These days, when I think of Weight Watchers I don’t think about the points – I’m not really counting points or following the diet, I just like to think I’m eating a little healthier. Instead I think about how yummy my dinner is going to be. Of course, there are some Weight Watchers meals that [...]
Two fantastic soups
November 14, 2009
Sweet Shrimp Salad
October 23, 2009
After a gruelling, yet satisfying, turbo sculpt workout I craved a big bowl of salad. Believe me, a few years ago I would not have craved a salad after a workout – I would have probably ran to the closest McDonald’s for a Quarter Pounder, fries, and a coke. I have changed my ways and [...]
More salad love
October 7, 2009
I can’t express how satisfied I feel after eating a massive bowl of lettuce, assorted veggies and a handful of protein. Today I made shrimp salad again but instead of drizzling the salad with oil and balsamic vinegar I made a dressing with mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and fresh ground pepper. I found that [...]
International Cusine Day Three: Shrimp Tempura
July 10, 2009
Tonight we go back to using a recipe from The Joy of Japanese Cooking. This was super simple and easy to make but for some reason I always felt intimidated by the idea of making tempura. Now that I’ve made my very first attempt I want to try making different types of tempura. Yam tempura [...]
Quick Shrimp Pasta
July 10, 2009
It’s been one of those days where I’m so focused on a project that I feel too lazy to make lunch and my brain chooses to ignore the loud rumblings coming from my belly. I finally decided to appease my hunger and I quickly prepared a shrimp pasta dish. Initially I was just going to [...]