1 Corinthians 15:58
- Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour
is not in vain in the Lord.
I'm really excited about this week's post! I was able to get a lot more done and put a lot more substance into it!
FOOD
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| What they're supposed to look like... |
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| ...what mine looked like. :-/ |
I finally got around to making the quinoa burgers, and to tell you the truth, I was disappointed. I don't know if you remember the recipe for the broccoli bites I posted a while ago, but I thought the quinoa burgers would come out tasting similar to those. I was wrong. To me, they tasted like a cross between veggie burgers and corn bread. They were too sweet in my opinion, and just not satisfying like I thought they would be. And it took me a while to figure out how to cook them properly. But none the less, I shall grant you with the recipe and hope you enjoy them more than I did. Oh! And in case anyone is wondering where I get these recipes, I get 99.9% of them from Pinterest. Endless ideas and possibilities on that site.
Quinoa Burgers
2 rounded cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry)
3 eggs
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 green onions, including white parts
1 /2 teaspoon Splenda or sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Olive oil for frying
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To cook quinoa for the above recipe:
1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a medium saucepan bring the 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and the seeds are tender. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
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In a large bowl combine the 2 rounded cups
of cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour,
green onions, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
(To help them stay in patty form and not
fall apart, I cook them on med-low slowly so they have longer to set-up
without burning. Makes them easier to flip, too.) Heat a frying
pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will
be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into
pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown,
about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.
Per burger: Calories 132; Protein 8 g; Fat 5 g; NET Carbs 12 g; (Fiber 2 g); Sugar 0 g; Sodium 200 mg
FITNESS
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I've set a goal for my self to lose 10lbs by July 1st. As you can see by the pictures above, I'm already making progress! (FYI: I'm not sucking it in! XP) And the way I'm planning on doing that is to keep a strict diet of lean red meats, healthy fats, and both simple and complex carbs. I'm also going to be exercising at least 5 days a week (cardio at least 4 days), and properly resting my body. And I've been doing a couple 30 day ab challenges just for fun. And let me tell you, they are kicking me butt! They seem simple enough on paper, but once you start actually doing them, you'll want to give up. But you already know giving up doesn't get you anywhere!
If you're also interested in looking better before all the 4th of July pool parties and BBQ's, message me and I'd be happy to give you some exercises, diet plans, ideas and pointers. PLEASE NOTE: I am not a personal trainer, nutritionist, or a doctor. All advice and information I give is just my opinion. I can not/will not be held responsible for any injuries caused by unsafe/unhealthy diet or exercise.
WRIGHTING/LITRITURE
One of my favorite books of all time!!!
Gashlycrumb Tinies
By Edward Gorey
A is for Amy who fell down the stairs.
B is for Basil assaulted by bears.
C is for Clara who wasted away.
D is for Desmond thrown out of a sleigh.
E is for Ernest who choked on a peach.
F is for Fanny sucked dry by a leech.
G is for George smothered under a rug.
H is for Hector done in by a thug.
I is for Ida who drowned in a lake.
J is for James who took lye by mistake.
K is for Kate who was struck with an axe.
L is for Leo who swallowed some tacks.
M is for Maud who was swept out to sea.
N is for Neville who died of ennui.
O is for Olive run through with an awl.
P is for Prue trampled flat in a brawl.
Q is for Quentin who sank on a mire.
R is for Rhoda consumed by a fire.
S is for Susan who perished of fits.
T is for Titus who flew into bits.
U is for Una who slipped down a drain.
V is for Victor squashed under a train.
W is for Winnie embedded in ice.
X is for Xerxes devoured by mice.
Y is for Yorick whose head was knocked in.
Z is for Zillah who drank too much gin.
By Edward Gorey
A is for Amy who fell down the stairs.
B is for Basil assaulted by bears.
C is for Clara who wasted away.
D is for Desmond thrown out of a sleigh.
E is for Ernest who choked on a peach.
F is for Fanny sucked dry by a leech.
G is for George smothered under a rug.
H is for Hector done in by a thug.
I is for Ida who drowned in a lake.
J is for James who took lye by mistake.
K is for Kate who was struck with an axe.
L is for Leo who swallowed some tacks.
M is for Maud who was swept out to sea.
N is for Neville who died of ennui.
O is for Olive run through with an awl.
P is for Prue trampled flat in a brawl.
Q is for Quentin who sank on a mire.
R is for Rhoda consumed by a fire.
S is for Susan who perished of fits.
T is for Titus who flew into bits.
U is for Una who slipped down a drain.
V is for Victor squashed under a train.
W is for Winnie embedded in ice.
X is for Xerxes devoured by mice.
Y is for Yorick whose head was knocked in.
Z is for Zillah who drank too much gin.
PIECE OF MIND
Looking for something fun to do in the next couple of months? Check out the events and festivals Los Angeles has going on.
6/13 to 623
Los Angeles Film Festival
Located at FIGat7th Plaza, Grand Park, LACMA, Grand Performances, The Academy Lab
This 19-year-old film festival showcases independent features, and has also premiered such hits as The Devil Wears Prada and Sunshine. It connects filmmakers, industry professionals and emerging talent.
06/09/2013 to 08/29/2013
Summer Movie Fest
Located at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA 91330 (818) 677-2477
Summer Movie Fest
Located at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA 91330 (818) 677-2477
Movies are Free -$6 per car to park in campus lots. - Come
enjoy free outdoor movies every thursday (except the 4th of July) on
the beautiful campus of CSU Northridge. Summer Movie Fest includes games
and give-aways each week, free face painters, and a variety of surprises
designed to make each week's movie come to life. Pre-event fun starts
at 6 pm; movies start at dusk. Bring your own picnic dinner, or enjoy
our weekly featured food truck - we'll announce the next week's truck at
each movie event. Kettle corn, fresh lemonade and other goodies for
sale. Scheduled movies are: June 6- Back to the Future; June 13 -
Brave; June 20 - Jurassic Park, June 27 - Talladega Nights - The Ballad
of Ricky Bobby; July 4 - no movie; July 11 - Toy Story 3; July 18 - Elf
(enjoy christmas in july!); July 25 - Wreck it Ralph; August 1 -
Finding Nemo; August 8 - Bridesmaids; August 15 - Grease (sing a long),
August 22 - Pitch Perfect; August 29 - Anchorman.
Those are just a couple great events happening this summer. Check out what else L.A. has in store!
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