(Another one of) Jo's Annual Gardening Post(s)
It's been a good-news, bad-news kind of almost-month.The good news is that we're very busy at Sunnydale (Healthcare for the Hellmouth). The bad news is that we're so short-staffed in every department except the one that does, like, colonoscopies and stuff that I've had five-patient days lately. As in, start with two, discharge those, get three.The good news is that The Boy is moving down here in a couple of weeks, and that he has a fabulous new job that will keep me in beer to the point that I'll need to have my own floating scooter to get around the house. The bad news is that he's got shingles.Yes, shingles. I diagnosed ...
Source: Head Nurse - April 11, 2013 Category: Nurses Authors: Jo Source Type: blogs
How to Eat Real Food Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup.
Are you eating real, whole food as much as you’d like?
If you’ve been following Zen Habits for any length of time, you’ve probably been inspired by Leo’s story. My favorite part is how he went from being an overweight junk food eater to a lean, plant-food-loving machine.
Like Leo, I’m a big believer that for optimum health it’s best to eat real, whole food as much as possible. Preferably prepared at home.
The good news is, it doesn’t need to take as much time as you’d think.
When I was writing my b...
Source: Zen Habits - April 5, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Health & Fitness Source Type: blogs
Six-O’Clock-Scramble Recipe: Chicken Tikka with Indian Quinoa Pilaf
I’m always in search of flavorful, healthy recipes, so when I came across The Six O’Clock Scramble I knew I hit the jackpot. It’s a web-based subscription service that sends you weekly menus and shopping lists that not only taste amazing, but they’re good for you too! You can visit my website and click on the link on the right side of the page to click through and subscribe. Use the coupon code RSRD13 to save 10%!
Below is their recipe for Chicken Tikka and Indian Quinoa Pilaf that I wanted to share with all of you. The aromatic flavors in this dish come from the ginger, cumin, and curry powder...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 22, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes chicken tikka healthy recipes quinoa six o'clock scramble yogurt Source Type: blogs
What a state of mind...
Yesterday I awoke really early, feeling at long last semi-normal. YES! The flu was finally behind me--my body had mended and I could enjoy it sans pain and discomfort! I was able to begin the day with my yoga routine, cycle a bit and looked forward to walking with my husband once he awoke.
That is ... until ... while moving from the family room (where I'd begun working on our taxes) into the kitchen one of our cats hurried in front of me where somehow her body became enmeshed with my moving legs. Within seconds my back jerked into spasm as I attempted to un-twine our kitty and %~*@#! The jolt of pain was swift an...
Source: Advice for Parents - March 8, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders Authors: Doris Smeltzer Source Type: blogs
Articles Forbidden!
I received an email from Krista, one of my oldest friends in the world (not that she's old, but she's one of the people I've known the longest), and the attached file made me laugh out loud. Her email said, "I found this list in an old (as in published in 1924, and stuffed with articles clipped from various magazines from the 30s and 40s) cookbook that I got from a friend when she cleaned out an old relative's house ... anyway, thought you'd appreciate it."Oh, I did.(link to original version, which is way bigger)This list is an old-school "diabetic diet" list, and the contents read as follows:Food...
Source: Six Until Me. - February 25, 2013 Category: Diabetes Tags: Food Source Type: blogs
Comment Replies…
glittermom said... Does Helen cook for your parents everyday? What's on the Helen menu for tomorrow? Meatloaf perhaps? or dads favorite, ham and peas&carrots.... (M)ary said... Wait...tell more about this game...is it like Sim City? Andrew Replies… Glittermom, Helen usually cooks a quick and easy breakfast and then she later prepares lunch for my mother which is mainly sandwiches like tuna or chicken salad, or something similar since my mother is not allowed to use the stove (long story) and my father says she won’t clean up after herself. I laughed when you asked if dad is having peas and carrots. ...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - February 22, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Answering the Question ‘Can i stack a complete body cleanse with hydroxycut hardcore x?’
Here a good question I found in the comments section of a previous post. ‘justinwebber1′ asks us the question:
i wanna lose some weight before spring break. i workout regularly and run and play lots of basketball. i was advised to do a complete body cleanse and get on some hydroxycut im wondering if i should do the cleanse first or if i can do them at the same time?
Answer: Justin -Detoxing and cleansing have absolutely no medical benefit and are in fact harmful to the dietary tract and internal organs. There is no “build up” of bad plaque in a normal system. Our bodies “detox” 24 hours...
Source: Addiction Recovery Blog - February 3, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Addiction Recovery Author Tags: Medical Detox Source Type: blogs
Helen’s Meal Du Friday – Soul Food at its Finest…
Helen is still having a terrible time with cellulitis in her leg. She said she was in a lot of pain today. Dad told her just to stay home and rest, but she showed up, did the grocery shopping, and prepared a wonderful meal. We had a fried chicken breast, creamed potatoes, green beans, black eyed peas, and cornbread. Not pictured is two deviled eggs and a green salad with ranch dressing. (Source: The 4th Avenue Blues)
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - February 1, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Comment Reply…
glittermom writes... Are the peas & carrots canned or frozen? I imagine you get a lot of fresh veggies down there too... Andrew replies… glittermom… turnips, collards, turnip greens, and rutabagas are some of the various vegetables easily obtainable fresh right now. The peas and carrots are canned. Le Sueur brand. I really shouldn’t complain and should just be glad to get them, but mom and I like joking about it. Food! Glorious Food! ...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 25, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Broken Record Extraordinaire…
Mom called me a moment ago. She is kind of manic today. I could hear it in her voice. She couldn’t get her words out fast enough. Helen is really sick with cellulitis in one of her legs. She can hardly walk. There will be no Helen Friday today. Bless her heart! She needs to rest! “Do you want me to go get us a barbeque plate at Roger’s?” my mother asked, anxious for an answer. “Or we could get a catfish plate from Merl’s Diner?” I told her I thought that Rodger’s would be an awesome idea. “Guess what your father had picked for Helen to cook today?” my mother asked snickering.. ...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 25, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
I’ll Take Cornbread for $1000 Alex…
I don’t normally like Helen’s cornbread as it just seems too dry and crumbly to me. Today it was great and I ate both pieces which was a nice surprise. All pictured here are a fried pork cutlet, turnip greens, creamed potatoes, and black eyed peas. Helen put enough creamed potatoes on my plate to feed an army. There is also a bowl of carrot salad residing in my fridge at the moment. I almost forgot dessert. It was a store bought lemon pound cake that was really good. I spread some strawberry preserves on mine and kicked it up a notch. Next grocery day I am going to get mom to buy me another one those c...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 18, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Helen To Go!
Helen left me two big plates of food yesterday for the weekend. I am going to the Piggly Wiggly in a minute to get some hamburger buns for the ground beef patties. I also need some ketchup. We are going to have some poor man’s hamburgers. It seems the peas and carrots are trying to infiltrate my creamed potatoes! Be gone peas and carrots! (Source: The 4th Avenue Blues)
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 5, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Helen Friday…
Mom and I are taking bets on how much longer dad will keep suggesting peas and carrots as a side dish for every meal. Today’s meal was the ubiquitous peas and carrots, ground beef patties w/ gravy, creamed potatoes, steamed broccoli, and biscuits. Have I ever told you? I adore broccoli! My mother is very, very sick so Helen brought my supper. It was so good to see her. She was listening to Gospel music when she pulled up to the curb. Shades of George floated through my mind. George loved Gospel music even though he didn’t go to church. “Love ya, Helen!” I told her. “You go enjoy your meal, b...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 4, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Southern New Year’s Traditions…
Every year, on New Year’s Day, Charlie's wife cooks a couple of pork tenderloins, corn bread, collard greens, and black eyed peas. Janice’s cornbread is the best I have ever tasted. It is said the more you eat the richer you will be in the upcoming year. The collards represent paper money and the black eyed peas are coins. Charlie's bringing me dinner sometime this afternoon. “I can’t convince you to come over and join us, can I?” Charlie asked cajoling me. “I better stay at home,” I replied to Charlie humbly. “I appreciate the invite, though!” It really gets hard saying no all the t...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 1, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Comment Replies…
glittermom said... Our tradition consists of pork and sauerkraut...for good luck...and there should be a piece of silver in the sauerkraut... Andrew – I love sauerkraut! I think I am coming to eat with you all! Annabel said... I guess I'll be poor this year as there's no way I'd be eating collard greens or black eyed peas. I'm still not a fan of most vegetables. I think Matt is going to grill some porkchops though. Andrew -- I thought of you when I steamed that vegetable medley in the microwave to eat with my spaghetti. “Annabel would never like this part of the meal.” I still want some of ...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 1, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
