tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72472693534998091982024-03-12T20:56:35.610-07:00Moms For Healthy Homesmomforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-9670022959283525802011-10-03T19:11:00.000-07:002011-10-03T19:12:31.215-07:00And So It Begins!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I have been absent for a while now and mostly because I have been trying to figure out what direction to take this blog in next. I have been stuck in a rut with it mainly because I just haven't had any motivation to write anything. Well, now I have decided to venture on a journey that will never end and I need your help! I have at last concluded that I need to head in the direction of a non-dairy, vegetable based possibly gluten-free diet!{AAAAAHHHHHH!} There, I said it! You probably can't tell but, I am totally shaking in my boots right now. I have had said "adventures" in the past and they haven't worked out like I planned:( I really believe that you are what you eat. Our bodies are always regenerating and if we ingest mostly junk, then that is all our bodies have to work with. Therefore that is what we become physically...I know, I know I don't like it either! I want to be able to eat whatever I want when I want it and feel awesome! Too bad I don't have a magic wand. <br />
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So, here is my dilemma. The way I think about health is {I am pretty sure} a lot different than most people. I don't like to eat any kind of oil. This is largely because my Dad is a health guru and has a genetic heart condition that I could inherit one day...scary huh?! Any kind of fat, I am turned off to, again it's largely due to family history and what my Dad has taught me. !~BUT~! I believe in moderation! I still need to fit into society! I also don't think honey is healthy because of the sugar content. I think that Agave Nectar and truvia are great substitutes. And lastly, salt and sodium....what can I say they are enemy!!!! Just kidding but, not really......<br />
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Here is the difficult part. I need to be able to do this and not fail at it. This is what I have to work with, I. LOVE. SWEETS! And so does my husband. My kids are young enough where they have no idea what is going on, good thing,( I have a 21month old and a 9 month old). Which brings me to another point...FOOD is the LAST thing on my mind with two HIGH maintenance toddlers running around! I am exhausted ALL. THE. TIME! But, if I eat better, exercise and get plenty of rest that should help right? It better...<br />
Did I mention we are also in school{Dental} so my funds are limited? <br />
Well, that about sums it up! <br />
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</tbody></table>I am opening an official "HELP ME!" on this. I need healthy recipes {preferably crockpot, freezer, or done-in-30-minutes or less}. Tips and tricks would be most helpful{ like where to shop, how to shop, food substitutions, lunch ideas for kids, blogs to read( I will totally follow you if you have a blog!) <br />
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I know this is all of a sudden, but I am asking for your help....from one mom {or dad or person} to another. I hope in return I can add some value to your life. Thanks for reading!!!!!<br />
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Have a Wealth of Health Day! Or Night:)<br />
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</tbody></table>momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-46212851474591787782011-08-30T20:48:00.000-07:002011-08-30T20:49:54.826-07:00Yummy Fresh Balsamic Vinegar Pizza and DessertFor all you pizza lovers out there who want to try something new, fun and HEALTHIER than your average take out or dine in pizza. It's yummy too!<br />
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I combined some recipes so to get my desired product so this recipe is totally customizable!(Spell check says this isn't a word...is it? Maybe I spelled it wrong:)<br />
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I didn't take a picture of it, but it looked something like this....<br />
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First of all, consider how many pizzas you are going to make. I just wanted to do one and I found out the hard way that the recipe will make more than that. The hubs and I could only eat one piece...it was that thick:) So, just make sure! Or if you are like me and an impatient cook(meaning, I don't wait for the dough to rise and it turned out just fine:), you can always just buy a ready made crust or rely on Pillsbury for your basic pizza crust needs.<br />
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Here is the recipe just in case you want to make it yourself:<br />
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Use with your favorite pizza toppings or pizza recipes."</div></div></div><div class="rate-and-review" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; float: left; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6" class="rating" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_ratingStuff_imgRating" src="http://images.media-allrecipes.com/images/15862.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 10px; height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 121px;" title="This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6" /> <a calltoaction="Recipe Detail:RateReview" class="linkRequiresLogin linkRequirementNextStepIsSamePage" href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Amazing-Whole-Wheat-Pizza-Crust/Detail.aspx" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_ratingStuff_rateAndReviewLink_lnkReview" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #0066cc; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_ratingStuff_rateAndReviewLink_lblRateAndReview" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Rate/Review</span></a> | <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/amazing-whole-wheat-pizza-crust/reviews.aspx" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_ratingStuff_lnkReadReviews" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #0066cc; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Read Reviews</a> (<span class="count" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">587</span>)</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="recipe-details-content clearfix" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="rightcoltoolsdiv" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; float: right; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="recipe-module" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; float: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; width: 181px;"><div class="bot" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.media-allrecipes.com/ar/myar/backgrounds/recipe-toolbox-bkgblue2.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px -30px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; height: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div></div></div><div class="times" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-style: dotted; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 10px; width: 300px;"><h5 id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_h5Prep" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #666666; float: left; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 99px;">Prep Time:<br />
<span class="prepTime" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="value-title" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_spnPrepTime" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PT25M"></span></span><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">25 Min</span></h5><h5 class="lastline" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_h5Cook" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(192, 192, 192); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #666666; float: left; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 99px;">Cook Time:<br />
<span class="cookTime" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="value-title" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_spnCookTime" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PT20M"></span></span><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">20 Min</span></h5><h5 class="lastline" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_h5Ready" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(192, 192, 192); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #666666; float: left; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 99px;">Ready In:<br />
<span class="totalTime" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="value-title" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_spnTotalTime" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="PT2H45M"></span></span><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 Hrs 45 Min</span></h5><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: left; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 4px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div></div><div class="servings-form" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; height: 62px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 300px;"><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #7a7a7a; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Servings <span id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_helpSpan" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">(<a href="http://allrecipes.com/help/recipeinfo/scaling.aspx" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_lnkServingsHelp" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #0066cc; float: none; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Help</a>)</span></h3><input class="servings-amount" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_txtConversion" maxlength="5" name="ctl00$CenterColumnPlaceHolder$recipe$txtConversion" style="float: left; width: 25px;" type="text" value="10" /><label style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="servings-rbUS" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><input checked="checked" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_rblUS" name="ctl00$CenterColumnPlaceHolder$recipe$servings" type="radio" value="rblUS" /></span>US</label><label style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="servings-rbMetric" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><input id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_rblMetric" name="ctl00$CenterColumnPlaceHolder$recipe$servings" type="radio" value="rblMetric" /></span>Metric</label><a class="calculate-servings arlb_jq btn" href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Amazing-Whole-Wheat-Pizza-Crust/Detail.aspx" id="ctl00_CenterColumnPlaceHolder_recipe_lnkCalculate" style="background-attachment: scroll; 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</div><span class="yieldform" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: left; font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Original Recipe Yield</span> <span class="yield yieldform" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: left; font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">10 servings</span><br />
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<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)<b><i>{I didn't check the temp on my water}</i></b></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 tablespoon active dry yeast</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 tablespoon olive oil</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 teaspoon salt</li>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">{I told you I am impatient and so I didn't wait an hour, it was more like 10 minutes. Still yummy!}</span></i></b></span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust.<b><i>{I just greased my pan, slapped it on there and mushed it to the sides, no extra work...I am not a restaurant. I am good if I get dinner on the table}</i></b> When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. <b><i>{you need to pre bake the crust until its brown around the edges, don't put any toppings on it yet}</i></b></span></li>
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~The next step is where the creativity comes in! While the pizza dough is cooking, make a balsamic glaze for the sauce{ Combine 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and 2 Tbs of brown sugar in a sauce pan until it reduces to about a 1/2-1/4 cup}.<br />
~1While both of those are cooking, chop your veggies and grate the cheese. I used onions, tomatoes and lettuce(don't use iceberg!). <br />
~When the glaze and dough are finnished spread your most of your glaze{not all of it, you may want to save some to drizzle on top or your pizza or for dessert...}, on your crust. After the glaze is spread, sprinkle your onions and cheese on it{I used mozzerella but you can use whatever you would like....goat cheese would be interesting, don't you think?} Stick it back in the oven on broil to melt the cheese.<br />
~When the cheese is melted, take it out of the oven and immediately sprinkle your fresh veggies on top! Cut and enjoy!<br />
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I drizzled more balsamic glaze on top of my pizza PLUS, for dessert I cut up a nectarine and ate it with that. It was DIVINE! Another dessert idea would be to have some kind of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping with fresh fruit, and drizzle the glaze on it. YUMO!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I would LOVE to know how your creations turned out. Gonna need some new ideas:)<br />
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momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-72207341302002018462011-07-28T11:19:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:40:33.701-07:00Mirror Re-purposedHave I mentioned that I LOVE to decorate? Well, I DO! But, I not only LOVE to decorate...I LOVE to create it! See, I cant't{and won't} afford to buy nice, new furniture, shelves flowers, plants, baskets etc. I mean I COULD wait until we move into a house{in 4 years} OR I could just get creative! And to be honest...I would rather make it than pay full price.<br />
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So, it turns out that being a Dental School wife brings out some hidden talents{snicker}. So, I decided to share my creative side with you all:) This is thrown together "Before and After." <br />
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Just about every weekend my husband and I hit the garage sales. And a few weekends ago, we found this AWESOME mirror for only !$5!{I KNOW! I know....you can find some GREAT stuff}.<br />
The mirror looked something like the top of this dresser:<br />
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<div>It is a little different...the mirror was about the same size but, it was detached from the dresser and there is an embellishment on the top{between the mirror and the frame, you will see what I mean later}.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it, but !$5?! I could NOT pass it up! But, I soon came across how I wanted it to turn out {at least color wise} It's illustrated in this picture:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obviously the wood is different but, I liked this idea:)</td></tr>
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So here comes the best part..THE REVEAL! I am pretty stoked about it, what do you think?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spray painted the frame metallic gold, then painted over it with black{with different directions with the brush for texture and some dry brushing techniques}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plus, i distressed the paint{not the wood, I scraped off some black after I painted it} by the embellishment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall it was really fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div>Here are some suggestions on a few purse organizers. Some are homemade and others you can just buy:)</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mikknits.blogspot.com/2010/05/little-bit-of-sewing-purse-organizer.html">Click the here to see tutorial</a></td></tr>
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PS- I am not an affiliate with these products....</div>momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-51858337158510622932011-05-17T16:36:00.000-07:002011-05-17T16:40:37.836-07:00Homemade/Natural Baby Wipes!{Money Saver}<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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So, how many of you buy wipes in bulk or on sale just to save a $1 or two? Ummmmm....ME! Then, I came across a recipe for homemade baby wipes! YES! Save money! Plus, they don't have the chemicals in them that can cause irritation and what not. So, if your child suffers from diaper rashes or the like, this may help!!!!<br />
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I got this recipe from the book "The Melaleuca Wellness Guide."{LOVE IT!} Look for it <a href="http://www.rmbarry.com/books/melaleuca_guide.html">here</a>.<br />
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I LOVE Sunburst Mirrors! Up until now I thought I just couldn't afford them....but now that I know I can make them out of TOILET PAPER ROLLS or CEREAL BOXES, I am SO making one!!!! Aren't these people so creative?!!! Click on the the pictures and they will take you to the blog I stole it from and their tutorial:)<br />
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This Starburst Mirror was made from POSTER BOARD! NO KIDDING!<br />
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Book Pages! Books at Goodwill cost 99 cents! BOO YA!<br />
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Recycled Book Pages Again...BEAUTIFUL!! I can't wait to make one! You can even paint them! How cool is that?<br />
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Can you tell I am excited about these? Did I put enough capitals and exclamation points?momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-67193169696513776692011-05-16T11:18:00.001-07:002011-05-16T11:18:57.876-07:00May Toy Recalls<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11221.html">UJ Trading Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11217.html">G.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard</a></span></li>
</ul>momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-6094185828009683892011-05-16T11:16:00.000-07:002011-05-16T11:17:27.913-07:00April Toy Recalls<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11165.html">Kid O Products Recalls Wooden Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11156.html">Manhattan Group Recalls Parents Wooden Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard</a></span></li>
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</div><div>Not too many! Hope This is Helpful!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have A Healthy Day:)</div>momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-40382398299196947522011-05-16T11:14:00.001-07:002011-05-16T11:14:14.196-07:00May Household Recalls<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11219.html">Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11216.html">Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11211.html">Tween Brands Recalls Beaded Curtains Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation; Sold Exclusively at Justice Stores</a></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11203.html">June Deadline Set for End to Globe Fire Sprinkler Model J Sprinkler Recall; Property Owners Should Act Now To Request Replacement of Sprinkler Heads</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11202.html">Aquarium Heaters Recalled by United Pet Group Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11200.html">Pacific Trade International Recalls Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11198.html">ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11197.html">Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11194.html">Redken 5th Avenue NYC Recalls Guts Spray Mousse Foam Due to Risk of Rupture</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11190.html">Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11189.html">Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards</a></span></li>
</ul><div>WOW! Kind of a lot here:(</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have a Healthy Day!</div>momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-37510143605732119412011-05-16T11:05:00.000-07:002011-05-16T11:05:22.582-07:00May Child Recalls<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, Swiss, SunSans-Regular; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11222.html">Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA</a></span></li>
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Have a Healthy Day!momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-78282152114588296552011-05-14T19:46:00.000-07:002011-05-14T19:46:21.227-07:00For The Sake Of A Laugh...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Here is my conclusion thus far, IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!! I didn't expect it too! Especially if you convert your home{I am doing it slowly}to being more chemical free.<br />
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I am also a HUGE fan of the medical field and scientific research and more and more studies are showing the harmful effects of chemicals on our children, spouses, pets, granparents, parents etc. And not just small things we are talking Alzheimers, Asthma, Leukemia, Brain Cancer{I know...everything causes cancer}, mental retardation and many more. <br />
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Now, I know you are asking yourself, "All that from chemicals? I want to see proof!" Don't blame ya! I thought overly protective parents and environmentalists{have you ever noticed the word"mental" in that word?Just sayin'}went around barking about it! Well, now I have joined the club:){Guess you could say I am "mental" too:} I don't think I could ever go back to the cleaners I used to use!<br />
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Since you and I are like minded, let me direct you to some references:{disclaimer: some of the links on these pages don't work...sorry, but what does is GREAT info!} <a href="http://www.rmbarry.com/research/toxics_schools.html">Here</a>, <a href="http://www.rmbarry.com/research/toxics_children.html">Here</a>, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21463896">Here</a>, oh and <a href="http://www.rmbarry.com/research/toxics_everyday.html">Here</a>, hmmm...<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21411548">Here</a>, Then <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21396401">Here</a>. Wait one more! <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21192754">HERE</a>!<br />
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These resources have really opened my eye about living chemical free...or at least trying! Hope this was insightful!<br />
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Have A Healthy Day!momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-62205370670227476992011-05-14T08:01:00.000-07:002011-05-14T19:53:22.036-07:00Trying To Get Paint Out Of A Carpet? Look No Further!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7b4StbacZQ8/Tc6WmKVl2_I/AAAAAAAABUU/9zjhnOOniJs/s1600/IMG_5848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7b4StbacZQ8/Tc6WmKVl2_I/AAAAAAAABUU/9zjhnOOniJs/s320/IMG_5848.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EUZZgyVzy0M/Tc6WpuTebMI/AAAAAAAABUY/j-cf7JrdypI/s1600/IMG_5850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EUZZgyVzy0M/Tc6WpuTebMI/AAAAAAAABUY/j-cf7JrdypI/s320/IMG_5850.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Can you believe it? I actually found a natural and chemical-free product that gets paint out of carpet and marker(permanent and RED!) out of white shirts! True Story! The product is called Sol-U-Mel. It's from my favorite<a href="http://www.saferforyourhome.com/"> Eco-Friendly Store</a> Want proof and not just from me? Here it is: My Sister-in-Law(love her!) spilled some paint in one of her rooms in her house and tried EVERYTHING to get it up and nothing worked!<br />
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She said,"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">T<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">he paint was brown...and white...or who knows maybe it was red, it has been there for years I don't know!!! The white paint was my doing about 3 weeks ago and IT'S ALL GONE!"--via Facebook</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">Convinced yet? Obviously the best way to know if this works is to try it yourself! Go to <a href="http://www.saferforyourhome.com/">this</a> website to learn more! If you are interested in buying, PLEASE let me know! </span><br />
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I LOVE the one ones on the right{plus, they are easier to make} You would never know these were made form plain cardboard boxes!!! They look great! Ya? And better yet, create your own twist on them! Customize them to match your decor! Make them as simple or as complex as you want! Don't you just hate it when the ugliest container is on sale and the "perfect" one is the most expensive? Ya, been there...<br />
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Whose to say the creator of the so called container should make the decision on what you put in your house, huh? Well, this is this is how I feel about it: I am going to Make My Own!!HA!<br />
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I found the tutorial from the blog Positively Slendid. Check out <a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/02/lets-make-something-together-lined.html">this website</a>! I may have hope in the organization world after all!<br />
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Have a Healthy Day!momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-66925186049779730452011-05-05T20:43:00.000-07:002011-05-05T20:43:59.834-07:00Second SaladI am on number two! The salad I made this time I added more veggies. The more veggies the better! I also took a pro biotic from my favorite store and WOW did it work! I will spare you the details but the vitamins I am taking are awesome! <br />
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Back to my delicious salad....<br />
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This time, instead of just tossing the vegetables in the bowl right after I cut them, I seasoned them and actually "grilled" them in my pan with olive oil....yummy! The flavors of the vegetables are sweetened if you grill, bake or fry them. I learned that from the Food Network(I basically lived on the couch for two years because I was really sick and pregnant with my babies so I watched A LOT of TV aka Food Network and TLC:)<br />
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Have A Healthy Daymomforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-63947225418157261442011-05-04T20:21:00.000-07:002011-05-04T20:27:20.339-07:00First Salad of The Week!<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This week is salad week. I am trying different green salads everyday. Today is the first one, I know...I started in the middle of the week. But, usually good food habits don't continue if you start on Monday:) I told you my infatuation with sweet things right? Well, I just couldn't NOT do a sweet salad...I promise I didn't add any sugar:) In fact I only like a small hint of dressing on my salads. I totally took a picture of the salad too! Ain't it pretty? Food Network chefs always say you eat with your eyes first. Doesn't this just make you want to dig right in?<br />
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Well, before you fork the computer here is the recipe:D<br />
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The salad I tried today was strawberry inspired. I LOVE strawberries! Here is the low down:<br />
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Lettuce(preferably not iceberg)<br />
Strawberries<br />
Walnuts<br />
Green Onions<br />
Mozzarella Cheese<br />
Chicken(I cooked it with Mrs. Dash Table blend, I am not a fan of salt)<br />
Passion Fruit Vinegrette( You can really use any dressing you want, I REALLY liked this one on it. However, we only used a few squirts which probably amounted to a couple teaspoons, we didn't saturate our salad!)<br />
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</div>momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-30906446694813029862011-05-03T20:38:00.000-07:002011-05-03T20:38:28.955-07:00Salad WeekHow many of you like chocolate? Ice Cream? Soda? Donuts?Cookies? Wait....pie! Oh I LOVE pie! What about any of you? Come on...don't be shy, I know there are more of you out there, you just won't admit it!! As much as I love being healthy and feeling optimal, that is how much I also love my sweets....which is my downfall. I have TRIED to go sugar-free, vegan or at least limit my intake of animal products and you want to know what happened? I quit! I threw a big fit, ran right over to the grocery store and hoarded anything and everything that I could get my hands on that wasn't considered....well," legal." So here is the deal, if I eat mostly healthy, then I can indulge right? OF COURSE RIGHT! So this week I am declaring Salad Week.I will be eating nothing but salads until friday.....{shivers in shoes}...I really don't know if I can do it! Because lately, my eating habits have nosedived. Have you ever had ice cream for breakfast? It sure is yummy, but results in not-so-good energy(which is vital when you have two VERY BUSY babies). Don't get me wrong, I take my vitamins and they are the ONLY thing that seems to be sustaining me. However, I can only do that for so long. So, for salad week I will be exploring all kinds of green salads with PLENTY of vegetables, salad dressings, fruit, meat etc. I will be posting the recipes, pictures and giving reviews on how I feel and if any sugar craving pop up. I am guessing, I will feel so much better!<br />
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Then at the end of the week maybe I can hork a pie:) And it won't put me in the dog house!<br />
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Have a Healthy Day! Thanks for stopping by:)momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-240545119760097752011-05-02T17:05:00.000-07:002011-05-02T17:05:01.560-07:00WDYD: What Do YOU Do?So, I am just curious...<br />
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I know everyone has some sort of ailment whether it be permanent or temporary. Or if you are like me, you have both! I struggle with depression which has resulted in taking medication and counseling. It runs in my family...<br />
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But, even though we all struggle with our varies physical, emotional, mental and even spiritual challenges, there are ways to improve our situation! I want to know how you all have improved your situation(s). Either with mediations, miracle creams, vitamins, or even eating better! I know MANY people who have turned their life around by just eating better. One of my favorite fixes is humor...I love to laugh!<br />
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Or if you are looking to improve your situation. I would love comments and questions! (This will also give me some GREAT ideas on more blog ideas:)<br />
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Thanks so much everyone!<br />
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Have a Healthy Day!momforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-3018295752373987902011-04-30T21:29:00.000-07:002011-04-30T21:29:46.897-07:00This Mom Works From Home!I know I have been absent! I have been working from home to try and bring my business to the next level! Which I did{deep curtsy}.<br />
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I promise a product review this next week! I want to show you all that going green can mean saving money and cleaning just as effectively as chemically saturated cleaners...who knew right? I honestly thought "going green" was an annoying slogan that only weirdos participated in....now I am one of them!!! I can't help it! It is just better, safer and healthier. And did I mention cheaper?<br />
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Alright I am done for the night but, I promise I will keep up this week! I just wanted to post so y'all{my family is living in Texas, so I give a shout out once in a while} don't think I forgot about ya!<br />
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Have a healthy day tomorrow!<br />
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Good Night......zzzzzzzzzzzzzmomforhealthyhomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14702598343782434069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247269353499809198.post-77776541102109847732011-04-14T15:26:00.000-07:002011-04-14T15:33:54.055-07:00Banning The Brown Bag<img src="http://www.cm201uschools.org/images/pages/N1892//brown%20bag.jpg" /><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What if your child came home from school and told you that he or she is no longer allowed to bring a lunch from home?! Not only that,but you had to pay for a school lunch everyday or your child will go hungry! Sounds ridiculous right? I mean, who has the right to tell us what to feed our children!! Sheesh! Well, guess what? A elementary school Prinicpal in Chicago, Illinois did just that! Can you believe it? True story! I couldn't believe it either so I tracked down the story and THERE IT WAS! In the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/education/ct-met-school-lunch-restrictions-041120110410,0,4567867.story?page=1">Chicago Tribune</a>...plain as the nose on my dog's face. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Here is the scoop:"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;">At [this] public school, Little Village Academy on Chicago's West Side, students are not allowed to pack lunches from home. Unless they have a medical excuse, they must eat the food served in the cafeteria. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;">Principal Elsa Carmona said her intention is to protect students from their own unhealthful food choices.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;">'Nutrition wise, it is better for the children to eat at the school,' Carmona said. 'It's about the nutrition and the excellent quality food that they are able to serve (in the lunchroom). It's milk versus a Coke. But with allergies and any medical issue, of course, we would make an exception.' </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;">Carmona said she created the policy six years ago after watching students bring "bottles of soda and flaming hot chips" on field trips for their lunch(Who eats healthy on a field trip anyway?Come on lady, it's a basic kiddom rule!). Although she would not name any other schools that employ such practices, she said it was fairly common.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;">A Chicago Public Schools spokeswoman said she could not say how many schools prohibit packed lunches and that decision is left to the judgment of the principals."</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Do you know what this means? More money in the pocket of the School District! And if your child doesn't qualify for a free lunch, you will be forking over twice, if not more money for your child's "healthier lunch" each day OR they go hungry....end of discussion. I personally would like to see what kind of "healthier choices" they have at this school. Because I don't consider a few tomatoes and carrots sprinkled on a wad of ice burg lettuce with a mound of ranch dressing very healthy. I'd rather give my child a PB&J sandwich for crying out loud!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"At Little Village, most students must take the meals served in the cafeteria or go hungry or both. During a recent visit to the school, dozens of students took the lunch but threw most of it in the garbage uneaten. Though CPS has improved the nutritional quality of its meals this year, it also has seen a drop-off in meal participation among students, many of whom say the food tastes bad."</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Do you know what </span></span><i style="color: #292727; line-height: 18px;">that </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">means? Kids don't eat during school, or sneak in some candy or the like, wait all day to get home and snarf everything in site! And if they weren't making unhealthy choices to begin with, do you really think they will eat a head of broccoli just because some principal banned lunch-ables? I think not! School is a GREAT place to learn new things but, it has to start with the parents FIRST!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #292727;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br />
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However, when I read this article, YIKES! I can't believe I ate that! Want to know what I found? Here is the list of the ingredients(taken from McDonald's <a href="http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/full_menu/chicken/mcnuggets.html">website</a>) from the famous chicken mcnuggets....bummer:(<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">White boneless chicken, water, food starch-modified, salt, seasoning [yeast extract, salt, wheat starch, natural flavoring (botanical source), safflower oil, dextrose, citric acid], sodium phosphate, natural flavor (botanical source). Battered and breaded with: water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yellow corn flour, bleached wheat flour, food starch-modified, salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, calcium lactate), spices, wheat starch, dextrose, corn starch. Prepared in vegetable oil (Canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil(<i><u>HO LOOK OUT! This is trans fat!</u></i>)with TBHQ(<i><u>From what I read on organic authority "[TBHQ] </u></i></span><i><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;">is a chemical preservative and a form of butane (AKA lighter fluid). One gram of TBHQ can cause 'nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, delirium, a sense of suffocation, and collapse,' according to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;">A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;">Five grams of TBHQ can</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;">kill </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;">you</span></u></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><i><u>.</u></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i><u>" Ok, that's it I am starting a petition to rid the world of these funny lookin' chickens.</u></i>)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"> and citric acid added to preserve freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane added as an antifoaming agent( <i><u>From what I read from organic authority this is </u></i></span><i><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 18px;">made of silicone that is also used in Silly Putty and cosmetics.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">SERIOUSLY? I can't even IMAGINE what that would do to my </span></u></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><i><u>insides!</u></i>)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So, what do we do instead? How do you tell your kids they are never allowed to eat a Happy Meal again?(at least without the chicken nuggets). I can only imagine what kind of water work display would take place. And I can't stand the idea that I would be the cause of that for you. So, here I come to rescue the day! A RECIPE! I honestly have never tried this but it sure looks YUMMY! Have you ever heard of<a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/"> The Sneaky Chef</a>? This lady has developed recipes to "hide" healthy stuff that kids don't want to eat. Now, I do have to warn you that you have to look at the ingredients in the recipes because although some great veggies are added to the recipe, there still contains too much sugar, fat and salt in some of them. Just because fries start out as vegitables doesn't make them healthy! So, I have an alternative recipe for chicken nuggets! YAY! If you make extra, just freeze 'em! Great for school lunches! You can also check out the nutritional value in these recipes too!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Here it is! Drum Roll Please.......</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><span class="BluePageHeader" style="color: #34768f; display: block; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 33px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</span><span class="BluePageHeader" style="color: #34768f; display: block; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 33px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Honey BBQ Chicken Nuggets</span><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><span class="BluePageSubTitle" style="color: #34768f; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Nutrition Highlights:</span> Protein Boost, Antioxidants <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><span class="BluePageSubTitle" style="color: #34768f; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Makes: 4 servings</span> <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><img alt="" border="0" class="floatRight" src="http://www.thesneakychef.com/images/photo-recipe-honeybbqnug.jpg" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />There's something about chicken nuggets that make them one of the most popular kid foods in America! Missy uses it to her sneaky advantage. She substitutes "oven-frying" for deep-frying, and upgrades the breading so it becomes a nutritious food instead of just a layer of simple carbs to hold the frying fat. The dipping sauce can also add delicious covert nutrition--especially when you add spinach and blueberries to it. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 2 large egg whites (about 6 tablespoons liquid egg whites)<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 1/2 cup Purple or Orange Puree <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />(<a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/free_recipe_purple_puree.php">see Make-Ahead Recipe #1</a>, p. 257 or <a href="http://www.thesneakychef.com/free_recipe_orange_puree.php">#2</a>, p. 258), divided<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 1/2 cup store-bought BBQ sauce, divided<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 2 tablespoons honey, divided<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 1/2 cup ground flax or wheat germ<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 1 cup crushed whole-grain cereal flakes (from about 2 cups of cereal)<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small nuggets <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">> </strong>Place flour in a shallow dish or on a plate. In another shallow bowl, beat egg whites with 1/4 cup of the Purple or Orange Puree, 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce, and 1 tablespoon of the honey and place next to the flour. In a third shallow dish or on a paper plate, combine the ground flax and crushed cereal. Place remaining puree, BBQ sauce, and honey in a clean bowl and set aside to use as dipping sauce. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">> </strong>Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg mixture, followed by the cereal mixture. Press the breading evenly onto both sides of the chicken. Put on wax or parchment paper and store in the refrigerator for cooking tomorrow or proceed to cook immediately. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><span class="BluePageSubTitle" style="color: #34768f; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Pan-fry method:</span> <span class="BluePageSubTitleSmall" style="color: #34768f; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">(Higher fat and longer time standing at stove, but crispier)</span> <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">> </strong>Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add several nuggets of chicken at a time, pan-frying on one side until the crumbs look golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch for burning, and turn down heat if necessary. With tongs, turn the pieces over and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low until cooked through, about another 10 minutes. Blot cooked nuggets on paper towels to remove excess oil. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><span class="BluePageSubTitle" style="color: #34768f; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Oven-bake method:</span> <span class="BluePageSubTitleSmall" style="color: #34768f; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">(not as brown and crisp, but lower fat and less time standing at stove)</span> <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">></strong> Preheat oven to 400 degrees. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Place breaded nuggets on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn chicken nuggets over once with tongs, then return to oven for another 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Season with salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste. Serve with honey BBQ dipping sauce</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great stuff ya? Hope you enjoy! Have a Healthy Day!</span><br />
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