The Musings of a Working Mom

My kids love fish sticks - but they aren't the healthiest and quite honestly I would rather my kids eat fish that was prepared in a healthier, less greasy manner.  I wanted to maintain the crunch since that is what the kids love, so I looked for a recipe with panko bread crumbs.  The Whole Foods website had a wonderful, easy and tasty recipe that I had all the ingredients for.  My kids loved not only the crunchy topping but also the lemon zest in the topping - truth be told they love lemony anything.  Matter of fact, I served the tilapia with steamed broccoli dressed with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.  Survey says: 2 out of 3 kids loved it (the 3rd liked it but not loved it), and I loved it.  This easy peasy meal has earned it's spot in our healthy dinner rotation . Ingredients:  2/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/...

Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad Need a quick, delicious and refreshing side salad for the summer?  I have the recipe for you!  Here is a Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad.  What?  Watermelon in a salad?  Yes, you read that right - watermelon in a salad.  Trust me, this salad is light and refreshing and perfect to complement any meal this summer.  Enjoy! Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad In a large mixing bowl, add 1 in cubes of fresh watermelon, crumbled feta (amount to taste), and fresh arugula.  In another small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 parts Balsamic vinegar to 1 part Spanish Olive Oil, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 garlic clove (crushed), S&P (to taste).  Add vinaigrette to salad and gently toss together.  Season with additional salt and pepper and serve cold.  

Another question I get asked a lot by clients - Can I eat carbs if I want to lose weight?  Here is a great article from Beachbody.com that explains why certain carbs are good for you.  Enjoy... There’s Nothing Wrong with Bread Be honest. You love bread. Everybody loves bread. However, for a number of reasons, many people are avoiding bread and other wheat products completely these days. While I’ll concede that many folks consume a bit too much starch, bread is actually a delicious and nutritious food that deserves a place in most of our diets. One Important Caveat There’s a lot of things labeled as bread at the market and unfortunately, as is often the case with food, all of these products are not created equally. The bread that I’m promoting up here on my soapbox, is handmade using traditional fermentation methods and is often composed of a variety of fresh-milled whole grains and seeds. Simply put—and I know this label can be nebulous as well, I...