Monday, December 28, 2009

Recipe requests

Thank you all for the wonderful time that you've allowed to have with you all. The recipes from the videos are mostly from the Vegetarian Times November 2009 issue and also a magazine that Karen likes called All You. The recipe for the Brussels Sprouts with Champagne Vinagrette is from the All You magazine November 2009 issue. Here it is:

3 pkgs (10oz. each) Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise

3/4 # Shallots cut into 1/2" thick wedges

6 Tbsp. Olive oil

3 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar

1 Tbsp. Honey

1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Preheat over to 425F. In large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, shallots and 2 Tbsp. oil. Spread mixture on ungreased jellyroll pan. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 20 min.

Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, honey, thyme, salt, pepper and remaining 4 Tbsp. oil until blended. In large serving bowl, toss warm Brussels sprouts mixture with cranberries and vinaigrette mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serves 8, Calories 194, Protein 4g, fat 11g (1 g saturated), Trans fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Carbs 25g, Sodium 175 mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 11g, Kitchen time 20min. Total time 40 min.

 


Saturday, December 5, 2009

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Vegan Thanksgiving 2009

Having a very hard time with this film editing stuff!!! Can't be more than 10 minutes...doesn't recognize the file...tried emailing but the video is too big. Saw "The National Tree" on the Hallmark network and the kid was blogging so I figured why not?  This is not professional but at least my family can share Thanksgiving with us in a round about way.  See you in a few weeks face to face!!!

This is our First VEGAN Thanksgiving!!  We started going mostly vegetarian as another way to control my Type I Diabetes several months ago. My meal time insulin use is about half of what it used to be. The biggest difference in my eating is a reduction in carbohydrates. If I eat carbs they are complex carbs i.e. wholegrains etc. I cut out meats for another reason. My blood pressure is borderline now that I'm over 40 and I don't like that since I'm more likely to have a heart attack just because of my diabetes.

A month ago I started practicing yoga to get some exercise. I signed out a few dvd's from the library to try a few different types and I found I really enjoyed it. My balance improved and my ability to focus has improved and I'm alot more..relaxed(?) about things...i still get upset just not so much as I used too. Anyways with what I've learned about the milk industry, meat and poultry industries and that cholesterol is mostly from animal products we have gone completely vegan since this video has been made.


Love to all!!!

-Us