40, 50, Fit & Fabulous 53 1
Well, it's been a little while since an update. Unfortunately my internet connection has been severely lacking and I haven't been able to post on blogger for so long. I've been working hard, although a little lax in the exercise[...]

40, 50, Fit & Fabulous 53 1
So around rolls another week, and I've been having a terrible time committing to exercise everyday. I can manage about 3 days a week, but it's often thrown in at the moment I remember I'd forgotten. Clearly, I need[...]

Menus & Shopping Lists 53 1
I've been having a terrible time getting meals together and shopping since I had my last little munchkin. We're be living on milk and bread too much from Costco, with a pizza thrown in for good measure. I've been trying to get an idea of[...]

Avocado, Tahini & Tomato Sandwich 53 1
Someone made this for me in my hippie days, out in the boonies, where everything is still wild, and the home grown food tastes delicious. It's still one of my favourite lunches. It's also great as an open sandwich on homemade bread or[...]

40, 50, Fit & Fabulous 53 1
Well this week was a very slow start....in the beginning of the week, I scratched a mole off my back, and it's been very sore...so i didn't want to do more damage...must go to a doc. I did take 3 lovely walks, and managed to start[...]

40, 50, Fit & Fabulous 53 1
This is the first week of my very own fitness program. Come join me. 40, 50, Fit & Fabulous Here is my plan: 1 - 5 minutes of stretching....more if I want, the goal is to get my body moving, get rid of the aches[...]

Thai Red Curry Paste 53 1
Ingredients 1 shallot OR 1/4 cup purple onion, chopped 1 stalk lemongrass, minced ( see instructions below) OR 2 Tbsp. frozen prepared lemongrass (available at Asian stores) 1-2 red chilies, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, OR 1-2[...]

Spicy Asian Noodle and Chicken Salad 53 1
Ingredients 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground) 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce 1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar[...]

Thai Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles 53 1
Ingredients 4 1/2 ounces rice stick noodles (maifun)* 4 large garlic cloves 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter 2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 1/4[...]

Toast 53 1
A perfect accompliment to any soup! from an old magazine....click on image for recipe.