Wednesday February 20th with TFD
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Saturday February 16, 2013
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Valentine’s Day with TFD
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Happy Valentine’s Day! I know today is all about hearts, roses, and chocolate but this year it really got me thinking about my “heart” the one in my body and how much I want to make it completely healthy! That is my Valentine’s Day gift to myself! I’m taking care of me!!
Breakfast
Fresh Fruit Salad with Cantaloupe, Raspberry, Papaya, Honeydew, Pineapple & Vanilla Yogurt
Lunch
Roasted Chicken Over Greens With Caramelized Onions, Dry Cranberries And Blue Cheese
Dinner
Spiced Rubbed Flank Steak with Wild Rice & Cranberry Pilaf and Steamed Broccoflower
Snack
Sweet Basil Molten Cake with Raspberry Preserves
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Raspberries
Notes from Shelley: What wonderful choices I made for this special day when a lot go out for dinner, I was very happy with all of my food choices and even had chocolate not once but twice today! Lunch was one of my favorite salads with blue cheese and cranberries… but i must admit I was all about the mousse for me! YUM! Sinfully delicious, i think not….
Wednesday February 13th with TFD
February 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The day started out with a “pop” that is the pop of a cap in my mouth popping up, uhhh so not fun! Hello Mr. Dentist I have a problem.. and the day went on from there.. It was “one of those days” you know the kind; the kind that i could have polished off a bag of Frito’s or tostitos my latest in my lack of control “options” that were rather tastier then usual these past few weeks, but the good news is, I kept them in the pantrywhere they belong unless they are out for my daughter. So here here to keeping things “under control” even when I felt out of control!
Breakfast
Smoked Trout And Corn Souffle With Fresh Grapefruit Wedges
Lunch
Soy Glazed Seared Tofu Salad with Alfalfa Sprouts, Sauteed Mushrooms, Spring Mix & Oriental Dressing
Dinner
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Red Wine & Shallot Reduction with Rosemary Sandleback Purple Potatoes and Grilled Italian Eggplant
Snack
Roasted Apples With Pumpkin Maple And Flax Seed Topping
Dessert
Lemon French Macarons
Notes from Shelley: My favorite food of the day had to be hands down the lemon french macarons, come on now who could turn them away? However I do LOVE the Oriental dressing from lunch, must get that from my friends at THE fresh diet and share with you!
What is your food of choice when under stress? salty? sweet? crunchy?
Tuesday February 12th with TFD
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday was my first day back with THE fresh diet after a little “out of control” hiatus. You know things are probably going to feel out of control when you watched your college roomie and bestie from your early college days lose her fight with the big “c” (I hate the word!) and at the same time lose your special needs daughters helper due to problems in an unexpected pregnancy. And starting a new business. Sooo things have been a little more upsetting then normal to me and you know what that means…. at least to me it’s a loss of control….
Day 2 looking good!
Breakfast
Toasted Granola with Pineapple & Honey Almond Ricotta Cheese
Lunch
Hearty Chicken Posole With Crispy Tortilla Strips
Dinner
Cornmeal Dusted Pork Loin With Balsamic Poached Raisins with Farro Grain Pilaf and Sauteed Mushroom Medley
Snack
Roasted Pear And Ricotta Tartan With Fresh Baby Arugula And Honey Drizzle
Dessert
Pistachio Crusted Chocolate Dipped Figs
Notes from Shelley: Everything was quite tasty today, but by far my favorite meal of the day was breakfast today, love the creamy, sweet and crunchy mix, it was a great way to start the day!
Monday February 11th with TFD
February 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Well it’s “on again” I have had a very rough last few months and lost my “control” with my eating so now it’s time before I really get mad at myself to take the control back and turn my cusine and calorie count to the wonderful chefs at The fresh diet. I will be journaling each day’s foods both here on my facebook fan page and on instagram (if you’d like to follow me there please leave me a comment here and i’ll be glad to add you!)
Today’s cuisine was wonderful, however to be honest, I’m a wee bit hungry, I guess my tummy will have to get used to eating smaller portions once again. I know I can beef it up with the veggies which I think i’ll be doing if after 3 days I’m still feeling it…
Breakfast
Hawaiian Style Oatmeal with Pineapple & Toasted Coconut Flakes
Lunch
Hearty Soy Chorizo 3 Bean Chili With Hatch Green Chiles
Dinner
Dijon Crusted New Zealand Lamb Rack with Oregano Broccoli Mash and Roasted Red Beets
Snack
Poached Winter Fruit Medley with Raw Sliced Almonds & Balsamic Reduction
Dessert
Pineapple Almond Trifle
Notes from Shelley:
I’d have to say my favorite food of the day was the Lamb chop! finger licking good!! The poached fruit was interesting and had a zing of flavor. The pineapple almond trifle was also tasty tasty tasty, ohh the little things…
Breakfast of Champions
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Breakfast October 1-8th was a wonderful way to start the month and each day!
Monday October 1: Smoked Salmon with Sauteed Kale and Leek Fritters and Lemon Cream
I love smoked salmon, I was raised on bagels and lox every Sunday before Sunday school so adding this brought back a piece of my childhood and made me smile, it was a creative New York type of breakfast minus the bagel, however, the fritters were pretty darn tasty!
Tuesday October 2: Pumpkin Apple Quinoa Oatmeal
I was introduced to Quinoa two years ago from my old nutritionist who tried to get me to try new things all of the time, so when I saw this item on the menu I thought “hmm,” and the pumpkin apple compote together was a great taste of fall! Loved this a winning breakfast for sure!
Wednesday October 3: Crust-Less Tomato, Basil And Quinoa Quiche
Quinoa again however to have it used as a crust-less quiche was *fingers in air, wonderful, and everyone knows I’m a tomato and basil type of girl.
Thursday October 4: Corn cakes with caper & chive cream cheese and smoked salmon
Another creative New York style breakfast but with corn cakes this time, just as tasty as Mondays, but today we had cream cheese and chives which i love so I’m going to have to say I think this day was the winner.
Friday October 5: Polenta Breakfast Pudding With Apple Compote
Another great fall type of breakfast. I love how Chef Weldon is mixing in all of the seasonal flavors.
Saturday October 6: Spanish Tortilla With Smoked Salmon And Grilled Tomatos
What a creative way to serve the tortilla, in muffin shapes, this looked wonderful plated and made me feel like I was eating breakfast at a spa… Ohhhh how I wish I was, but the cuisine was definitely spa worthy!
Sunday October 7: Smoked Trout And Corn Souffle With Fresh Grapefruit Wedges
I can honestly say I don’t think I have ever eaten trout for breakfast however it was very savory in the souffle.
That was the first week of the month and it was a culinary treat every morning, I can hardly wait to see what the rest of the month holds in store for me, napkins please…
