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FOFF “Beet” The Heat Salad

The weather is unseasonably warm and it’s putting us in the mood for summer salads. When I saw the next recipe up in Carla’s book Fusion of Food and Friends was “Beet” the Summer Heat Salad, I thought it couldn’t come at a more perfect time. 3 medium red beets with the tops trimmed but skin on (*I couldn’t get the fresh beets and used canned, nothing added, whole beets) * 1 fennel bulb, sliced. This is my addition and not part of Carla’s recipe. 1/3 cup chili oil – make your own by adding 1 TBS red pepper flakes [...]

By Joanne|2012-03-13T18:28:30-04:00March 15, 2012|Fusion Food & Friends|1 Comment

FOFF Asian Salad

I’ve had Asian Salad’s before but not like this by Carla Vavala. On page 25 of her book, Fusion of Food and Friends is a delicious and nutritious salad. It’s easily made Vegan to accommodate a meatless diet. Serves 4 8 oz. package shelled edamame, steamed 8 oz. can whole water chestnuts, drained and rinsed 1 package Japanese noodles (Carla’s recipe suggests beef flavor) 1 small onion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small fresh zucchini, chopped small 1/2 cup cashews (I mixed cashews and peanuts) 1/2 package fresh broccoli slaw Dressing 1/4 TBS crushed red pepper (Carla suggests 1 [...]

By Joanne|2012-02-28T19:00:16-05:00February 29, 2012|Fusion Food & Friends|1 Comment

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Tabouli

Quick Announcement! I made "FEATURED BLOGGER" on Trufflehead. Check it out! Tabouli? or LEGS? Let’s start with my legs. They’re recovering from the marathon. To be honest, if it wasn’t for my calf, I wouldn’t feel the need for recovery. I feel good…FELT good after the run. It was my head that hit the bad spot. You train daily with a goal in mind, to run the Philadelphia Marathon (or what ever event), the day comes and goes, and BAM! You feel good so what do you do now? That’s the let down. You flounder. You WANT to rest but [...]

By Joanne|2011-11-27T09:50:15-05:00November 27, 2011|Taste of Utica|4 Comments

Equal Calories and Chickpea Salad with Parsley, Lemon, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

An email from Fit Day explained that not all calories are created equal even if 200 calories is 200 calories. For example, fiber rich food: fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans all require a lot of chewing. This slows the consumption process down. In addition, healthy fiber rich foods keep you full longer. Protein takes a long time for your body to break down. It also makes you feel full longer which curbs your appetite and stabilizes blood sugar levels. Fats are the necessary evil..oh they really aren’t that evil if you eat the right kind. They satisfy the body. [...]

By Joanne|2011-11-04T11:20:16-04:00November 2, 2011|Health and Nutrition|8 Comments

Energized and Spinach Salad from VegNews

Why so much energy? I think it was being around all those runners last Saturday at the Falling Leaves Expo. Sunday gave me the opportunity to burn some of the running fever out of me, but it’s still holding on and I’m ready to go this week. My long run is usually done on Saturday and I’ll take Sunday off then my workout schedule begins Monday. With the 20 miler being on Sunday this week, my typical workout week has been modified. It looks exciting though and I’m feeling charged! Monday: Weights and walking in the AM (I just had [...]

By Joanne|2011-09-27T08:32:16-04:00September 26, 2011|Salads|8 Comments

Complete meal in 45 minutes

You would think after a full day off from long walks, running, weights, and cycling I’d be ready for some serious working out. It wasn’t so. We had a terrific time in Niagara Falls and got home Monday afternoon. Not sure if you’re vacations end this way, but when you arrive home do you take off at warp speed unpacking, vacuuming, grocery shopping and working twice as hard at settling back into routine? It’s crazy! Almost not worth going away. After the whirl-wind arrival home and putting a quick meal on the table for Ted, my parents and myself, I [...]

By Joanne|2011-07-26T19:49:23-04:00July 27, 2011|Quick Meals|9 Comments