Resolution 2013

So, I've been thinking about my New Years Resolution for 2013

Now that Apollo is eating food along with breastfeeding, I think it is important that he sees us eating well. I mean, we are teaching him the food habits that will stick with him for life, right? And we all know children learn by example! So you may be seeing more recipe posts that include things like “Chia seeds” or “Coconut Flour” as ingredients. I have been mindful not to give Apollo sugar or “white” anything: rice, bread, flour... no processed foods...

He is begging to eat what we eat. So Brandon and I will just have to choose food that is nutrient dense.

I am also getting off my ass. I (naively) thought that after having Apollo, I might get a little vacation from some of life's stresses. This was not in the cards for me... True, I did quite my job.... But then, I piled it on...... added on all kinds of new things to my list. So, now I have to be more organize and better at time management. I shall begin with my blog:

• Recipe Monday – self explanatory
• Whatever Wednesday – yep, whatever projects, DIY, baby stuff, House stuff I am working on
• Fabulous Friday – for Friday, let's focus on beauty, health & trends... fun lady things! 

 

Yeah, that sounds like a good start! Let's see what 2013 has for me.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to you!

 

2012 has been the year of the "NEW".

New Baby

New Business

New House

New State

New Plumbing

New Roof

New Challanges...

 

There was added new cousins to our already large family. The best blessings this year were definatley the babies.

 

Love to all my family and friends!

 

Happy New Year

 

2013 will be here soon!!

Lemon-Lime Tuna with a kick

Since Apollo arrived, I have been moving towards dinner recipes that are less time consuming. I finally realized why some families eat food from a crock pot 5 days out of the week. But, I don't have a crock pot. So.... I decided to make an easy tuna bake! 

 

Ingredients:

 

Tuna fillet

1/2- Lime

1/2- Lemon

1 Tbs - Butter or Coconut Oil

1/2 tsp - Cayenne Pepper

1/2 tsp - Red Pepper Flakes

Chipotle Grill seasoning

Salt

 

Place Tuna fillet in a oven safe baking dish.

Squeeze Lemon & Lime over top.

Sprinkle with Salt.

 

 

Add Butter or Coconut Oil. Then sprinkle with Cayenne, Red Pepper and Chipotle spices.

 

 

Cover with Tin Foil and marinade for at least 1 hour. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until  cooked thoroughly.

 

 

Easy, Peasy...

 

Just Arrived: Fall/Winter Nail Collection

There isn't much a mother of an 8 month old can do to feel glamorous... I still have skin desperately trying to find it's former shape. My hair hasn't seen this many pony tails since middle school. High heels are a think of the past. But of course, it's all worth it!

So, I do what little I can to feel like I'm still a woman. Nails and Toes are a must!

Motives® Fall/Winter 2012 Nail Lacquer Collection 

From left to right: Singing the Blues, Swagger, Vintage, Emerald City, Starlet, Fudge My Age

I can't wait to wear this Green (Emerald City) for the Holidays! Swagger is an unexpected neutral. Vintage is a classic color for every day wear. But, the one I was uprised by the most is Singing the Blues... it is a sophisticated blue - nothing like the garish Wet N' Wild type polish colors. I will be wearing this in January for sure!
The collection was only $29.95, but you can get them individually for $6.95.

Dessert for Breakfast: Fruit Omelet & Spiced Coffee

The Holiday Season is a time for decadent foods. The cold weather will force you to add layers of clothing on top of your body... So what's another 5 pounds on that frame? I mean, there's always the New Years resolution to take care of your November-December sins.

This recipe is a variation on an omelet I had while visiting a California restaurant. The version I ordered was during springtime. It was filled with banana, berries, melon & yogurt.

Fortunately, all things delicious don't have to be calorie loaded... Unless you prefer it that way.

Ingredients:

Blackberries - 1 handful

1 Plum, Sliced

Fresh Chopped Pecans - 1 handful

2 Eggs

Marscapone

Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon

Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon

Coconut Oil

Heat Coconut oil in a pan. Add Blackberries, Plums, Cinnamon & Nutmeg.  Cook for 3 minutes.

 Add Pecans. Heat until fruit becomes soft.

Scrabble Eggs and cook a thin omelet.

 Add warm fruit to the omelet.

Add Marscapone and fold over.

But wait! You can't have this delicious plate without a cup full of yum....

Ingredients:

Coffee

1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie spice

Stevia (or Sugar) to taste

Milk (or cream)

Brew Coffee

Add Sugar & Spice to cup.

Add Vanilla. Whisk with a small amount of hot coffee.

Fill cup 1/2 way with coffee. Shake up your Milk until frothy and top off cup.

Don't forget to add a dash of spice.

If you wanted it to be even more decadent top with whipped cream!

Slurp the Coffee, lick the plate! This one is worth every calorie ;)

Simple Salad

Well guys, Thanksgiving is over... I'm pretty sure I ate more carbs these last few days then I have in months! You may be wondering where my "left-over" recipe is... With two hungry men in this house - not possible. But this is a good thing for my waist line!
I decided to replenish my body with a simple salad. This was so delish, I wanted to lick the bowl!

Baby spinach

Prosciutto

Goat cheese crumbles

Apple, sliced thin

Balsamic vinegar

Olive oil

Salt & Pepper

Add all ingredients and toss. Devour!

Christmas Open House - Main Street, Union SC

Union may be a small town, but there is always something fun to do!
The Chamber of Commerce hosted a Christmas Open House. It was pretty cold outside... but who cares when there's so much to keep you distracted? There was music and dancing... Cookies, hot Apple cider and hot Chocolate! Carriage rides and a Train ride for the kids. And SANTA of course.

Here are some photos of the festivities:

 And the man of the hour, Santa!

 

We had a great family night.