Spoonful of Sugar Free

Registered Dietitian

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Another Excuse!

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This is kind of a repeat of my Hallow-Excuses Post…But I have yet another excuse for not making more of your wonderful recipes!

Excuse: I’m out of Town!

No, my little hotel room does not have a kitchen. Just a mini-fridge! Sometimes it is nice to not have to cook your own meals…but I prefer making my own food because I then know exactly what is going in it!

But, I’ll take it as it comes and eat some hotel food once in a while ๐Ÿ™‚

Hard Boiled Eggs...
Tomato Juice...
and a banana from those 'great', free, hotel, continental breakfasts!

I was also extremely lucky to have a Whole Foods nearby to stop for a quick lunch or dinner. I love their hot and cold bars, and their warm soups do wonders on a chilly day (like today!). I just tried their Pumpkin soup, and I highly recommend it! It was a creamy, non-dairy soup that warmed my toes ๐Ÿ™‚

On another note, Spoonful of Sugar Free now has a Facebook fan page! All of my posts will be linked to the fan page, so you won’t have an excuse to miss any of my posts ๐Ÿ˜‰ I’m not being pushy or anything….

Look on the right to see the Facebook button. Please click on it to access the fan page. Or CLICK HERE.

Another page I’d ย like to bring you to is Udi’s Gluten Free Bread. They are giving away a year’s worth of free bread! Check out my entry, and sign up yourself HERE. I hope you like my “Bruschetta Burger Bagel” or “BBB.”

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

What do you usually eat on the road? I usually try bringing snacks, and sticking to proteins and fruits and veggies. I have an upcoming post planned to address this topic of eating on the road, so stay tuned!

Also, are you plugged into Facebook? Honestly, I rarely update my status, and almost never log onto it. I will start logging on more now because of the new fan page!

 

Bruschetta for Me, Bruschetta for You! (and something else)

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Ack! Summer is getting away from me! Can you believe that next thursday is the first day of autumn?

I have been meaning to post this bruschetta recipe while the tomatoes are still in season. They are still in season, right?

(I really need a nice dining table to photograph my food on…)

Fresh Bruschetta

~This bruschetta goes perfectly on slices of toasted garlic bread (preferably whole-grain). I also like to top my crackers with this for a nice snack, and on my burgers or salads for a beautiful meal.

  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 2 green onions
  • one clove garlic
  • small bunch of fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

First, chop the tomatoes and onions into small pieces. Then mince the fresh basil and garlic. Add the vegetables and spices to the bowl, and mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with olive oil. Give the bowl one more mix, and place in the fridge.

It is best that the bruschetta stay in the fridge, covered, for at least an hour. This way, the flavors can mingle together. Next step: enjoy!

Now, onto the Something Else.

Caitlin, from CSN, contacted me last week, and asked if I would like to host a giveaway for my viewers….but….I turned her down…

Just Kidding!

One lucky person will receive a $35 to www.CSNStores.com!!!! Which includes www.Cookware.com andย www.AllModern.com. CSN sells everything from cookware to outdoor furniture to clothing to fitness equipment. The list goes on and on!

Le Creuset 5 Piece Essential Set in Cherry

You have multiple ways to win:

(Please post a separate comment for each entry)

  1. Post a comment telling me what you would use the $35 gift card for (I might use it towards a Le Creuset or some other fancy cooking gizmo)
  2. If you have a blog, blog about this giveaway!
  3. Subscribe to my blog using the button at the right (If you are already subscribed, tell me for an entry!)
  4. Send me a picture for my Food Lovin Post (or post it on your blog)!!!

The Giveaway ends on the last day of summer, which is one week (Wednesday, September 22nd).

I’m Lucky!

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Not just because I won a blogger giveaway, but because the giveaway was to One Lucky Duck!!! Thank you, Lauren! I am so pumped!

I am also excited to announce that I received 2 coupons from the wonderful people of Woodstock Farms to try their products for free and do a product review. What should I try, guys?

I have a few product reviews coming up (and a giveaway!), so stay tuned!

Now, I don’t know about you guys, but it is blisteringly hot down here. Yesterday we had a 105* heat index, and today 107*. But that doesn’t stop me from charging onto the tennis court for a couple hours! No sir-y, I have been sweatin’ up a storm this past couple days.

This summer weather calls for a summer dinner!

Burgers, potato wedges, watermelon (blindingly red), and a fresh salad

Alex’s 10 Minute Burgers

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Worcester Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Mix all ingredients together by hand. My burgers are very onion-ey, that’s what makes them good! Roll them into balls about 1.5 inches thick. Then, place them on a pan (I used a cast-iron skillet) and smash them down to patty size. Cook for about 2 minutes each side. I didn’t really count, but I just kept an eye on them to see when the bottoms turned nice and brown. Serve with your favorite condiments! (Mine are pickles, avocado, tomato, spinach, and mustard! I like mine bun-less…oh yeah….)

Healthified Potato Wedges

  • 3 or 4 potatoes (or sweet potatoes)
  • olive oil spray (or fingers ๐Ÿ™‚ )
  • salt
  • pepper

Preheat oven to 425*. Scrub potatoes thoroughly because we are keeping the skins on. Slice potatoes into wedges. Try to slice evenly so that they will cook evenly. Soak the potatoes in water for 10 minutes so that they will be crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside. Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. Spray the cookie sheet with olive oil (or spread it around with your fingers) and lay the potatoes flat on their sides. Spray with more olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper (and other spices if you wish. garlic, chili powder, rosemary, whateva!) Bake for 10-15 minutes each side or until they look pretty like my picture below.

Yup! So go make some summer food!

I actually think I am breaking my summer food demand tonight and making pancakes and eggs…Oh well! You know how good breakfast tastes for dinner, right?

Thought-provoking, mind-prodding question of the day:

I have a couple, so stick with me, please:

What should I go get with my Woodstock Coupons? What about my One Lucky Duck gift card?

What is your favorite summer meal? I know that in my family, if we have watermelon and corn on the cob, we are happy!