Prior to watching the following video, I would just freeze my greens in order to lock in their nutrients. Then I came across this video and kicked myself for never thinking about the method she uses. It makes so much sense and is a simple way to keep your green vegetables fresh AND full of nutrients. No need to freeze them anymore.
In the video below, Chef Ahki discusses this nifty, simple method to store green vegetables. If you don't know about it already, you'll kick yourself too! Trust me.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
What Are You Doing This Sunday? A Healthy Taste of LA
What are you doing this Sunday?
If you are not one of the lucky ones who are actually attending Chef Aj's 3rd Annual Healthy Taste of LA, don't despair because the whole kit and caboodle is going to be broadcast for us to see, FREE.
Okay, maybe a little despairing is in order.
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1in3: One Month Down!
So, how was last month? Well, I'm really digging these box braids. I haven't had to fiddle with my hair in almost a month!
Last weekend, I did my first wash since the installation, and it went really well. (See box braid regimen description here.) This month, I plan to do one or two more washes before taking down the set. Thus far, I am hooked on the simplicity AND style of the braids. I think I might install another set in January? We'll see.
As for the "internal" health part of the challenge, if you haven't picked up on it already, I have been on smoothie kick that I carried into the challenge. (Check these posts for smoothie recipes.) This kick has made it easier to absorb multiple fruits and veggies in one sitting ... which in turn makes it easier to meet my goal intake for the day. Now, I just have to get my workout regimen together, and I'm set. So far, I've been using my trusty exercise DVD, but I think I want to join a gym. Well ... til next time, ladies!
How was your first month of the challenge? What are you doing this month?
MOTIVATION FOR THE MONTH:
Always have the destination at the forefront of your mind. Then you will be able to complete the journey. Let the 1-1.5 inches of length retention be your destination. Now, just do what you need to do to get there! :o)
Protective Style Lookbook || Elegant Textured Updo (From A Twist Out)
By popular demand, this is a series showcasing various protective hair styles. Protective styling does not have to be boring. :o)
Style description: Front is twirled and pinned back. Back is twirled and pinned up. Style starts from a twistout.
Difficulty level: 1/5
Monday, October 29, 2012
Healthy World Cafe at the York County Local Food Summit Nov. 7
Rain, rain, go away -- Healthy World Cafe is looking ahead, and we have some news for our friends and volunteers:
Folks who are attending the York County Local Food Summit on Nov. 7 are in for a treat -- a delicious, locally source lunch provided by Healthy World Cafe! We've agreed to provide the midday meal for summit attendees, and all sorts of ideas are floating through our heads: spiced local vegetables and rice served over oven-roasted acorn squash, a spicy apple slaw, and a fresh fruit salad with honey, mint and lime.
This will be a great opportunity to educate local folks -- already interested in local food -- about our mission to provide a healthy, locally sourced meal to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
But we need your help! We'll be prepping from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the 4H Center, 771 Stoverstown Road, York; and then prepping and serving from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the same location. If you can help us out by volunteering a few hours, sign up on VolunteerSpot.
If you're interested in attending the York County Local Food Summit, tickets are $30 before Oct. 31 and $45 afterward, and can be purchased through EventBrite.
Because we'll be prepping and serving on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, we'll forgo our November advisory group meeting scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Friends Meeting House. In its place, we'll give a quick update at our Tuesday evening prep session. If you have any questions, send us an email at healthyworldcafe(at)gmail(dot)com.
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| Photo via Flickr user Michelle Tribe. |
This will be a great opportunity to educate local folks -- already interested in local food -- about our mission to provide a healthy, locally sourced meal to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
But we need your help! We'll be prepping from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the 4H Center, 771 Stoverstown Road, York; and then prepping and serving from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the same location. If you can help us out by volunteering a few hours, sign up on VolunteerSpot.
If you're interested in attending the York County Local Food Summit, tickets are $30 before Oct. 31 and $45 afterward, and can be purchased through EventBrite.
Because we'll be prepping and serving on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, we'll forgo our November advisory group meeting scheduled for Nov. 5 at the Friends Meeting House. In its place, we'll give a quick update at our Tuesday evening prep session. If you have any questions, send us an email at healthyworldcafe(at)gmail(dot)com.
"Soul" Food Mondays || Don't Let Negativity Dictate Your Decisions
Do you allow dislikes (e.g., negative opinions from others) to dictate your decisions in life? Then this video is more than worthwhile for you. Wise (and funny), indeed!
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