How Do I Get Back on Track?

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Well…here it is. How do I get back on track?

Spinach and Tomato Lasagna

Like most people I try to work in vegetables where ever I can. Last night as I was watching Cook’s Country on PBS, I saw a recipe for Spinach Lasagna. 

Bacon

There is a recent article in NBC News by Kelli Grant and Amy Langfield regarding the purchase of Smithfield Foods by a Chinese company, Shuanghui International.

5 Months In…

I realize that I have not posted a blog in awhile. With the end of the semester wrapping up and personal stressors, I let my posting slip. However, I’m happy to say that my semester is over and I am happy with my overall work and my grade!

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Most Mexican-Americans and Americans celebrate the holiday without knowledge of why the holiday is celebrated, but for cultural reasons like eating Mexican food and having a few margaritas.

Recipe Friday!

 

I am a huge lover of pasta. It is one of my favorite foods, especially if there is cheese involved.

I Let My Mind Wander

Today started off as a Willie Nelson Pandora music station kind of day. I was craving some good old country music full of emotion. As I was humming along in my office, I realized my mood started to change

Thermogenic Foods

Your body mainly burns calories to maintain regular metabolic functions and physical activities. Metabolic functions are measured at rest and without food. According to a Mayo Clinic study, maintaining metabolic functions can account for up to 60% of your bodies energy expended.

Stress

I am not going to lie, I’ve looked like Fry off and on for the last month or so. Stress can come at you from many different directions. Sometimes stressors come one at a time and the situations can be handled one at a time. Sometimes they come all at once from every angle and it can be overwhelming to say the least.

Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!

Today is National Grilled Cheese Day! I think it is a great nostalgic dish to celebrate. Part of the reason I think it is nostalgic is because I am sure many people grew up with some version of a grilled cheese food.