Hobby Hunter

I find myself buzzing around like a bee, trying to find my niche in life.  Well I realize that I can be a great mom, wife and still have time for some hobbies.  But I don't have any hobbies really besides running.  Then I thought I haven't used my food blog in so long I might as well revamp and give it a makeover.  So I did, and now I am going to try different hobbies and make a journal of my progress and how it works out.  I am sure there will be some I love, some I hate and some that will be just ok.  I get tired of not having that crafty part that every other female seems to have.  I don't have any posts right now, but I plan on prepping for my first entry soon.  So stay tuned and keep checking to see how it is going.  You can find the link to my page on my sidebar or HERE.

You So Ugli

I am all about trying new fruit or vegetables.  I was in the produce section this past week and saw this display with these ugly fruits on them.  I really didn't know that they were called Ugli fruits.  I wasn't going to buy it.  It basically looks like a rotted piece of fruit someone left on the ground.  But the produce lady was there and she assured me that they were delicious.  So I bought one (1.99) and took it home.  It has sat on my counter for about a week.  I subconsciously just couldn't peel it and eat it.  I mean, look at this thing.  So finally this morning I got up to make breakfast for Corey and I peeled it.  Corey and I were so surprised.  This thing is awesome.  I think the lady said it was a cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit.  It was so juicy it was flying everywhere.  I loved it.  The only downfall is the huge seeds like an orange and the sections do have tough skin on the outside.  You could sit and chew them I guess, but I opted to take the skin off and just eat the inside.  You should really try it....... yummy good.

Fish or is it?

I don't know if I have ever mentioned this before, and I am pretty sure I probably have, but I hate fish.  As a rule I just don't like the taste of it.  I did try some fish at a nice restaurant this weekend and I did like it.  But it was dripping in sauce so I figured it covered up the fish taste nicely.  Well I decided to give fish another go tonight.....and I liked it.  In fact, the whole family ate all the fish.  Logan had like 3 helpings of it.  And the best part is the recipe is so simple it is hard to believe it tasted as good as it did.  The original recipe called for Bass, but I remember Corey telling me this was super fishy.  So when I went to the grocery store they had a sale on Swai.  Never heard of it before and it was white so I figured why not try that one.  I was not disappointed.  It wasn't all that fishy.  I might have found my new favorite fish.  I thought I would include the recipe since it turned out so good.  I also found a recipe for asparagus and almonds.  I really like asparagus but my family not so much.  I was surprised that they even ate this one.  Must have been a good night for cooking.  Here is the recipe, if you give it a shot let me know if you liked it or not.

Put 2 tsp. olive oil in a pan and heat to med-high.  Put pepper on your fish fillets and then cook them in the hot oil for around 2.5 minutes each side.  You will know when it is done because it flakes super easy.  After the fish is done take it out of the pan and cover to keep warm.  In the same skillet put another 1 tsp. of olive oil and about 8oz of mushrooms sliced.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Then add about 1 tsp. fresh chopped ginger and 1 clove of garlic chopped.  Cook for another 1 minute.  Then add about 4 green onions chopped, 1/4 c. water and 1 TB. of lemon juice.  Cook for another 2 minutes.  Serve the fish with the mushrooms on top.  Corey wanted rice so he put that under it all. 

When I researched it Swai is the new Tilapia.

Green Monster

Wait a second, that isn't a green monster.....that's my friend Cookie Monster.

This is a green monster,

I remember a friend in Oklahoma talking about these and I thought she was crazy.  There was no way I was going to drink my spinach.  But this is the perfect way to get a bunch of vitamins and minerals and still have it taste really good.  Plus everything you put in this monster is on my caveman diet.  This is what I put into it:

1 Cup of fresh orange juice

3/4 C. almond milk

2 C. of baby spinach

1 Cup of frozen peaches

1 banana

handful of ice

That is all.  And it taste just like a fruit smoothie.  You honestly can't even taste the spinach.  I was drinking it and I tried to get Hailey to taste it.  She was a little scared of the color, but once she did she wouldn't leave me alone.  This might be a regular thing for me from now on.  So good.



Eating Paleo

I told Corey just the other day how tired I feel lately.  For someone who runs 7 miles in the morning you would think I would have plenty of energy, right?  Well I don't.  I find myself not having enough energy to fold my laundry, which if you know me is a huge thing.  Since I burn so many calories I wanted to research a way to eat plenty but get some much needed energy.  I Googled marathon running and eating and came across something called the Paleo Diet, which really isn't even a diet but a way of eating.  I have been researching it all day and it has gotten some great reviews from some hard core runners.  The idea is to limit sugar which makes your energy spike and then leaves you feeling crappy.  Also to limit grains going on the idea of the Caveman diet which gives the idea you can get your carbs from vegetables, fruits and nuts.  Of course this does include all meats, lean cuts.  And the best part that I love is no counting calories, no portion control.  You eat till you feel full and your energy is supposed to be through the roof.  The other thing I liked was they didn't totally prohibit diet soda, which is a plus for me.  They said just in moderation you can drink it, which is what I have been trying to do anyways.  I am using this as a type of journal to log in and see how I feel each day that I follow it.  Hopefully  my energy will go back up and I can actually feel like doing things instead of laying around all day feeling so tired.  Plus when I get up I have to sit back down due to blackouts.  I know my Gilbert's doesn't help with feeling fatigued either so this should also help that.

Oh and Mom please don't worry or throw a fit.  I will be eating healthy and lots and not restricting my calories.  Support me...Love you.