Mood Boosting Recipe: Lemon-Herb Couscous

February 22nd, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in Healthy Living | Recipes - (0 Comments)

Lemon-Herb Couscous

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cup water
  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil


Directions:
Bring the water to a boil in the small sauce pot. 
Stir in the couscous. Cover and turn off the heat.
Let stand 5-10 minutes until the water has been absorbed.
Transfer to a large bowl, add the lemon zest and juice, scallions, cilantro, and olive oil, as well as, salt and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork to combine. Serve.

Other Options:

  • Serve this couscous as a cold salad.
  • Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes and/or parsley to make a new dish.

Mood Boosting Food

February 21st, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in Food | Healthy Living - (0 Comments)
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We all are living busy and stressful lives and for many  food is a big part of this stress.  Finding time for healthy cooking and eating just adds to the already too long “to do” list causing more stress to our mind and body. Although food can cause a lot of stress in our lives it … Read more →

Recipe of the Week: Balsamic-Rosemary Tempeh Skewers

February 20th, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in Recipes - (1 Comments)
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Serves 2 INGREDIENTS • 1 (8oz) package of tempeh,large dice • 8-10 button or cremini mushrooms • 8 Rosemary Stalks; remove all but the top leaves, reserve 1 Tbsp of leaves and finely chop • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar • 2 Tbsp olive oil • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard … Read more →

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{Pregnancy Update} Week 19

February 16th, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in pregnancy - (4 Comments)
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How far along are you: 19 weeks How big is the baby: About the size of mango or a large heirloom tomato Suspicion of Baby’s Gender: Yesterday I said I can feel her kicking…so girl? Baby’s Name: Still 5 and 5. No new ones. Weight Gained: No idea. Clothes:  Blargh. My clothes are getting tighter around the middle but I … Read more →

Pizza is For Lovers

February 14th, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in Food | Life - (1 Comments)
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Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.  -Rumi  Neil and I have had a wonderful afternoon together that started with a late lunch at Stone Soup where we shared a vegan roasted tofu sandwich (to die for) and the salad bar.  We then took a quick pop into … Read more →

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Recipes of the Week: Valentines Recipes

February 13th, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in Recipe of the week - (2 Comments)

Spotlight Recipes from 2011 Valentine Contest Noelle’s Spicy Tomato Alfredo Pasta   Nicole’s Chili Cheesecake in the raw Kaycee’s Fiery Chili Chocolate Red Velvet Cake Pops

{Pregnancy Update} 18 Weeks

February 10th, 2012 | Posted by Lindsay Ingalls in pregnancy | pregnant travel - (6 Comments)
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How far along are you: 18 weeks 1 day How big is the baby: About the size of Sweet Potato Suspicion of Baby’s Gender (no we are not finding out): I’m still leaning towards a boy and so is Neil. Baby’s Name: We have 5 girl and 5 boy names picked out with potential middle names as well.  We had … Read more →