Planning a Picnic Cookout Menu

Summer in many places will be coming to an end before we know it and for most  it will be time to pack up the picnic baskets and grills until next season.  You still have some time so lets look at some options for planning a picnic cookout menu.   Hubby and I love to grill all year round even in the snow so all these ideas are perfect for us.  Please welcome this guest post/news release by Pirate Brands (one of my favorite companies!)
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Eat Clean for Valentine’s Day

Ladies you might want to check this out….

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Los Angeles, CA… Thursday, January 28, 2010 – Seduce your honey by throwing together a tasty and provocative dinner that’s sure to arouse and heighten more than just their appetite!  Celebrity Food Guru Tosca Reno, creator of the famed Eat-Clean Diet and co-author of Eat-Clean for Men: An Ironclad Plan to a Leaner Physique, says truly “clean,” healthy foods can boost a man’s libido.  Some foods that boost sexual stamina include: bananas, which are loaded with B vitamins that convert carbohydrates into energy and boost sex hormones including testosterone.  Lean proteins such as fish can increase blood flow to the nether regions, while eggs – rich in zinc – restore a lagging libido.  Even Broccoli, which Reno dubs the “Natural Viagra,” contains nutrients to pump up sexual performance!

Reno suggests cooking a delicious meal that’s full of vitamins and anti-oxidants that are guaranteed to supply both of your bodies with plenty of energy for a long night!  Check out this “Eat Clean Valentine’s Day Menu” taken from her newest book release, “The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged” to kick start your night to a wild ride!

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Menu Plan Monday: February 8

Here’s what is on our menu for this week.

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Motivational Monday & Menu Plan

Kev and I didn’t figure out our meal plan for the week so we are going to play it by ear. Some of the meals we’ll have include pasta with his homemade sauce, fish and probably gumbo one night.  Not quite sure what else.  We are swamped this week so we are just going to go with the flow.

You can always head over to Menu Plan Monday though to get great ideas!  Do you have your menu plan up for the week?

Also, as you might have noticed, we have a very special guest Monday and Tuesday this week.  Dr. Mommy started her Healthy for the Holiday’s blog tour here on my blog.  I’m so excited for you all to get to know Daisy better. There are giveaways and I’m going to share with you in this post two yummy recipe ideas that Daisy sent along to share with my readers.  Keep reading below for the recipes.

Also, don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another awesome guest post by Dr. Mommy!

I have been motivated by Daisy to keep going on my journey.  Last night I had a major melt down (lots of crying and lots of hubby hugs) because I have gained weight and inches and now I have to buy all new clothes and bathing suits for our trip to Jamaica.  I’m sick over this not only because I worked so hard to get to where I was but also because of all the money I have to spend for new clothes.  This blog tour couldn’t have happened at a better time to get me motivated to just keep going.  I cannot change the fact that I have to buy new clothes but I won’t be in them for long and then I can either try to sell or donate them.  Gotta think positive!

Enjoy these two healthy recipes that Daisy has been kind enough to share with us.

Banana Nut Oatie Balls

Perfect for little hands!

Ingredients:

1 banana

½ avocado

2 tsp honey (never give honey to a child under 1 year of age)

½ cup almonds, finely ground

½ cup rolled oats or can use granola

Directions:

Peel and mash the banana and avocado together.

Add the honey, almonds and oats to the mashed mixture and stir well.

Form the mixture into balls and refrigerate.

Yummy treats that are nutritious too!

Cauliflower Popcorn

Ingredients:

Cauliflower flowerets cut into bit-size pieces (3 cups)

2 tbs olive oil

¼ tsp pepper

2 tbs grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Toss the florets with the olive oil and pepper.

Roast uncovered in oven at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes or until browned

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Both recipes sound yummy to me!  Thanks Daisy!

P.S.  It’s time to learn more about how to eat right and feel great! This is a book that Daisy offers for a very reasonable price of only $14.97.  Enjoy!

 

Menu Plan Monday: November 2

So I couldn’t decide between Motivation Monday & Menu Plan Monday so you’ll get both today.

Motivation Monday:

The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!
Marvin Phillips

I’m going to work on some extra umph this week, what about you?

I actually wanted to quickly share that I did the first day of the Melt It Off program that I mentioned in yesterdays post and boy oh boy, my arms, legs and abs are a shakin’.  Phew!  I already know I’m going to LOVE this program!

On to our menu plan for the week…..

Menu Plan Monday

Monday-

BBQ Chicken Pizza (homemade)

Tuesday-

Breakfast for Dinner

Wednesday-

Pasta with homemade sauce (ground turkey and veggies)

Thursday-

Smoothie for me/shake for Kev no straws LOL (time for more dental work for both of us!)

Friday-

Tuna & Soup

What is on your menu plan for the week?

 

Menu Plan Monday: October 26

Time for Menu Plan Monday!

Menu Plan Monday

Here is the tentative plan for our week.

Monday-

Tuna & Soup

Tuesday-

Pork Chops, potato, veggie

Wednesday-

Breakfast for dinner (eggs)

Thursday-

Spaghetti with homemade veggie sauce and sweet basil & pesto turkey sausage

Friday-

Chicken, potato, veggie

What is on your menu plan for the week?