From An Opera Singer in the KitchenHello everyone!!! It's Friday and I am so happy! It is all about the 3 day weekend don't you agree? I started out my Friday with a HARD kickboxing class that makes me feel fantastic afterwards! I asked the instructor why I felt I was loosing more inches on my lower body that in my upper half when I have been playing raquetball and doing Zumba almost twice a … [Read more...]
Sauteed Spinach w/ Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
I returned home to find all my herbs looking SO happy. It is amazing how much plants can grow in 10 days!! My basil plant is tall, while the hot pepper plants look amazing. Most of all the pineapple mint looks fantastic. I cannot wait to prepare some goodies with these herbs. I am happy to come back and take care of household chores and everyday life. Can you believe I missed it. Yay for washing … [Read more...]
Green Papaya Salad with MATCH Mini Thai Crab Cakes
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenSo if you read my post yesterday, I mentioned I would continue to share what meal we enjoyed with our Thai Basil Spritzer. When I started preparing a menu, I had to think about the flavors, making sure that none overpowered the other. How can I do this if I have not had them before? Good question. Sometimes I read about the traditional recipe and the origins, … [Read more...]
MATCH Crab Cakes and Colorful Slaw with Remoulade Sauce / Dressing
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI was a zombie when I went to sleep last night ya'll! I think I overdid it with the working out. I have been getting on Zumba workouts because they are so much FUN, but I think doing 40 minutes of racquetball with Ryan plus and hour of Zumba and hour apart from each other was a bad idea. I was so sleepy by 10pm and I still had to finish washing dishes and other … [Read more...]
Colorful Red Quinoa not so Tabbouleh Salad
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenThis weekend we had a busy schedule. We hardly found ourselves at home due to all of our practices. I tried really hard to still eat healthy and to have enough protein to continue to have energy during our busy schedules and I can finally say today that I survived. You know what did it for me? Well, of course God's strength but Primal vegan jerky. I have not … [Read more...]
