Saturday, September 5, 2009

Ratatouille

This is a long time recipe in my family. Wonderful by itself, hot, cold or with chicken. You can also use leftovers in an omelette.

Ingredients:

8-10 zucchini (slices)
2 eggplants (cubes)
2 green bell peppers (chopped)
2 onions (chopped)
2-3 tomatoes cans (diced or whole)
5-6 garlic gloves (finely diced)
olive oil
salt, pepper, thyme, persil, bay leaves to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown onions until golden
2. Add green bell peppers. Cook until soft.
3. Put onions and green bell peppers in a bowl.
4. Slightly brown zucchini and cook until soften.
5. Add onions and green bell peppers to zucchini.
6. Add eggplant, canned tomatoes (cut in small pieces if whole), garlic, salt, pepper and herbs.
7. Cook for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Chicken with Asparagus and Grape Tommatoes

Ingredients:
2 bunches of asparagus
2 pints of grape tomatoes
1-1.5 lbs chicken breasts
lemon juice
Olive oil
Bacon/Prosciutto (optional)

Cook chicken breast with a bit of olive oil. Brown each side. (Spread bacon on top of chicken - optional). Spread asparagus on top of chicken and cook until soften. Add grape tomatoes and lemon juice and cook. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a bit of butter for additional flavor.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

The Power of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)

Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) is an omega-6 unsaturated fatty acid made in the human body from linoleic acid found in vegetable oils (such as evening primrose oil, borage seed oil, and black currant oil) and egg yolks. It is also found in human breast milk. GLA is important for the functioning of the brain and nervous system and for immune system (normally used by the body to make prostaglandins - hormone-like substances believed to be involved in regulating the immune system).

Some studies have shown that GLA can slow or stop the growth of some types of cancer cells and may help some cancer drugs to work better. GLA and GLA-rich supplements have been found to help people with breast pain, skin allergies (I found it to help relief my eczema), diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, premenstrual syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and discomfort in contact lens-related dry eyes.

Skin care for sensitive babies, kids and adults

I found that the California Baby products have done wonders for my eczema! I have tried so many products and finally found relief in using their super sensitive bodywash & shampoo, face & body lotion and calendula cream. I especially love their new calendula moisturizing handwash. See website. You can find their products at Target, Whole Foods, Buy Buy Baby, Diapers.com among others.

Baby Shower

A friend of mine and I made this fruit bouquet, fruit carriage, and diaper cake for a friend baby shower. We had so much fun coming up with designs and ideas.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
2/3 cup diced onion
4 cups cubed butternut squash
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
4 to 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste



This is a wonderful soup recipe the whole family loves from Whole Foods Market. See recipe here.