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Foods of NY

One of the best ways to experience the abundance of food choices in New York is take advantage of one of the food tours. I have enjoyed two of the available tours- Chelsea Market/Meat Packing District tour and the Greenwich Village tour. Each three hour experience offers samplings from a variety of restaurants or specialty shops, while also educating you on the history of that area. For $47 a person, you can’t beat this deal!

Chelsea Market is the original NABISCO factory. This old, stone building is home to the Food Network studios and a shopping center where you can get anything from fresh produce to fresh lobster. We had samples from the Ronnybrook dairy, from Sarabeth’s bakery, and the L’Arte se Gelato, just to name a few. I visit the Market whenever I go to New York!

The Greenwich Village Tour took us through the many new restaurants that are now popping up in the area. We started off the tour with pizza from Joe’s Pizzeria, had cookies at Milk and Cookies, and I tried a new dish- Farro. This is a whole grain  similar in size and texture to rice or orzo. It was mixed with butternut squash. While farro can be tricky to find (Whole Foods has it, and Publix carries it at times), it is a wonderful side dish. Check out Giada’s recipe for a Mediterranean-style farro.

I am thankful for the number of trips I have made to New York. It is a different and exciting visit each time I go, and look forward to taking my kids there one day to experience the hustle, bustle, and culture of a big city!

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by M. Terry on June 10, 2011  •  Permalink
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NYC Day 1 – Green Bean, Tomato, and Mozzarella Pesto Salad

Today is the first day of VBS at my church! This year’s theme is “The Big Apple”. New York City is one of my favorite places to visit so, in honor of The City That Never Sleeps, I will be sharing a recipe each day that shouts NYC to me.

In 2002, my Thanksgiving was spent in NYC watching the Macy’s parade and dining on top of the Marriott Marquis in The View restaurant. As we feasted, we were slowly revolving and taking in the NYC nighttime view. One of my favorite items on the buffet was a green bean, tomato, and mozzarella salad tossed in pesto. This is an easy, go-to side.

Green Bean, Tomato, and Mozzarella Pesto Salad

  • 1 lb green beans
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 4 oz block mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4-1/3 cup pesto

Trim ends of green beans and cut any long beans in half. Blanch* the beans. Let cool completely. Cut grape tomatoes in half if desired and mozzarella cheese into small squares. Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix until the pesto is evenly distributed. Serve chilled.

*To blanch- Place enough water in a pot that will cover the green beans. Bring to boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Place green beans in the boiling water for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer beans to the ice bath. Once cooled, drain.

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by M. Terry on June 6, 2011  •  Permalink
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A Couple of Smiles During Bathtime

My girls were taking a shower this evening while I sat tub side as Joel played in the bath. Between verbal commands of “Don’t drink the bath water.” and “Sit on your hiny.”, I was reading (still reading- I have ADD when it comes to completing books) Mile Markers. In her post, “Giving It Up”, my heart smiled as I read Kristin’s concluding sentence on runners: “Our passion to hit the ground running is the very thing that keeps us grounded.” Couldn’t have said it better myself!

Then, I get to “Working It Out” where she writes about other hobbies that she enjoys. One of them she describes as “grocery shopping (with no list, rush, or children, at Whole Foods)”. It was at this point that I burst out laughing to the point that my husband inquired “What’s was so funny?” Now that statement is just as true as the former quote!

I am thankful for these little heart-warming moments in my Saturday evening. These shared passions help me to realize that I am indeed sane.

 

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by M. Terry on June 4, 2011  •  Permalink
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National Donut Day Reminder

I have seen a number of posts of FB about today being National Donut Day. Back in February, I shared a link to a Runner’s World article about donuts. If you eat a Krispy Kreme donut (200 calories),  it will require the average person to run 23-minutes to work it off, and even longer for a glazed donut from Dunkin’ Donuts (260 calories). Hmmm, is it worth it to you?

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by M. Terry on June 3, 2011  •  Permalink
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National Running Day – Why I Love to Run

Today is National Running Day! Why do I love running?

When I run, I feel…

  1. FREE
  2. ALIVE
  3. ENERGIZED
  4. STRONG
  5. EMPOWERED
  6. HEALTHY

When I run, my mind focuses.  I…

  1. THINK OF NOTHING (By far, one of my favorites!)
  2. SOLVE PROBLEMS (both mine and the world’s- now only if the world would listen…)
  3. STRATEGIZE
  4. PLAN
  5. PRAY
  6. REMINISCE
  7. DREAM

Happy National Running Day to all my fellow runners!

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by M. Terry on June 1, 2011  •  Permalink
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9 Miles of Walking at Disney

According to my “in depth research”, the average visitor to Disney walks 9 miles during their one-day theme park trip.  You have probably heard that you should strive to walk 10,000 steps a day. Did you know that in America, we average just over 5,000 steps a day? We are still a very unhealthy group of people. It’s hard enough for a healthy individual  to make it through a hot, physically demanding, day-long trip to Disney, so I can’t imagine being in poor health and trying to maintain my energy level and patience during a visit to the happiest place on earth.  Carrying extra pounds has many side effects. Here are the dangers of being out of shape and/or overweight…

Physical problems:

  • Eating disorders
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • High cholesterol
  • Breathing problems
  • Sleep apnea
  • Cancer (colon, kidney, etc.)
  • Gallstones
  • Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Blood vessel problems
  • Skin infections and rashes
  • Sex hormone problems
  • Heartburn
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Liver problems

Psychological problems:

  • Low self-esteem
  • Poor body image
  • Depression

One of my greatest desires is to see others continue on the path of a healthy lifestyle or to join in on the journey for themselves and for their loved ones!

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by M. Terry on May 30, 2011  •  Permalink
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Ruth- A Shining Example of Romans 8:28!

I finished teaching the book of Ruth today to the youth Sunday School class. As I finished my studies on this book, Romans 8:28 came to mind- And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

God used the hardships and the blessings in the lives of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz to ultimately bring glory to Himself. Isn’t that what it is all about? God blessing us, challenging us, and using us in order to fulfill His divine plan- the redemption of man through faith in Jesus. We are His instruments to show others the boundless love of God, pointing them to the path of everlasting life. While we each are granted the choice to choose His way or our way, His Word is clear that He desires no one to perish but all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Our purpose is to be used by God and, in that process, we are promised that all that happens in our lives will result in the good.

John Piper has written a book titled, A Sweet and Bitter Providence . This is a great read for further study on Ruth. You can download it to your computer for free! Here is a sampling of his thoughts as he concluded his thoughts on Ruth…

 The book of Ruth wants to teach us that God’s purpose for the life of his people is to connect us to something far greater than ourselves. God wants us to know that when we follow him our lives always mean more than we think they do. For the Christian there is always a connection between the ordinary events of life and the stupendous work of God in history. Everything we do in obedience to God, no matter how small, is significant. It is part of a cosmic mosaic which God is painting to display the greatness of his power and wisdom to the world and to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places (Eph. 3:10). The deep satisfaction of the Christian life is that it is not given over to trifles. Serving a widowed mother-in-law, gleaning in a field, falling in love, having a baby — for the Christian these things are all connected to eternity. They are part of something so much bigger than they seem.

So the word glory is not too strong. The life of the godly is not a straight line to glory, but they do get there — God sees to it. There is a hope for us beyond the cute baby and the happy grandmother. If there weren’t we would be of all men most miserable. The story points forward to David. David points forward to Jesus. And Jesus points forward to the resurrection of our mortal bodies (Rom. 8:23) when “death will be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away” (Rev. 21:4).

The best is yet to come. That is the unshakable truth about the life of the woman and the man who follow Christ in the obedience of faith. I say it to the young who are strong and hopeful, and I say it to the old, for whom the outer nature is quickly wasting away. The best is yet to come.

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by M. Terry on May 29, 2011  •  Permalink
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Delicious Dining

Scott, the kids, and I just returned from our 3 day trip to Orlando. One of the reasons we love Orlando is because they have great restaurants. And while we did dine at one of our favorite spots, Whole Foods, I do eat other places too! The girls love to eat at Sweet Tomatoes. Even though this is an all-you-can-eat spot, they have so many great, nutritious options that I love to go here because I get what I want and my calorie-consuming, quick-to-burn-it-off husband and consume all he can. Stick to the vegetables, broth-based soups, sweet potatoes, and fruit, and avoid all the “extras”- sauces, cream-based soups, excessive slices of foccacia bread, and too much frozen yogurt toppings and you’ll do great!

We also love First Watch. It is a chain that is slowly starting to pop up around the country. They serve breakfast all day along with sandwiches, soups, and salads. They have a lighter section in their menu and offer egg whites and egg substitutes at no additional charge. Here is a picture of my turkey, feta, and tomato egg white omelet.

And both places offer coupons when you sign up on their websites!

First Watch Omelet

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by M. Terry on May 28, 2011  •  Permalink
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Mother’s Day Revisited

Today I am going to use my Mother’s Day Sports Authority gift card to buy a BOSU ball. Meaning “both sides utilized”, this piece of exercise equipment is designed to work your core through stability and balance. My husband has been using one at the gym for a couple of months now and swears by it. So I will be joining the bandwagon as I pick up one for myself today. There are many websites that offer BOSU ball exercises and whole workouts and DVDs.  I am looking forward to beginning this new balancing act!

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by M. Terry on May 25, 2011  •  Permalink
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Orange Date Scones

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I received my first shipment of extra virgin coconut oil a few weeks ago. I have used it in baking a few times including these scones we made for my mom and MIL for Mother’s Day. My mom’s only complaint was that I didn’t cut them small enough and she was tempted to eat the whole, large slice at once! Here are some benefits of coconut oil…

1. Fights free radical damage  (wrinkle reducer)

2. Increases immunity and fights infection (thanks to lauric acid which is also found in a mother’s milk)

3. Boosts metabolism more than olive or canola oils

Orange Date Scones

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1 cup Chickpea/garbanzo bean flour

1/4 cup organic sugar

1/4 cup honey

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup chopped dates

6 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1/2 cup low-fat milk

2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 Tablespoon orange zest

1 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, honey, baking powder, cinnamon, and dates. Stir until mixed. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut oil, egg, milk, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Add into flour mixture. Gently stir just until combined and dough forms a large ball.
2. Preheat oven to 350°. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, pat dough into an 8-inch round, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut round into eight pie-shaped wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool on a baking rack. Mix a little cinnamon and honey into a healthy buttery spread and serve with the scones.

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by M. Terry on May 24, 2011  •  Permalink
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