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Thursday, April 23, 2015

A Book Club! so my brain doesnt go to mush!

[there is a new recipe for Country Captain Chicken down below]

I wrote last week about the possibility of reading a book or two together over the summer holiday. I havent done much reading (other than Pat the Bunny and cookbooks) lately, and I miss it.

I received nineteen recommendations to read Kathryn Stocketts, The Help.
I dont know anything about this book other than the information listed on Amazon, and that it appears to be a bit controversial to some reviewers.

But my friend Danielle sells an awful lot of copies, and Shirley liked it, so thats good enough for me.

The kids are off school this upcoming Monday, and Ill need a good book to read during quiet reading time. Penny (I dont have a link for Penny!) pointed out that its still only available in hardback (although there is a kindle version), but my local library has 12 copies, so hopefully yours has a copy to borrow.

Hows July 15 or thereabouts work? Ive got a deadline July 1, which is why Id prefer a bit of wiggle-room. The 15th is a Thursday.

Ill start a discussion on this site in the morning, and then host a live twitter party that evening---5 to 6 pm pacific time.
If you dont have twitter, no worries. You can still follow along, even without an account.

As for facebook, Im still a holdout. I dont have an account---Im super nervous to have "just one more thing" to check during the day, and I figure if anyone really wants to get a hold of me they can track me down. That said, a reader did start a fan page where you can evidently chat back and forth. I think. Im not actually sure how it all works!

Happy reading! See you on July 15th!

Is your job a burden to weight gain

A study in Finland and published in the International Journal of Obesity shows a link between weight gain and fatigue related to work. After a hard day of work, they would be used less willing to cook healthy? They Evacuating stress snacking or rushing on vending machines?

When work is a burden ...
The study included 7,000 women and 1,800 men in administrative positions in Helsinki, capital of Finland.
Officials were asked to report whether they had gained weight in the year preceding the study and the number of hours they had realized. They also had to rate their level of exertion by answering positively or negatively to a number of statements:

I feel totally exhausted after a days work.
I feel tired in the morning on days when I have to get up for work.
I work too hard.
Im completely exhausted.
My job is just too stressful.
I think about my work even during vacation / during the weekend.
If they respond positively to at least four of these assertions, the degree of fatigue at work was considered very high.

At work: frustration and weight gain
Almost a quarter of women (24%) and 19% of men had gained weight in the year preceding the study.
Fatigue generated by the work was very high in 15% of women and 13% men.
As for overtime (over 40 hours / week), 20% of men and 13% of women had been abused in the year preceding the survey.
The study revealed, for men and women, a relationship between a high degree of fatigue, provision of overtime and weight gain. In addition, women who complained of poor balance between time spent at work and at home the past proved still more likely to gain weight. Similarly, men who were less restrictive position were less likely to show additional pounds.

Curb weight gain phenomenon
What the survey does not reveal, are the concrete reasons why overworked workers had gained weight. No questions were asked about the diet of the study participants nor their sport habits and daily exercise.
Several hypotheses have been advanced, however:

who later worked evenings had perhaps used to fall back on snacks or fast food, usually more calories;
workers showed a high degree of fatigue were too exhausted on the way home in the evening to cook a healthy meal and would have, too, abused snacks and fast foods;
tired workers were also too exhausted to practice regular physical exercise.
The latter is regarded as crucial by the investigators emphasize that exercise not only helps keep a stable weight or lose weight but also to better manage the stress of a demanding job. Exercise daily or regular practice of a sport would therefore be a possible solution to fight against weight gain related to the stress of the worker.

As for finding a new job, less damaging to the moral and physical health, the study does not mention ...

two quick giveaways a new recipe on the way!

How was your Thanksgiving? We had a great day. The food was perfect, the kids behaved, and all of the relatives got along.

win win win.

Were pretty much recovered, and the kids have begun decorating for Christmas. There is a garland of kid-cut snowflakes hanging over my head. Im pretty sure our living room will never look like it was taken from the pages of a Pottery Barn catalog.

but its perfect. I love it.

I do have a new slow cooker recipe to post----I made this chocolate creme concoction with a layer of ganache on top. ITS WONDERFUL.

but the pictures are on the desktop, which is in the room where the baby is napping. And Im not going to disturb that scenario for anything.

anything!

In the meantime, Ive got two giveaways to share with you in honor of Cyber Monday.

1) an Olay 7-in-1 review is up on Totally Together Reviews because Im getting so old I now need an anti-aging moisturizer. And! Olay is giving away a $100 Visa giftcard just for reading all about it.

2) Im done holiday shopping, thanks to Uncommon Goods. I fell in love with this catalog even before they decided to give me free products to host a giveaway. Thats up on Totally Together Reviews, too.

Do you have a turkey carcass in the house? (I type the word carcass way too often. Its kind of morbid.)

you should make turkey and wild rice soup! or turkey stew!

I will write about the crockpot chocolate pots de creme as soon as I can.

maybe after the well-baby check up.

or clarinet lessons.

or the PTA silent auction meeting.

oh, that reminds me. Does anyone have any good ideas for silent auction items? Or how to best organize a silent auction? Or how to best not lose your mind while trying to organize a silent auction?

Happy Cyber Monday!

[If you read my site regularly through a feedreader or through email, youll notice that Ive enabled a shortened feed. Im not happy about this. I HATE shortened feeds. Ive done this because my site content has been taken directly from the feed and posted on other sites without my permission. The quickest and easiest way to keep content from being stolen is to no longer publish a full feed. The good news is that everything is still up on the website, and is only a click away. Im terribly sorry for any inconvenience, and greatly appreciate your support.]

A Feast For The Eyes Spicy Carrot Cuc Salad

Sometimes, looking is enough.

And, sometimes, you just have to give in to temptation.

Friday Food Porn

Doesnt this salad just scream, "Spring!"

Mmm, makes me want to rush out to the local farmers market (which opens this weekend, thankyougod!) and snatch up some fresh-picked cucs and carrots.

Speecy spicy sauce? Bring it on! I looooooove me some Thai food.

Feast your eyes on this Veganlicious dish and other sexy recipes prepared by the lovely Selene, just another girl obsessed with yummy, healthy food.

Live a little. Its the weekend.

A Feast For The Eyes Garden Burger

Sometimes, looking is enough.

And, sometimes, you just have to give in to temptation.

Friday Food Porn

Its Memorial Day weekend here in the States and that means folks across the country will be firing up their grills for a holiday cookout. Dont think for a minute, my raw vegan friends, that you have to miss out on all the festivities. In fact, why not make those carnivores GREEN with envy!

Model, actress, musician and certified chef, Judita, has just the dish. Save that pulp from all those veggies you juice – she prefers carrot, celery and red bell peppers. Season it with salt, finely chopped onions and place in your dehydrator at 105 degrees for about 4-5 hours. Smother with chipotle mayo and top it with avocado, tomato and homegrown sprouts.

Why wait for a national holiday to feed your inner voyeur? You can feast on this raw vegan garden burger and other sexy recipes by visiting Raw Judita, 365 days of the year.

Live a little. Its the weekend.

Frequently Asked A Year of CrockPotting Questions

Frequently Asked Questions sections always seem so impersonal to me, but after a year, I can honestly say that most days I answer the following questions. At least once.

Happy New Year!

Thank you for sticking with me throughout my year-long challenge! If youd like to see all of the recipes from 2008 in order, here they are.

If youd like the Table of Contents for the entire site (there are over 600 recipes), here you go.

This is the 1st "Frequently Asked Question" post Ive written. Ive also written Part 2 and a Troubleshooting post.

How do I print out recipes?
At the bottom of each recipe there is a small "print recipe" button. Click on that, then choose your desired font size. You can decide to omit all of the pictures.

What happened to all the food?
We ate it, and shared with friends and family. We now have a very nicely stocked freezer.

Whats up with the gluten free?
My youngest daughter has Celiac, and we have decided as a family to all eat gluten free while at home. If you are gluten free, please check all food labels yourself. Food manufacturers change ingredients often, and without warning. If you do not need to worry about gluten, ignore my notes and use the food brands you are comfortable with. You can read more about our gluten free story, here.

Do you travel with your slow cooker?
Yes. Bringing along a slow cooker when traveling ensures that your food is allergen-free and also saves a ton of money.

Did you save money this year?
No. We spent a lot on groceries this year because of the nature of the challenge. I cooked much more food than our family needed, and tried fancier ingredients/spices than I would have in a normal year. I figured this would happen and budgeted accordingly. Most people save a bunch of money by using the slow cooker, though. Heres an article on how to save money by using the slow cooker.

How much weight did you gain this year?
8 pounds. Thank you for asking.

Was your family annoyed at you?
No, not at all. My family is and always has been incredibly supportive of all my endeavors. This really turned into a family project. My kids, husband, parents, brother, grandparents, father-in-law, and friends have all given recipes or recipe ideas. Theyve also enjoyed eating the food!

How did you get on the Rachael Ray Show?
I emailed the show.

Why are the comments moderated? Did you get a nasty commenter?
Sort of. A reader got me on a bad day and I didnt like what he wrote (he said that my food looked like slimy green poop and that I should take a photography class). He was right---the photo was horrid, but it still hurt my feelings. Ive had the moderation on since, and Im happy with it because I need to actually read (more carefully than before) comments and respond to questions.

Do you have any resolutions for 2009?
Yes. Id like to stop biting my nails, complete Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, get the side yard rocks moved to where they should go (or get Adam to do it), start and maintain a blog for Totally Together: Shortcuts to an Organized Life, begin a garden gnome collection, and not stress out so much.

Im worried about the not stressing so much.

How do you come up with your recipes?
I have the best readers in the world, and they send me new recipes every day. Ive got a ton bookmarked that I havent been able to test out yet. I also read a bunch of food blogs through BlogHer and watch Food TV. I also make stuff up. Sometimes it doesnt work.

I need to cook something for a group of people and it needs to be super-easy.
Taco Soup. Its always a hit.

Will you keep the site up?
Yes. It will live on in cyberspace, and Ill update about once a week indefinitely.

What kind of slow cooker do you use?
updated 11/12: I now use the Ninja Cooking System full-time. Here is a write-up about the Ninja, and here are the other slow cookers I recommend.

Are you going to still use your slow cooker(s) a lot?
Yes. I will continue to use my slow cookers probably daily (maybe almost daily), because thats the only way I really know how to cook! My kids are looking forward to me making some of their favorites again (especially brown sugar chicken, fish chowder, and 5-layer brownies), and I have a bunch of other recipes saved Im dying to test out.

I also woke up to this last week, and am desperate to crank it up:

The Crock-Pot Trio. Thank you, Santa!

Will there be a book?
Yes. Make it Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking will contain over 300 tried-and-true gluten free slow cooker recipes, and will be published by Hyperion. It will hit bookstores everywhere on October 13, 2009.

But thats not my question!
Email me. contact AT stephanieodea DOT com

Thank you. Thank you for helping me to make 2008 one of the best years of my life. I could not have persevered without the daily hand-holding from all of you. My eyes well with tears when I go through and read the heartfelt comments youve left----you are all truly amazing.

Thank you so much. Happy New Year. 2009 is going to rock. I promise.
xoxoxo
steph

Need more? Read Frequently Asked Questions, Part II!

A Foodies Best Friend Recipes Galore!

Recipes, kitchen gadgets and beautiful food photos are a foodies drug of choice. And this week, I feel like I discovered an opium den.

I had the good fortune Wednesday of being chosen as the Food Blog of the Day on Foodista. If, like me, youve never explored this online "Cooking Encyclopedia," youre in for a real treat.

Deciding to take the Meatless Monday campaign a step further, the Foodista blog just wrapped up a Very Vegan and Vegetarian Week with lots of yummy recipes and links to explore.

A true foodie loves all things culinary and Foodista can keep you busy for hours, whatever your particular passion and interest. Wanna learn about a Fruit Muddle? This is the place. How bout Tempranillo Grapes? Or, next time you prepare a citrus dish, try this technique: Suprêming.

You can even upload your own recipes. So, if youve got something fabulous to share with the food-loving community, go on and add it to Foodista!

More Recipes To Explore

Yesterday, In The Raw found itself on the Top 10 Raw Food and Raw-Related Blogs. That the list was compiled by the multi-talented chef, author and restaurateur Sarma Melngailis, someone I deeply admire and respect, makes it all the more meaningful.

I happily found two blogs on the list I was not previously familiar with. Maybe youll make a new discovery too.

Okay foodies, whether youre into recipes, cookbooks, photography or kitchenware: Whats your favorite culinary haunt on the web?

Frequently Asked A Year of Slow Cooking Questions Part II

Ive gotten a slew of related questions the past few months, and while I absolutely LOVE answering questions (I really do, dont read this with sarcasm. The idea of actually helping real, breathing people in any way I can is exhilarating---please dont ever feel like youre bugging me with any of your questions. I promise if youre asking, somebody else already has. :-) ) I figured it might be helpful to round up some of the recent most frequently asked.

Part I of Frequently Asked A Year of Slow Cooking Questions is located here.
and see: Slow Cooker Troubleshooting

1) How do you keep your slow cookers clean?

I use Adam. HA! No, really, Adam is pretty much the slow cooker washer guy. Hes an expert you know, one of his first jobs was washing dishes in the kitchen at the local hospital.

For the most part, Id suggest emptying the stoneware as soon as you can. If you have leftover food, scrape it into a tupperware or some other sort of storage container. This isnt mandatory, you can certainly store the food safely in the fridge in the stoneware, but it is NOT recommended to reheat in the stoneware in the crock for leftovers, so you might as well clean it out on day 1.

If you have baked on gook, the absolute best way to get it off without ruining your manicure (HA! on the manicure. Although you can get a pretty nice pedicure...) is to fill the stoneware insert with hot water and add a tablespoon of dishwasher powder.
Then float a fabric (dryer) softener sheet in the water and let it soak overnight. Then wash in the dishwasher, or by hand in the morning as usual. If you do not have the dryer sheets, a gollop of liquid fabric softener will do the trick, too.
DO NOT ever put a hot stoneware into your sink and fill it with cold water. It will crack. And then youll be super sad.

As for the slow cooker base with the heating element, do NOT fill it with water, ever. Make sure to read the pamphlet that comes with your particular slow cooker for the manufacturers suggested cleaning technique, but what I do is use a very slightly damp paper towel to wipe out any dribbles or a clorox wipe (I puffy heart love clorox wipes).

2) Whats the difference between a Crock-Pot and a Slow Cooker?
Nothing. Crock-Pot is a brand name of the first type of slow cooker, formally under the Rival label. There actually isnt such thing as a "crockpot"----although many people do call their slow cooker a "crockpot." There are many manufacturers of slow cookers on the market. These are the ones that I happen to use in my own home kitchen.

3) What size slow cooker should I buy?

It depends on what you are interested in cooking, and your family size. Slow cookers work the best when they are 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. The recipe times are for this amount of food---if your pot isnt full enough, the food will cook faster and might burn. If its a bit too full, your food will take longer to cook than the suggested cooking times.

Before my year-long challenge, I had 2 slow cookers that I used for everything: a 5.5-quart Smart Pot and a 1.5 quart mini crock I got at a Black Friday sale at Walmart for $4.95 (score!) These pots served my family of 4 quite well until I started this challenge.

I then upgraded to a 6.5 quart eLume (I was given it from Crock-Pot), and that is now my new go-to. I also like the Hamilton Beach Set and Forget, especially the locking lid---its fantastic for potlucks and travel. These are the slow cookers and accessories (hand mixer, pyrex/corningware inserts I happen to use in my own home kitchen.

For a family of 2-3, buy a 2-4-quart
For a family of 3-5, a 5-6-quart
For a large family, or for entertaining groups of people, opt for a 7-8 quart slow cooker
I adore my Little Dipper, and use it quite often for dips, fondues, and even as an air freshener!

4) What if I only have a huge slow cooker? Can I still make recipes that call for a smaller size?
Yes. Its super easy. Simply insert an oven-safe dish (Pyrex, Corningware, etc.) into your large stoneware, and load the ingredients into the dish.
This will create a smaller cooking vessel inside of your slow cooker. Then cover and cook like normal. It will take a bit longer for the dish inside to get up to temperature, but your food will cook just fine.
If you are cooking a dish (chicken, for instance, which has the tendency to dry out) and the recipes calls for a 4 quart, but you only have a 6 quart (this is an example...) put the ingredients into your slow cooker, then put a layer of foil or parchment paper down near the food to help trap in the steam and moisture near the food. Then cover and cook like normal. This is also a big help if your slow cooker has one of those super helpful (now this is sarcasm..) "vent" holes in the lid or in the side of the stoneware insert.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL when removing the foil or parchment paper at the end of the cooking time. The steam will be quite hot and will shoot out. Keep small children far away.

5) Are all of your recipes gluten free? What about the ones in the book?
Yes. We happen to be a gluten free family, because my 4 year old has been diagnosed with Celiac, which is an intolerance to gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye). The book is completely gluten-free, and all the recipes on this site have been made gluten-free. PLEASE! read all labels carefully on your own, because manufacturers are known to sometimes change ingredients with little-to-no warning.

If you are not gluten-free, simply ignore my notes and use the ingredients you normally would use when cooking for your family.

Want more info on going gluten free? I wrote about our journey a bit, here, and there are links at the bottom that will be helpful.

6) Do you peek while slow cooking?
Yes. I am not the best at following rules, and I often taste, stir, and poke at my food while its in the slow cooker. Ive heard from reliable sources that you can lose up to 20 minutes of valuable cooking time each time you peek, but I have not noticed that to be the case. Peeking and tasting makes me feel like Im doing something, and it makes me happy. I like being happy.

That said, if you are baking with your slow cooker, or are making a layered casserole such as lasagna or tamale pie, try not to peek until the very end of the cooking time, so moisture doesnt escape. And DO NOT peek on the yogurt recipe---keep the valuable heat inside.

7) How come you arent posting every day anymore?
Because my year-long challenge is over! Im currently slow-cooking baby number three, and am working on some other freelancing commitments, along with trying my hardest to give my children more of me than they got last year. I am still completely infatuated with my slow cookers and use them VERY regularly. Id be absolutely lost without them.

8) Have you seen Julie & Julia? Not yet! It looks like a group of my friends will go together next week. I cant wait.

I hope this helps, some! If you have other questions, let me have em in the comment section. xoxo steph

related topics:
Frequently Asked A Year of Slow Cooking Questions, Part 1
Slow Cooker Troubleshooting
My New Years Resolution
Alphabetical Recipe List
Holiday Recipe List
Help! My Slow Cooker Cooks Too Fast!

We know obesity is a multifactorial disease.

One of the possible causes is currently the subject of much research: the composition of our intestinal flora.

Intestinal flora which encourages obese to eat more?

A landmark study on the subject was published in 2010 in the journal Science (1). It focused on mice whose intestines had been genetically engineered and housed accordingly more bacteria than normal.

Result: mice unbalanced intestinal flora were heavier than the others, and ate 10% more if they had the chance. This effect was accompanied by the classic signs of the metabolic syndrome: hypertension, elevated blood lipids, glucose, resistance to insulin.

They were also more markers of inflammation, which is, for authors, perhaps the key phenomenon. When the cells of the organism must respond to inflammation, they are in fact less available to regulate the level of sugar in the blood. But this rate is important for the regulation of appetite!

How to rebalance our intestinal flora to fight against overweight and obesity?

The study is very preliminary and needs to be confirmed by other studies. Doctors are far from being able to draw practical lessons for the fight against obesity in humans.

However, it is not the only argument that makes us uneflore promote intestinal well balanced. The bacteria found in our gut are indeed important for our transit is harmonious. They are also part of our line of defense against infections ...

So bet on probiotics!

Thus, we call all the bacteria that we swallow and that will have a positive effect on our health.

You can find easily in capsule form, or in some foods - yogurt or other fermented milk products. This second solution is often the most effective, since Probiotics are living organisms that must remain until your gut to take effect.

Now sold as dietary supplements, probiotics are first dried and then stored for several months on the shelves ... It is easier to ensure their survival in a yogurt that is one of their natural habitats and to be eaten days.

Signs of a Heart Attack in Women Female Heart Failure Symptoms

Heart Attack kills more women than men every year. There are some reasons behind that. Before that we should understand whats heart Attack. Heart Attack means blockage of blood supply to some heart muscles due to some blockage in arteries. If this blockage remains for a long time then the heart muscles facing the deficiency of blood supply may die. Such permanent failure of some heart muscles can be avoided if we understand the signs of heart attack on time and visit a doctor.

We often think that Heart Attack and Heart Failure are same. You can know the difference from the following Article.
Heart Attack is different from Heart Failure.

Heart Attack may lead to Heart Failure if some heart muscles die permanently due to lack of blood supply.

as i told you earlier that heart attack kills more women than men every year. Similarly Heart Failure is reported more in Women. The main reason behind more heart attacks in women is that signs of heart attack is not more visible in women and they often take it as something else.

Women feel less or negligible pain in chest during heart attack, which is just opposite for men. Women might feel more pain in neck and arm than chest.

Signs of a Heart Attack in Women

Chest pain or discomfort
Pain in arm(s), back, neck, or jaw
Fatigue
Stomach pain
Shortness of breath
Lightheadedness
Sweating

Heart Failure in Women

Heart Failure is inability to pump blood properly. Its not a life threatening condition but should be treated as soon as possible if you want to save a few years of your life. Chances of Hear Failure increases with age. Women face heart failure at a later stage than men. There may be several causes responsible for heart failure in women such a high blood pressure for long period or going through depression for a long time. Depression is common problem among women and a number of times its found associated with heart failure. But the good news is that women survive longer than men with heart failure. Swelling around ankles is more common in women than men.

Female Heart Failure Symptoms

Some common symptoms visible in females going through heart failure are given below.

Breathlessness
Tiredness
Swollen Ankles

I decided to be brave and adventurous (or completely out of my mind) yesterday and take Maya rollerblading with me. Shes a sled dog. Likes to pull things.

We were doing fine until she just had to smell the tree...back there.

Splat.

Do you think they sell full-body protective pads?

Eight at a time, Cesar? Cmon!

Just call me The Dog Screamer.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Hey, in case you missed it, I posted the winner of the Cuckoo For Coconut Oil Giveaway this morning. Congratulations to "Kathy C" and thanks to all who entered!

ENJOY A VACATION TO ADOPT THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

Enjoy the holidays to adopt the Mediterranean diet
Anti-cholesterol par excellence, the Mediterranean diet is the best diet that is to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

But thats not all, most aspects of the Mediterranean diet also help prevent cancer and even Alzheimers disease.

Heres a reminder of the principles of the Mediterranean diet.

The main principles of the Mediterranean diet
Highlights of the Mediterranean diet
The main principles of the Mediterranean diet
Many fruits and vegetables.
Many whole grain products.
Lots of garlic, onion, spices and herbs.
Daily consumption of legumes, nuts and seeds.
Using olive oil as fat.
Many fish (several times a week).
Some chicken and eggs (a few times a week).
Very little red meat (a few times a month).
Daily consumption of yogurt and cheese (especially sheep and goat).
Little sweet products (few times a week).
And finally, daily consumption of red wine, but moderate.
With these principles, we must add:

A wide variety of foods.
A moderate daily caloric intake (1800-2 500 calories per day).
Regular physical activity. Otherwise, active lives.
Highlights of the Mediterranean diet
1) Fat
This type of plan provides mostly monounsaturated fatty acids from olive oil and also omega-3 from fish and seeds at the expense of saturated fats (found mostly in animal products: meat butter ...). Remember that saturated fats do raise the bad cholesterol, while monounsaturated fatty acids reduce total cholesterol, bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. As to the omega-3, they have protective effects on the arteries.

2) minimally processed products (non-industrial)
That simple and natural products that they cook at home.

3) Fruits and vegetables
Source of antioxidants, they help prevent age-related diseases.

two tips

Be careful with daily wine it should be consumed in very small quantities. And for those who did not drink wine, it is frankly useless, even dangerous, to get started by winning a glass of wine every day.
If you do not have the habit of consuming olive oil and legumes, add these foods to your diet gradually to digest better.

Always Be A Student

Last month I was fortunate enough, once again, to attend the Wanderlust Yoga and Music Festival in Lake Tahoe. I loved and appreciated the experience of being a student and learning from some great teachers. It got me thinking about the importance of being a student. My business would never be where it is if I didn’t strive to remain a student. There are so many amazing teachers all around me and I find that by experiencing their classes and lessons, I get better. Sometimes it improves my teaching and sometimes it helps me improve my personal, everyday life.

Anyone can be your teacher. When my 9-year old daughter, Nicolette, makes mistakes, she says, “mistakes = information.” This valuable lesson is so true and I think about it often. Another of my favorite teachers is my friend Mindy. She says, “I have no problem making mistakes, I just want to make sure I only make new ones.” Both of these ideas help me to feel legitimately better when I do make mistakes both as a teacher and a student.

I learn something in every class I take. Whether it’s dance, hula hooping (yes, I went to a hula hooping class recently!), yoga, cooking, music together or mommy and me gymnastics. Sometimes I just get to laugh, but oftentimes I hear an amazing cue, learn a new movement, feel something in my body deeper than I ever have, make a friend, hear something that makes me feel bright, or realize something that helps me be a better, more thoughtful person. Even though it’s often tough to prioritize time away from family and business, I always try to make time to be a student. It’s these experiences that help me continue to personally expand which is important not only for me, but for my family and my business as well.

During my three days at Wanderlust I took 9 classes from 6 different Teachers and I learned something from each of them. John Friend, the founder of Anusara yoga, stressed proper sequencing as “attitude, alignment, action” a progression that is useful to remember in both class and life. Nikki Costello, an Iyengar teacher from New York, really drove home the stability and expansion required for correct spinal rotations. Amy Ippoliti, an Aunsara teacher from Boulder, concentrated on using your practice to enhance your life out of the studio and in your daily interactions, which is something that we feel strongly about at the Dailey Method as well. I was also encouraged to go outside my comfort zone and to safely (and with attention to alignment) try some new things. Drop back backbends and handstands! What a great way to confront fears and push boundaries in a safe environment. This is something I encourage my students to do everyday, so it’s great for me to have the opportunity to push the edge a little too!

I learn something valuable from each teacher I study with (even if I don’t realize it until later!) I love the feeling of being excited to go home and teach and figure out how my new inspiration and knowledge can be forwarded on to my clients and all of the amazing TDM Studio owners (whom are also my teachers). We constantly dance between being a student and a teacher—the two are inextricably bound. Be a better student and it will translate into being a better teacher and vice versa.

- Jill

A Healthy Heart Diet assumes importance because a healthy heart is the most important requirement for a healthy life. Although health covers a wide area, heart health is very important because the function of the Healthy Heart Diet is the center of our lives. In todays world, heart problems are very common. There are also a variety of problems affecting the heart. Despite major medical advances have been made in the treatment of diseases of the heart, Healthy Heart Diet is not only the easiest and most effective way for your heart, but also a fundamental requirement.

We will discuss some of the schemes that are good for the Healthy Heart Diet and other that are not good. As a way to drink his health, Ill start with red wine! Red wine is highly valued as an antioxidant. Helps reduce what is known as the bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Red wine also improves digestion, which is still good for Healthy Heart Diet function.

Another good point is oily fish. The Healthy Heart Diet experts recommend eating fatty fish at least twice a week. There are two types of fat, omega-3 fatty acids and saturated fats. The omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial fats in that lower levels of triglycerides, low blood pressure and slow the growth of plaque in the arteries Healthy Heart Diet . Fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fats and low in saturated fats. Other varieties of fish such as herring, mackerel and sardines are rich in omega-3 content.

The third type of diet for healthy heart is crazy. The good news is that all nuts are good for the Healthy Heart Diet. Almonds are particularly high marks from nutrition experts. Nuts also have omega-3 fatty acids and many other valuable nutrients that strengthen the walls of the arteries and LD cholesterol.

Diet for Healthy Heart that you like :

The beans, melons, oranges, whole grains, broccoli, garlic and avocado are also good for Healthy Heart Diet.

Many people consume a portion of the food above, Healthy Heart Diet but unfortunately, most people do not have regular eating habits. You have to make a conscious effort to include some of these items in your Healthy Heart Diet regularly. You also need to give up some foods that are high in saturated fats. Although you may not be able to completely eliminate items such as oil, butter, dairy products, diet for healthy heart etc., you can certainly restrict your consumption.

Includes fruits at meals, make a habit of consuming a certain amount of nuts as a dessert after a meal, etc. will have a positive effect on the development of Healthy Heart Diet. Take the intake of diet for healthy heart balanced food and at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day and avoid saturated fats.

A diet for healthy heart is a simple and effective way to keep your diet for healthy heart.

Health is a very worthwhile investment. Therefore, make optimal healthy life as your daily habits. How? 15 Follow the following tips:

1. Meet the nutritional needs

Consider the nutritional content of your food that contains complete composition, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.

2. Avoid harmful fats

Not all fats are bad, because its important for you to pay attention to the type of fat you consume. Fried foods, butter and snacks often contain trans fats can increase the risk of heart disease. Healthy fats such as omega 3, 6, 9 it is able to reduce the risk of heart disease. Eat 3-4 servings of fish a week to increase your intake of healthy fats in your body.

3. Do not forget breakfast

In order to have enough energy, you perlusarapan every day. Even when you are in a weight loss program, breakfast is recommended. When the fear of weight gain, reduce carbohydrate servings at lunch and dinner to control calorie intake.

4. Eating enough fruits and vegetables

Consumption of fruit and 5-7 servings of vegetables every day to help meet the needs of vitamins, minerals and fiber every day.

5. drink

Since most of our body is water, meet the bodys need for water, at least 8 glasses a day.

6. Maintain a healthy weight

Underweight, as dangerous as being overweight. Therefore maintain your ideal weight.

7. sport

In addition to improving physical fitness, exercise can help the bodys metabolic processes. Do exercise 3-4 times a week with a duration of 1 hour. Select the appropriate sports body condition.

8. adequate rest

Sleep is as important as food and air. Make sure you rest the body 6-8 hours a day so that the bodys cells can regenerate well.

9. Avoid cigarette and alcoholic drink

Cigarettes and alcohol have the effect of free radicals that are harmful to health.

10. positive thinking

It is important to avoid stress. Because stress can trigger the onset of the disease.

11. Take time for yourself

Often busy makes you forget yourself. Take your time for hobbies to reduce stress that can damage the health.

12. Note the cleanliness

Bathing twice a day, wash your hands before eating and after the move, brush teeth twice a day, it could be a very simple step in maintaining your health.

13. Regular health check

Check your health regularly, at least once a year to avoid potential disease early.

14. Choose natural materials

Limit consumption of processed foods. Choose natural products as a source of food, beverages and natural suplemenkarena more acceptable to the body, as compared with chemical (synthetic).

15. supplements

Many people do not get enough vitamins and certain nutrients due to diet and lifestyle is not good. Food supplements will help ensure the nutritional needs everyday. Choose in accordance with the conditions and needs of the body, and is made of quality natural ingredients that are safe for your health.

Kalyns Kitchen Turns Eight Years Old and Kalyn Gets a New Kitchen!

(Eight-Candle Cake Image from Bruce's Birthday Images and Links)

When I sat down at the computer and wrote this post eight years ago, I couldn't imagine what an adventure I was starting with this little food blog. Since then I've retired after 30 years of teaching, met a lot of fellow food bloggers and become real-life friends with some of them, been inspired by the amazing women at BlogHer, been a speaker at a few food blogging conferences, remodeled my 100 year old house in Salt Lake City, got an amazing stove, built a raised-bed garden, and started a second blog focused on Slow Cooker from Scratch recipes.

I've written 1,958 posts on Kalyn's Kitchen in eight years (!) and I'm grateful I now have a fabulous web designer as well as my nephew/cooking assistant Jake, who helps me test recipes to make sure they work when you try them in your own kitchen! I also appreciate the ongoing design help from my brother Rand, who originally suggested I start a blog (and how can I ever thank him for that?) Rand has created all the headers and other graphics you've seen on the blog through the years.

Eight years have brought a lot of changes, and this year I decided on another big change and bought a bigger house in the town where I grew up north of Salt Lake. As hard as it was to leave the house and garden I had lovingly refurbished and a neighborhood filled with nice people, from the time my father died in early 2011, I wanted a house big enough for my whole extended family to gather. I found a wonderful house that's perfect for having family and friends over, and since I've been promising to share kitchen photos, that seems like a fun way to celebrate eight years of food blogging.

But before I get to the photos, I want to give a big Thank You to my readers. Without readers and your encouragement and comments there would be no incentive to keep blogging, and I'm tremendously grateful for the support you've given my humble little blog. In last year's anniversary post on Seven Things I Know About Food Blogging, I mentioned my goal of staying focused on things that are useful for readers, and I'm hoping I can continue doing that for many more years to come!

And now, on to the new kitchen!

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Enjoying A Purely Delicious Summer

Guess what Im looking at? The Summer issue of Purely Delicious magazine! And its a doozy, jam-packed with plenty of eye candy, good eats + good reads.

In addition to the exclusive interview with Jason Mraz, featured on the cover, heres a sampling of the tasty recipes youll find inside:

Omid Jafari | Summer Eats

Summer Mache, Red Radish & Young Fennel Salad
Watermelon-Coriander Soup

Russell James | From 105degrees

Strawberry & “Goat” Cheese Bruschetta
Blueberry Buckwheat Coconut Granola Bars
Summer Berry Tart with Créme Anglais

Jason Mraz + Alysse Fischer

Super Salad with Rosemary Garlic Tahini Dressing

Matthew Kenney + 105degrees

Shiitake & Young Spinach Dumplings with Miso Sauce

Yvelette Stines + Nwenna Kai | Soul Food

Amazing Mac & Cheese
Alive Pumpkin Pie

Drooling yet? Heres some Chef Omid eye candy to savor:

Looking for a raw-friendly place to escape to? Theres a fab feature on Raw Retreats:

That ought to whet your appetite!

Hungry for more?

Order your subscription to this terrific raw food and eco-lifestyle magazine HERE. Remember to mention In The Raw when ordering, and youll get a fun gift with your first issue. You can also find a list of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada where you can purchase a copy.

Okay, Ive got a date with Jason Mraz and a hammock! *wink*

A Feast For The Eyes Veggie Sushi

Sometimes, looking is enough.

And, sometimes, you just have to give in to temptation.

Friday Food Porn

Liz is a vegan who eats "mostly raw food." Shes also a talented chef who claims no culinary "experience."

Liz photographs her food. Youll want to eat the pictures. Please dont. Its not good for your computer screen.

But if you think you can control yourself, then by all means, feed your inner voyeur at RawFoodCrafting.com, where you can g(r)aze upon this raw vegan Veggie Sushi and other sexy recipes.

Live a little. Its the weekend.

Its delightful, its delicious, its de-lovely. ~ Cole Porter

I have it from a very reliable source – the oh-so lovely Rebecca Carlson – that the Spring issue of Purely Delicious is printed, bound and shipping today. And isnt it a beauty!

While the Winter issue arrived during a blizzard, Im predicting blue skies and sunshine when I retrieve my latest copy from the postman, perhaps as early as this weekend.

Cant wait to dig in to some of Chef Omids Spring Eats (swoon!):
♥ Sun Blushed Botanical Spring Vegetables
♥ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Passion Fruit Pulp & Manuka Honey
♥ Mango & Lavender Mousse
♥ Red Radish & Sweet Pea Salad
♥ Pea, Fennel & Mint Soup

Mila Ilina addresses Emotional Eating

Cherie Soria, the director of Living Light Culinary Arts Institute explores weight loss on the raw food diet in her article Losing It. She shares some tasty treats too!

I wonder what raw food educators and authors Matt & Angela Stokes-Monarch have to say in their regular Q&A feature Ask the Experts. They always have such insightful information to share. Matts been on a 100% living foods diet for well over 10 years now, and Angela lost 160 pounds by adopting a raw lifestyle.

Explore the Bold Flavors of Bali in seven mouth-watering recipes

And all thats just a taste to whet your appetite!

Hungry for more?

The easiest way to ensure you dont miss a bite, is to subscribe to Purely Delicious. If you mention In The Raw when ordering, youll receive a free gift with your first issue. Sweet!

If a subscription isnt in your budget at this time, not to worry. This dazzling publication that celebrates living foods and an eco-friendly lifestyle is currently running a spread-the-word promotion: Rebecca and her staff will be searching chat sites, videos, blogs, Twitter and Facebook posts for anyone mentioning Purely Delicious magazine. The promotion expires July 15, 2010 and is open to all countries. Six 1-year subscriptions will be awarded. The more you mention Purely Delicious, the greater your odds of winning.

But wait, theres more!

Rebecca has graciously offered to gift one fortuitous reader of In The Raw with a one-year subscription. Youll have until Midnight EDT, April 30th to get your entries in. Ill call upon Mr. Random Number Generator to pick the lucky one. Check back here on May 1st when Ill announce the winner.

To enter, just answer this question in the Comments below this post:

What was the most delicious meal youve ever eaten?

Extra Entries: If youd like to increase your chances of winning, please leave a separate comment for each extra entry.

Tweet the giveaway with a link to this post (please include your Twitter ID in the comment)
Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post. Again, please leave the link to your blog post in the comment.
Follow me in the Twittosphere: Im @rawliving
Subscribe to In The Raw in your favorite web-based news reader
Become a Facebook Fan of Purely Delicious Magazine

Good luck everyone!

UPDATE 5-1-10: This giveaway is now closed.

Congratulations Raw Candy, youre a winner!

Can I just say for the record: I am SO over winter. Done. Had enough, thank you very much.

I know you folks in the mid-Atlantic states have been getting hammered these past few days. And I feel for you, really I do. But geeze Louise, welcome to my world...um, like since early November.

Well, at least the postman brought a little ray of sunshine into my life the other day when he delivered my Purely Delicious magazine. I poured myself a mug of ~~Natures Prozac~~ hot cocoa, threw another log on the fire, and curled up with the Winter 2010 issue.

If youre not familiar with this quarterly gem that celebrates living foods and an eco-friendly lifestyle, allow me to introduce you to what I feel is a must-have raw food resource.

Each issue is packed with recipes, beautiful photos, articles on nutrition, healing, detox, seasonal eating, fitness, organics, gardening, eco-travel and more.

Theres a RAW 101 section thats specifically for folks just starting to explore the lifestyle – to explain the nuts and bolts in simple and friendly terms. Hmmm, have a friend or family member whos been a bit resistant to a raw, vegan or vegetarian message? A gift subscription** would be a great way to reach out and encourage them to explore and celebrate each small step they take towards better health and nutrition.

Ask the Experts is a regular Q&A feature with raw food educators and authors Matt and Angela Stokes-Monarch. Matts been on a 100% living foods diet for over 10 years now, and Angela lost 160 pounds by adopting a raw lifestyle.

From the Fall 2009 Issue

Chef Omid Jaffari is a regular contributor. Its best to put on a bib before viewing his stunning culinary creations and photos. Youll drool. Trust me.

This issue includes articles on eating green, yoga, raw chocolate (hello!), Graves’ Disease, dude food (yeah, Im talking to you, guys), fermented foods, sprouting, recycling, reinventing self and so much more!

Good for body, soul and planet.

Can you say that about snow?

Bring some sunshine into your own life. Subscribe to Purely Delicious** today.

**If you do subscribe, mention In The Raw and youll receive a free gift with your first issue.

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Signs of a Heart Attack in Women

Heart Failure in Women

Female Heart Failure Symptoms

Thursday, March 19, 2015

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1. Meet the nutritional needs

2. Avoid harmful fats

3. Do not forget breakfast

4. Eating enough fruits and vegetables

5. drink

6. Maintain a healthy weight

7. sport

8. adequate rest

9. Avoid cigarette and alcoholic drink

10. positive thinking

11. Take time for yourself

12. Note the cleanliness

13. Regular health check

14. Choose natural materials

15. supplements

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Tuesday, March 10, 2015