Another running day but the morning weather was crapola so I ran on the treadmill.  I had enough running in the rain last Saturday. 

The recap:  4.6 miles on the T/M which included 6 strides at the end.  Back, shoulders, and abs with the weights. Since tonight’s class (First Aid) might go until 10 pm, I wanted to make sure I could grab an extra half an hour or so sleep in the morning.  Thursday, I will only have aerobics (running) and no weight workout. 

As for poor Shane, we had to brave the weather because he needed to go for a walk and get some exercise.  If he doesn’t get exercise, Ted can’t work because Shane will want to play all day.  That dog can be very persuasive when he wants to play. 

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So we covered a very wet 2 + miles.  Not much but my feet were soaked, it was cold, and I needed time to brush the pup when we got home.  Warm bath…here I come!

FAST FOOD….. How do you get a healthy meal in when you have so little time?  I picked up these Yves Vegan Sausages when shopping this past weekend in anticipation of this hectic week with little time to cook:DSC_4589

I thought the nutrition looked pretty good. I just tried not to count how many other ingredients were in these honkers.  What is CARRAGEENAN anyway????

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Ted grilled them up and, even though we didn’t baste with oil as the directions indicted, they were pretty tasty.  A bit on the “blackened” side but I like “blackened”. 

Ted had real Italian sausages and I cooked kale to go with both our meals.  SOMEONE at the table didn’t like kale and it wasn’t me.

I added garlic and a spring onion to the kale as it cooked.  Ted reminded me that the garlic and onion probably wasn’t a good choice when going to a CPR class.  Whoops!   The poor dummy. If he wasn’t breathing when we started, he sure as heck would REFUSE to breath after I leaned over him!

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Sautéed Kale

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  • 1 bunch kale, wash well and remove tough stems
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 chopped large green onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 – 4 TBS olive oil
  • Parmesan cheese

Heat a large, deep sauté pan on the stove top over medium high heat. Add half the oil and heat.

Chop the kale into smaller bite size pieces and add to the pan.  It may be a huge mound of greens when you start but it will cook down. 

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When the kale is slightly wilted, add the salt, pepper, onion, and garlic and let cook about 10 minutes.

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Add rest of the oil and stir around to coat.  Reduce to simmer until ready to eat or until nice and tender.  Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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Topped the kale with the grilled Vegan sausage.  The flavor of the sausage was good. It does need more oil as it cooks because it is a bit on the dry side. 

Do you have a favorite meal to make that is really quick and easy for a busy night?

Joanne

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