Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Touring the Breweries of Virginia’s Blue Ridge

Folks have been plotting vacations around wine since, well, pretty much forever — something to which Jenn can clearly attest — but I know more and more people who are doing the same thing when it comes to craft beer. I spent a day in Portland, Ore. (after this race … and subsequent wine tastings) checking out the beer scene (and falling in love with Cascade Brewing, which is a must-visit if you’re a fan of sour beers, because they are the pioneers of that movement), and I have a few friends who’ve visited places like Asheville, Grand Rapids, and…

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri

Steamed mussels get a kick with spicy Piri Piri Sauce which is basically a kicked up chimichurri sauce.

Steamed mussels get a kick with spicy Piri Piri Sauce which is basically a kicked up chimichurri sauce.

We love mussels, they are so easy and fast to cook yourself! Here I steamed them with white wine, then topped them with this fresh sauce, which adds brightness and tons of flavor. You can serve this as a light dinner with some crusty bread, or as an appetizer.

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My Everchanging Grief

As I live with my grief day to day, month to month, year to year, I realize more and more what “they” say is true. Grief is not a destination. It is a journey that changes daily, and just when you think you have it figured out, it changes on you. It’s been a little less than four years since my husband and I said our goodbyes to our daughter Ilana. That first year, there were more tears than I have cried in my entire life. There was more heartache than one should endure in a lifetime. There was sadness,…

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Podcast Ep 87: Siri Daly

Siri Daly is not only the creator of the Siriously Delicious food blog, author of Seriously Delicious: 100 Nutritious (and Not So Nutritious) Simple Recipes for the Real Home Cook, and the spouse of Today and The Voice co-host Carson Daly, but she is also the mom to three active kids. This woman knows what it means to be busy! In this fun, breezy discussion, we chat with Siri about how the self-taught “passionate home cook” manages so many meals and schedules in her day while remaining (relatively) sane.   Siri spent years working in television production before embracing life as…

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Monday, June 18, 2018

Beauty for Those Who Sweat

Guys, here’s some fun news: being healthy and active is so popular now that companies and entrepreneurs are creating beauty products just for those of us who sweat! via GIPHY And while we all know that we’re beautiful exactly as we are, there’s no doubt that sweat makes you, er, sweaty. via GIPHY So, for all of your fit and sweaty situations, we’ve compiled a great list of some of the companies and entrepreneurs who are making sweat even more beautiful (and have sent us goodies to test out). via GIPHY Now, go get ’em, gorgeous! Bath & Body DirtyBird…

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Saturday, June 16, 2018

Skinnytaste Meal Plan (June 18-June 24)

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.

Just a friendly reminder, to receive my new recipes or meal plans via email, make sure you’re signed up for my email subscription (it’s free!). Second, have you pre-ordered my cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done? It comes out Oct 9, but you can get 4 free recipes from the book now, with your pre-order. More details here!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!

PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (6/18)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Asparagus, Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (3) and an apple (0)
D: Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini (7)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 882*

TUESDAY (6/19)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: LEFTOVER Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini (7)
D: Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 855*

WEDNESDAY (6/20)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Summer Cavatelli with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini (7)
D: Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes (7)
Totals: Freestyle Points 21, Calories 864*

THURSDAY (6/21)
B: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins (7) with 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (0)
L: Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta (7)
D: Turkey Burgers with Zucchini (3) and Low Carb Potato Salad (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 21, Calories 848*

FRIDAY (6/22)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup cherries
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Burgers with Zucchini (3) and Low Carb Potato Salad (4)
D: Cajun Shrimp in Foil (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 911*

SATURDAY (6/23)
B: Easy Bagel**(3) with 2 strips bacon (2), 1 egg (0), and an orange (0)
L: Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens (5)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 10, Calories 515*

SUNDAY (6/24)
B: LEFTOVER Easy Bagel (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3) and 1 cup cherries (0)
L: Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Blue Cheese and Bacon (7) (Recipe x 2)
D: General Tso’s Chicken (5) with 1 cup cauliflower “rice” (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 933*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

**Double Easy Bagel dough for leftovers on Sunday

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter

Grilled Lobster Tails topped with Herb Garlic Butter are a delicious delicacy, and grilling them is super quick and easy!

Grilled Lobster Tails topped with Herb Garlic Butter are a delicious delicacy, and grilling them is super quick and easy!
Grilled Lobster Tails

Compound butters are amazing flavor enhancers for seafood, meat, grilled corn and veggies. This one is made with garlic, fresh herbs and lemon is delicious atop these lobster tails, but you can also use it on grilled halibut, vegetables and corn. I love having at least one variety in my fridge all summer to pull out when the mood strikes.

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