6 Şubat 2013 Çarşamba

I'm still here!!

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Hello! I have not disappeared off the face of the earth :) I've received quite a few messages and comments lately wondering if I'm going to continue the blog. I am!!! I've been taking a little break since my last post in mid-January. I was finishing our first year of homeschool and gearing up for my last season teaching survival swim lessons in Pensacola. This swim season was even busier then last year and then in June we had a new baby girl :)

Liadan Allison Laura, 1 week old
I took 3 weeks off then taught 3 more weeks of lessons before we left Pensacola to move to Japan! We're taking a circuitous route to Japan via Rhode Island and England because Matt has a class he has to take and then we're taking an extended vacation. It's always an adventure in this house!! I hope to be settled in Japan and blogging again by the end of October. In the meantime I'm going to be enjoying having nothing to do all day but hang out with my three favorite little people. Look for me in October!


P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!

5 Şubat 2013 Salı

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I'm still here!!

To contact us Click HERE
Hello! I have not disappeared off the face of the earth :) I've received quite a few messages and comments lately wondering if I'm going to continue the blog. I am!!! I've been taking a little break since my last post in mid-January. I was finishing our first year of homeschool and gearing up for my last season teaching survival swim lessons in Pensacola. This swim season was even busier then last year and then in June we had a new baby girl :)

Liadan Allison Laura, 1 week old
I took 3 weeks off then taught 3 more weeks of lessons before we left Pensacola to move to Japan! We're taking a circuitous route to Japan via Rhode Island and England because Matt has a class he has to take and then we're taking an extended vacation. It's always an adventure in this house!! I hope to be settled in Japan and blogging again by the end of October. In the meantime I'm going to be enjoying having nothing to do all day but hang out with my three favorite little people. Look for me in October!


P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!

Clean Eating Mahi Mahi Coconut Soup

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Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each
This was something I threw together when we were living in a hotel when we first arrived in Japan. I loved how easy it was and how the flavors of the ingredients really shone through. I didn't really season it at all because the ingredients I had access to were very limited, but the resulting soup was delicious so it was a blessing in disguise :)

If you are new to Clean Eating you may need to add some salt or curry powder or something. The longer you eat fresh, whole ingredients, the more your pallet adjusts to recognize the natural flavors of foods. But this takes a little while to happen so this may seem a bit bland. If you are not new to Clean Eating, you will be more than satisfied by the slight sweetness of the carrots, the tang of the lemon juice, and the creaminess of the broth. Yum!



Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp olive oil/coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 
  • 3/4 lb red skinned potatoes, cleaned and chopped (I used a 12oz bag of frozen mini red potatoes because that's what they had at the minimart)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken/fish/vegetable broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 Mahi Mahi fillets, about 4 oz each (You could use chicken breast instead)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 2 large handfuls of fresh spinach leaves
  • Lemon juice
ONE: In a large stockpot over medium high heat cook the onion, carrots, and potatoes in the olive oil until the onions are translucent and the veggies begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes.

TWO: Add the broth and coconut milk, bring to a boil. Add the fish, cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Remove fish from pot and set aside.

THREE: Add the edamame and spinach to the pot and simmer for a few minutes while you cut the fish into bite sized pieces. Stir the fish back into the soup, season with a little salt to taste, and garnish with a squirt of lemon juice.

Freeze leftovers in 1 cup portions using the medium/large portions method to feed your freezer stash. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition Info:
At first glance it may seem like this dish is high in saturated fat but it's mainly from the coconut milk which is, believe it or not, good for you. Read more about it HERE

Per 1 cup serving - 311 Calories (192 Calories from Fat), 21g Total Fat, 17g Saturated Fat, 13mg Cholesterol, 192mg Sodium, 20g Total Carbohydrates, 5g Dietary Fiber, 6g Sugars, 13.5g Protein, 121% DV VitA, 26% DV VitC, 10% DV Calcium, 16% DV Iron

Cook veggies then add in the liquid ingredients
Add in the fish and cook through
Stir in the spinach and edamame
So easy you can feed a baby while making it ;)
Multitasking is essential while living with three little kids in a hotel room.

Clean Eating Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

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Makes 8-12 servings
Breakfast the tastes like Pumpkin Pie but is actually good for you?! Yup, instant mom of the year award right here :) In the month that it's taken me to post this recipe I've made it three times. I always give my kids a cooked breakfast and most weeks we alternate between Crockpot Overnight Oatmeal and Green Eggs but every now and again I like to throw something different into the mix. This dish smells delicious while it's cooking and really makes you feel like you are having a treat. But it's chock full of Vitamin A and whole grains making it a super way to start your day. I mix up the wet ingredients the night before to save time in the morning and then we eat the leftovers over the next few days so my little bit of effort actually yields 3 or 4 mornings of scrumptiousness. 



Ingredients:
  • 2 or 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 cups uncooked oatmeal (I used rolled oats)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 can pumpkin (make sure it's just pureed pumpkin with nothing random added like sweeteners)
  • 1/2 cup sucanat/honey (can use brown sugar but it won't be "clean")
  • 2 tsp cinnamon plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided (I've used chopped pecans too)
ONE: Spray a 9x13 baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Thinly slice the bananas and spread them over the bottom of the dish. Drizzle with the Tbsp of honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Place in the oven and preheat to 375. The bananas will soften while the oven heats up.

TWO: Mix the oatmeal with the baking powder and set aside.

THREE: Combine the pumpkin, sucanat, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, milk, eggs, vanilla, almond extract and 1/4 cup of the almonds in a medium bowl. Mix well.

FOUR: Once the oven is preheated, remove the baking dish. Sprinkle the oatmeal mixture evenly over the warm bananas. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the oats and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of nuts. Bake 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the pumpkin mixture is firm enough that the middle doesn't jiggle if you shake the pan. You might also see the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cut into 8 or 12 servings (we eat a big breakfast so I always cut ours into 8) and serve warm.

Freeze leftovers using the flash freeze method to feed your freezer stash. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition Info:
Per serving when made with almond milk and cut into 8 servings- 225 Calories (77 Calories from Fat), 8.5g Fat, 1.2g Saturated Fat, 41mg Cholesterol, 137mg Sodium, 34g Total Carbohydrates, 6.4g Dietary Fiber, 10.4g Sugars, 6g Protein, 195% DV VitA, 11% DV VitC, 15% DV Calcium, 14% DV Iron

Per serving when made with almond milk and cut into 12 servings- 150 Calories (51 Calories from Fat), 5.5g Fat, 0.8g Saturated Fat, 27mg Cholesterol, 93mg Sodium, 22.5g Total Carbohydrates, 4g Dietary Fiber, 7g Sugars, 4g Protein, 130% DV VitA, 7% DV VitC, 10% DV Calcium, 9% DV Iron

Spread sliced bananas in the bottom of the pan, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon
Roast bananas in the oven while it preheats and you combine the other ingredients
Sprinkle oatmeal mixture over bananas
Mix together pumpkin, spices, milk, eggs, 1/4 cup nuts, and sucanat 
Pour pumpkin mixture over oatmeal mixture
Sprinkle with remaining nuts
Bake 30-35 minutes until set, slice and serve
Hang out with your super cute kiddos while it's cooking :)
:)

Clean Eating Quick and Easy Chicken Curry

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Makes 4 Servings
About a week after we arrived in Japan, Matt and I decided to be brave and try something out in town. We hired a babysitter and ventured out onto one of the main roads near our hotel. Everything was still very intimidating because we couldn't speak the language or read any signs and it all felt so alien. But, on the babysitter's suggestion, we found this little hole in the wall place called Nirvana. And inside we had hands down the absolute BEST curry I have ever had in my entire life. So good that I think about asking Matt to bring some home from work at least once every day. Dinner for two is about $30, though, so I knew I was going to have to come up with some way to satisfy my curry craving and limit myself to Nirvana only once or twice a month. This is a super fast and easy curry that you can throw together any old time. We ate it with whole grain naan but you could serve it over rice as well. 



Ingredients:
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 big handfuls of spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces

ONE: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown. Add the garlic and salt and cook one minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.

TWO: Add in the curry powder, cumin, and ginger and cook one minute, stirring frequently. Add in the coconut milk, tomatoes, and tomato paste and stir vigorously to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

THREE: Add chicken and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in spinach, cover, and let sit until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.

Freeze leftovers using the medium/large portions method to feed your freezer stash.

Nutrition Info:
Per serving- 332 Calories (173 Calories from Fat), 19g Fat, 13g Saturated Fat, 73mg Cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 14g Total Carbohydrates, 5g Dietary Fiber, 8g Sugars, 28g Protein, 54% DV VitA, 36% DV VitC, 7% DV Calcium, 17% DV Iron.

Cook onions in a bit of olive oil
Once they start to brown, add garlic and spices
Stir in coconut milk, tomatoes, and tomato paste
Add in chicken, cook through, then add spinach
:)

3 Ocak 2013 Perşembe

ShopRite Deals & Coupon Matchup (12/30-1/05)

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McCormick Grinders $1.00
$0.50/1 McCormick, spice, herb, extract, or food color - 12/2 RP
- Final Price: as low as FREE

General Mills Cereals 4/$6.67 (Must buy 4)
$0.50/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal: Coupon
$1/2 General Mills Cereal - 12/9 SS
- Final Price: as low as $0.47 each wyb 4

Halls Cough Drops 30ct $0.99
$1/2 Halls, single bags, 17 ct+ - 11/4 SS
- Final Price: $0.49 each wyb 2

Nabisco Snack Crackers - 2/$5 (Must buy 2)
$1/2 Nabisco, cracker products, 6.5 - 18.5 oz - 11/11 SS
- Final Price: $2.00 each wyb 2

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa $0.88
$1/3 Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa - 12/9 SS
- Final Price: $0.55 each wyb 3

Herbal Essence Shampoo or Conditioner $1.77
$1/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie - 12/30 P&G
- Final Price: $0.77

SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels $1.99
$0.50/1 Superpretzel Soft Pretzel - 12/2 RP
- Final Price: as low as $0.99

Progresso Soups 10/$11.88 (Must buy 10)
$1/4 Progresso Soups - 12/9 SS
- Final Price: $0.98 each wyb 10

Pyrex Glass Food Storage Containers $2.99+
$1/1 Pyrex, glass bakeware or storage items - 11/11 SS
- Final Price: will vary

Glass Plus Cleaner $0.99
$0.35/1 Glass Plus - 11/11 SS
- Final Price: $0.29