Oh boy this week is up in the air. Not quite sure about a set meal plan so once again we'll play it by ear. I'm most excited about next weeks meal plan if the outdoor oasis that we have been working on is all put together. Waiting on deliveries of an umbrella, chaise, bistro/bar set and hammock. … [Read more...]
Grilled Asparagus
Last week I talked about healthy grilling and how to grill salmon on a plank. Grilled vegetables is another great way to grill healthier foods and grilled asparagus is ideal. Today I'm going to tell you a super easy way to grill asparagus. To begin with, you need to prepare your asparagus by snapping the woody part off near the bottom of each spear. … [Read more...]
Menu Plan for Week of 5/14/12
Time for this week's menu plan. We'll keep trying to follow a menu but it's not been working out so great for us. It's mostly me with the issue because I never know what I 'm going to feel like having for dinner. Trying not to be too specific this week so it gives me a little room to play with. So here we go! We'll see how we do this week. … [Read more...]
Benefits of Almonds
Do you love almonds as much as I do? There are a lot of ways to use almonds. You can just pop them in your mouth for a quick and healthy treat and you can get sliced almonds to use on oatmeal or other hot cereal, in yogurt and much more. What about using your food processor to make your own almond butter? I have seen a lot of people do that and I want to try it sometime. … [Read more...]
Grilled Salmon on Planks
While beef and chicken are some of the most popular meats cooked on a grill, grilled seafood is also very popular. Salmon is one of the tastiest and has great health benefits. Besides grilled salmon on planks is especially delicious and is simple to do. You'll be cooking gourmet food right in your backyard! … [Read more...]
