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healthy, whole youRachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-49911031252859109862011-05-05T09:53:00.000-07:002011-05-05T09:53:54.683-07:00what is beauty?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Most of us know that photoshopping is standard in the modeling industry - but do we know to what extent? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Does this change your perception about our standard of beauty? </span>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-21048680908869497172011-03-09T19:21:00.000-08:002011-03-09T19:21:52.392-08:00quinoa pie with butternut squash<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Did you know that Quinoa is the only grain that is considered a complete protein? This means that it offers every "essential" amino acid we as humans need from our diet. But despite the description I just provided, quinoa is not boring! It is delicious. Try this recipe to find out. </span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">quinoa pie with butternut squash </span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">serves 8</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ingredients</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 butternut squash (about 1 1/2 lbs)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">18 fresh sage leaves, plus 1 tsp finely chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 onion, cut into 1/4 in dice (about 3/4 c)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 garlic clove, minced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 c quinoa</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 c low-sodium vegetable stock</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 oz Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp coarse salt (such as sea salt)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 375 F. Brush 2 baking sheets with 1 tsp oil. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler, removing all skin. Cut the squash in half length-wise, and remove seeds with a spoon. Beginning at the ends where you removed the seeds, cut five slices (1/4 inch thick each). This creates a "C" shape. Cut the slices from both halves, giving you 10 total slices (of halves). Place the slices on the baking sheets. Brush with 1 tsp olive oil; sprinkle with 12 sage leaves. Bake until tender and just golden, 15-20 minutes. Let cool completely. Keep oven on. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Heat remaining teaspoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add quinoa and stock; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 2 minutes. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stir together quinoa, dices squash, chopped sage, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Coat a 9 in glass pie plate with cooking spray. Arrange 6 sage leaves face down in plate; top with squash rings. Press quinoa mixture on top. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bake 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter. Cut into slices (like a pie). Serve wedges warm or at room temperature. </span>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-45064817321242172372011-02-24T18:24:00.000-08:002011-02-24T18:24:19.864-08:00couscous, lentil & arugula salad with garlic-dijon vinaigrette<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none;"><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/couscous_lentil_arugula_salad_with_garlic_dijon_vinaigrette.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">eatingwell.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (see a picture of the salad at this link, too!)</span></span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last year Eating Well magazine did this amazing spread on salads - I got several great recipes from just one article! This is the first one I am sharing here...more to come.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love this salad because it is easy, hearty enough for a meal, and the flavors are bright and fresh. </span></div>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup red-wine vinegar</span></li>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 small cloves garlic, minced</span></li>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To prepare salad: Bring 1 1/4 cups broth (or water) to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, cover, remove from the heat and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Combine 2 1/2 cups water and lentils in another saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until just tender, 15 to 25 minutes. (Green lentils will be done sooner than brown lentils.) Be careful not to overcook the lentils or they will fall apart in the salad. Drain any excess water and let cool for about 10 minutes.</span></span></li>
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</ol>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-13389860930504319332011-02-21T13:21:00.000-08:002011-02-21T13:21:00.238-08:00obese monkeys to discover magic weight loss pill?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I read </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/health/20monkey.html?_r=1&smid=fb-nytimes&WT.mc_id=HL-SM-E-FB-SM-LIN-MFU-022011-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the article</span></a><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/health/20monkey.html?smid=fb-nytimes&WT.mc_id=HL-SM-E-FB-SM-LIN-MFU-022011-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, "Monkeys Fattened Up to Study Human Obesity"</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> in the New York times</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and I have to tell you that I am a little fired up. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The article discusses how monkeys are being exposed to conditions that lead to obesity </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(basically the "American lifestyle" - too many calories, sugary and fatty foods, and little exercise)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, for full disclosure: I support research on animals because I think it is important for scientific discovery (AIDS, cancer, and a myriad of other research is vital!)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But I find this situation to be reprehensible: </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">News flash!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">we already have our magic solution: eat healthy, don't overindulge, and be active! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">it's hard. it takes time. it is the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">only way</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Developing the magic weight loss pill aside, I do see that there may be ways this research can help us improve our food systems and understanding of behaviors related to obesity. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for example, "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dr. Grove and researchers at some other centers say the high-fructose corn syrup appears to accelerate the development of obesity and diabetes." </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Some studies found that this type of diet impacted the developing brains of the fetuses in pregnant monkeys and also lead to offspring with metabolic problems</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">helping us connect a desire to be healthy with other values</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">such as supporting the health and development of our children</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">it is also an opportunity to think about larger social issues, </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">such as the implications of the lack of access to healthy food in low-income communities, where mothers may not have access to nutritious food during pregnancy</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All that said, </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I still believe that s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ubjecting animals to these unnatural conditions for the specific goal of finding a quick fix drug (rather than taking responsibility for our own health) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Have you listened to this talk by Dr. Brene Brown? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">In this talk Dr. Brown says, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">"Vulnerability is the birthplace of joy, love, belonging, creativity and faith"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I happen to think her talk is really extraordinary, and I hope you will listen!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">...and try asking yourself: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but for me January flew by without even the slightest attempt at accomplishing my New Year goal. Seriously, I didn't even try to fake it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On my bus ride to work this morning I read an article in my new issue of <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/">Eating Well</a> about a couple who were contestants on the Biggest Loser. One evening during a workout the husband was ready to head home and said he would "do more tomorrow". His wife responded by saying, "Today is tomorrow." While my goals aren't fitness related, it really made me stop and think.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Today <i>is</i> Tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">That really resonates with me. It's time to stop putting things off until later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've taken a little blogging hiatus. I'm certainly not getting myself down about not accomplishing the things I meant to get to - in this time we bought a house, remodeled 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and the living room, and enjoyed the holiday. <a href="http://www.butlerrules.com/">The house is looking great!</a> But I'm ready to break free from my house tunnel vision and give myself permission to spend some time with other interests. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Namely, coaching.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, I'm back. And I would love to coach with you (maybe on "that thing" you've not gotten to in January yet either?) I coach clients on achieving the healthy bodies they deserve. I also work with clients on a variety of other topics, addressing whatever calls each individual. Through our coaching we identify and create goals, ultimately designing the path to achieve them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:rachel@fyccoach.com">Email me</a> for some free coaching! I heard that February is the new New Year anyway.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The New York City Health Department recently started <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cdp/cdp_pan_pop.shtml">a campaign to educate the public</a> about the health impacts of drinking sweetened drinks. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Through the campaign they ask, "Are you pouring on the pounds?" </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Well to that I would answer yes...and no.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used as a </span></span><a href="http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=4294967765&terms=bmi+calculator"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">screening tool</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> to indicate a healthy range for weight vs height for an average adult. It is controversial because adults who we might generally think of as normal size will often register as "overweight" because the calculator does not take into account frame size, muscle mass, and changes in body composition with age. BMI was not developed with the intention of being used as widely as it has in the health field (</span></span><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106268439"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">see this interesting article</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, thanks to a fellow blogger), and there are more accurate indicators of healthy weight status. In short, it is not perfect and certainly should not be the only factor used to determine health status.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">With that said, let's ask ourselves: <b>why does this matter? </b> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">One reason is somewhat obvious: being categorized as overweight or obese by a generic "one size fits all" tool feels...well, bad. Especially when BMI puts what is now the average American into these categories (and let's just be honest - the average American isn't in this category because of high muscle mass).</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yet, researchers who use this tool are not using this to measure your "hotness". They are trying to understand risk factors for diseases related to being overweight, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type II diabetes, certain cancers, and more. What studies do show is that higher BMI's, despite the many variables, are linked with health risks. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Are you looking at BMI as a measure of how thin you are, or as a measure of your health</b><b>?</b> You know your body, you know how you feel and you know if you are living the lifestyle that keeps your body at its best. Someone "20 lbs overweight" by whichever medical standard who exercises regularly; eats ample fruits,vegetables and whole grains; drinks plenty of water; and gets enough rest is arguably in much better health than a "thinner" person who does not do these things. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As grilling season comes to an end, it seems timely to share the most exciting thing I've learned about grilling this summer. Our friends Chris and Paola know a gentleman from Argentina who taught them how to cook an egg in the most amazing way I've heard of! For someone (like me) who is a big fan of eggs - and grilling - this is a perfect combination. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, or green will do) <em>one per person</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Crack one egg directly inside each pepper, just as you would put an egg in a pan for sunny side up. Sprinkle the raw egg with salt and pepper to your liking (and any other seasonings that inspire you). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Place the pepper(s) directly on the grill, covering with the lid. Depending on the temperature of your grill (ours is usually about 400 F), cook for 20 minutes or more. Check the egg regularly, removing the pepper from the grill when desired egg doneness is reached. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Serve as a side or the main entree! I would like to have these with </span><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/corn_basil_cakes.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Eating Well's Corn & Basil Cakes</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> sometime soon.</span>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-40640806029594490562010-09-03T18:52:00.000-07:002010-09-03T18:52:17.102-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.likecool.com/Gear/Pic/Running%20The%20Numbers%20by%20Chris%20Jordan/Running-The-Numbers-by-Chris-Jordan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.likecool.com/Gear/Pic/Running%20The%20Numbers%20by%20Chris%20Jordan/Running-The-Numbers-by-Chris-Jordan.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Barbie Dolls, 2008</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love this piece by Chris Jordan. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here he uses 32,000 barbies to depict, "the number of elective breast augmentation surgeries performed monthly in the US in 2006." </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Please </span></span><a href="http://www.chrisjordan.com/gallery/rtn/#barbie-dolls"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">visit his site to see more of his work</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, which I had the pleasure of seeing on display in Seattle. Mr. Jordan uses a variety of goods to visually represent consumerism in the United States. Powerful & compelling!</span></span></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-3882296434935209942010-08-30T21:42:00.000-07:002010-08-30T21:42:46.869-07:00poblanos stuffed with cheddar and chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Good Lord, these are good. I recommend making them on a weekend for your first go-'round, because the first attempt can be a bit labor intensive (can take about an hour and a half). We got started a little to late the first time we tried them, and ended up having one of those meals where you're so tired by the time you eat that you almost forget you were hungry. Completely worth it, and I have told myself that the next time I make them I will remember to cook the rice first, which should save me some time! Eeeeh...<br />
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We served them with <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/corn_basil_cakes.html">Eating Well's Corn & Basil Cakes</a> (a savory pancake). These are great too!<br />
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4 large poblano chiles<br />
2 medium tomatoes, chopped<br />
1/2 medium white onion, chopped<br />
1 large clove garlic, chopped<br />
1 tsp. dried oregano (I used fresh, but remember dried has a stronger flavor per volume)<br />
1 tsp. ground cumin<br />
Generous pinch ground cinnamon<br />
Kosher salt<br />
1 Tbs. olive oil<br />
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used chicken breast, the recipe calls for dark meat)<br />
1-1/2 cups cooked brown or white rice<br />
2 cups grated sharp or extra-sharp white Cheddar (about 7 oz.)<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (including some tender stems)<br />
1 Tbs. lime juice<br />
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Cook rice</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Slit the chiles from stem to tip (not all the way through to both sides, only opening one side to stuff) and set on the baking sheet. Broil, turning every few minutes, until blackened all over, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly, peel off the skins, and cut out the seed cores, leaving the stems on. Turn the chiles inside out, flick out any remaining seeds, and turn right side out. Return the poblanos to the baking sheet.<br />
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Purée the tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a food processor. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the purée and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture looks thick and pulpy, 8 to 11 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chicken and rice, and then 1 cup of the cheese, the cilantro, and the lime juice. Season to taste with salt.<br />
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Divide the filling among the peppers, wrapping the sides of the peppers up and around the filling, some of which will still be exposed. The peppers will probably tear, but who cares...you're not cooking for the president. If you are cooking for the president, take extra care.<br />
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Broil the peppers until the cheese is melting and the top is beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese and broil until the cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes.<br />
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Yoooowwwwwwww!!</span></span><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">I like this very much, and it seems in keeping with the theme of my recent posts. I don't know if it has a "real" meaning, and I don't think I want to. It's beautiful just as it is, when I can imagine a meaning for myself and you one for yourself.</span></span></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-79097152302638468612010-08-25T22:25:00.000-07:002010-08-25T22:26:08.897-07:00average american women & men<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IVGm9jLKe6dL80JJF6lAX4txFjjrgtAI9lCqiX_UVCxN5mj1bg8FBN0uantEUYjHtagRAQL75ko_RZ_LX3djBBhtT-rtCp9BrvgJYwdfcUSXW3UIv8GWL2cVn_sVLqa3V4gxh0NVpGY/s1600/Picture+2.png" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IVGm9jLKe6dL80JJF6lAX4txFjjrgtAI9lCqiX_UVCxN5mj1bg8FBN0uantEUYjHtagRAQL75ko_RZ_LX3djBBhtT-rtCp9BrvgJYwdfcUSXW3UIv8GWL2cVn_sVLqa3V4gxh0NVpGY/s200/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509583933522922818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 92px; height: 200px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">drawing by </span></span></i><i><a href="http://www.misscritter.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">arica houy</span></span></a></i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Did you know that the average American </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">woman</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is 5'4" and 165 lbs and </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">man</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> is 5'9" and 195 lbs? (cdc.gov)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To compare, average 5'4" female celebrities weigh between 100-110 lbs. While many celebrities would be considered "underweight" by doctors and nutrition professionals, the size of the average American woman can be considered "overweight". Is our obsession with weight distorting our view of healthy and pushing us all to extremes?</span></span></div></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-54625808991879928402010-08-23T20:53:00.001-07:002010-08-23T20:58:17.206-07:00healthy or obsession?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3LTR0UEdr5u8RyqT9a7p1lIfg0VonhbRnOteAHlIJ9QCdBhie3oEtE2xRNaCjgXU9F4tbpBjVbFlv44mBd2jyl7iptC90cNSiSzogxVnYB6fIQctCMI_dyduDLvhC_XEbIaqm3VAk2g/s1600/100823_wk1_180.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3LTR0UEdr5u8RyqT9a7p1lIfg0VonhbRnOteAHlIJ9QCdBhie3oEtE2xRNaCjgXU9F4tbpBjVbFlv44mBd2jyl7iptC90cNSiSzogxVnYB6fIQctCMI_dyduDLvhC_XEbIaqm3VAk2g/s320/100823_wk1_180.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508819680221849954" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">This morning I heard this great story on NPR's Weekday called </span></span><a href="http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=21139"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Body Obsessions</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">, which asked the question: When is body-consciousness healthy, and when does it become an obsession?</span></span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">This has me worrying about how altered perceptions are of what a healthy, normal person looks like. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">I was recently reading in a trashy mag about how Gwyneth Paltrow has early signs of osteoporosis, and what a shock this was to everyone. I can't be the only person who has ever noticed that she weighs practically nothing (110 lbs at 5'9" one website says). And, she is known for sharing weight loss tips - in the issue following her osteopenia announcement was a spotlight on the master cleanse she does to drop pounds. A woman so thin, with a history of extreme dieting...is it any wonder that she would have a medical condition related to lack of calcium and vitamin D? </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">The normalcy that has been created around extreme thinness and the culture of dieting is disturbing. It is a complex issue, and also heartbreaking. I would like very much for us to break this cycle for future generations. Can we please start appreciating the many shapes and sizes we come in? And stop publishing the "lose weight quick" trick of the month instead of focusing on what being healthy really means? Maybe once we learn to honor and listen to our bodies we can be lead naturally to our healthiest selves. </span></span></div><div><br /></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-78010109531017510122010-08-20T20:47:00.000-07:002010-08-20T21:26:45.462-07:00fresh green bean, potato and steak salad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbJKogyMOx3nSwk2uYlGpoI62d17PCJ-CLYUqCTQWZgBsdwR6XloYnIo58sIXLtuKbTH_ixKmp8XZVLAnunSLEfQ8lYhzSGhtjgHbRJsp_76Tq3iyKozMVFrMvzLoi2pYTqe8ZjZQFx0/s1600/IMG_2730.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbJKogyMOx3nSwk2uYlGpoI62d17PCJ-CLYUqCTQWZgBsdwR6XloYnIo58sIXLtuKbTH_ixKmp8XZVLAnunSLEfQ8lYhzSGhtjgHbRJsp_76Tq3iyKozMVFrMvzLoi2pYTqe8ZjZQFx0/s320/IMG_2730.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507705111376600434" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My sweetie grilled this salad up for me on a lovely summer evening. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The potatoes are tender, the beans crunchy, and the whole dish is bright and hearty. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What a nice meal (and man!) to come home to...<br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">fresh green bean, potato and steak salad with horseradish dressing </span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">eatingwell.com</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ingredients</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: normal; color: rgb(69, 69, 69); line-height: 19px; "><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-type: none; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pound baby potatoes, scrubbed (you can prepare these ahead of time and refrigerate up to 3 days)</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">12 ounces green beans (about 3 cups), trimmed</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup sliced fresh chives or scallion greens</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar or red-wine vinegar</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons prepared horseradish</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pound sirloin steak or strip steak (1-1 1/4 inches thick), trimmed</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 ears corn, husked</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1. Preheat grill to medium.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2. Steam potatoes in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, cover and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool. Add beans to the steamer basket, cover and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Rinse in a colander with cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl. Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters and add to the bowl with the beans. Stir in chives (or scallion greens).</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, vinegar, horseradish, Worcestershire and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in oil.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill the steak about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, 6 minutes per side for medium. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until marked and tender, 8 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board; let the steak rest for 5 minutes. When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cob. Thinly slice the steak crosswise. Add the steak and any accumulated juice and the corn kernels to the bowl with the potatoes and beans; toss with the horseradish dressing (dress lightly to start, adding more to taste - I find that this salad can be easily overdressed).</span></span></span></li></ul></span></span></span></div></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-71767285108978927702010-08-13T18:25:00.001-07:002010-08-16T12:29:16.861-07:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Feeling human is essentially the state of being in which one is actively in touch with and moving closer to one's destiny, one's higher purpose in life, joy.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">-david scherer, flat win company</span>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-75969073854875352642010-08-04T08:45:00.000-07:002010-08-04T08:49:02.105-07:00an inquiry<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>I saw this question today and it got me thinking pretty hard about what is really important -</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>What is the greatest thing that could happen to you (not to the world or anyone else, just you) in your lifetime?</strong></span>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-91855117532170293282010-07-29T12:28:00.000-07:002010-07-29T13:54:44.504-07:00mache & chicken salad w/ honey tahini dressing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p6OmSoANUSkKyeW_zk7gEInhd658aXVK-cxAm_MqpE1UN7i9anZ4RHVlCJSqOKU_xaO0FdX2Mr_NRuuYtqYmnXmKmgGJ16MQiRezjG2Ny5VuJ0udJWcNY4xGNqAB1xnTGuVfdzXWGrM/s1600/IMG_2766.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499431328093202370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p6OmSoANUSkKyeW_zk7gEInhd658aXVK-cxAm_MqpE1UN7i9anZ4RHVlCJSqOKU_xaO0FdX2Mr_NRuuYtqYmnXmKmgGJ16MQiRezjG2Ny5VuJ0udJWcNY4xGNqAB1xnTGuVfdzXWGrM/s320/IMG_2766.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbO_tjxWleL7utZAli2NsGNNzwoddMk6mP3x5Zq4p1cvlhMNNA3FXGYnyVciJgRAW_SknQjiKiuBz28gj5Dk1gZ1Wh0zA7QE3m-fSKob5HqUCs0mWJ0-epWKUBP6wHIUR4v8V5hspWj2g/s1600/IMG_2763.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499431000861606482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbO_tjxWleL7utZAli2NsGNNzwoddMk6mP3x5Zq4p1cvlhMNNA3FXGYnyVciJgRAW_SknQjiKiuBz28gj5Dk1gZ1Wh0zA7QE3m-fSKob5HqUCs0mWJ0-epWKUBP6wHIUR4v8V5hspWj2g/s320/IMG_2763.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm interested in these heartier salads lately, because I get bored of just greens. This one has such a bright flavor, and really fills you up. Plus, it has Mache! </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">What the heck is mache, you ask? It is a green leafy vegetable similar to spinach, only it has a slightly thicker stalk and a bit of a tart flavor. It also goes by "lamb's lettuce". In this recipe I think it stands up nicely to the bold flavor of the dressing. Delic'!</span></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">mache & chicken salad with honey tahini dressing</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">eating well magazine, april/may</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">dressing</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/2 c lemon juice</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/3 c extra virgin olive oil</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/3 c tahini (a thick paste of ground sesame seeds, found in supermarkets near the Middle East section or the nut butters)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 Tbs honey</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 clove garlic, minced</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 tsp salt</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">freshly ground pepper, to taste</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">salad</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 lb new or baby red potatoes (I used baby butter potatoes)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 lb chicken tenders</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/4 tsp salt</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/2 small clove of garlic</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4 c mache, or baby spinache</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 c shelled English peas (about 1 1/2 lbs unshelled or thawed frozen peas</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 Tbs finely chopped shallot</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">prepare dressing</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Combine lemon juice, oil, tahini, honey, and garlic in a bowl, whisking until smooth. Season with S&P. </span></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">prepare salad</span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Put potatoes in the steamer basket and steam until barely tender when pierced with a fork (15-20 min). When cool enough to handle, slice or quarter. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Meanwhile, toss chicken with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. <em>we grilled our chicken, but the recipe calls for cooking over a skillet :</em> Heat 1 Tbs oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board to cool, then chop into bite size pieces if desired. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Season a wooden salad bowl by rubbing with 1/2 clove garlic and a pinch of salt. Chop the garlic and add to the bowl along with the potatoes and mache (or spinach). Pour 1/2 c of dressing over potatoes and greens, gently toss to coat. Add peas, shallot, and shredded chicken; gently toss and serve. </span></div></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-55100839853545709442010-07-04T09:00:00.000-07:002010-07-04T09:27:56.589-07:00foods to buy organic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnb30nuhg4Wz0TWLBOgPqttU7-EYMBMaXZLLYxhI3GvY1SgMQk7cCINjZvM77ewjYJH4Cu1vTEO9qUVqgDCoWgjA39JWZ9ZMgbsnQ3vQOsQSKTtaxvJ4AhTTfmwD1i65fXBIn_JGt_nA0/s1600/fresh-fruit-flag-plate-400-5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnb30nuhg4Wz0TWLBOgPqttU7-EYMBMaXZLLYxhI3GvY1SgMQk7cCINjZvM77ewjYJH4Cu1vTEO9qUVqgDCoWgjA39JWZ9ZMgbsnQ3vQOsQSKTtaxvJ4AhTTfmwD1i65fXBIn_JGt_nA0/s200/fresh-fruit-flag-plate-400-5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490088009614130098" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Many of us can't afford to buy all organic produce, yet the pesticides lurking in our food can be scary. To keep us informed, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) samples the 49 most common fruits and vegetables for pesticides, ranking them from worst to best based on pesticide contamination. Nearly all of the samples are taken </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">after the produce has been rinsed or peeled </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(as you would eat it).<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The most recent study, released this spring (</span><a href="http://foodnews.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">foodnews.org</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">), provided some startling results. When you eat "the dirty dozen" you will be exposed to about 10 pesticides per day. Choose fresh produce from the "clean 15" and you will be exposed to less than 2 pesticides per day. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"dirty dozen" (buy organic to avoid pesticides)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">celery</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">peaches</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">strawberries</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">apples</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">blueberries (domestic)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">nectarines</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sweet bell peppers</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">spinach</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cherries</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">kale/collard greens</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">potatoes</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">grapes (imported)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"clean 15" (not necessary to buy organic)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">onions</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">avocado</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sweet corn (frozen)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">pineapples</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">mango (subtropical and tropical)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sweet peas (frozen)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">asparagus</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">kiwi fruit (subtropical and tropical)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cabbage</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">eggplant</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cantaloupe (domestic)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">watermelon</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">grapefruit</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">sweet potatoes</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">honeydew melon</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">on the "dirty dozen" last year, but were "bumped"</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">lettuce</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">blueberries (imported)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">carrots</span></span></div></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-85150412647829285092010-06-28T21:35:00.000-07:002010-06-29T22:23:02.327-07:00the skinny on fats pt 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4tqplXwPemARm2ms5wcFLyll-wlD5tcdykRNaUutNlvRM1a8_HJG_7ca3n-FCAAT0QsNKBVHiUXDO9IVFWBc7OpOkd3xDh_Zt5V7pQZw22_UcTHmc6frpbAY9CnueFzwYagRcmt0oGQ/s1600/healthy-fats.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 196px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4tqplXwPemARm2ms5wcFLyll-wlD5tcdykRNaUutNlvRM1a8_HJG_7ca3n-FCAAT0QsNKBVHiUXDO9IVFWBc7OpOkd3xDh_Zt5V7pQZw22_UcTHmc6frpbAY9CnueFzwYagRcmt0oGQ/s320/healthy-fats.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488051416623853458" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Certain fats are necessary for vital activities such as brain function, cell structure, joint integrity, reproductive health and the list goes on. Most people are most interested to know that fats are a key to healthy skin and hair. So, what I am telling you is that if you want your skin to get dull and flaky and your hair to fall out, you should go on a diet that seriously restricts fats.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "></span>F</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">or the sake of simplicity, this is what you should know:</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Best</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fish, Olive Oil, Peanut Oil, Canola Oil, Fish Oils, Flaxseeds, Avocado, and Nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts, etc)</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are: Monounsaturated Fats (MFA's, best) known as Omega-3's (fish & nuts) and Omega-6's (nuts)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What they do: improve brain function and reduce blood pressure by increasing HDL (good cholesterol) and lowering LDL (bad cholesterol)</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Okay</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Vegetable oils such as corn oil, safflower oil, and sesame oil</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are: Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA's), which are a bit different structurally that MFS's</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What they do: decrease HDL (good cholesterol) and decrease LDL (bad cholesterol)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Most Americans get </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">more than</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> enough PUFA's, and an overabundance can be dangerous. We should be aware that overheating these oils can actually cause them to have unhealthy properties.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If we must (...and I must)</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "></span>Animal fats, such as those in meats and dairy, and some tropical plant oils such as coconut, cocoa, and palm oil</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are: Saturated Fats, which are solid at room temperature</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What they do: Increase HDL "bad" cholesterol and LDL "good" cholesterol</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Try to: Choose lean meats, such as lean cuts of beef or chicken, and low-fat dairy products. Eat full fat as a treat!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yuk</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">H</span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ydrogenated Oils, Partially Hydrogenated Oils, Vegetable Oils solid at room temperature - found in many peanut butters, butter spreads, and processed foods</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are: Trans Fats</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What they do: This is a man-made product that decreases HDL "good" cholesterol and increases LDL "bad" cholesterol. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Try to: Read labels! If it says "Hydrogenated Oil" or "Partially Hydrogenated Oil" it has Trans Fats (even if it advertises Zero trans fat on the label). Limit these items as much as possible.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-62989003030259426542010-06-28T20:19:00.000-07:002010-06-29T10:30:18.100-07:00the skinny on fats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhx2bu22pKZrOp4euUILH8uxXZTVSkpTWQ8AZt3f6PhQYoOmlVE3vWbx3k4vbtzUOzStnU-9ENJyHiKPZiTo46wuyvKvukSvmj5JXCZEegueAK-5qqVZLgRl1P3zq2miiiNi7M-93URnE/s1600/fats-types-0804p106-m.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488048408819224242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhx2bu22pKZrOp4euUILH8uxXZTVSkpTWQ8AZt3f6PhQYoOmlVE3vWbx3k4vbtzUOzStnU-9ENJyHiKPZiTo46wuyvKvukSvmj5JXCZEegueAK-5qqVZLgRl1P3zq2miiiNi7M-93URnE/s200/fats-types-0804p106-m.jpg" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Fat is an incredibly important part of a balanced eating plan, yet it gets a totally bad rep. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">About 1/3 of your total calories should come from fat calories. But don't dip a spoon into your butter container quite yet- this does not mean that 1/3 of what you eat should be fat! Fats are incredibly energy-rich, providing more calories per serving amount than carbohydrates or proteins. So, a relatively small amount can meet your needs. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"></span></span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Fats help us to feel full longer after a meal. The body's ability to easily store fats was very important for the survival of our ancestors, which may be a reason why we are so drawn to eat them. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Thank you fat cells, for being so opportunistic and stowing away in new, mysterious places at any chance. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"></span></span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">The </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">type </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">of fats you eat is what's important. Next post: choose the right fats!</span></span></div>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-63485693129124823352010-06-23T13:18:00.000-07:002010-06-28T20:18:50.447-07:00make this today counting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DEerDhF2vAtEec3_bwS8S_O6WALcaqB4ZJYVhvLsWW_fSwlNuWW380tQK5ytwcJtGJ9d_bj1R9FgPvKadx6kaB6EcQY6v9QjVCMfC9IUO7qsocOmW8k-7AWOPGPzfEeVsp1ko6C_Tsk/s1600/make+this+today+counting.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486066305856496322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DEerDhF2vAtEec3_bwS8S_O6WALcaqB4ZJYVhvLsWW_fSwlNuWW380tQK5ytwcJtGJ9d_bj1R9FgPvKadx6kaB6EcQY6v9QjVCMfC9IUO7qsocOmW8k-7AWOPGPzfEeVsp1ko6C_Tsk/s320/make+this+today+counting.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> I spotted this on a building in the International District recently. A mistranslation of the message, "Make this today count!" which brought me so much joy. It made me rethink this common expression and see it in a new way. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">What does it mean to you?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-91832975142876993492010-06-18T12:10:00.000-07:002010-06-20T11:09:41.472-07:00street style?<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS', 'sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:trebuchet ms;">Imagine! Me, on Seattle Street Style blog <a href="http://www.itsmydarlin.com/2010/06/rachel.html">It's My Darlin</a>? Very fun & fancy. </span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span><br /><div><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:trebuchet ms;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS', 'sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am a new blogger, inspired to post recipes, nutrition tips, and sweet or funny things I see around Seattle. When it comes to achieving a healthy body people always ask me - "<b>What should I eat</b>?" </span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS', 'sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:trebuchet ms;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS', 'sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, you should eat food that you like, preferably focusing on fresh produce, whole grains, lean proteins, and "good" fats (more on that another day). I share recipes for foods like these here, focusing mostly on fruit-and-vegetable focused dishes. Please stop dieting. Eat wholesome food, be active, get healthy!</span></p></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Visit my website to learn more about achieving a healthy body through a unique combination of life coaching & nutrition. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </p><p> </p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><a href="http://www.findyourcorecoaching.com/">http://www.findyourcorecoaching.com/</a></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 58px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484193611496459746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKf4XcpLS81VdNXTXkFeFMXlMif5pAYQgcgFMCUmOcJhmu7xX1tVK6qxlZS-2Tv-EpgazWeFluBlyzh5zS8xVLDl3dQHJ4vtEr9fegXtsZzw76L8SzEY0Z9GsyyvnKx9oqCkce_j81PE/s200/AppleEditName.jpg" /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS', 'sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS', 'sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia', 'serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'font-family:'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192608678278310939.post-43725426556452658662010-06-17T13:09:00.000-07:002010-06-17T19:59:55.013-07:00melon panzanella<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bjN6yuoRDgQwoZzTKw_S5NrKS9d3vFxUjkbXzxcUrA9qiuzbg1989KiEyU9D99iM0A-HvM-I5uQbEFNBAlQOzRInG2iAVo8T9-DCs5cTBkhgluwlCd2Ts9aH6gH8WcoxvtnWuZKa8E8/s1600/SA6910.JPG.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bjN6yuoRDgQwoZzTKw_S5NrKS9d3vFxUjkbXzxcUrA9qiuzbg1989KiEyU9D99iM0A-HvM-I5uQbEFNBAlQOzRInG2iAVo8T9-DCs5cTBkhgluwlCd2Ts9aH6gH8WcoxvtnWuZKa8E8/s200/SA6910.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483942995758851666" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#551A8B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This salad is too good to be true. Only it is true. It's hearty enough for a meal, but I also like to bring it as a side to parties so I can impress all of my friends. </span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></b></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Melon Panzanella </span></span></b><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">from eatingwell.com</span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4 ounces whole-grain bread, torn into bite-size pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)</span></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips (about 1/3 cup)</span></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar</span></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/4 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper</span></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4 cups torn arugula leaves</span></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 cups cubed firm ripe melon</span></span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil</span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; mso-fareast-: ENfont-family:'Times New Roman';" lang="EN"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">1. Preheat oven to 250 F</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. Spread bread pieces on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 20 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar, salt and pepper. Sometimes I add extra vinegar and/or olive oil for extra dressing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4. Place arugula, melon, basil and the toasted bread in a large bowl. Add the prosciutto mixture and toss to combine. Let the salad stand for about 20 minutes before serving so the bread can absorb some of the dressing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Per serving: 130 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 3 g fiber; </span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (16% daily value).</span></p><o:p></o:p>Rachel Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15608801302579083943noreply@blogger.com0