Tuesday, 31 July 2012
31/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with skim milk
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Asparagus, rocket & ricotta frittata with rocket salad (4.5/5, needed a bit more cooking time than stated in recipe)
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Pork chop with cauliflower mash
Dessert - No Fat Vanilla Yogurt
Challenge #7 Progress
My planks were completed this morning.
I also decided to weigh in this morning & was pleasantly surprised to find that I weigh 67.7kg. This means I only have 0.7kg to go till I reach my initial goal of 67kg. I'm not sure that I'm 100% happy yet though so I may lose another kilo or two. My main goal from now on will be to tone my body & continue healthy eating.
Breakfast - Muesli with skim milk
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Asparagus, rocket & ricotta frittata with rocket salad (4.5/5, needed a bit more cooking time than stated in recipe)
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Pork chop with cauliflower mash
Dessert - No Fat Vanilla Yogurt
Challenge #7 Progress
My planks were completed this morning.
I also decided to weigh in this morning & was pleasantly surprised to find that I weigh 67.7kg. This means I only have 0.7kg to go till I reach my initial goal of 67kg. I'm not sure that I'm 100% happy yet though so I may lose another kilo or two. My main goal from now on will be to tone my body & continue healthy eating.
Monday, 30 July 2012
30/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with milk
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Mixed sushi (8 pieces)
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Salmon teriyaki with mushrooms & Asian greens (4.5/5, disregard cooking instructions for fish - caramelize on high for 40sec on each side then turn heat down to cook the fish through)
Dessert - 2 strawberries, vanilla yogurt
Challenge #7 Progress
All 5 planks done for the day, they're now starting to get easier.
I went to the gym for an hour today, managed to complete my 3 min/3 min interval for the second time! In a couple of weeks I should be able to run through my intervals twice. I have my meals planned for the next 4 days & have started a food calendar in this gorgeous little notebook I obtained on the weekend.
Breakfast - Muesli with milk
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Mixed sushi (8 pieces)
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Salmon teriyaki with mushrooms & Asian greens (4.5/5, disregard cooking instructions for fish - caramelize on high for 40sec on each side then turn heat down to cook the fish through)
Dessert - 2 strawberries, vanilla yogurt
Challenge #7 Progress
All 5 planks done for the day, they're now starting to get easier.
I went to the gym for an hour today, managed to complete my 3 min/3 min interval for the second time! In a couple of weeks I should be able to run through my intervals twice. I have my meals planned for the next 4 days & have started a food calendar in this gorgeous little notebook I obtained on the weekend.
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Get Real - No More Excuses
This is Pre-season task 1. This task requires me to take full responsibility for myself & outline the excuses I've used in the past to escape working out & healthy eating. I then have to figure out ways to overcome these excuses (& hopefully apply these solutions in real life).
My Internal Excuses: I'm too tired to work out, I don't feel like it, I worked out enough earlier in the week, I need something with sugar in it to perk me up, I'm already at a healthy weight & I've worked so hard I deserve a treat.
Solutions: Exercising will probably make me feel better, the more I do the better I'll look. I probably feel run down in the first place because I've been eating sugary foods & I could save money by not buying them to purchase a more fitting treat (book or perhaps video game). Though I am at a healthy weight I'm not happy with the way I look so I should keep trying.
External Excuses (within my control): I can't work out because I have a report/assignment to complete, I don't have enough time to work out or cook & it's too hot/dark/cold outside to go for a walk.
Solutions: I could use exercise to clear my head as a break from study. I've already proven that I have enough time to cook so therefore I can find the time to exercise as well. I could always pre-plan my schedule to allow myself more workout time. If it's too cold/hot/dark I could walk at the gym instead.
External Excuses (outside my control): The only one I can think of is getting sick & being unable to work out.
Solutions: I should still rest while I'm sick but I can keep eating healthy foods while sick. Once I've recovered I should get straight back to the gym instead of putting it off.
My Internal Excuses: I'm too tired to work out, I don't feel like it, I worked out enough earlier in the week, I need something with sugar in it to perk me up, I'm already at a healthy weight & I've worked so hard I deserve a treat.
Solutions: Exercising will probably make me feel better, the more I do the better I'll look. I probably feel run down in the first place because I've been eating sugary foods & I could save money by not buying them to purchase a more fitting treat (book or perhaps video game). Though I am at a healthy weight I'm not happy with the way I look so I should keep trying.
External Excuses (within my control): I can't work out because I have a report/assignment to complete, I don't have enough time to work out or cook & it's too hot/dark/cold outside to go for a walk.
Solutions: I could use exercise to clear my head as a break from study. I've already proven that I have enough time to cook so therefore I can find the time to exercise as well. I could always pre-plan my schedule to allow myself more workout time. If it's too cold/hot/dark I could walk at the gym instead.
External Excuses (outside my control): The only one I can think of is getting sick & being unable to work out.
Solutions: I should still rest while I'm sick but I can keep eating healthy foods while sick. Once I've recovered I should get straight back to the gym instead of putting it off.
29/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Special K with milk
Morning tea - Large orange
Lunch - 1 party pie, crunchy salad with almond vinegrette & a small glass of diet coke
Afternoon tea - 1 tiny chocolate (roughly 42 calories)
Dinner - Beef & Oyster Sauce Stir Fry (5/5, delicious & will definitely make again)
Dessert - Vanilla yogurt
Challenge #7 Progress
All planks were completed early in the day
Now I'm going to plan what to make for dinner next week. There are some potatoes in the pantry but Michelle's recipes generally use sweet potato. I may have to just leave them in there.
Pre-season starts tomorrow! Very excited!
Breakfast - Special K with milk
Morning tea - Large orange
Lunch - 1 party pie, crunchy salad with almond vinegrette & a small glass of diet coke
Afternoon tea - 1 tiny chocolate (roughly 42 calories)
Dinner - Beef & Oyster Sauce Stir Fry (5/5, delicious & will definitely make again)
Dessert - Vanilla yogurt
Challenge #7 Progress
All planks were completed early in the day
Now I'm going to plan what to make for dinner next week. There are some potatoes in the pantry but Michelle's recipes generally use sweet potato. I may have to just leave them in there.
Pre-season starts tomorrow! Very excited!
Saturday, 28 July 2012
28/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with milk & Mandarin
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Fish Burger
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Ratatouille, various veges & pearl cous cous
Dessert - Lemon & Ginger tea (didn't really like) & vanilla yogurt
All together not too bad considering I only ate breakfast at home. Today I was offered & successfully rejected carrot cake, chocolate, soft drink, ice cream & salted popcorn.
Challenge #7 Progress
Plank exercises completed for the day!
Breakfast - Muesli with milk & Mandarin
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Fish Burger
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Ratatouille, various veges & pearl cous cous
Dessert - Lemon & Ginger tea (didn't really like) & vanilla yogurt
All together not too bad considering I only ate breakfast at home. Today I was offered & successfully rejected carrot cake, chocolate, soft drink, ice cream & salted popcorn.
Challenge #7 Progress
Plank exercises completed for the day!
Friday, 27 July 2012
Best Choices for Take-out
So I know I'm visiting my dad today & I just know we're going to end up eating take-out... So I thought I would go through the calorie content for each item for various take-out places & record the 'healthiest' (least-fattening) choices ---aka the ones that come in under 350 calories.
Red Rooster
Red Rooster
- Fish Burger
- Skin-free wrap
- Skin-free burger
- Garden Salad
Subway
This is more difficult however choices such as ham, vegetarian & chicken strips are the way to go. The main thing is to get:
- No sauces
- No cheese
- Wheat bread
Only then will these choices actually come in at under 350 calories
McDonalds
- Fillet-O-Fish Burger
- Seared Chicken Snack Wrap
- Cheeseburger
- 6 Chicken Nuggets
Hungry Jacks
- Cheeseburger
- Tendercrisp Asian Chicken Salad
Only two items under 350 calories is a bit disappointing but I do love their asian chicken salad so that's alright with me.
KFC
- 6 Chicken Nuggets
No other (main-menu) item at KFC is under 350 calories and let's be honest --- who would eat only 6 chicken nuggets?
Dominoes
None of these are actually healthy of course when compared to cooking your own healthy food at home.
Dominoes
- 2 slices of vegetarian pizza with thin or classic crust & one piece of garlic bread
Pizza is clearly not a very good choice.
None of these are actually healthy of course when compared to cooking your own healthy food at home.
27/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with milk
Morning tea - N/A
Lunch - Potato & egg salad with green beans & celery (4/5)
Afternoon tea - Mandarin, 2 grape tomatoes & 2.5 strawberries
Dinner - Sweet potato & capsicum pizza (4.5/5)
Dessert - Peach, banana & passion fruit yoghurt
Challenge #3 Progress
7.5km walking today; have now done 33.5km in total with one day to go! Challenge smashed!!
Today I went walking with my mother & we did two rounds of the Yokine Reserve. I haven't done such a long walk in a while & after my 2 hours at the gym the day before I found it difficult. Still I managed to get it done & I feel better for it!
Challenge #7 Progress
Plank exercises done for the day
Thursday, 26 July 2012
26/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with milk
Morning tea - N/A
Lunch - 8 small pieces of sushi (prawn with avocado)
Afternoon tea - 1/4 cup diced pear & a sip of diet coke
Dinner - Basil Pesto Spaghetti with roasted pumpkin & tomato (I give this recipe 4.5/5, it is delicious)
Dessert - Peach Yogurt
Challenge #3 Progress
1km X-Trainer, 6km walking/jogging, 2km cycling, 1km rowing; 10km total for the day; 26km total overall & 4km to go in 2 days
Challenge #7 Progress
I did all my planks for the day
Breakfast - Muesli with milk
Morning tea - N/A
Lunch - 8 small pieces of sushi (prawn with avocado)
Afternoon tea - 1/4 cup diced pear & a sip of diet coke
Dinner - Basil Pesto Spaghetti with roasted pumpkin & tomato (I give this recipe 4.5/5, it is delicious)
Dessert - Peach Yogurt
Challenge #3 Progress
1km X-Trainer, 6km walking/jogging, 2km cycling, 1km rowing; 10km total for the day; 26km total overall & 4km to go in 2 days
Challenge #7 Progress
I did all my planks for the day
Last Warm Up Challenge
Warm Up Challenge #7 - Plank Exercise
This challenge requires me to complete the plank exercise five times a day for 30 seconds with 10 second breaks in between. It's aimed at improving core strength & ab tone. I should be able to pull this one off as I already plank as part of my gym routine. Now I just have to remember to do it on non-gym days as well!
This challenge requires me to complete the plank exercise five times a day for 30 seconds with 10 second breaks in between. It's aimed at improving core strength & ab tone. I should be able to pull this one off as I already plank as part of my gym routine. Now I just have to remember to do it on non-gym days as well!
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
25/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with milk & mandarin
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Dim Sum (5 pieces)
Afternoon tea - 1/4 glass diet coke
Dinner - Pumpkin & Spinach Cous Cous bake with cauliflower
Dessert - Citrus Yogurt
May have gone over my recommended intake today, I went out for dim sum with some friends but held back on completely pigging out.
Challenge #3 Progress
3km walking today; total is now 16km; 14km to go in 3 days
Breakfast - Muesli with milk & mandarin
Morning tea - Banana
Lunch - Dim Sum (5 pieces)
Afternoon tea - 1/4 glass diet coke
Dinner - Pumpkin & Spinach Cous Cous bake with cauliflower
Dessert - Citrus Yogurt
May have gone over my recommended intake today, I went out for dim sum with some friends but held back on completely pigging out.
Challenge #3 Progress
3km walking today; total is now 16km; 14km to go in 3 days
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
24/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with milk & a mandarin
Morning tea - 1/4 cup diced pears
Lunch - Atlantic salmon healthy choice meal
Afternoon tea - Banana, one grape tomato & 1/2 glass of diet coke
Dinner - Cauliflower, spinach & ricotta bake
Dessert - Strawberry Yogurt
Challenge #3 Progress
2km jogging & 1km walking today; Total so far = 13km; 17km & 4 days to go
Monday, 23 July 2012
23/7/12 Progress Report
Food Intake
Breakfast - Muesli with milk
Morning tea - 150mL Pepsi Max
Lunch - Mushroom fettuccine weight watchers meal
Afternoon tea - 2 cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced pear, 1 banana
Dinner - Pork chop with cauliflower mash
Dessert - Weight watchers ice cream (should try not to have)
According to MyFitnessPal this totals 1,288cal.
Challenge #3 Progress
Another 2km of walking done, my total is now 10km. 20km to go in the next five days!
Breakfast - Muesli with milk
Morning tea - 150mL Pepsi Max
Lunch - Mushroom fettuccine weight watchers meal
Afternoon tea - 2 cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced pear, 1 banana
Dinner - Pork chop with cauliflower mash
Dessert - Weight watchers ice cream (should try not to have)
According to MyFitnessPal this totals 1,288cal.
Challenge #3 Progress
Another 2km of walking done, my total is now 10km. 20km to go in the next five days!
Sunday, 22 July 2012
More Warm Up Challenges
Warm Up Challenge #5 - Set Yourself a Meal Schedule
This isn't such a difficult challenge for me as I've already been scheduling my dinners & breakfasts for over three weeks. The only challenge for me is deciding on a healthy option to eat for lunch. Since I'm still on holidays this week I think I'll eat either a healthy choice meal or Michelle Bridges recipe when at home and that I'll try to have sushi for lunch when I'm out (taking note of the calories on the packaging of course). I have muesli for breakfast every morning already and I have bought ingredients to make Pork Chop with cauliflower mash; Cauliflower, spinach & ricotta bake; and Baked Spinach & Pumpkin Cous Cous over the next three days. I'll then check the contents of my fridge & write up a meal plan for the next week.
Warm Up Challenge #6 - Track How Much You Spend on Food
This challenge is mainly aimed at showing how much more you spend when eating out. I can estimate the prices of some of my favourite items off the top of my head...
Chiller (any type) from Gloria Jeans = $5-6.50 (depends on size)
Sushi = $8 (8 pieces)
Big Mac + medium diet coke = $8
Katsu Chicken = $10.50
Vegetarian stir-fry noodles (Hans) = $9
Small Coffee Chill = $2
Large Coffee Chill = $3.60
If I ate these things everyday for each meal they would add up quite a bit. I know that when I was living with my partner we spent an average of $175 per week on food & only ate out for lunch once a week. This averages out as only $12.50 per person per day--- an amount I might have spent on only one meal eating out. It just goes to show that making your own food is the less expensive option.
This isn't such a difficult challenge for me as I've already been scheduling my dinners & breakfasts for over three weeks. The only challenge for me is deciding on a healthy option to eat for lunch. Since I'm still on holidays this week I think I'll eat either a healthy choice meal or Michelle Bridges recipe when at home and that I'll try to have sushi for lunch when I'm out (taking note of the calories on the packaging of course). I have muesli for breakfast every morning already and I have bought ingredients to make Pork Chop with cauliflower mash; Cauliflower, spinach & ricotta bake; and Baked Spinach & Pumpkin Cous Cous over the next three days. I'll then check the contents of my fridge & write up a meal plan for the next week.
Warm Up Challenge #6 - Track How Much You Spend on Food
This challenge is mainly aimed at showing how much more you spend when eating out. I can estimate the prices of some of my favourite items off the top of my head...
Chiller (any type) from Gloria Jeans = $5-6.50 (depends on size)
Sushi = $8 (8 pieces)
Big Mac + medium diet coke = $8
Katsu Chicken = $10.50
Vegetarian stir-fry noodles (Hans) = $9
Small Coffee Chill = $2
Large Coffee Chill = $3.60
If I ate these things everyday for each meal they would add up quite a bit. I know that when I was living with my partner we spent an average of $175 per week on food & only ate out for lunch once a week. This averages out as only $12.50 per person per day--- an amount I might have spent on only one meal eating out. It just goes to show that making your own food is the less expensive option.
22/7/12 Progress Report
Firstly I've made some great progress towards Challenge #3--- I went to the gym & did 3.5km walking/jogging, 1km X-trainer, 1.5km rowing & 2km bike... So a grand total of 8km for today! If I can keep going at this rate I should hit 30km in no time.
Secondly I've recorded my intake for the day:
Breakfast - Museli with milk
Morning tea - Medium mandarin
Lunch - Atlantic salmon healthy choice meal
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Pork with Kumara Mash
The Pork with Kumara Mash was absolutely fantastic, I found the recipe on the 12WBT blog. I give it 5/5 for fantastic flavour, though it was difficult to get all the elements going at once---- also the kecap manis tends to give the pork a burnt look when it actually needs more cooking time.
I also drank lots of water today & only had 2 mouthfuls of pepsi max---- doing well so far!
Secondly I've recorded my intake for the day:
Breakfast - Museli with milk
Morning tea - Medium mandarin
Lunch - Atlantic salmon healthy choice meal
Afternoon tea - N/A
Dinner - Pork with Kumara Mash
The Pork with Kumara Mash was absolutely fantastic, I found the recipe on the 12WBT blog. I give it 5/5 for fantastic flavour, though it was difficult to get all the elements going at once---- also the kecap manis tends to give the pork a burnt look when it actually needs more cooking time.
I also drank lots of water today & only had 2 mouthfuls of pepsi max---- doing well so far!
Saturday, 21 July 2012
My Warm Up Challenges
Yesterday I signed up for Michelle Bridge's 12 Week Body Transformation! While I'm at a healthy weight I still feel unhappy about my fitness & would like to develop some muscle tone & healthy habits. My goal is to drop 2-3 kilos & find myself at a weight of 67kg. At the moment I'm in the warm up stage of the program so I'll be starting to take on the Warm Up Challenges.
Warm Up Challenge #1 - Make One Small Change
I've been considering what to do for this one; I've decided that I'll commit to only eating pieces of fruit as snacks in between meals.
Warm Up Challenge #2 - Halve Your Non-Water Drink Intake
This will be a difficult one for me as I drink a lot of diet coke, ice coffee and hot chocolate. I think I'll be able to pull it off though.
Warm Up Challenge #3 - Set Yourself An Exercise Goal
My goal for this week is to run/walk/swim/cycle/row 30km in total over the course of the week. As I'm planning to do two gym sessions this week I think I'll be able to crush this challenge easily. I may also do some walking in the days in between.
Warm Up Challenge #4 - Write Down Everything You Eat
From now on I'll start posting what I've eaten each day on this blog. This challenge is aimed at getting me to identify & address any bad eating habits I might have. Mind you I'm planning to start a meal schedule relatively soon so as long as I stick to it there shouldn't be any surprises. I can honestly say that my main downfall is that I drink an ice coffee whenever I go out anywhere & that I tend to eat more than necessary on the day I spend with my partner each week.
Friday, 20 July 2012
Going Home Tomorrow :(
Tonight is my last night staying here alone with my partner as his family will be back at 3am... So these are the last few recipes I've made:
Open Beef Burgers - 4.5/5, tastes great, beetroot very nice, keep checking patties
Spaghetti Bolognese - 4.5/5, also fantastic, doesn't need a lot of mince
Tuna Mornay - 4/5, made breadcrumbs in food processor using wholemeal bread
Baked Pears with Ricotta - 3.5/5, I enjoyed them but my partner did not
Open Beef Burgers - 4.5/5, tastes great, beetroot very nice, keep checking patties
Spaghetti Bolognese - 4.5/5, also fantastic, doesn't need a lot of mince
Tuna Mornay - 4/5, made breadcrumbs in food processor using wholemeal bread
Baked Pears with Ricotta - 3.5/5, I enjoyed them but my partner did not
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Recipes, recipes...
Vegetarian Pizza - 4/5, tasted great, putting spinach leaves on is a good idea
Cauliflower, spinach & ricotta bake - 4.5/5, fantastic, I used baby spinach & steamed the cauliflower in the microwave (12min)
Char-grilled chicken with tomato salsa - 4.5/5, cooking time for chicken was 10min on each side, I added extra beans & 2 small roma tomatoes (partner not keen on tomatoes), salsa tastes great even on its own
Tonight I'm making Open Beef Burgers & I hope to make baked pears & ricotta for dessert. At the moment I'm cooking from Michelle Bridge's Crunch Time cookbook.
Cauliflower, spinach & ricotta bake - 4.5/5, fantastic, I used baby spinach & steamed the cauliflower in the microwave (12min)
Char-grilled chicken with tomato salsa - 4.5/5, cooking time for chicken was 10min on each side, I added extra beans & 2 small roma tomatoes (partner not keen on tomatoes), salsa tastes great even on its own
Tonight I'm making Open Beef Burgers & I hope to make baked pears & ricotta for dessert. At the moment I'm cooking from Michelle Bridge's Crunch Time cookbook.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
And Even More Recipes...
Lemon & Oregano Chicken Skewers with Red Coleslaw - 3/5, not bad... have to shred coleslaw if possible, it's a little strong in flavour
Greek Lamb Shanks with Lentils - 4.5/5, turned out amazing, remember to keep heat to a simmer & keep checking underside of meat in last 30 min of cooking
Zucchini Slice - 5/5, I could eat this & only this forever!
We went to the Good Food & Wine show this morning and tonight my partner & I are making vege pizzas!
Greek Lamb Shanks with Lentils - 4.5/5, turned out amazing, remember to keep heat to a simmer & keep checking underside of meat in last 30 min of cooking
Zucchini Slice - 5/5, I could eat this & only this forever!
We went to the Good Food & Wine show this morning and tonight my partner & I are making vege pizzas!
Friday, 13 July 2012
Marks
So this semester I got...
One pass...
One credit...
One distinction...
& one high distinction!
Quite the random spread of marks really but I'm just happy that I've passed everything. I'm also thrilled to get my first High Distinction.
One pass...
One credit...
One distinction...
& one high distinction!
Quite the random spread of marks really but I'm just happy that I've passed everything. I'm also thrilled to get my first High Distinction.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Muffins
About to go to the shops to buy some ingredients to make choc-chip muffins. Hopefully they'll be a nice surprise for my partner when he gets home from work. In other news I'm making lamb shanks with lentils for dinner today.
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Surprise
So I got on the scales today & it turns out that I've lost 2 kilos---- just by eating Michelle Bridges meals for dinner every day. I've got to say I'm extremely happy!
And Some More...
Crunchy Mixed Vege Salad - 4.5/5, partner loves it as a work lunch, Almonds add a nice crunch
Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Cutlets - 4.5/5, taste great, need a longer cook-time than I expected
Tabbouleh - 3/5, too zesty, need to use less lemon & not let the dressing soak in
Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Cutlets - 4.5/5, taste great, need a longer cook-time than I expected
Tabbouleh - 3/5, too zesty, need to use less lemon & not let the dressing soak in
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
More Cooking
Jaimie Oliver Chicken Satay Skewers with Noodles - 5/5, always very good, next time use red chilli as suggested, not green
Tandoori Chicken with Carrot Salad - 4.5/5, very nice, I had to use yellow mustard seeds instead of black, bay leaves instead of curry leaves & made a marinade of 1 cup natural (low-fat) yogurt, 1T tandoori paste & the juice of 1/2 a lemon instead of using tandoori seasoning (I couldn't find these ingredients)
On Monday I had just cooked up some steak with salad. It was alright but it turns out that balsamic glaze tastes much better when with rocket, it didn't mix well with regular lettuce.
Tonight I'm making Yogurt-marinated lamb cutlets with Tabbouleh. I also went out & bought Michelle Bridge's Crunch Time Cookbook on Monday so next week I can try some recipes from there.
Tandoori Chicken with Carrot Salad - 4.5/5, very nice, I had to use yellow mustard seeds instead of black, bay leaves instead of curry leaves & made a marinade of 1 cup natural (low-fat) yogurt, 1T tandoori paste & the juice of 1/2 a lemon instead of using tandoori seasoning (I couldn't find these ingredients)
On Monday I had just cooked up some steak with salad. It was alright but it turns out that balsamic glaze tastes much better when with rocket, it didn't mix well with regular lettuce.
Tonight I'm making Yogurt-marinated lamb cutlets with Tabbouleh. I also went out & bought Michelle Bridge's Crunch Time Cookbook on Monday so next week I can try some recipes from there.
Saturday, 7 July 2012
Cooking
So far I have made:
Thai Fish Burgers with Lettuce cups- 3.5/5, pretty nice but they were a little too spicy
Asian Coleslaw Salad- 4/5, very nice dressing, capsicum is difficult to grate
Pork Chop with Cauliflower Mash- 4.5/5, fantastic, pork turned out amazingly
Rainbow Fried Rice- 3.5/5, nice but required a bit more flavour (maybe more soy sauce)
Hoisin Chicken, Pumpkin & Celery Stir-Fry- 3.5/5, good but next time cook pumpkin for longer
Thai Chicken Larb- 3/5, okay, needs half a chilli
Char-grilled Lamb & Vege Salad- 4.5/5, perfect, made my own balsamic glaze
Today I'm going to be making Crunchy mixed vege salad with almond vinaigrette for my partner to eat during the week at work. We're also making Jaimie Oliver chicken satay skewers with noodles tonight.
Thai Fish Burgers with Lettuce cups- 3.5/5, pretty nice but they were a little too spicy
Asian Coleslaw Salad- 4/5, very nice dressing, capsicum is difficult to grate
Pork Chop with Cauliflower Mash- 4.5/5, fantastic, pork turned out amazingly
Rainbow Fried Rice- 3.5/5, nice but required a bit more flavour (maybe more soy sauce)
Hoisin Chicken, Pumpkin & Celery Stir-Fry- 3.5/5, good but next time cook pumpkin for longer
Thai Chicken Larb- 3/5, okay, needs half a chilli
Char-grilled Lamb & Vege Salad- 4.5/5, perfect, made my own balsamic glaze
Today I'm going to be making Crunchy mixed vege salad with almond vinaigrette for my partner to eat during the week at work. We're also making Jaimie Oliver chicken satay skewers with noodles tonight.
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
So Happy ^_^
I'm having a fantastic time over here, I made thai fish patties & asian coleslaw on Monday night and pork chops with cauliflower mash last night. Tonight I'm planning to make thai chicken larb & I'm also considering baking something. Being away from home has really improved my mood & I feel a lot more motivated.
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