trying again

hmmm?

??

is it a repair?

so tired of this

NEW WEBSITE!!!!!!

I needed to moved to my own host and server and had to change my domain name. WordPress is GREAT, and I stuck with them for a template to start.

My new (and last, hopefully) domain is

katrina-runs.com

Yes, it’s still a running/food blog. I needed something simple and easy to get to. It will take a few weeks for Google to register it for search. Thanks to those who faithfully checked this week while I was in HTML and CSS misery.

All of the posts from the previous week are at the new site. Thanks!

Superfoods

What are superfoods? According to WebMD, you don’t need specific foods for specific ailments. A healthy diet incorporating a variety of the following superfoods will help you maintain your weight, fight disease, and live longer. One thing they all have in common: "Every superfood is going to be a ‘real’ (unprocessed) food," Somer points out. "You don’t find fortified potato chips in the superfood category."

 

Top Superfoods Offering Super Health Protection

• Beans
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Oats
• Oranges
• Pumpkin
• Salmon
• Soy
• Spinach
• Tea (green or black)
• Tomatoes
• Turkey
• Walnuts
• Yogurt

I’m going to do some superfood exploration this week. I like most everything on this list, so I’m wondering how often I could incorporate these into my everyday diet.

Tonight, Salmon Florentine with roasted broccoli.

This will include 2 superfoods-spinach and salmon.  Why are these on the list?

Salmon is high in omega 3s. “The omega 3s you get in fish lower heart disease risk, help arthritis, and may possibly help with memory loss and Alzheimer’s," Somer says. There is some evidence to show that it reduces depression as well.”

Spinach packs a powerful nutritional punch. It’s a nutritional standout and studies have shown its power against certain diseases such as:
- Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and coronary artery disease.
- A host of cancers including colon, lung, skin, oral, stomach, ovarian, prostate, and breast cancers.
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
The nutrients that make spinach such a powerful food are:
- A synergy of multiple nutrients/phytonutrients
- Low in calories
- Lutein/zeaxanthin
- Lutein/zeaxanthin
- Beta-carotene
- Plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids
- Glutathione
- Alpha lipoic acid
- Vitamins C and E
- B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, B6, folate)
- Minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, and zinc)
- Polyphenols
- Betaine

I hate frozen spinach. It’s watery, tasteless, and mushy. I had a little fresh spinach left over and decided to saute’ it with some wine and red pepper.

Raw salmon. Ew.

I love roasted vegetables. Broccoli and mushrooms are wonderful together. I used a little olive oil and salt/pepper. I didn’t season this any further because I love this with chipotle butter.

Add ricotta cheese to the spinach mixture, place on salmon and bake 350 for 15 min.

 

Uncle Joe’s Tot Locker

I found myself checking the local news (myfoxclosings.com) to see if my school was closed for weather. Alas, no dice. But, however, I did notice that one school was closed and I’m wondering if it was for snow or for questionable practices in the land of  Deliverance.

Uncle Joe’s Tot Locker

Who in the world would send their kid to a place with that name??

Well, it turns out, nobody would because it was a prank listing. Someone, an obvious comedic genius of whom I am in awe, decided to call in to the local news to report that Uncle Joe’s Tot Locker was closed.

This one goes down in history.

Snacks!!!!

It’s time to run and I’m starving. I need protein and quick carbs, but have to time it right or my blood sugar will FREAK.

 

Ta-da!

Pear and cheese.

RR-3 miles

Fasting B.S-120. Sigh

Happy Valentines Day!!

 

 

Mmmm…..strawberries.

 

Chocolate ganache—the high falutin’ word for chocolate sauce. Chocolate, cream, and rum.

 

I used toothpicks to help dip.

 

Dip, place on parchment paper, let set for about 30 min.

 

Melt white chocolate chips. Let it cool slightly. Place in ziplock bag, smush it down to the corner. Hold it like a piping bag and cut tiny tip off the corner. Pipe white over strawberries.

 

 

 

Kool-aid and the dishwasher. No way!

 

Those nasty spots on my dishes and the pond scum left in the bottom of my glasses…they are about to be history.

 

 

I just read about this!! I’m going to use this in my dishwasher with each load. I can use generic, unsweetened, old school kool-aid. The key ingredient is citric acid. That’s supposed to eat away hard water stains. I’ve tried jet dry, vinegar, snake oil, fairy dust, twitching my nose right, etc.

Snow means potato soup.

I had snow Friday and wanted potato soup. I had to lighten it up a bit, though. The original recipe calls for a ton of butter, cream, and cheese. Now, Julia, Paula, and Ina may love love love “2 cups of butter”, but this girl adores her skinny pants and looks at them longingly every day. She can’t get back into them with the original recipe.

Speaking of, I had a great run today. Only 4 miles, but it felt good, even on the dreadmill.

Fasting sugar this morning: 122 Why why why?

Cut some potatoes and onions. Boil in chicken broth or plain water.

 

I love my rachael ray knife. I know it has an orange handle, but I pretend it’s blue. Slice some scallions (I call them green onions).

 

Make a white sauce with a little butter and skim milk. Add some cheese of your choice. Add to pot of potatoes. Add green onions and pepper.

 

I love this little bowl, but instead of looking like a delicate flower, it looks more like an eyeball. Sigh.