It seems like when we really want a cookie but are committed to eating really healthy, our go-to solution is a bowl of oatmeal, rendered somewhat less virtuous (sometimes!) by decadent mix-ins. Chocolate Covered Katie has a smorgasboard of dessert-oatmeal concoctions. Kath (of KathEats.com) has a Tribute to Oatmeal. And I have a Cookie in [...]
Do you know what Umami is? It’s a delectable savoriness. It’s hard to describe. It’s in this soup, which is brimming with a medley of textures and flavors, from earthy chewy dried shitakes to the sweet crunch of bok choy. Add in soft, comforting tofu and slippery, slurpy udon noodles, and you have a dinner [...]
Last night after a particularly rousing Cycle Camp, I threw together this velvety smooth, rich tasting soup. It was so quick and easy, especially with our brand-new Vitamix to do the heavy lifting! But you don’t need a fancy blender to make this soup – a regular one or an immersion blender will do. 1/2 [...]
One of our favorite build-your-own-salads is Chinese chicken salad. Quick. Easy. Tasty. And unlike lots of Chinese food, it won’t leave you hungry an hour later. Our Favorite Fixin’s for Chinese Chicken Salad A couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, baked at 350 degF for about 40 minutes. Marinate in soy or ponzu sauce if [...]
I love my new Vitamix. It pulverizes fruits and vegetables into liquid, so that juice contains all the good fiber that would normally be extruded and discarded. That means, after a long hiatus, juice is finally back on my menu, yay! This lovely pink concoction came from a recipe I found on the Healthy Happy [...]
When Aaron and I went to Disney World a few years ago and stayed at the All Star Movies resort for the first time, we became enthralled with the “build your own salad” station in the hotel’s surprisingly good food court. The salad could be topped with a choice of succulent roast beef or grilled [...]
Follow my journey to the 2012 Central Texas Tour de Cure and get tips for training and eating healthy, too.
Hi, my name is Amy Gelfand, and 2012 will be my 8th Tour de Cure. I am also proud to be on the 2012 Central Texas Tour de Cure steering committee as Training Ride Coordinator. Please help us stamp out diabetes by sponsoring me in my Tour or by registering and participating yourself!
