Stay Warm This Winter

Winter Warmer Recipes – Food to keep you warm through winter

The colder months have already begun and by now many of us will be feeling the cold, if we don’t be careful we could catch a cold also. Getting a cold at this time of year is never good, coming down with something can leave you tired and feeling run down which means you’ll struggle to get any work done and have low energy levels.

One way we can keep our energy levels up is by making sure we stay warm this winter, a great way to do this is by eating and drinking warm food and drink that will keep you warm. The only problem many people who are conscious of what they eat have is that in order to get high energy foods this can normally mean food that isn’t exactly healthy as it tends to be foods high in sugars and fats that hold most energy.

Fortunately there are quite a few recipes that have both high energy elements but also have a lot of vegetables or fruit in them making them overall good for us, in moderation of course. One such example of this is the perfect winter warmer, Beef stew. Beef stew has been around for an incredibly long time and is a very versatile dish which can have a lot of different vegetables and meat in it. Beef stew is typically made with stewing beef but many people add bacon pieces and a whole range of vegetables cut into chunks. A stew can be cooked slowly also so putting the ingredients into a crock pot in the morning will have a stew ready for you in the evening.

Another popular winter warmer is a bowl of hot soup; again this food is very versatile with a wide range of soups that are perfect for a cold winter’s day. The UK favourite tomato soup can be spiced up with red peppers or chillies depending on how hot you want to make it. Another favourite is pumpkin soup which is popular mainly due to all the pumpkin flesh left after carving pumpkins in October. In fact there are quite a few ways to make good use of the leftover pumpkin such as a pumpkin shake which is great as breakfast or a light dessert. Making good use of the pumpkin can be a good way to get children eating more fruit and vegetables.

There are many foods that can warm you up this winter that both give you energy but also are warmed up to keep you warm on even the coldest night.

Author: Phil Adams-Wright

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There are a wide range of healthy food available to keep you warm this winter but also making sure that you don’t eat junk food. Check out the healthy recipes and diet tips available online.

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Club Turning Point

Well it seems as though our club is at a major turning point.  In life “shit happens” and “things change” all the time.  As people’s lifes change through time, so do their interests and activities.  Mike and Maureen have decided to leave the club and we wish them the best, and we  hope they will be our guests sometime in the future.  So the remaining members have some decisions to make about the club’s future now and we can discuss them at the next Dinner.    The next Dinner will be at our house (Bob and Sally) and we want to get a date out soon.  Our theme is going to be “PARTY ON” and we all bring 2 nice appetizer dishes, including our guests.  More on this in another post….

Speed up that old metabolism!

It’s not only important to eat healthy, it’s also important to eat smart and if you’re trying to loose weight or just maintain your weight, the way you eat will determine the outcome.  There are some interesting points in the following article. 

10 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism

Author: Xylene Belita
Are you in search for foods that speed up your metabolism? Then, continue reading and I will you a list of foods that speed up metabolism. But you should know that all foods really help speed up your body’s metabolism.

However, if you want a higher rate of metabolism, then you should take in foods that are rich in carbohydrates and protein. It is noted that food rich in protein burn as much as 25% of that food’s calories when going through the process of digestion and absorption.

However, you have to pay attention also that although protein speeds up metabolism, taking foods rich in protein alone will not suffice the need of your body. Supplementing your protein diet with other vitamins and minerals will not cope up the other nutrients needed by your body which can be found only in foods.

The wisest thing to do is to eat proportionate meals habitually. These foods must contain of course protein, fats, carbohydrates and non-starchy vegetables. Following this diet plan can regulate fat production at the same time keep your blood sugar on regular height that helps in burning fat and building muscles.

Here is the list of foods that speed up metabolism. These are 10 specific kinds of foods that are proven to help speed up metabolism and burn fat:

Whole grain bread
Chicken
Salmon
Eggs
Fresh Cheese
Green Beans
Summer Squash
Cabbage
Asparagus and other non-starchy vegetables
Meats rich in protein

Drinking cold water can temporarily speed up your metabolism by at least 30%. However, there are also some factors that may inevitably affect your metabolism such as age, sex, and even any medical condition.

Though you can choose to eat the kind of foods that speed up your metabolism, losing weight can be best achieved if you eat a regular and healthy meal and pair it off with physical exercise. Concentrate on foods and physical routines that can help build muscles since it burns calories faster.

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Coconut Shrimp Soup

Soups for summer meals are not that abundant.

There are the cold summer soups like Gazpacho but we were looking for something different.  Even though its served hot it’s still a refreshing soup that goes well with summer parties.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb of shrimp, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon of toasted coriander seeds
• 1/2 piece of shredded fresh ginger
• sprig of basil, finely chopped
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup of chicken stock
• 1 sprig of lemon grass
• 3 cloves of garlic
• lime zest of 1/2 of a lime
• 1/4 Jalapeno pepper seeded

Bring all the ingredients to a boil except for the shrimp and basil.  Simmer for 15/20 minutes.  Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes.  Garnish with basil and serve.  This recipe says it serves 2 but we feel its more like 4 when served as a soup before a meal.

Made by Sally and Bob for Jim and Judy’s Barbeque dinner 2009.  Recipe comes from a cookbook called “Don’t Stop The Cook, a complete guide to Carribean Food Recipes”.

7-18-09 Our Summer Barbeque

We had a terrific dinner last night at Jim and Judy’s house.  Ribs, Corn, Shrimp and more!!   Jim and Judy’s guest were Ben and Jenn who brought the appetizers which started us off on our summer feast.  So our appetizers consisted of some Shrimp-K- Bobs and a unique ceation of Mac and Cheese with Bacon on baguet slices.  Very tastey!! Also Jimmy made some of his fried Crab Balls and homemade dipping sauce.

After letting the appetizers settle a bit we sat down and had some salad that the Rinker’s brought.  Summer greens and home made blueberry vinegrette dressing.

Next soup that the Browne’s made.  Coconut Shrimp Soup.  Shrimp cooked in a broth of coconut milk, lime and toasted coriander.   A nice refreshing light soup as the prelude to our main dish.

Okay we needed a little rest again so we sat around and chatted a little bit about the book “Cooking Club” that talks about our club and even mentions our names.

A while ago a woman contacted Annette and intervied her about our club.  After she wrote her book she sent a copy to Annette that she brough and shared with us last night.  Pretty cool.

Okay time for the Main Event.  Jimmy cooked up a delicious batch of Ribs with his own barbeque sauce.  These ribs were absolutely mouth watering.  Sauce was sweet and spicey and the meat just fell off the bones.  Some fresh corn on the cob was also served up along with some grilled vegetable slices Anntette and Rink made.  Nice!!!

After a couple after dinner drinks Judy brought out dessert.  Home made pound cake with fresh fruit and whipped cream.  Perfect ending to a fantastic meal.

We missed Mike and Maureen at last nights dinner but we partied the best we could without them.

Thanks go out to Jim and Judy for hosting a nice dinner and also Thanks to our guests, and new friends, Ben and Jenn who as first time guests jumped right in there and added some great food to our meal.

Check out the complete Photo Gallery for this dinner!

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