Making change

Well today is the day that I start making significant change in lifestyle. I've done it before and will do it again .
Today CAFFEINE and DIET SOFT DRINKS are off limits . I was drinking up to 14 large coffee a day , added with the diet pop, too much. I am on green tea, water, milk, juice only.


Also today I am going to start with small cooking demo's once a week to show others how to prepare tasty calorie reduced food.

On Monday please continue to look at my blog as I am going to start posting my weekly weight loss number's .

Let's feast!! James Beard

update

Things are not as easy as they seem. I am doing ok, but still having a little trouble towing the line.
I will keep you updated as to my progress.

Losing it day one

Well today the purge with water began, 10 glasses today. It was tough as i am addicted to diet cola, but I will break that no problem.

Lunch
Chana Masala(Indian chic pea dish, 2 ounces of rice, banana

Dinner
salad with roasted chicken and salsa sauce

Snack
1 large pear

Hint of the day, when you are hungry eat something, just make the right decision

I will share my start weight later in the journey, but i will tell you it is not where I want it to be. (( I am a coward)
let me know if you want me to share it now.

"Let us feast", James Beard

Losing it!!!!!!

Well , here I am again beginning to start trying to change my eating habits and make a more healthy lifestyle. stay tuned , I am starting a year long challenge to change my eating lifestyle. so starting on February 13th.
Every week I am going to post me weight loss and challenges and success throughout the week.

Let me know what you think of the idea.

"lets feast " James Beard

Can you pick out the biggets vegetable?

Just joking , you are a great sport Greg Preshyon.

What to do with that lobster .

Lobster Bake
Yield : 10
Ingredients:
10 , 1\4 lobster, rubber bands removed
5 ears of corn ( cut into coins )
2 lbs of cut diced potato
2.5 lbs of Italian sausage
1 lb. chopped onions
2 chopped peppers
6 cloves roasted garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pinch saffron
4 liters of water
½ lb salt pork
2 tablespoons of black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Method:
Place all ingredients in a large, deep roasting pan. Place in an oven at 350 F covered for about 1 hour . Take out and strain into a large serving dish, this makes for a great family meal . This could also be done at the beach in a large covered pot as well.

What do I do with smoked cod?

Smoked cod Cioppino
Yield : 12
Ingredients:
¾ cups butter
2 white onions chopped
2 cloves roasted garlic
1 bunch of chopped parsley
16 ounces canned stewed tomatoes
16 ounces of fish stock
1 bay leaf
1 cup water
2 cups white wine
2 lbs of peeled and deveined shrimp
2 lbs scallops
1 lb smoked cod
1 lb of clams
2 lbs mussels
2 lbs crab
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons of hot sauce

Method:
Over medium heat melt the butter in a large stock pot, add the onions, garlic and cook until the onions are soft.
Add the tomatoes, hot sauce( I use Franks Chili and lime sauce) , fish stock, wine , bay leaf, and cover . Let this simmer for about 30 minutes.
10 minutes before you serve , place in all the fish and let this come to a boil, cook until the mussels and clams are open .

If you feel the stock is not enough, just top it off with a little bit more water

Once the fish is cooked add the fresh herbs and mix together and season to taste. Serve right away with some crusty bread.