Tag: Alicia Coleman

challenges, writing

New Beginnings…again by Alicia Coleman

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“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” What a true statement!  No matter how well you plan something, you should always expect the unexpected. Things like handling stress from the day job, coping with relatives and friends who have transitioned to the next plain of existence and dealing with life in general. Be prepared…as much as possible for what’s waiting just around the corner.

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So here I am again starting over.  The plan is to stick to the course even if  obstacles show up in the path because the only thing of 2013 that has kept it’s course is my fitness plan.  I’ve lost a total of 30lbs.  Yay!!  Now if I could just keep my butt in the chair and write…

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family, Fitness, Meals

Healthy Eating By Alicia Coleman

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In an effort to keep my promise to myself about eating a healthier diet, I’ve brought a new meal to the table.  Here’s a recipe for a very tasty and healthy meal.  I love soup and nothing beats it on a cool winter’s evening.

Cream of Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients:  Serves 4

  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup died carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups diced kale
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • 2 cups reduced sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup unsalted white beans, prepared
  • 2 cups 1 percent milk
  • 1/2 cup wild rice, cooked

Directions

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Saute onion, carrot, celery and garlic in olive oil in a soup pot until lightly brown.  Add kale, parsley, stock and spices.

In blender, puree beans with milk.  Add bean mixture to soup, bring to simmer and add rice.  Cook for 30 minutes.  Serving size: about 2 cups.

Blended beans in this recipe provide real creaminess without the fat–and the bonus of fiber.  (Recipe from the chefs at the Mayo Clinic)

Serve with a crisp green salad.  Delicious!

Calories: 229

books

Waiting on Wednesday by Alicia Coleman

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Waiting on Wednesday Pink Rose 2

Check out the anticipated release of one of my favorite authors at my other blog.  What do you think of the cover? What new releases are you waiting on?