March 11, 2010
We love this article by Glamour magazine…they have 13 great, easy and inexpensive at home spa ideas for rest and relaxation. Which of these are your favorite? What other at home spa ideas do you like? Share with us…we’d love to feature it here on Spa Tip Thursdays!
http://www.glamour.com/beauty/2008/11/13-diy-at-home-spa-tricks#slide=1
November 10, 2009
Mix 2 tablespoons broth and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chops and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium-high and add onion to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until it starts to soften and brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apple and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining broth, cider (or juice), mustard, thyme and the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened and glossy, about 1 minute. Return the chops to the pan and heat through. Serve immediately.
Provided by www.foodnetwork.com
October 27, 2009
Thai Crab Cakes with Cilantro-Peanut Sauce
1-1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Cooking spray
Cilantro-Peanut Sauce
Combine the first 9 ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and chill 1 hour. While
chilling the mixture, prepare Cilantro-Peanut Sauce for dipping (recipe below). Divide
mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Heat 1
teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat
until hot. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
Remove patties from skillet, and keep warm. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels;
recoat with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and 4 patties. Serve
with Cilantro-Peanut Sauce.
Makes 4 servings
(serving size: 2 patties and 3 tablespoons sauce).
Cilantro-Peanut Sauce:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil, stirring
frequently. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, and stir with a whisk until
smooth. Cool, and stir in cilantro and mint.
Makes 3/4 cup.
courtesy of www.cancer.med.umich.edu/support/recipes.shtml
October 20, 2009
Mmmm, it’s fall time and if you’re like me, I LOVE all the warm home-cooking…esp. a health breakfast on a chilly Saturday morning. This past weekend I was looking for something tasty, but healthy and came across this recipe. What’s your favorite breakfast to make in the fall?
Traditional waffles are a butter-laden, high-carb indulgence, but they make the transition to good fats and smart carbs beautifully, yielding crisp, nutty-tasting waffles with all the sweet pleasure of the original. The batter can also be used for pancakes. Try this new recipe for a smart healthy breakfast.
Mix buttermilk and oats in a medium bowl; let stand for 15 minutes.
Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat germ (or cornmeal), baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Stir eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla into the oat mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mix with a rubber spatula just until moistened.
Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat. Spoon in enough batter to cover three-fourths of the surface (about 2/3 cup for an 8-by-8-inch waffle iron). Cook until waffles are crisp and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
October 15, 2009
Remember when you were little and mom piled your plate full of fruits and vegetables telling you that if you eat them you will grow big and strong?
It is sometimes taken for granted the importance of healthy foods in our everyday diet. Studies have shown a link between lower risks for lung, oral, esophageal, stomach, breast and colon cancer. It is believed that the antioxidants and phytochemicals found in plants have healing effects. The body uses certain antioxidants to protect against damage to tissues caused by normal metabolism. Damage to these cells is thought to increase cancer risk. Antioxidants include vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and many other phytochemicals (beneficial plant compounds). Here are some cancer fighting foods that you can introduce in your diet: beans, berries, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, leafy vegetables such as mustard greens and lettuce, flaxseed, garlic, grapes, green tea, tomatoes, and whole grains.
October 14, 2009
Hey everyone—hard to believe we’re nearly half way through October! Where does the time go to? Wanted to be sure everyone is aware of all the great events BCCA & iGoPink are putting on with our Pink Partners in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Check out our Calendar of Events through the rest of the month!
www.TheBreastCancerCharities.org
Oct. 1-31 Brighton Collectables @ The Woodlands Mall
Purchase any item from Brighton’s ‘Power of Pink’ Breast Cancer
jewelry line and $10 from each sale will benefit BCCA.
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Oct. 1-Dec 31 FREE Teeth whitening Clear Choice Orthodontics
Free teeth whitening session with a donation to BCCA. www.clearchoiceortho.com to make your appointment.
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Oct 1 -31 Amerigo’s Fruitinis for the Cure @ Amerigo’s Grille
(All Day) $2 from each fruitini drink will be donated to BCCA.
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Oct. 1 – 31 Great Harvest Bakes for Breast Cancer
(All Day) Purchase a featured breast cancer awareness brownie & pink drink and a portion proceeds will benefit BCCA
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Oct. 12 – 31 Chick-fil-A Cows for the Cure
(All Day) Valid at the Chick-fil-A locations in The Woodlands Mall & Lake Woodlands Drive only. Buy a ‘Plush Cow w/Breakfast Sandwich Coupon’ for only $5 and half of the proceeds will benefit BCCA.
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Oct. 22 VIPink Wine Tasting for the Cure
5-8pm Join us at VINO 100 for a night of wine tasting where 10% of sales on Oct 22. will benefit BCCA
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Oct. 22 Go Pink Dance for the Cure
8-10pm Come dressed in pink and ready to kick up your heels at Fred Astaire Dance Studio on 506 Sawdust Road to raise money as we find a cure to breast cancer. http://www.fredastairehouston.com/Woodlands
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Oct. 27 Stella & Dot Jewelry Trunk Show at the *NEW* Mariachi’s
7-9pm Mexican Grille in Sterling Ridge. 25% of all sales will be donated to BCCA
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Nov. 7 Shopping Extravaganza @ Outlets of Conroe
(All Day) Join us for a day of Shopping, Savings, food & wine tastings and fun! Purchase Tickets @ www.TheBreastCancerCharities.org or by calling 281.296.5755
October 13, 2009
October 1, 2009
Today kicks of breast cancer awareness month and what better time to wear your pink ribbons as we promote the importance of prevention and education on breast cancer.
Did you know….
-1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
-Obesity and smoking are amongst the top leading causes of breast cancer
-Daily exercise can reduce your breast cancer risk by as much as 16%
Although statistics are interesting to hear, it’s not until we implement these healthy lifestyle means that we truly take the means to be well and stay well.
Join us this month as we promote the importance of nutrition, fitness and wellness in preventing and overcoming breast cancer.
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September 29, 2009
Mmmmm….everything in moderation is our key here. And if you’re at all like me, I love pizza. Fresh out of the oven hot or nice and cold the next day. There’s something about the comfort of pizza.
However, if you take a look at the nutritional value on either store bought pizzas or home delivered pizzas, you might as well jump on the treadmill and start working out for the next week in order to burn off the calories.
But there’s a solution—-and it is delicious! Home-made pizza—-don’t get afraid but we just made an amazing Mediterranean Pizza this past weekend and was it tasty. Follow the recipe below to enjoy in your own home! What’s your favorite pizza type? Submit your favorite recipe to us and you might just see it here on the iGoPinkblog.org Tasty Tuesday page!
Mediterranean Pizza
Start with a home made pizza crust (or store bought natural pre-made crust): http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/pizza-dough-recipe/index.html
Add for toppings:
Brush of olive oil with dried herbs (your choice: basil, oregano, etc)
Grilled Chicken breast (shredded)
Olives (about 8 cut in half)
Capers (about 15)
One red pepper sliced and grilled on stove until slightly softened
1/2 red pepper chopped
4 artichoke hearts pulled apart
Handful of low-fat Feta (or Goat) cheese
1/2 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese shredded
After cooking your pizza crust or by using the store bought one, add all the additional toppings (and anything else you may like.) Place in the oven for 12 minutes or until crust is the crispy-ness you like and the cheese melted.
Enjoy—a healthy yet completely satisfying pizza fix!!!
September 22, 2009
With summer coming to an end officially today at 4pm, I guess I’ll post one of our favorite summer time salads (here in Texas it’s still warm enough to feel like summer!) But this salad is a ‘keeper’ any time of the year. One thing that we like to do to make it a bit more ‘fresh’ is in the summer time we grill up some corn on the cob, let it cool and then use that in place of the frozen corn. But either way, it’s a good (and healthy) one! Enjoy the last minutes of summer!
