Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Two ways to enjoy Pad Thai

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenTwo posts ago I talked about a great way to limit carbs from your diet, but this post is totally not about NOT having carbs. I really enjoy eating rice noodles and along with that I like adding LOTS of veggies to 1 to 2 cups of cooked noodles. It looks like tons of food but in reality you are eating a greater proportion of vegetables to noodles.Before going … [Read more...]

1st Annual Food Blogger Bake Sale

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This weekend I was involved with a bake sale to raise funds to end childhood hunger. The Food Bloggers Bake Sale was a part of the Great American Bake Sale, an event put on every year by Share Our Strength to raise money to support their efforts. So on Saturday, April 17th, bakes from all over the US prepared wonderful goodies to raise money for a wonderful cause. It felt great knowing that many … [Read more...]

Guiltless “Pasta” with Sausage Marinara

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWorking out sure does burn a lot of calories and knowing what to eat after a workout is so important, from what I am reading. It always seems to be a challenge to not give in to my thoughts when my cravings come along. As I go by my pantry, around dinner time, I hear pasta calling out my name frequently. "Hello! I feel lonely in here as you do. Indulge!" Ha ha … [Read more...]

Kidney Bean Hummus and Kale Wrap

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I am on day three of keeping a log of everything I am eating and counting calories. Someone asked me today if it was possible to gain weight as a vegan, even though I think the question was rhetorical, I wanted to shed major light on this fact.One can CONTINUE GAINING WEIGHT even after choosing a vegan lifestyle. Yes folks. I know that many choose vegan lifestyles for a cause but there are … [Read more...]

Corn Tortilla and Veggie Stacks with Red Pepper Coulis

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenAnother day, another dollar right? I forgot to post my Meatless Monday entree yesterday and then I remembered, "Oh, I am always meatless," ha ha ha. My exercise routine has been out of this world and even despite some gloomy weather. Yesterday I rode my bicycle to the campus gym and worked on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes. I then stretched, did … [Read more...]