Ryan and I were terribly good this weekend when it came to eating, so good, we hardly ate well! Our 4th of July consisted of consuming tamari-roasted almonds and a basil sprizter after an hour long racquetball game. How about not feeling guilty when the BBQ came around? I tried convincing Ryan that since he hardly ate during the day that 2 plates of BBQ was okay, especially since it was from … [Read more...]
Dessert and Drink ideas for the 4th of July
When planning for your weekend, remember that you can still choose to make healthy yet DELICIOUS desserts and drinks to impress your guests.These are some of my favorite recipes:Raspberry Cupcakes with Raspberry Icing (ALL-Natural coloring)From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWatermelon Margaritas: great for using up leftover cold watermelon!From An Opera Singer in the KitchenHow about a snack … [Read more...]
Colorful Asian Wontons with San Juans
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI know the title does not combine but the fact is it is what we enjoyed the other night. Can I tell you that it is really HARD to cook for one person? My husband was gone for 3 days and I pretty much feasted on hummus and pita and snacks while he was away. You know what made it harder for me as well? Hearing his voice on the other end telling me he can't wait to … [Read more...]
POMtastic Mint Martini and Mango Monster Smoothie
I am obviously all about the drinks lately whether they are somewhat a little alcoholic, raw, healthy, or for plain enjoyment. I find myself wanting fruity and fresh ingredients and have come up with refreshing options.What is your favorite summer drink?So it has been a while since I shared my breakfast and lunch eats but I HAVE been eating. Ha! This week I have been focusing again on eating my … [Read more...]
Thai Basil Spritzer
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenSo the weekend came and went even though it is Memorial Day today, I am still going to call it a work day. We somewhat celebrated our time off Saturday and Sunday, so we will continue to catch up on items that require our attention this coming week.Saturday I had an AMAZING voice lesson with my teacher. We worked through certain scales and then proceeded to … [Read more...]
