Wednesday, March 23, 2011

My Secret Ingredient


So with us going to Disney in two months, I'm trying to make better decisions about what I eat. Maybe shed a pound or two. I'm not full on dieting, but just making better choices. No more Starbucks and a donut on my morning breaks. I munch on baby carrots at work and am getting unsweetened black tea from Starbucks instead of coffee. Unsweetened tea is not a change for me. I make it at home often and drink it all the time. Tonight I made turkey burgers for dinner. They weren't super healthy because I did put Swiss cheese on them, but they are a better choice than the usual pasta that we eat regularly. I took fresh ground turkey, sprinkled in a little bread crumbs, onion powder, black pepper and chili powder. Then I added my secret ingredient--crisp, dried onions. I find them at the deli at Target. They are basically dehydrated onions used for soup or salad topping. But they are amazing in my burgers. They give it some texture and a lot of flavor. I top my turkey burgers off with sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese and then put them on a toasted wheat bun. I don't even put any condiments on them they are so delish.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Spring is in the air!


I notice a couple days ago that it is actually starting to show daylight when I go in at 7am. Finally! But if I'm figuring it correctly, that will be set back an hour in 10 days. Right? Because we'll set the clock forward, which means I'll be going in earlier than I am now. Right? Damn you, Mitch. But I love to see wonderful sunrises when I drive in to work. It can set my mood for the day. Positive thoughts!

I am also changing my music on this page to a spring/summer mix. If you have any suggestions, let me know. But I plan to put on some upbeat, jazzy, fun songs.