Thursday, January 31, 2013

Roasted Beets....

It almost sounds like a title for a band, but it is the most delicious was to make them in my opinion.

Roasted Beets
4large Fresh Beets cut into same size pieces
2tsp olive oil
2tbs balsamic vinegar
1tsp sugar
Salt and pepper

Toss all together and roast on a baking sheet at 350 until tender

I like to keep the skins on when cooking them this way.  It adds to the texture and provides extra fiber.

So, 3 days down with my cleanse.... 3lbs lost, and umpteen ideas to organize the house running through my head.  I don't know why I am thinking of organizing the littlest of things....this morning it was Barbie Doll shoes, like those will ever be kept organized by my kids.


Monday, January 28, 2013

A New Year.....

I can not believe that the holidays have flown by without me posting a single thing! I know I made many dishes through out the past month in a half without a recipe, but yet I did not write about any. What a terrible blogger I am!

I resolve to post more often, and not just about the dishes I love to create, but also about life in general.
So here it goes.....

Tomorrow is my 39th Birthday... YIKES... I don't feel 39, or even 35 at that.
I can remember when I was in my early 20's, I somehow got my mothers age stuck at 38. She loved me dearly for believing she was 38 while she was actually in her 50s. I'd love to hold on to 38 for years to come, but for some reason those younger than I like to remind me I am getting older... my sister and daughters to name names... :)

Today I start a detox.... getting rid of the old...not only physically, but possession wise too.
I began in the basement - cleaning out the old children's toys which have passed their age appropriateness. Finally throwing away the games which are missing pieces, and those broken items which will never be used.
I started to detox my body also and plan on no alcohol for 2 weeks... I hope this will help to kick start the loss of the spare tire which I seemed to have issues parting with.

I am 366 days away from my 40th Birthday. I want to be able to live a long and happy life with my husband and children. I have heard that decreasing stress and getting active is a great way to start... so here I go! Cleaning out the old items which clutter my life and the extra lbs which keep me inactive and sluggish.... here's to a more productive and less stressful 39th year!