Monday, November 8, 2010

We moved:)

Between Pages blog has moved, got new name and face lift:)
http://mywanderingspoon.wordpress.com/
Thank you for your patience and looking!

Friday, October 8, 2010

Stuffed Green Peppers with White Turkey and Couscous


Fall is here and I love to spend time in my kitchen preparing comfort foods. It is always nice eating with the spoon, something warm, delicious and healthy.
This is my original recipe that my family love especially kids. Usually, I prepare this dish with long red peppers but this time I made a twist and used green bell peppers.

Ingredients:

* 1 pound organic white ground turkey breast
* 1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 4 green bell peppers
* 1 red onion
* fresh parsley
* low-fat provolone cheese, grated
* 1 garlic clove
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 tea spoon extra virgin olive oil


Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a deep cooking pot with the hollowed sides facing upward.
In the heavy saucepan add olive oil and chopped red onion. Brown nicely. Add garlic clove and brown for just a few minutes. Add turkey working slowly with wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Add a little bit of chicken broth and couscous and simmer for 14-16 minutes. Add a little bit of chopped fresh parsley and set aside.
Let's stuff the peppers. I love to use long tea spoon so I don't make any damage to the bell pepper opening.
When stuffed, close each pepper with the grated provolone cheese. Add additional chicken broth to the pot a steam the peppers for 1 hour, low heat.
Serve warm with side of whole grain wheat toasted bread and a slice of feta cheese.
Enjoy!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Kids and Nutrition - Book about Salad






Salad on Your Plate is a good resource book for kids who would love to learn more about new or different produce and salad.
How to make salad and what are the right ingredients to put in the salad.
Why is salad good for you?
What are the best ingredients?
Learn more about: lettuce and different kinds(romaine, aragula, spinach, radicchio, baby lettuce), cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, soy beans, beets, carrots, mushrooms and so much more.
Get to know your lettuce and celery with this bright and lively look at the salad.
Teach your kids about salad and healthy eating!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Who Knew Jello Can Be Soooo Good !


It can't get better then this. Sixteen sweet calories, sugar-free, fresh raspberries, refreshing Raspberry Jello. Quick and easy to make, just need cool dish or glass and this dessert will look even better and still taste delish.
Enjoy!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Deep Aqua Signature Collection by Bath & Body Works


So, if we talk about cosmetics, lotions or moisturizers I have to say that organic, natural and scent-free are number one choice for me. But this specific collection from Bath & Body Works Deep Aqua is really amazing. Cooling body souffle is so light, non-greasy and smells incredible. Shower gel leaves your skin soft and non-itchy and again smells wonderful.

Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection
Shower Gel
Deep Aqua
"Our Signature Shower Gel is supercharged with benefits that make it the world's best daily luxury. It has been formulated to provide the ultimate shower experience, pampering you with luxurious lather, moisturizing Aloe Vera and nourishing Vitamin E that gently clean, soften and fragrance your skin."

- Indulge your senses with our exclusive Deep Aqua, the pure and refreshing fragrance of ocean drenched flowers inspired by a beautiful world underwater
-Key fragrance notes: crisp melon, water blossoms, dewy gardenia and white woods
-Enjoy in the bath or shower

Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection
Cooling Body Soufflé
Deep Aqua
"Our limited edition Cooling Body Soufflé is water-light and breaks on skin for a refreshing and cooling sensation. This unique formula is enriched with nourishing marine nutrients that help condition and soothe skin, leaving it feeling fresh and revitalized."

-Indulge your senses with our exclusive Deep Aqua, the pure and refreshing fragrance of ocean drenched flowers inspired by a beautiful world underwater
-Key fragrance notes: crisp melon, water blossoms, dewy gardenia and white woods

If you decide to try these great products good news is that they are currently on sale 50% off, part of the big summer sale.
For more info please visit,
www.bathandbodyworks.com

Monday, September 20, 2010

Super Foods RX and "Golden Door Blueberry Bread"



Last week I had a chance to read Super Foods RX written by Steven Pratt M.B and Kathy Matthews. The whole idea, approach, recipes and advices are wonderful.
I had to try and make one of the recipes from the book, I picked:

Golden Door Blueberry Bread

Makes 1 Loaf

1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
11/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ripe medium bananas
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 large omega-3 egg
1 large omega -3 egg white
2 tablespoons canola oil
11/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup blueberries, soaked in warm water and drained
Nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray 9x5 -inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray.
In the large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and all spice. Stir in the whole wheat flour, cornmeal and salt.
In the blender combine the bananas, brown sugar, egg, egg white, canola oil, and buttermilk and process until smooth. Add the orange zest and pulse until just combined. Make a well in the flour mixture. Pour the banana mixture into it and mix until almost incorporated. Add the walnuts and drained blueberries and gently mix into the batter. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes.Remove from the oven, invert n a wire rack and cool briefly before slicing.
Serve each slice topped with 1/2 cup scoop of nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt, if desired.

www.goldendoor.com

Golden Door Blueberry Bread is very tasty.Texture is nice because of the walnuts and blueberries. Goes well with cup of warm milk or hot tea.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Raspberry Chocolate Chip English Style Scones






































Every time when I enter bakery I am wondering why I still didn't try to make scones.
Well today is the day and I can't wait to take them out from the oven and test this wonderful pastry. This time I made them sweet but not to sweet just with some fresh ripe raspberries and chocolate chips for a tasty kick.

Ingredients:

2 cups of pastry flour
1 cup of brown sugar
1 tea spoon baking powder
1 egg
2 cups of non-fat milk
2 table spoons of cold butter
1 cup of fresh raspberries
1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chip

Preheat oven 400F. Pour dry material into the mixing bowl. Using your fingers cut the cold butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Fold into the crumb mixture raspberries and chocolate chips. Whisk egg and milk in a bowl until well blended.
Stir the egg mixture into the dry mixture just until evenly moistened. Dough will be sticky. Turn dough onto well floured surface and shape into the circle, 1/2 inch thick.Using sharp knife cut the dough evenly into 8 wedges.Lay scones 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake them between 12-16 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
Olala....what a great breakfast or snack for any time of the day:)