Creamed Potatoes and Peas

03 Thursday May 2012

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 Posted by Jennifer (the student) on May 3, 2012

This is a dish my mom used to make but she used cream and butter. I used to love it but have not had it in years. I tried to make it healthier and just as tasty as the old version. I hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ½ pounds new potatoes (I quartered mine because they were fairly large)
  • 10 oz peas (I used Trader Joe’s English Peas)
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any milk you like)
  • 1 TBSP all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp herbes de provence
  • lemon pepper (just a sprinkle)
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In large stockpot, steam potatoes until fork tender.
  2. In small saucepan, add peas and about a ¼ cup of water and cook over medium heat for a few minutes. Drain excess water and set aside.
  3. In large saucepan, combine milk, flour and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer until sauce thickens.
  4. To sauce add herbes de provence, lemon pepper, sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
  5. Add potatoes and peas into cream sauce. Combine ingredients. Serve.

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My 3rd WIAW!

01 Tuesday May 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on May 1, 2012

Hi everyone! Happy WIAW! I cannot believe this will be my third WIAW already. This week is crazy busy for me with finals next week. Right now, I am trying for healthy and simple. Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting.

 

This is what I ate:

Pre-Breakfast (6:30 am)

Coffee with hazelnut milk and stevia in my new “special mug.” I swear everything in this mug tastes better. 🙂 I am a huge anglophile, ever since I spent a semester in England years ago.

Breakfast (7:30 am)

Uncle Sam Cereal with slivered almonds, agave nectar, and hazelnut milk. I love this cereal, it reminds me of my grandmother. It was a special treat at her house.

Mid-Morning Snack (9:00 am)

Red grapes with raw cashews.

 Lunch (1:00 pm)

Spinach and mushroom enchiladas with refried beans and rice. Sorry this picture is so dark, we were in a very dark corner. I had lunch with my parents after my mother’s eye surgery.

Mid-Afternoon Snack (3:00 pm)

Decaf ice blended vanilla with soy milk from Coffee Bean.

My afternoon pick me up!

 

Dinner (5:30 pm)

Semi-homemade whole-wheat pizza with roasted zucchini, roasted mushrooms, and Daiya mozzarella topped with a green salad. I used Trader Joe’s pizza dough; I think it is pretty good for a quick meal.

Thank you for joining me this WIAW! I hope your day is full of healthy meals. 🙂

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Getting Kids Involved in the Kitchen

30 Monday Apr 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on April 30, 2012

When I was little, I can remember being mesmerized by what was going on in the kitchen. My sister and I used to sit at the kitchen counter just waiting for our turn to be able to stir, pour, or help out in any way we could. It was exciting for us to think that we were actually able to help out and gave us a sense of pride because we felt like we actually helped create what we were eating.  The food always seemed to taste just a little better on those days when we were actually able to help out mom.  As you can see in the picture above, my friend Isabelle had the greatest time cooking with me this past Saturday.   I truly believe that getting children involved with cooking is an easy way to introduce new foods, healthy cooking methods, etc.  Believe me, most children are so excited to be involved in the whole process, they won’t care if you do something like substitute applesauce for oil in a cake recipe or substitute some tofu for ricotta cheese in the lasagna.  Perhaps we can start posting a few kid friendly recipes in the near future.  Happy cooking!  🙂

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April 29th – Exercise Log

29 Sunday Apr 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on April 29, 2012

 

 

 

I am almost embarrassed to post my almost non-existent workout schedule. This is my last week before finals week, so two more weeks. I have a 20-page paper due and 3 finals next week, so that is where all my focus and energy are for now. I am counting the days to summer break. Wish me luck! 🙂

4/29/12            Off √

4/30/12            Off √

5/1/12            Walk 2 miles, Weight-Training 30 min √

5/2/12            Off √

5/3/12            Walk 2 miles, Weight-Training 30 min √

5/4/12            Off √

5/512              Tennis 1 ½ hr class √

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Pan Fried Tofu Sandwiches

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on April 25, 2012

I came up with this sandwich because I was getting really tired of stir frying my tofu all of the time.  I wanted something different so I did some experimenting.

1 block extra firm tofu

Olive oil for drizzling

Miracle chicken blend from Princess House  (or your favorite herb salt seasoning blend)

Lettuce leaves

Tomato slices

Your favorite bread (I used whole wheat bolillos)

Your favorite sandwich spread (I made a quick one – used 50% mayo and 50% red pepper hummus)

 

Drain tofu and cut ½ inch thick slices along the width of the block.  Drizzle generously  (on both sides) with seasoning and dab with olive oil. Pan fry for 7-10 minutes on each side on medium heat or until the tofu has a nice slightly brown crust.

 

Slice your bread, spread with your sandwich spread, and add veggies and tofu and enjoy.  This dish is best served when the tofu is hot off of the pan.

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My 2nd WIAW!

24 Tuesday Apr 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on April 24, 2012

Hello everyone! Last week, I had so much fun participating in my first What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW), I could hardly wait to do it again. Since then I have been paying more attention to what I am eating. I loved looking at everyone’s posts. I was inspired by many of them! This month theme is “serve up an extra cup of veggies” and I think this week I did not do as well as last week. Thanks again to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting!

This is what I ate:

 

Breakfast: Banana, Blueberry, Peach Smoothie with Spirulina (the spirulina gives it that odd color but it tastes very good), Decaf Coffee with Hazelnut Milk and Stevia

Mid-Morning Snack: Creamed Potatoes and Peas (this is a vegan version. and I will post the recipe soon Click Here for recipe)

Lunch: Vegan Reuben from Native Foods (this is a treat, so yummy)

Mid-Afternoon Snack: ½ of a Chai Muffin from the Gypsy Den (my husband had the other half)

Dinner: Polynesian Tofu and Veggies on a Bed of Brown Rice with Avocado (This dish is super quick to make and I will post this recipe soon)

Dessert: ¼ Honeydew

Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday!

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Sneaking in Exercise

23 Monday Apr 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student)  on April 23, 2012

 

Some days are just to busy for a traditional hour-long workout. Doing something is better than nothing at all. Here are a few was to add some extra activity to your day.

  •  Wake up 30 minutes early and go for a run or walk.
  • Replace your desk chair with an exercise ball.
  • Walk the dog.
  • Walk or bike to work or running errands.
  • Do house work and yard work.
  • Count your steps with a pedometer (aim for 10,000 a day)
  • While watching TV do strength training exercises or walk on a treadmill.
  • When meeting friends go for a walk, window shop, go dancing.

Try to make activity part of your life and make it fun.

Let me know what you do to stay active. 🙂

♥ ♥

 

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April 22nd – Exercise Log

22 Sunday Apr 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on April 22, 2012
 

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Last week, I was able to stick to most of my plan for the week. I am thinking that the next 3 weeks I should plan a light schedule because it is crunch time at school and that really needs to be my priority right now.

4/22/12            Off √

4/23/12            Yoga 1-hr class, Weight Training 30 min √

4/24/12            Piyo 1-hr class, Walk/Hike 3 miles √

4/25/12            Off √

4/26/12            Yoga 1-hr class, Weight Training 30 min X

4/27/12            Walk/Hike 3 miles √

4/28/12            Tennis 1 ½ hr class √

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Community Supported Agriculture

21 Saturday Apr 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on April 21, 2012

Like most people, I am very concerned with the quality of food I put into my mouth.  This is why I decided to look into community supported agriculture.  For a little over $60 per month, I enjoy a box of home delivered organic fruits and veggies twice every month.  Not only am I getting high quality, organic produce, but I am also producing a local farm.  Not all community supported agriculture is 100% organic, but this is what I prefer.  One of the exciting things about the deliveries is opening the box to see what you get…it’s Christmas twice a month!  The produce will definitely inspire you to prepare produce that is outside of your comfort zone.  I thought only Hannibal Lecter ate fava beans!  I had to do some YouTube research before I prepared those suckers!  🙂

I order from:  www.farmfreshtoyou.com

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