br /><u><strong>Breakfast ideas:<br /></strong></u>1. <a href="http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=225">Banana Berry Coconut Muffins</a> </div><div>2. cereal<br />3. Zucchini Muffins<br />4. Eggs and bagels<br />5. <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/01/freezer-day-3-french-toast-sticks.html">French Toast Sticks</a> </div><div>6. <a href="http://viveleveganrecipes.blogspot.com/search?q=banana+oat+bundles">Banana Bundles</a><br /><br />We also have a green smoothie every other day with our breakfast. On the days we don’t we serve the boys fruit.<br /><br /><strong><u>Lunch ideas:<br /></u></strong>1. quesadillas<br />2. PB, banana, and honey sandwiches<br />3. <a href="http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2010/02/fruit-kabobs-dip-recipe.html">fruit kabobs</a><br />4. Vegetable Soup<br />5. leftovers<br />6. chili topped baked potatoes<br /><br /><br />We try to serve veggies and fruit with each lunch. Choices with week include peppers, cucumbers, and carrots. I am going to try making Ranch dressing with <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-homemade-salad-dressing-ideas">this </a>recipe. Fruit choices will be kiwi, banana, apples, pears, and oranges.<br /><br /><strong><u>Dinner ideas:<br /></u></strong>1. <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-tomato-soup-recipe/index.html">Roasted Tomato Soup </a>, roasted cauliflower w/garlic, garlic basil muffins</div><div>2. Garlicky Spaghetti with Beans and Greens<br />3. Mexican Chicken Lasagna, <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ask-aida/cilantro-rice-recipe/index.html">cilantro rice</a>, zucchini w/garlic and oil<br />4. <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/02/ginger-fried-rice/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=FCheed%3A+smittenkitchen+%28smitten+kitchen%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Gingered Fried Rice </a>, roasted broccoli<br />5. Chunky Mushroom Ragu w/penne<br />6. Burgers, homemade fries</div><div>7. Garlic Soup<br /><br /><br />We will be having salad and bread or rolls with most dinners.<br /><br /><strong><u>Snack ideas:<br /></u></strong>-cheese, pepperoni, and crackers<br />-granola bars</div><div>-fruit</div><div>-pretzels w/mustard</div><div>-avocado chocolate pudding</div><div><br /></div><div>This week, I am going to share a new smoothie recipe each day, so be sure to check back.</div><div></div><div>Check out more menu plans at <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a></div><div></div><div></div><div>Blessings, Jennifer </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-33150736027508473512010-02-01T18:31:00.007-05:002010-02-02T16:19:00.601-05:00Sauce, an all day affair!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZ8avGrkHYft9bpQ35VthtxflBGFPcULmb5x5nNnY0-u-Mnikf6k6IPJb6cqQJqFxPfwF6H6JOGAIYfG8115Ti9SumkzHcMK5yFVywycriQIvlNXxEHmWLhdTXcb9vOM3bfGtjeONvgoq/s1600-h/french+002.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433712111463787426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZ8avGrkHYft9bpQ35VthtxflBGFPcULmb5x5nNnY0-u-Mnikf6k6IPJb6cqQJqFxPfwF6H6JOGAIYfG8115Ti9SumkzHcMK5yFVywycriQIvlNXxEHmWLhdTXcb9vOM3bfGtjeONvgoq/s400/french+002.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44InjhUmCOA4x237fHGGnLAR09v4lOB3WH-kQIpaQ2w82HfG-D_pkQvsCFJKgE8zhfXaDGCs9tFsjtu92Jp-LitgNKlzh9t6eRak3JnYec2EEPGPORmbKc8N0NCy1BDGzdk-H6-A_xg-x/s1600-h/french+004.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433712118069021058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44InjhUmCOA4x237fHGGnLAR09v4lOB3WH-kQIpaQ2w82HfG-D_pkQvsCFJKgE8zhfXaDGCs9tFsjtu92Jp-LitgNKlzh9t6eRak3JnYec2EEPGPORmbKc8N0NCy1BDGzdk-H6-A_xg-x/s400/french+004.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Lots of people have asked me for a recipe for sauce. I don't really follow the same recipe everytime, so I was hoping that I might be able to share how I do it with pictures. </div><br /><div></div><div>First, I coat the bottom of a large pot with olive oil and saute some onion. I also throw in some red pepper flakes. (Per can of crushed tomato, I tend to use one small onion and 4 garlic cloves.)</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxzAveYXK0eUCpisxgPCacszRFCHErE8wM7HVEpDmDP9kuhxb0N7TxheeZGwkEWDBjDWUjzPkf_WBLF9Oxv5k3CHsrUleCgjTHn10x_9_qtnIG9O-OS9C7mQe-9pGs0cju0dOWwQM8KZL/s1600-h/blog+033.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433613777139739378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxzAveYXK0eUCpisxgPCacszRFCHErE8wM7HVEpDmDP9kuhxb0N7TxheeZGwkEWDBjDWUjzPkf_WBLF9Oxv5k3CHsrUleCgjTHn10x_9_qtnIG9O-OS9C7mQe-9pGs0cju0dOWwQM8KZL/s400/blog+033.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>While that is softening, I chop up the garlic. I don't add the garlic until the onion is almost done to avoid burning it. So when it is almost done I throw the garlic in.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2YF_xb7hLL2jEgGmFNXsfvEWay3IlzFf1i_NnTq9imqiYrjn27hnk7wm69myQLlt7cjcMwDeLZTxDsmiCfq8bYjbW9PxkCJY-IaNh41NkqG1tltU8zCwIo6YBiP4YsR652Q9_WB_ab2e/s1600-h/blog+035.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433613771977539218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2YF_xb7hLL2jEgGmFNXsfvEWay3IlzFf1i_NnTq9imqiYrjn27hnk7wm69myQLlt7cjcMwDeLZTxDsmiCfq8bYjbW9PxkCJY-IaNh41NkqG1tltU8zCwIo6YBiP4YsR652Q9_WB_ab2e/s400/blog+035.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div>When the garlic has softened a bit, I add some red wine. I basically add enough to cover the onions and garlic. It doesn't have to be an expensive one. I like to use the Trader Joe's $2.99 bottle! I just would not use cooking wine, it has too much sugar in it. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I promise that your sauce will not taste like wine. If it did, my dear husband would not like it. He hates wine in his food. I just think it deepens the flavor of the sauce. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Once the wine is in, I turn the heat up, so the red wine can reduce. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>(If you are making this in the crockpot, I would not add the wine, because it will not reduce and you will get a winey flavor, trust me, that has happened to me.On a side note, though I do a lot in the crockpot, I do not like to make sauce in it.)</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmLwPl0E-3zmKaU3cIgQPWdyzTWdRmOKCgByGa0S5cwhA5sYQOqx9V592-w0qfxcaHSOkeZPK6ar_VTVlpu8NvGVA4XGdkqXusyzCyicKxgOH6q2wO71syqKra_J1QpIrAyT4uh4nZCU4/s1600-h/blog+036.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433613763028080066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmLwPl0E-3zmKaU3cIgQPWdyzTWdRmOKCgByGa0S5cwhA5sYQOqx9V592-w0qfxcaHSOkeZPK6ar_VTVlpu8NvGVA4XGdkqXusyzCyicKxgOH6q2wO71syqKra_J1QpIrAyT4uh4nZCU4/s400/blog+036.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>When the red wine is almost gone I add the crushed tomatoes. My favorite crushed tomatoes to use are Tuttorosso. They don't sell them at all grocery stores down here. One place I can always find them is B.J.'s. They usually also have the best price.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgq1gIAyHoPqBJkARGHreHQaGH6LpjUrVRx_6NJjA5Sl-MzJbfGCHoQzj4OMNmhB_oN2KZ5NA-XmXCtgLucaDsuxPAP8RDA-kV5LpHd54YRU6AdKUISqOEZu-k0X8ymmtCWsg0EcVOsbs-/s1600-h/blog+034.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433613775475532290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgq1gIAyHoPqBJkARGHreHQaGH6LpjUrVRx_6NJjA5Sl-MzJbfGCHoQzj4OMNmhB_oN2KZ5NA-XmXCtgLucaDsuxPAP8RDA-kV5LpHd54YRU6AdKUISqOEZu-k0X8ymmtCWsg0EcVOsbs-/s400/blog+034.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Once the wine has reduced, I turn down the heat and begin adding the tomatoes. It will be pretty thick, so what I do is fill each can I use with some water and swish it around a little until I get most of the tomato cleaned off the inside of the can. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>You could use broth here if you are not going to be cooking your sauce all day. It will make it more flavorful. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>After all the tomatoes are in, I start added some dried spices, either an Italian Seasoning Blend or some basil and oregano. I do not measure these. I also add my salt and pepper here. My mom adds some sugar at this point. We don't, not sure why, just don't. It is supposed to make your sauce less acidic. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Mix everything together and let it heat through. While this is happening, start your meatballs.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4Ps4LSt66UqLzocTF5fvtXfKA8FNLdxspdWOf4PP4Ntj9lRHk03FsC2kOsFgJeuXMhXw2SocMKkhJyn79xm6My_F3x3i3L5vJlMYTBlZLuIRD7Ka8smqEI4FBzWzztgjOQruZZg4qiTU/s1600-h/blog+038.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433612884392178242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4Ps4LSt66UqLzocTF5fvtXfKA8FNLdxspdWOf4PP4Ntj9lRHk03FsC2kOsFgJeuXMhXw2SocMKkhJyn79xm6My_F3x3i3L5vJlMYTBlZLuIRD7Ka8smqEI4FBzWzztgjOQruZZg4qiTU/s400/blog+038.jpg" /></a><br />While the sauce is beginning to heat through, I begin making my meatballs.<br /><br /><div>I really like to use Meatball Mix for the meatballs. That is what our family likes best. It is a combination of beef, pork and veal. B.J.'s sells it already mixed. If you don't care for the those meats, you can easily just use beef or turkey.<br /><br />Per lb of meat, I add:</div><div>-one egg</div><div>-1 palmful parm cheese</div><div>-2 handfulls breadcrumbs</div><div>-a splash of worcheshire sauce</div><div>-1-2 garlic cloves minced</div><div>-salt and pepper </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>In the past I have tried adding milk, but we didn't seem to notice a difference in the meatballs, so I don't do it anymore. Here is what it looks like before I mix it.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XOEKe9cJFEFQMR6Jid_NZTyeJmiZRUwWIWQvq6_I9Kzk3Dype8PrFLFti1e1sMsvMAH-PUW2VQPIiLc67r7bzmeeVQ5Ij54PKqQXohvmqUIg8G-Pho9TogluF-YT-6JuYRGM_BP9AeVk/s1600-h/blog+039.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433612877692133730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XOEKe9cJFEFQMR6Jid_NZTyeJmiZRUwWIWQvq6_I9Kzk3Dype8PrFLFti1e1sMsvMAH-PUW2VQPIiLc67r7bzmeeVQ5Ij54PKqQXohvmqUIg8G-Pho9TogluF-YT-6JuYRGM_BP9AeVk/s400/blog+039.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div>Once I mix it, I use my middle cookie scoop (2 tbs.) to make uniform meatballs. I'll scoop them all on the board and them shape them after that. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Once they are all shaped, I put them in the sauce raw. Yes, raw! They will cook through in the sauce all day. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>At this point you can also add any combination of meats. I have used sausage, pepperoni and pork. My boys tend to really enjoy it with just meatballs so that is how I do it most times. I will admit that when I was a meat eater, I LOVED pepperoni in it!!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzea_qC7B3KqoQ2ywPMw9kd_SW4dW1dYhIGZkur1seCWAWwTBKW7gF7HFwON3At4_3RxFJqIHPWpFZw7mlgUMCCZ6GMW3k7tzCcyR1qYVDeSHtdqynBgKDilCKQQ64YgDAKQ7K7snUwG7M/s1600-h/blog+040.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433612881884783554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzea_qC7B3KqoQ2ywPMw9kd_SW4dW1dYhIGZkur1seCWAWwTBKW7gF7HFwON3At4_3RxFJqIHPWpFZw7mlgUMCCZ6GMW3k7tzCcyR1qYVDeSHtdqynBgKDilCKQQ64YgDAKQ7K7snUwG7M/s400/blog+040.jpg" /></a><br />Place them in gently and mix gently so they do not break.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqhg0XAnDTMiCkq_8i0o4VntpVy92ZxWgNBsiUhBTD-8OhFZrwlFdryHDJFyEB947Gu55xpRTC3frwFJtc-q6PDLKQ6r1qGI8z6N5YnIwOGUUcGLukIaVwO6CxkpPy5Q4CQKhrw9NOcoU/s1600-h/blog+041.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433612872521876066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqhg0XAnDTMiCkq_8i0o4VntpVy92ZxWgNBsiUhBTD-8OhFZrwlFdryHDJFyEB947Gu55xpRTC3frwFJtc-q6PDLKQ6r1qGI8z6N5YnIwOGUUcGLukIaVwO6CxkpPy5Q4CQKhrw9NOcoU/s400/blog+041.jpg" /></a><br />After the meatballs are in, I just let the sauce simmer on low all day. I make sure that stir it every now and then. As the sauce cooks, it will thicken and get darker. I usually start mine in the morning and leave it on until dinner time. The longer, the better. The smell in the house is wonderful!<br /></div><br /><div>I wish I have more details for you. If you have questions, feel free to comment or email me!</div><br /><div>Let me know if you try it!</div><br /><div>Blessings, Jen</div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-42891178117183455002010-01-31T12:08:00.010-05:002010-02-01T10:26:57.396-05:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVrYAl1oQMKAtWhuohJ-1BWhOih8ZCNOA_vEQURSFRpNxlk6LdUy41Vk283HWzLT9wDP6mxxgZYX-n-EKjPbnffJMcDwOgdlMCn6iwJBvnsi45wPrc52aTTlvPedbZ15yL82h5ieJHbAV/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432952690785297922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVrYAl1oQMKAtWhuohJ-1BWhOih8ZCNOA_vEQURSFRpNxlk6LdUy41Vk283HWzLT9wDP6mxxgZYX-n-EKjPbnffJMcDwOgdlMCn6iwJBvnsi45wPrc52aTTlvPedbZ15yL82h5ieJHbAV/s400/mpm8-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6R11zJC6QB6hbdWxrzdP0Yg_P6EY7VFrFyHhRjqxU5lPrWJqrqAIGFhxj4KAX6X4AoYUeIdGl1VpJkSRtY4H_UjbxCpPs_hxptP_dKMn9h4vJKyr3_lmeNMgvUALWJQrMSRA0MMuVbsh/s1600-h/menu_plan_Monday.jpg"></a>Back <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/01/menu-plan-monday.html">here</a>, I mentioned that we were going to try to be dairy free over the winter to help with skin issues. Our son that has eczema has not has as much trouble this year, so we are going to be adding in some dairy back into their diets, as evidenced by some of the freezer cooking <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/01/freezer-cooking-in-february.html">here </a>and from this menu below.<br /><br />Also, I just wanted to let you know that the meals that I list here are meals for the whole family. If the meal that I have selected is not vegan I will make something else for myself. I don’t list those things here. I tend to do it on the fly.<br /><br /><u><strong>Breakfast ideas:<br /></strong></u>1. <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/01/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins.html">banana chocolate chip muffins<br /></a>2. cereal<br />3. creamy blueberry oatmeal<br />4. eggs and toast x 2<br />5. waffles<br />6. <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/whole_wheat_berry_pancakes">whole wheat blender pancakes</a><br /><br />We also have a <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/green-drink.html">green smoothie </a>every other day with our breakfast. On the days we don’t we serve the boys fruit.<br /><br /><strong><u>Lunch ideas:</u></strong><br />1. quesadillas<br />2. PB, banana, and honey sandwiches<br />3. <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-corn-dogs-and-corn-dog-muffins">Corn Dog Muffins</a> (made dairy free w/soy buttermilk)<br />4. <a href="http://toscanofamily.blogspot.com/2009/07/sandwich-sushi.html">Sandwich Sushi</a><br />5. mac/cheese<br />6. chick pea and pasta soup<br />7. pastina w/chicken broth<br /><br /><br />We try to serve veggies and fruit with each lunch. Choices with week include red peppers, cucumbers, carrots, celery, and salad. Fruit choices will be pineapple, banana, apples, and oranges.<br /><br /><strong><u>Dinner ideas:<br /></u></strong>1. <a href="http://servingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/2010/01/pasta-fagioli-soup.html">Pasta Fagioli<br /></a>2. <a href="http://stolenmomentscooking.com/buffalo-chicken-spaghetti/">Buffalo Chicken Pasta</a><br />3. Spicy Black Beans and Rice w/Mango Salsa (crockpot)<br />4. <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/slow-cooker-bean-and-barley-soup-recipe/index.html">Bean and Barley Soup </a>(crockpot) I am going to use beans from my freezer and quick cooking barley as substitutions in this recipe.<br />5. Baked Ziti (Fellowship at Small Group)<br />6. Black Bean Tostadas with Corn Relish<br />7. Taco Cups<br /><br />We will be having salad and bread or rolls with most dinners.<br /><br /><strong><u>Snack ideas:<br /></u></strong>-cheese and crackers<br />-Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Popcorn<br />-vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies<br />-<a href="http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7407.0">Cranberry Orange Bread</a><br />-veggies w/dip<br />-fruit<br />-guacamole and chips<br /><br />For more great menu ideas, check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have a great week!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Jen<br /><br /></div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568607119792644677.post-73386833729541373632010-01-31T10:01:00.003-05:002010-01-31T10:14:44.318-05:00Freezer Day 3 - French Toast SticksI finished up my freezer cooking with these French Toast Sticks. Everyone enjoyed them and they freeze well.<br /><br />I do not have a formal recipe, I just wing it. Here goes!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPCjFJRb8dVv4IwXiQrBUDKmeNKfJhUyi7PTlUC3Wan7Cs0-pzH6S_GDx0Fa7TuZQy7hloISnqXK9WISPG7JBuW8-W3gMyDdZVM8bBVaP9YOKPLcrYJ-_Pv3equaWRgSTLvIwnwLXfafr/s1600-h/french+006.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432920044413899826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPCjFJRb8dVv4IwXiQrBUDKmeNKfJhUyi7PTlUC3Wan7Cs0-pzH6S_GDx0Fa7TuZQy7hloISnqXK9WISPG7JBuW8-W3gMyDdZVM8bBVaP9YOKPLcrYJ-_Pv3equaWRgSTLvIwnwLXfafr/s400/french+006.jpg" /></a><br />I sliced up a couple loaves of the whole wheat bread I made a couple of days ago into thick slices. I mixed up some egg, soymilk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Then I coated each and put them in a greased stone as you see below.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgib_OfGW7czJ2d1FKNA3wS2tLgEla506iWo_aZO7RGSlhAxXNVLLXnwhuU7VW1qlUs8cybju3qSyi5J04A_c773q0IcU8HbkGRaY-VWt4Gth3ci57Z0bMWtJya0ijWpZs9L6rJlQ1s0XJ1/s1600-h/french+007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432920038664742242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgib_OfGW7czJ2d1FKNA3wS2tLgEla506iWo_aZO7RGSlhAxXNVLLXnwhuU7VW1qlUs8cybju3qSyi5J04A_c773q0IcU8HbkGRaY-VWt4Gth3ci57Z0bMWtJya0ijWpZs9L6rJlQ1s0XJ1/s400/french+007.jpg" /></a><br />Then I baked them at 350 for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through.</div><div> </div><div>These are great for little hands, they just love the dipping.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERkPEzdyJEojoHphShMlOUAf3fYiA6otGRcCx4CNFMwF8QbfQD7cj_9nYNhKI4LQJaFkUTpMJhn8c4I5qIuAuNbi0jxViZVN7Gp2HF-ddKxdNiX9gZDU4mNuZCOtKspBCDzUf5dMrULWo/s1600-h/french+009.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432920049193489906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERkPEzdyJEojoHphShMlOUAf3fYiA6otGRcCx4CNFMwF8QbfQD7cj_9nYNhKI4LQJaFkUTpMJhn8c4I5qIuAuNbi0jxViZVN7Gp2HF-ddKxdNiX9gZDU4mNuZCOtKspBCDzUf5dMrULWo/s400/french+009.jpg" /></a><br />This was my husband's breakfast. The smoothie you see is made from the following:</div><div> </div><div>- 2 1/2 bananas</div><div>-1 orange</div><div>-1 apple</div><div>-a small handful of frozen raspberries</div><div>-a large handful of frozen cranberries</div><div>-1 mango</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-RlMv4x3kErL5mMaG9IBzmmDokj9Pxh7W2j9-1XIyc0eI-D7-IPEsQcVz7KMy0OCWCIZaJehluspVszOjTIWHXEL_MHZtD_p4meT2CScIMqWwRD6My7vfSed-J96q6sIHu3DQjwfbwZ-/s1600-h/french+010.jpg"></a><br /><br />Instead of the French Toast I had a smoothie along with this.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbw6oBmpY17TciIuY2IPV2z-nK2B5kDiU4A-g7J7NaZOMj-8rIAFS6gBMEOMJ_LWKdjmGQnWEPWZnUlAkGMRf9mYGuKFFB297qUkhiZAAzT_P_GJrBejUhMQK8XIrpgPv-OjbZ61odKlS1/s1600-h/french+011.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432920028745868226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbw6oBmpY17TciIuY2IPV2z-nK2B5kDiU4A-g7J7NaZOMj-8rIAFS6gBMEOMJ_LWKdjmGQnWEPWZnUlAkGMRf9mYGuKFFB297qUkhiZAAzT_P_GJrBejUhMQK8XIrpgPv-OjbZ61odKlS1/s400/french+011.jpg" /></a><br />-vegan -Vanilla Coconut Yogurt</div><div>-mango (on bottom)</div><div>-vegan choc chips</div><div>-walnuts</div><div>-frozen raspberries<br /><br />Super Delish!</div><div> </div><div>Have a great one!<br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1