Wednesday, November 2, 2011

THE DAYS ARE GETTING SHORTER!

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/30-ways-stay-healthy-fall-autumn/
Check this out. He has embedded directions for all kinds of wonderful things.
How is everyone?
Love, Gin

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

MUST TRY!

Please!  PLEASE try this recipe: Bacon Beef Butternut Squash

It is incredible.  Mom and I noted that you want to make sure you cook the squash long enough for it to get tender, make sure you have enough onions (don't skimp), and add as much (or even a pinch more) of the cinnamon as is recommended.  You will NOT regret it!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

PIZZA!!!!

Mmmmmmm....piiiiiizza.....

It sounds SO weird, but it is fantastic!!  I topped with fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, mushrooms, green onion, and pepperoni.  It was so so so so yummy.  Glad I have leftovers :)

Monday, October 17, 2011

Recipes!

Here's the first recipe that I insist you all try IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Pumpkin Pucks

FABULOUS "muffin-type" pumpkin yummy-ness.

I also recommend getting some of the condensed organic soups at Trader Joe's or a place like that and thinning it with equal parts water and COCONUT or ALMOND milk instead of cow's milk...then add fun ingredients (whatever you have laying around).  I thinned some cream of chicken soup with water and coconut milk and then added pieces of bacon, rotisserie chicken, and green onion (as a garnish).  It was great!  AND EASY!  Easy is key :)

Saturday, October 15, 2011

What now?

Well, even though the challenge is over (officially anyway), I think we're all just at the beginning.  I've seen tremendous results and I feel comfortable adapting certain things about the Primal lifestyle to fit my needs/wants/desires...and obligations.  I am very anxious to complete the chapter of my life that includes my ridiculous commute and sitting behind a desk for several hours each day.  I am looking forward to traveling and spending lots of time playing outside with my family next year!  I will try to make the most of the little time I do have off until then...163 days left!

So, I think we ought to use this blog to primarily share recipes and any other advice we have for one another along the way.  What do you all think?  I'm going to try out some pumpkin recipes tomorrow -- so I'll be sure to share with you the results (and I'll include pictures if they're pretty).  I'd like to try to use fresh pumpkin at some point...but I'm not sure I'm ready for that at this point...not that it's hard, but just that it requires a little more attention than a can of pumpkin does and I have very little extra attention to give at this point ;)

Well, I hope you all are having a good weekend.  I love you all heaps!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Day 28!

Can't believe it!  Only two days left!  I guess it doesn't really matter, because I'm no where near done with this challenge...hope I'm never "done."  I've spent a great deal of time today salivating over recipes I've found by becoming a Facebook Fan of several Primal/Paleo pages.  I recommend you do the same.  It's exciting to look at all the yumminess that is out there.  I know we're all just scraping the surface at this point.  I'm inspired to be able to contribute recipes of my own one day...maybe sooner than later...

I had a great weekend with my little man.  He had a rough day yesterday with very little quality naptime...but we had fun nonetheless.  He let me ride Cora for an hour or so.  My trainer thinks we are both getting so much better.  We might be able to compete in shows next year and do pretty well :)  I am so excited!  Today, we ran errands (picked up some things to send to Kev) and spent the day watching football and playing.  We took a nice long walk together around the property and then Riley obliged me and sat quietly to let me do some lifting :)  Good boy!

Well, I've just finished off a salad and I'm going to dig into the pot roast I have had cooking all day.  I got one of the preseasoned/marinated roasts from Trader Joe's.  If it turns out well, I'll recommend it to you.  Certainly makes an easy meal option...and you know how I love those!

Well, I hope you're all well.  I love you!