TEAM ONE
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Challenge 3
Pan seared pork chops with Thyme accompanied with cauliflower/sweet potato rice with broccoli.
The pork chops were so aromatic that I was afraid to add some Thyme to the veggies. Didn't want to over do it since I usually season my pork chops with sage. I will say the drippings in the pan would have made a heavenly gravy if I did potatoes and gravy.
I did get some stretching done so I'm not a total loss for the day.
Have a good evening everyone. Back to getting my knee upmwith my ice pack2 -
@mts7471 - would love to have your recipe!
@MimiOfTheLusciousLawn that stuffing sounds good. I'm not a real fan of traditional bread stuffings so I think I would like that one.
@LeoLivingByDesign - OMG the steak and sweet potato sounds delicious. Wow to 100 lbs of sweet potato!
@cardbucfan - oh no on the knee! I hope it's better today and you are able to enjoy your trip.
@ingrid2017 that sounds like a very interesting and delicious fusion of Indian and Jamaican flavors!
@mamaelf2008 - hope your knee is okay too - take it easy! Your pork chops sound great and the gravy would be an excellent idea.
@ka97 - I think I agree with you about enjoying the training more than the race. I signed up for an Oct 1 half but am debating a late spring one too. Or some other race longer than a 5k at any rate.
Rest day from running today for me but I took two walks with Stella and I did the videos for challenge 1 and 2. I can't quite get my hips with the program so I'm sure it was not a pretty sight but the Jamaican dancing was fun. I really liked the Jessica and Peanut recovery day video. It was perfect as I'm a bit sore from last night's run group workout. Love all those stretches. I cracked up that Peanut was so active in trying to lick her in this video. He's always been such a (cute) blob in the other videos I've seen.
I have challenge 3 on deck for tomorrow night - honey & ginger chicken is the plan. I was going to do it tonight so I could bust through all 3 challenges in one day but had shrimp I had to use up first (made shrimp and cheddar grits with collard greens and tomatoes).
Have a good night everyone. Ice those knees!
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Went to a client this afternoon. I was early.
Across the street from their office was a latin grocery store. As it turned out, it also had Jamaican food.
I bought a couple of the scotch bonnet peppers for 30 cents.
So, instead of "ginger beef" I made Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
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I did the 1st challenge, the 2nd video, and couldn't stop laughing at myself. I used to be able to dance somewhat like the lady in the video. But, now I am "older" and I kept saying "oooohhh....that twist doesn't feel right on my knee" or "ow......my back doesn't like that one". Geesh! It was a fun dance video, but man I am getting old!
@mamaelf2008 - take care of your knee - your food looks SO GOOD!3 -
"CHALLENGE #3"
Scotch Bonnet Peppers
Thyme
Nutmeg
Chose the peppers because I haven't cooked with them before and I found them in the store.
My experience... the peppers are freaking hot. I only used 1/2 of 1 pepper and the marinade/sauce was fully flavored. Would have added 1 full one if it was just me.
The lady in the store warned me about them. Well worth the caution.3 -
Dangerous looking peppers @vowder! But @mamaelf2008 your meal is making me hungry!!
2/3 there!! Just thing about the resort we get to say in!
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Challenge #3 last night night I used thyme, nutmeg, cayanne, black pepper, and all spice mixed with red pepper, yellow pepper, and orange peppers and a rice medley served with chicken.3
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# challenge 3
I use Escallion we call it "bos ui" and Pimento ( paprika) for my Penne not really a Jamacai dish but I like Italian food. A few mushrooms and ham and you have a low cal wonderful dish.
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I am heading out today for a conference over at St Pete Beach. It is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so it is highly unlikely that I will be posting challenges 1 and 2 before the weekend. I get to room share; the woman who won't do video exercises in front of her husband sure wont do them in front of a co-worker. Should have some nice long beach walks though.3
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I am heading out today for a conference over at St Pete Beach. It is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so it is highly unlikely that I will be posting challenges 1 and 2 before the weekend. I get to room share; the woman who won't do video exercises in front of her husband sure wont do them in front of a co-worker. Should have some nice long beach walks though.
Send her to the bar!!!
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Well it looks like we all are having some good Jamaican food. Hopefully I will get videos done today for challenge 1 and 2. I took my mom for a medical test this morning really early and she is still a little out of it, I plan on taking a small nap then getting stuff done. Catch back up later. Everyone have a great day.2
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Challenge 3
@MissionEnforcer
For breakfast I had a nutmeg, peanut butter, overnight oatmeal.
Yesterday I had this lovely overnight oats recipe pop up in my feed. I thought, "Oh that looks tasty - and I bet nutmeg would be a good taste addition." So I modified it a bit. I find the unsweetened almond milk already sweet - no need of honey. I was a combo of oats, almond milk, PB, and nutmeg; this morning I added a few strawberries and some more nutmeg. I recommend the combo.
I could have just added nutmeg to a drink - but we are out of eggnog.
Got plenty of bourbon and rum though.
I still plan for the weekend to make both those beautiful pictures I posted earlier - the jerk chicken and the kabobs, but I wanted to make sure this challenge got completed - in case my conference screwed things up. Life happens you know.3 -
Went to a client this afternoon. I was early.
Across the street from their office was a latin grocery store. As it turned out, it also had Jamaican food.
I bought a couple of the scotch bonnet peppers for 30 cents.
When I make the Jerk Chicken I will NOT be including the scotch bonnet peppers. Probably substitute jalapenos. You are a brave man.3 -
I am heading out today for a conference over at St Pete Beach. It is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so it is highly unlikely that I will be posting challenges 1 and 2 before the weekend. I get to room share; the woman who won't do video exercises in front of her husband sure wont do them in front of a co-worker. Should have some nice long beach walks though.
Send her to the bar!!!
HER? I'll send me to the bar!1 -
@junodog1 have fun at St Pete Beach! You're in my neck of the woods but I'm not there right now lol! Where are you staying? The Don?!
I'm having a lovely time out here. My knee still bothers me so I had to modify even the easy moves in video one but it's done! I will do video 2 either tomorrow or Friday before golf.
We went to an incredible restaurant last night for dinner. Oh my goodness, I could have licked my plate! Lots of habanero, poblano and jalapeño but no scotch bonnet. Don't think I could stand it-those peppers were spicy enough for me! I almost had a ginger margarita but then remembered that alcohol doesn't count so I had a pineapple cilantro one. Sounds weird-it was amazing! I like it better than the prickly pear one.
I may try the nutmeg in oatmeal for challenge 3 if oatmeal is on the breakfast buffet.
Well, I must go do my nails and start the beautification process of tonight's dinner. Keep up the good work team!2 -
All challenges completed3
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katharmonic wrote: »@mts7471 - would love to have your recipe!
@MimiOfTheLusciousLawn that stuffing sounds good. I'm not a real fan of traditional bread stuffings so I think I would like that one.
@LeoLivingByDesign - OMG the steak and sweet potato sounds delicious. Wow to 100 lbs of sweet potato!
@cardbucfan - oh no on the knee! I hope it's better today and you are able to enjoy your trip.
@ingrid2017 that sounds like a very interesting and delicious fusion of Indian and Jamaican flavors!
@mamaelf2008 - hope your knee is okay too - take it easy! Your pork chops sound great and the gravy would be an excellent idea.
@ka97 - I think I agree with you about enjoying the training more than the race. I signed up for an Oct 1 half but am debating a late spring one too. Or some other race longer than a 5k at any rate.
Rest day from running today for me but I took two walks with Stella and I did the videos for challenge 1 and 2. I can't quite get my hips with the program so I'm sure it was not a pretty sight but the Jamaican dancing was fun. I really liked the Jessica and Peanut recovery day video. It was perfect as I'm a bit sore from last night's run group workout. Love all those stretches. I cracked up that Peanut was so active in trying to lick her in this video. He's always been such a (cute) blob in the other videos I've seen.
I have challenge 3 on deck for tomorrow night - honey & ginger chicken is the plan. I was going to do it tonight so I could bust through all 3 challenges in one day but had shrimp I had to use up first (made shrimp and cheddar grits with collard greens and tomatoes).
Have a good night everyone. Ice those knees!
I will put it out in next couple days recipe for Chicken Makhani1 -
I did video 1 for the raggae and then the video stretch afterward for 40 minutes of exercise today and to complete my challenges. Really liked the raggae1
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Challenge #3 last night night I used thyme, nutmeg, cayanne, black pepper, and all spice mixed with red pepper, yellow pepper, and orange peppers and a rice medley served with chicken. My experience was okay I prefer mild food for digestive purposes and try never to use cayanne pepper but have read it has good anti inflammatory properties. We will see.
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HEY WE ARE THERE!!!!5
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CHALLENGE #3
I made a tostada salad and added some thyme spice to the vegetarian "meat" after cooking it. It ended up that after I added the onions, pickles, cilantro, lettuce, mustard (Yes, mustard! It is an old family tradition), ketchup, and hot sauce, I couldn't really even taste the thyme. I think if it was freshly cut, instead of dried, it might have made more of an impact. Maybe next time.
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So excited we are at are destination!1
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Yay team!0
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TARA AND I HAD A GREAT HIKE AT SUNRISE THIS MORNING!
HAPPY FURBALL!
SUNRISE OVER THE PACIFIC
SPRING HAS SPRUNG! 3 -
CHALLENGE #3
I chose to cook with ginger.
I love ginger. I love eating it with sushi, chicken, tea, etc. I had Chicken Tikka Masala, and it was so good with the ginger flavoring.1 -
Challenges done. I did the first dance video. It was interesting as always.
Feeling a little run down. I might take a day off tomorrow, but still waiting on the weekend weather forecast to figure out my plans.1 -
CHALLENGE #3
I also chose to use ginger! I am a big fan of fresh ginger, which is something until a few years ago I never cooked with at all. Now I really appreciate the flavor it adds.
I made a honey-ginger glazed chicken with snow peas and jasmine rice. The chicken was pan-seared and the glaze was delicious. I used way more ginger than it called for but I just chopped up the whole thumb that I had. It also had soy sauce, chicken stock concentrate, garlic, honey and some white wine vinegar. The snow peas were sauteed in a little olive oil and spritzed with lime juice. Everything served over jasmine rice. Verdict - excellent! I would definitely make this again.
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So that completes my 3 challenges for the week! I didn't get many minutes today - I barely slept last night so I was dragging today. But I did force myself to do a treadmill run this morning at the Y before work because I knew I'd be too wiped out to do anything after.
Now I'm so ready for bed, but my new springform pan came in the mail today and I had to try this low calorie protein cheesecake recipe community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10500016/low-calorie-protein-cheesecake. It's in the oven right now and will need to cool so I won't eat it until tomorrow but the batter tasted delicious. I made chocolate with some chocolate chips in it. I hope it's good!
@aenglehardt347 that dish sounds good - lots of flavor in there.
@hawkins410 I'm so into those huts on the water you posted. Wish I could be in there soaking up the Jamaican sun. I'm also jealous of your hike with Tara - looks gorgeous! No spring springing here.
@smile_laughter - Mmm chicken tikka masala sounds really good too. I have a crockpot recipe for it that I made a few times this winter that was good and easy. No ginger in it though I don't think, but I'm sure that adds a lot.
@ka97 hope you can take a rest day and recharge.1 -
@hawkins410 I'm envious!!! Great Pictures!!!
Super job getting to Jamaica. Now we have the weekend to finish up those challenges and rack up some more miles!!! The Challenges are very doable!!
LET'S GET
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