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Fresh Salsa for Your Cinco de Mayo

For those of you that have the pleasure of living in the Melbourne area, you can make your Mexican Fiesta a little easier by picking up some local, all natural salsa from some of the local stores. Mary’s Downtown Salsa is made fresh weekly and distributed to the following locations:

  • Downtown Produce Market & More
  • Thrify Quality Produce
  • Petty’sMeat Market (Melbourne and Suntree Locations)
  • Melbourne Beach Market
  • Indialantic Seafood Company

You can also visit the website and find out how to place an order. Enjoy!!

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by M. Terry on May 4, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on May 4, 2012

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Sweet Hummus Special for Teachers and Moms!

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11)

and

Mother’s Day Special

In celebration of teachers and mothers, I am offering a special when you purchase any flavor of  sweet hummus. When you order, please let me know if it is a gift for a teacher or a mom, and the hummus will come in a mason jar and tied with a ribbon so it is ready to give away! Pair it with some fresh strawberries, apples, or a fresh baked loaf of bread for a wonderful addition to the hummus. Delivery and pick up is available this coming Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Arrangements can be made when you place your order.

FLAVORS:

  • Cinnamon Raisin
  • Spiced Fig
  • Orange Date
  • Lemon Poppy Seed

PRICING:

  • $6 for 1, 8 oz container
  • $11 for 2, 8 oz containers
  • $15 for 3, 8oz containers

To purchase, e-mail me at

fsu2000nole@hotmail.com

or call

321-427-5217

I accept cash, check, or Paypal payment to the above e-mail address.

Click here for more information.

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by M. Terry on May 3, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on May 3, 2012

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Summer Cooking Class – 2 Weeks Available!!

If you live along the Space Coast and are looking for something to keep your kids occupied, I am planning on doing two  camps this summer. Each 4-day camp will be 2 days of cooking, 1 day of meal planning (the kids will choose from one of three menus) and grocery shopping, and the 4th day will be making what they planned and shopped for. The cost will be $50 per student per camp, or $90 for two siblings. The dates are:

Tuesday, May 29th-Friday, June 1

and

Monday, June 18th- Thursday, June 21st

Each day will start at 10:30 and will end at 12:30. This is a hands-on class where they learn cooking and baking techniques, how and why to make healthy food choices, and have the opportunity to enjoy and savor their handiwork! Please let me know ASAP if you are interested. This is first come, first serve.

Click here and here to see some pictures from last summer’s classes.

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by M. Terry on May 1, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on May 1, 2012

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Brewed Chocolate for Your Monday Morning (And Every Other Morning!)

Recently, I was introduced to Choffy- 100% pure cacao beans roasted and brewed for a coffee-like drink. It is great by itself or mixed with your morning cup of coffee. Here are some Choffy facts:

  • Has an ORAC rating of 4874.4- more antioxidants than 2 servings of blueberries
  • Only 20 calories per 8 oz cup
  • Contains Theobromine- a long-lasting stimulant that makes the heart’s job easier by dilating the cardiovascular system
  • Contains flavanols which help to prevent vascular disease

Get more information about Choffy here, and if you live along the Space Coast, Tina Descovich can help you get your first bag of Choffy. And it goes fabulously with your morning whole grain toast and sweet hummus!

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by M. Terry on April 30, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on April 30, 2012

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Why I Love Thursdays!

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Thursdays begin our down time for the weekend. One of my favorite things about today is picking up our organic box of produce from Lily’s Organic Produce. After we pick up Aleyah from school, we swing by and get our fruits and veggies. When we get home, I put the kids to work washing, cutting, and eating. Today, Anna gave the corn on the cob a haircut before they went into the oven. She also helped cut the romaine. Joel helped season the zucchini and squash before they also went into the oven, and Aleyah helped with the romaine after her homework was finished. And what they cut up and fix, they more often than not will also eat. I also love that this box is an assortment of produce, and it makes me try various items that I might not normally purchase at the supermarket. So here’s to Thursday nights at the Terry household!

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by M. Terry on April 26, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on April 26, 2012

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Banana “Ice Cream”

My friend Sarah gave me this recipe about a week ago and it’s been used a few times since! So here is the “recipe”:

  • Frozen banana
  • Splash of milk

Place the banana in the blender with just a splash or so of milk. Mix until banana is completely chopped. Serve.

Additional ideas:

  • Cinnamon (we did this)
  • Vanilla or almond extract
  • Granola on top (Sarah said this is yummy)
  • Melted peanut butter on top
  • Mini chocolate chips (on top or gently mixed in)

I hope you enjoy this as much as we do. And thanks to Sarah for this wonderful recipe that we’ve added to our “clean eating” treats!!

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by M. Terry on April 23, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on April 23, 2012

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Boost the Benefits of Green Tea

A study done at Purdue University found that a squeeze of citrus juice in a cup of green tea significantly increased the absorption of tea’s catechins. Catechins are the antioxidants found in tea that may help battle cancer cells.  When drinking green tea on its own, your body absorbs about 20% of the catechins. But, if you squeeze in a bit of lemon juice, that absorption level jumps to 80%! So enjoy your cup ‘o tea with a squirt of citrus.

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by M. Terry on April 18, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on April 18, 2012

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Shopping for Organic on a Budget

The biggest challenge to eating whole, clean, and organic is cost. I am unable to purchase everything I would like when it comes to buying organic and all-natural products. I must decide on certain items and against others in order to stay within our budget. Last week, Fox News Health posted 10 Secrets to Affordable Organic Foods. which includes tips such as buying from your local coop, prioritizing your organic purchases, and utilizing frozen foods.

In addition to this, check out the Johnson family’s blog –   True Food Movement -Whole Foods Thrifty Challenge. This family spent just under $490 at Whole Foods for one month’s worth of groceries. She speaks of the challenges of shopping on a budget, but also the rewards of eating whole and clean (even thought it was tough at first!). It’s always helpful to have someone in your shoes to take on a challenge such as this and share their own valuable experiences and tips.

I hope this gives you some helpful hints, and that you are able to find 2 or 3 ways to help you shop for the right foods while not going over budget.

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by M. Terry on April 16, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on April 16, 2012

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‘Eating Clean (Breakfast) on the Cheap’ – Strawberry Maple Syrup

I made this syrup to go along with the Van’s Waffles that are on sale this week at Publix. By adding the strawberries (also on sale!), it increases the fiber content of the syrup, and therefore lowers the glycemic index of the sweet, pure maple syrup.

Strawberry Maple Syrup

  • 3/4 cups chopped strawberries
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Place all ingredients into a sauce pan. Place over medium heat and allow to warm through- about 4-5 minutes. Serve over Van’s Waffles or your favorite whole grain pancakes. Save the leftover syrup for the morning!

Check out my ‘Eating Clean on the Cheap’ Dinner for this week’s Publix sales ad.

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by M. Terry on April 13, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on April 13, 2012

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20 Pounds Heavier

According to Gallup’s Annual Health and Healthcare Survey, today’s average American woman weighs 160 pounds. That is UP 20 POUNDS from the 1990s! This increases the likelihood of the “average” woman experiencing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. How do we combat this epidemic?

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by M. Terry on April 11, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by M. Terry on April 11, 2012

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