Sunday, March 14, 2010

I wanna be a kid again ..

even for just a moment.

I couldn`t resist buying a few lollipops from the lady in the bathroom at the club.

Oh, to be a child again, candy would be the highlight of my day ..

At least I can always reminisce .. <3

Friday, March 12, 2010

Just can`t stop ..

.. this time with lettuce !

1/2 banana (60 cal)
2 strawberries (11.05 cal)
1/4 red bell pepper (25 cal)
1/4 green bell pepper (25 cal)
1/2 cup watermelon (23 cal)
1 cup lettuce (8 cal)
4 ice cube



I originally just wanted to make another bell pepper smoothie, but was too lazy to grab raspberries, so I winged it and threw whatever else I thought would taste good together into the blender. The lettuce was an experiment, you can`t really taste it .. but it left specs of green in the red, which looks kinda nice.

This recipe makes 2 cups.

Smoothie Fever ..

the red bell pepper ..

1/4 banana (30 cal)
1/4 red pepper sliced (25 cal)
1/4 cup raspberries (16 cal)
2 strawberries (11.05 cal)
2 large ice cubes



I`ve been infested with the smoothie fever !!

The red bell pepper is such a nice vibrant red, I wanted to incorporate it into a smoothie .. and it worked !

Again, for those who find it bland, you should add agave. And double the recipe if you want a cup, right now this recipe makes 1/2 cup.

Just blend it all together, it can`t be any easier than this.

Cheers !

Mango Watermelon

mmmmmmmm ..

3 large chunks of watermelon
1/2 a mango (67.5 cal)
1 strawberry (5.525 cal)
2 ice cubes


So I used to make this quite often at my old job (BBT Place) .. but I wouldn`t add strawberry.

Since I don`t like to use sugar or honey in any fruit drinks, the watermelon has to be very ripe and sweet in order for this drink to taste good .. I suggest for those of you who want more taste, add some agave.

For me, this drink is supposed to taste like mostly watermelon with a hint of mango.

It`s hard to get the exact right amount, if you don`t put enough mango .. it just tastes like watermelon.

I think this drink might go well with a few mint leaves too, but I didn`t have any at the time.

I threw in a few frozen raspberries as garnish, but found it too sour.

Anyways, hope you find this drink as appealing as me.

Cheers !

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Cilantro ..

it`s kinda bland ..

1 cup spinach (14 cal)
1 cup cilantro
2 strawberry (11.05 cal)
water or ice as needed



I really like cilantro, probably my favorite herb. I found a recipe that was just equal amounts of spinach and cilantro, but found it really bland .. so I threw in a couple strawberries .. and it was a bit better.

I`m just really lazy at the moment and don`t wanna wash or cut up too many items, and it topped off the slight emptyness in my stomach .. so I`m satisfied. =)

Going Green ..

UN BE LI EV AB LE !!

1 cup spinach (14 cal)
1 medium strawberry (5.525 cal)
1/2 cup cantaloupe, cubed (27 cal)
small slice of ginger
2 ice cubes


or

4 cups raw spinach (28 cal)
8 medium strawberries (44.2 cal)
chunk of cucumber (8 cal)
1/4 yellow or orange pepper (25 cal)
4 small slices of ginger
8 large ice cubes



Inspired by Artalie's passion for raw food. THANK YOU !!

After hearing Amanda rave about how delicious and great it is to be drinking raw, I finally bought a blender and a fridge full of fruit.

I just so happened to have found lettuce and spinach in my fridge, and I remembered Amanda constantly saying I MUST try a green smoothie..

Expecting it to be decent, I threw this together.. and I am appalled at myself for not trying it sooner ! =)

It tastes so fresh, and makes me feel more alive, it has such a lovely color too.. <3

So blend everything together, and DRINNK !!

The second recipe makes 4 cups, total of 105.2 calories, so that's only 26.3 calories each !

Turkey Sandwich

I LOVE SANDWICHES ..


2 slices weight watchers whole wheat bread (100 cal)
1/2 tbs fat free mayo (7.5 cal)
slice of fat free kraft cheese (30 cal)
3 slices of turkey (60 cal)
10 ml thai sweet chilli sauces (6 cal)
lettuce
pepper
cilantro
onion
cucumber



I prefer my bread untoasted..

Spread the mayo evenly on the two slices of bread

Put cheese on one slice, then add one slice of turkey on each slice

Sprinkle cilantro on, arrange cucumber slices, add lettuce.

Dash with pepper, and drizzle the sweet chilli sauce.

Put together and enjoy !