April 2012
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Sunday Brunch: Rhubarb-Pineapple Crisp
Sunday Brunch on Sweet Success is back!
I took a two week break from my Sunday Brunch series because I was feeling overwhelmed with half-marathon training. My longest runs took place the last few weekends and I was useless after those runs.
The half-marathon is in nine days and I’m tapering my runs now. So that means more time to cook and bake!
While I was picking up groceries the other...
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Out and About: Weekend
There are some fun events going on this weekend!
Saturday, April 28
P.A.T.H. Family Walk/Run - Open to Kearney Public School and faith-based school students, staff and family members. The event, sponsored by KPS, the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Sentinel Health Care, will begin at 8:45 a.m. at Foster Field at UNK. Participants can choose between a 1-mile walk or a 5K walk/run. The event...
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Out and About: Unplug
How many hours a day do you spend on Facebook? How many hours do you spend watching TV?
Adults spend 8.5 hours each day with some sort of screen media. In a year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1,023 hours in front of a TV.
Could you tear yourself away from your screens for a day? How about a week?
Activate Buffalo County is encouraging the community to participate in...
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Let's Eat! Marinated Tempeh Stir-Fry with Broccoli...
Tons of work deadlines and finishing up my half-marathon training have resulted in me neglecting Sweet Success.
I admit, I haven’t been cooking very much. Dinners have been quick omelets after weeknight runs or gym workouts. After long runs on the weekends, I have had no motivation to cook. I think I ate out three times last weekend!!! I even indulged in a delish Belgian waffle with...
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Focus on Fitness: Changing Up Your Fitness Routine
After a particularly brutal Pilates class a few weeks ago, I experienced muscle soreness I hadn’t felt in a long time. My arms were sore for days. The kind of sore that made it painful to blow dry my hair.
The four-day long muscle soreness made me realize that I need to change up my workout routine.
I feel pretty fit. I workout almost every day. I’m training to run a half-marathon....
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Food and Fitness News
Each week, I read tons of news articles and blogs about health, nutrition, food and fitness.
I often find inspiration for new recipes, learn about new ingredients or the health benefits of ingredients I already use, discover workout ideas or just read about news that’s good to know.
Here is what I’m reading this week…
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How Mexican are Mexican food chains?...
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Let's Eat! Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Happy National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day!!
In honor of this wonderful holiday, I am sharing tips for making a healthier grilled cheese sandwich and healthy grilled cheese sandwich recipes!
Make your sandwich tastier and healthier!
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Choose the right bread. Use whole wheat or whole grain bread. Check the ingredient list and make sure your bread contains whole wheat flour and no high...
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Fab Food Finds! Nutella
My cubicle neighbor has been on a Nutella kick for the last few weeks. She spoons her creamy hazelnut spread onto bananas or satisfies her afternoon sweet cravings with a spoonful. After watching her eat the chocolatey spread for weeks, I decided to buy my own jar of Nutella.
Today, I followed her lead and ate it with a banana. Very delish. But then I started wondering what else I could do with...
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Let's Eat! Matzo Crunch
I found this Passover recipe for Chocolate Caramel Matzoh Crunch and thought it looked super yummy!
http://theaveragegirlsguide.com/2011/04/recipe-chocolate-caramel-matzoh-crunch/
But all the butter and chocolate! Eeeek!!
Luckily, I came across a healthier version today. By cutting down on the butter and using a smaller amount of the homemade caramel and chocolate, this dessert has fewer...
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Let's Eat! Easter Leftovers
Your fridge may be filled with ham, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat the same meal for the next week.
Give your holiday leftovers a healthy makeover.
Here are some ideas:
- Scoop out the yellow part of deviled eggs and make egg salad with the whites. Combine nonfat Greek yogurt, chopped celery, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Serve on...
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Sunday Brunch: Jam-Filled Almond Muffins
I hope you’re having a happy and healthy Easter Sunday!
There’s still time to whip up something for brunch! Try these delish muffins filled with jam. I used natural blueberry jam, but feel free to use blackberry, raspberry, cherry or strawberry.
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Jam-Filled Almond Muffins
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp....
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Easter Menu: Decorating the Table
Need some ideas for your Easter decor? These centerpieces and table decorations make me wish I was hosting a holiday gathering this weekend.
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These little planters are so cute and would be easy and inexpensive to put together. From Good Housekeeping.
This is so simple and elegant. Use fresh flowers from your garden or from the flower shop! From Interior Design Files.
I love the...
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Don't Pass the Salt
You may want to think twice the next time you ask, “Will you pass the salt?”
According to the Mayo Clinic, just a pinch here and a dash there can lead to unhealthy levels of sodium. Just 1 teaspoon of table salt has 2,325 milligrams of sodium.
But even if you cut down on salting your food, you’re still consuming tons of sodium from the processed foods you eat.
Although a...
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Easter Menu: Side Dishes
Need some inspiration for your Easter menu? Try some of these healthy side dishes.
Roasted Spring Vegetables with Arugula Pesto
http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/roasted-spring-vegetables-arugula-pesto-recipe
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/creamy-cauliflower-puree-recipe-5286
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Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes
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“A simple, single egg probably won’t serve you well as a hearty breakfast,...”
– Wellness Partners
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Easter Menu: Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese...
These cupcakes would be perfect for Easter. They are delicious!
Serve them for dessert with Easter brunch http://sweet-success.tumblr.com/post/20281785207/sunday-brunch-easter.
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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes 10 cupcakes
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon...
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Sunday Brunch: Easter
Today’s Sunday Brunch is extra special! I’ve come up with an Easter brunch menu!
In my family, we generally do an afternoon meal with ham, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, homemade noodles and steamed broccoli. To be completely honest, this meal doesn’t excite me too much. Sorry mom! I don’t eat ham and the other foods are kind of bland. I like the idea of doing a Sunday...
