Thursday, October 1, 2009

Frittata for Dinner




Want the comfort of breakfast for dinner but something a little more interesting than bacon and eggs? Have an herb garden you need to use, or potatoes going soft? Have those last few pieces of prosciutto that didn’t get used? Whip it all together in a frittata for dinner! For me, it’s the basics: eggs, potatoes, herbs and a thin bacon. Some will go with a yellow or red bell pepper, it’s up to you, put in what you like, put in what you have. In 20 minutes you will have an interesting dinner for 2.

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
½ yellow onion, chopped
2 slices thin prosciutto, chopped
1 golden potato, diced
½ tsp chives
½ tsp parsley
½ tsp thyme
4 eggs, beaten
salt/pepper

Diretions:
Add the oil to a small non-stick frying pan. Over low heat, soften the onions, about 5 minutes. Remove the onions to a plate, increase the heat to medium and add the prosciutto, cooking until crisp, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, peal and dice the potato. Remove the prosciutto to the onion plate, and add the potatoes to the pan, add salt and pepper, cover and brown, turning periodically. After approximately 8 minutes when the potatoes are nearly softened, add the herbs and stir. After a minute to release the herbs’ flavor, add the softened onion and crisped prosciutto. Add the beaten eggs and stir to mix. Cook a few minutes to harden the bottom, then transfer to a broiler on high to cook and brown the top, approximately 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the broiler when the top of the eggs are cooked and browned. Place a place upside down over the pan and flip over to release the frittata onto the plate. Serve with a garnish of whole chives and a glass of chardonnay. Eat by yourself, or divide and serve with a green salad.

Life as a diabetic...day 1


I'll admit, I'm not used to looking at grams of carbohydrates in foods. I'm aware of calories, almost to a fault (though I generally don't put this knowledge towards portion control as much as I should at times...), but carbohydrates are a whole new ballgame to me...as far as LIVING a diabetic diet, anyways.


I teach basic diabetic diets all day long. So, for myself...I'm opting to keep things simple, as well, and I'm going to count carbs using a "carbohydrate counting," where 15 grams of total carbohydrate = 1 carb "choice" (or "1 carb" as you'll see me abbreviate).


For all intensive purposes, I've opted to follow a very basic 45-60 gram a meal (3-4 choices) pattern with one to two snacks a day totaling 15-30 grams each (1-2 choices). Within the last hour of the day, diabetics should consume a snack containing BOTH carbohydrate and protein. This macronutrient combination helps to regulate blood sugars throughout the night by "tricking" the liver into not assuming the body is fasting. If the body believes it will not receive food, for example, the liver produces glucose and thus elevates blood sugars. Many diabetics see high morning blood glucose readings and an improper or absent evening snack is typically to blame. While this explanation may be over-simplified, it makes sense to the general public...and that is what I do :)



So, here's today mapped out.


Breakfast:
2 packets of Quaker Lower Sugar Maple and Brown Sugar oatmeal (3 carbs)
1 Tbsp chopped pecans (0 carbs)
8 oz. black coffee (0 carbs)
4 oz. fat-free cappuccino (1 carb)
     Total: 4 carbs 



Lunch:
2 c. homemade potato soup (2 carbs)
1 small apples (1 carb)
2 wedges Laughing Cow Light (0 carbs)
1 oz. almonds (0 carbs)
     Total: 3 carbs


Snack:
6 peanut butter crackers (1 1/2 carbs)


Dinner:
3 c. toss salad (0 carbs)
2 Tbsp Toasted Asian Ginger (Light) dressing (0 carbs)
1/4th Spinach Calzone (3 1/2 carbs)
5* oz. red wine, Chianti (0 carbs)
     Total: 3 1/2 carbs 


Evening snack:
3 squares of graham crackers (1 carb)

2 Tbsp peanut butter (1/2 carb)
     Total: 1 1/2 carbs


Exercise:
3-mile run 
15 minute walk with Lily



*2 glasses would take me to 1/2 carb, however...but it's a school night, so just one for me


I also weighed myself this morning, so my starting weight is: 1?9.4 (a lady never tells her weight!). Maybe we'll see a drop...we shall see! Sure wouldn't mind that added bonus of this endeavor!


The spinach calzones tonight were AWESOME! Here's the recipe and a picture....





Spinach Calzone


3/4 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) can mushroom stems & pieces (or sliced), drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
Cooking spray
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups bottled fat-free Italian herb pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen)

15 slices turkey pepperoni (not accounted for in Nutrition Information below)

Preheat oven to 425°.

Combine first 4 ingredients; beat with a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes or until well-blended. Stir in spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Unroll pizza crust onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread spinach mixture over half of the crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar over spinach mixture. Fold dough over filling; press edges together to seal.

Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until browned. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes. Heat pasta sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cut calzone into 6 squares, and top with sauce.

Nutrition Information - Calories: 289 (30% from fat); Fat: 9.6g (sat 5g,mono 2.9g,poly 1.2g) ; Protein: 15.7g; Carbohydrate: 35.4g; Fiber: 2.8g; Cholesterol: 24mg; Iron: 3mg; Sodium: 778mg; Calcium: 227mg

Yields: 6 servings (serving size: 1 square and 1/4 cup sauce)




Regarding Biggest Loser...the producers are smart. That cupcake challenge was wise on their part for upping the drama/entertainment factor. Bob imitating Jillian -- hilarious. I love Bob! Tracy is insane, and I will MISS the red team. What a role model those two men are to so much of America -- it takes a BIG, selfless heart to sacrifice such an opportunity for two near strangers. Just awesome...it was a great episode! What did you think of the Biggest Loser this week? Anyone have a favorite team yet?

Granada: Day I

Hello everyone!

I've returned from my trip to Granada. Few days have been filled with many nice things, and I could enjoy the company of many friends whom I do not know when I'll see again. The truth is that there have been times sad to say goodbye, but I am more hopeful with my impending move ... and a little nervous, what I am going to cheat you!

I returned on Wednesday night, and today I spent the day doing nothing, enjoying a little vacation is supposed to have between my move and find another job.

Incidentally, I almost found a flat in Barcelona, very near the Nou Camp ... How exciting!

I arrived on Friday night to Granada, and there was no respite: after a day of work, my dear friend Jairo wa waiting for me to go partying with Maria and Electra. We stayed at the Playmobil club and the Tornado's club. After the bars, we went home, because the next day I had a left of Lolitas, whose pictures will show you tomorrow!

Electra and Jairo

Me with MarĂ­a and Electra

With Monago, the owner of the Tornado's club (making funny faces, of course)

Electra with my lipstick!

Me at the Playmobil club.

T-shirt: Zara (modificated)
Skirt: Bershka
Socks: Claire's
Shoes: Mustang
Necklace: from a pet's shop XD

I want to thank all you read me and leave me comments, I must now catch up with your blogs! But patience, you know that I always do!

One last thing; on Wednesday night I saw the movie 500 Days of Summer and I recommend it to everyone, is the best film that talks about love I've ever seen ... although I could really identify with the role of Summer ... Is that good or bad?

Have a nice day and thanks for reading!!

Bloody Thursday

Sebenernya sekarang gue lagi sedih, dalam keadaan depresi, dan setereeeses tingkato ketinggian. (Gue ngerti kalian enggak percaya, it's awkay! really.)
Gueeee, enggak bisa cerita yang sedih sedih, karena bagi gue, kesedihan itu ada dua : satu, kesedihan yang bisa jadi pelajaran dan dua, kesedihan yang memang saatnya "me-time" alias pribadi abiiiiiis sampe amis. ciiih.

Enggak maksud buat bikin gue makin sedih, maka dihari kamis nan laknat bin udel ini, gue mau cerita yang seru-seru duluan.
Hari ini kamis yang mengawali bulan Oktober, tanggal 1. Hari pertama masuk sekolah.
Man, lo tau apa yang gue rasaain, sangat sangat terharu. Terharu? terharu mean terasa harus tetap dirumaaah. *MAKSA BANGET*
Secara selama liburan kerjaan gue enggak libur.
Masiiiih aja suka ngegerecokin istirahat gue.
Tau dong yaa, gue bertransformasi jadi kalong kalo malam di libur cerah nan kelam :D
Dan gue sudah mengawali hari dengan terlambat. TERLAMBAT.
hey jangan lupaaa, 65 masuk jam setengah 7, rumah gue di Ciledug, mandi gue minimal setengah jam, dan gue baru bangun jam setengah 6 lewat sepuluh. Good for me, rite?

Yang jadi masalah buat gue bukan soal terlambat dan dapet sangsi ngisi buku dosa (lagi);
Tapi lebih ke enggak bisa ngumpulin PR matematika yang 340 soal :(
Dan alhamdulillah, Bu Dwi si pemberi PR luar biasa baiiik.
Setelah akhirnya gue tau pr bisa dikumpulin sampe upacara, gue ngebut nyelesaiin yang masih kosong.
Dan jeng jeng jeng, gue kumpulin dengan suka cita meskipun tetep banyak yang bolong!
Upacara dengan batik biru tanpa topi, abis itu halal bihalal.
Yeah, bayangkan, harus masang senyum manis sambil bilang, "Bu/Pak minal aidin yaa?"
Beeeeh, secara guru-karyawan-staff 65 aja ada banyak!
Jangan di lupain masih ada guru ppl.
Sebenernya yang jadi masalah adalah ketika guru-guru  tua berkomentar soal....RAMBUT GUE/
"Ket, rambutnya udah panjang tuh, diiket ah!" atau "Rambutnya jelek sudah panjang, potong ya?" atau "Aduh itu rambutnyaa diiket dong." Heyaaaah, kenapa deeeeh??
Semua orang (selain guru-guru cewe tua itu) pada bilang rambut gue bagus. Aneh, kolot!

Masa gue udah kalem-kalem ngucapinnya, "minal aidin ya bu, maafin saya." Eh di jawab soal rambut. Sakiiiiiiiiiiit. haha.
Dan agak kaget begitu merambah kejajaran guru ppl yang ternyata berseragam batik coklat itu (baru sepertinya tuh seragam* tiba-tiba ada yang manggil nama gue sebelum gue senyumin.
Enggak tau namanya. Enggak kenal, belum kenal.
Eh heraaaan deh!
Kok guru-guru ppl itu pada tau nama gue yaa? (Please Adya, bukan karena gossip murahan itu! hahaha--ketawa muka datar--) *bukan kepedean, abis mereka suka manggil gue, padahal belum kenalan :P*
Berasa ngartis deh gue! jijaaaaay banget gue, siapa sih gue. ck bodor.
Jurus maut gue, memasang senyum riang cemerlang terang bikin gesang. cuih.


Dan pulang sekolah yang hanya berkegiatan upacara dan halal bihalal itu, mau ke karaoke di dharmawangsa, tapi nemplok dulu di McD serengseng.
Eh shoooock berat, waktu namanya jadi Toni Jack's indonesia.
Masih enggak bisa terima dengan cepat, maka segerombolan anak ips ini memberi panggilan akrab untuk pengganti McD ini dengan, "TOJEK" --kedengerannya kaya pangkalan ojek ya?--
Barulah berangkat karaokean.
Nyanyi ngalor ngidul, enggak ada juntrungan, bareng-bareng, nyampur aduk, lagunya apa aja. hahaha. dasaar geblek!
Dan yang paling gue suka adalah Peppermint tea, gue sukaaaa banget sama peppermint tea, peppermint milk tea, dan semacamnya. :)


Abis itu pulang gue, main kejar-kejaran waktu karena mau TO di bimbel.
Amiiiis amiiiis, pangpol macet gitu. Dan seharusnya masuk jam setengah 5 sore tapi berhubung gue niat pulang dulu karena mau menghindari nih batik yang akan dipakai lagi besok utuh, jadi gue pulang lah.
Nyampe tempat bimbel jam berapa? Yak sodara sodar, jam 5 lewat sepuluh. TEPUK TANGAN!
Dan ternyata si ola sama silvi lebih telat dari gue hahahahahahah.
Eh di tempat les, ada kakak yang ganteng itu lagi. ck ck ck.


Aaaah gue mesti kerja rodi lagi nih besok, gimana yaa?
Padahal ada jutaan cerita yang ingin gue banjir-banjirin disini.
Oh baiklah, besok sekolah.
Besok gue akan kembali memamerkan cerita gue yang enggak penting. Ini pamer?? ya, karena gue ngasih tau semua orang. Halaaaaah enggak penting abis gue.
Bye bye bye

dearesttttt friends.



well. i've got a million things to do, but suddenly, u guys, changed my mind. entahlah kan. nak bce blog org lain pun tak tersempat - sempat. kalo sempat bace, x sempat comment. bertmbh - tmbh S-U-C-K-S sbb internet selalu tidak memuaskan hati. wondering, internet org lain yg slow tu,is't as slow as mine? btw. 2morrow class? would b from 9am-9pm. guess so. but, except adela jgk rest utk solat jumaat. kan. hurm.

well. suddenly. i felt like. ok. obviously most of the time, otak sy ni mesti org ingt and dah lali, as otak yg slalu pk bkn2 kan? but u just dont know how hard i tried to think +++ all the time. i did, and i push myself so hard.

utk mrka - mrka yg bergelar kawan.
ramai.


u might think i'm soo happy. u might think i've changed. u might think that i've totally get over u. well, i'm not. when i said 'ALWAYS', then i really mean = all the time. always care, always love, always miss, always need. no matter how far we're, how hard is life to u or me. but, somehow i guess u didn't see that. i guess u didn't really need me anymore. and yar i know, u're way stronger than me. see, i've told u billions time that i believe in u. btw. i'm sorry if i hurt u and, sorry again, told ya, i'm nowhere near perfect, EVEN when i tried so hard to be better. T_T

somehow aku rase cam aku soranggg je nak jage hati ko. ko kan cam x pernah jage hati aku. entahlah kan. mmg manusie x pernah puas ek? penat la. asyik jage hati org. penat sgt. org bkn jage hati aku sgt. yg jage leklok mmg aku hargai sgt3... yg tak reti nak jage ble aku da jage hati die org mcm kristal, mcm berlian, nape eh. aku penat la salah skit x blh. itu salah ni salah. serba x kene. tahhh camneee la aku leh sentiase puaskan hati ko kan? sdeyh ble pk... aku da try jage hati ko seblh mungkin, tp rupenye ko x happy2 jgk. sdeyh. ko je tak taw. sbb aku seda. ape kekurangan pon, sume dtg dr aku.

ko. ko mmg kesygan ramai. ko mmg perfect, like almost. tp, entah. ramai jgk org kutok ko blakang2 tp aku x kesah n kwn je dgn ko. ble aku try fhmi ko, kwn dgn ko leklok, mesti ade je ko buat aku trase jgk kan. hurm. bnde trase tuh might be simple tp, nak buat camne. still aku rase ko pentingkan diri sendiri sgt3 and then ko buat muke seposen. OMG. aku taw muke tu kelebihan ko. kelebihan ko jgk ramai org syg ko. yess mmg aku jauh langit n bumi dgn ko. tp x pela. nak x nak ko ttp kwn aku.

ko dkt d mate. tp makin jauh d hati. kan? asal... ko yg buang aku. aku ingt lg aku slalu nangis sbb ko dlu. tp... x kesahlah. aku pun da x bape rapat dgn ko. ko pun, aku kire dah 100% happy dgn kwn baek ko tuh. tp, kdng aku sdiri leh nmpk. ko x happy mane pon. ko yg pilih die tnpa skit pon ko kesah perasaan aku. x pela. skrng jd kwn biase pun ok what. aku da redha. and, aku still harap, ape aku korbankan berbaloi utk ko.

and ko, sorryla if ko rase aku da x bape rapat dgn ko. tp aku still teringt kate - kate ko tuh. x kesat tp berkesan dkt hati ni. kalo ko rase aku lain kan... sebenarnye. aku pun nak ckp ko pun dah lain. sbb ape? sbb seorg lelaki jgk. and motifnye, kalo seorg BF blh pengaruh pompuan, blh bygkan lg x bertapa besar jgk pengaruh seorg suami. and, kalo ko rase aku dah lain kan sebenarnye tu tandenye aku dah lepaskan, atas kehendak ko...



sudahlah. sick and tired hearing all these ppl talk about.
what's the deal this havoc life and when it's gonna fade out?
the thing we got to realize. and those things we should change.

ble kwn dgn sume org kan. including mrka yg x disukai ramai.
sy berkwn selagi sy blh berkwn. kdg rase dah muak dgr org lain perli
"tu kan best friend ko"

mudah je lah jwpn sy.
"sape yg baik kwn dgn aku. aku kwn.
sape yg iklas n jujur pun, aku kwn."