Indian Summer Dinner

The weather today in Michigan was glorious!  Low 70's and not a cloud in the sky.  Later this week temps are predicted to reach 78 degrees - a little warmth was just what I needed!  Ahhh, an Indian Summer.  To be specific on what exactly that means an Indian summer is, according to Wikipedia, a meteorological phenomenon that occurs in the autumn.  It refers to a period of considerably above normal temperatures...Hey, I'll take that! 

Tonight's meal was inspired by the warmer temperatures.  A salad loaded with veggies combined with a little outdoor grilling.  I look forward to soaking up this sun and food alike the rest of this week...take it in while you can friends!

Organic Michigan Grown Cabbage -
I'm not exactly sure of the type but it was fantastic

Salad Made with Love - Spinach, Cabbage, Green Peppers, Red Onions,
Avocado, and Shaved Carrots

 Lots of Ground Pepper and a Splash of Balsamic Vinaigrette

Add Grilled Chicken and a Sweet Potato to the Mix

Mmmm so GOOD and Oh so CLEAN!

Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride,
Mrs. Skinny Fat

Great Time Guac - Made with Love

It is without a doubt that I am blessed with the greatest of friends.  Whenever we gather, great times are sure to be had.  Over the past couple of years, I have created the perfect guacamole to compliment these gatherings - it has come to be expected that everyone will be treated at some point during the night with this ideal combination of freshness.  We decided this weekend that guacamole this good deserves a name of its own.  In true group fashion, we determined that  “Great Time Guac” says it best. 

It truly is an amazing dish to share with the greatest of friends.  When it comes to hanging out with the people that you love most, you’re always guaranteed to have a great time!

Enjoy!

Great Time Guac Ingredients – Serves 10 Hungry Pals

7 Ripe Avocados
1 Bunch Cilantro – chopped
2 Jalapeños – include 1 with seeds and 1 without – all diced
2 Handfuls of Cherry Tomatoes - diced
1 Red Onion - diced
5 Ears of Sweet Corn - cooked and sliced off the cob - OR 1 can of sweet corn
1 Can of Organic Black Beans – rinsed and drained
1 Lime
Sea Salt and Garlic Powder to Taste
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1 Bag of Organic Tortilla Chips

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Mix avocados, jalapenos, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, spices, and lime together.  Top with black beans, followed by sweet corn, followed by red onions - it's the perfect tier!  

Gathering all the goodies for preparation...

All coming together!

Mmm the perfect combination! 

Just as delicious as it is impressive!

And the feast begins...

About 10 minutes later... enjoyed by all! Great Time Guac wins again! 

Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride,

Mrs. Skinny Fat 

Smoothie with Substance!

Today's mid-day pick me up was tasty, nutritrious, and had a great grainy texture!

Ingrediants

1/2 Frozen Banana
1/2 Red Haven Peach
1/4 Cup Organic Wheat Flakes
1 Serving of Naturally Flavored Vanilla Protein

Equal Parts of Unsweetened Soy Milk & Water
3 Cubes of Ice

Blend well and enjoy!

Wheat Flakes are made from kernels of wheat that have been steamed to soften, then passed through steel rollers to flatten them into flakes.  They are firmer than oats, thus it gives the smoothie a nice, hearty bite! 

All blended using the Magic Bullet & Ready to Enjoy!

This photo does a great job at capturing the blended grains...so good!

Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride!
MSF

Feeling Like Something Sweet? Reach for a Peach!

Last night, I had a craving for something on the sweeter side.  Normally, I would reach for a bite (literally) of a dark chocolate dipped whole food bar but with it being a hot...summer...night like it was, I decided to venture off a bit!  My solution involved reaching for a fresh Michigan Red Haven Peach and combining it with Organic Non-Fat Frozen Vanilla Yogurt.  Oh my!  It was DELICIOUS!  I used half of my peach with about a 1/3 cup frozen yogurt.  I savored every second of it and felt completely satisfied with the portion size.  

Whenever I am going to indulge in something like such, I try and make it "pretty" - in this case, I used my Great Grandma's glass with a gold rim pudding cup!  The dish makes for a perfect portion size...and is fit for a princess!  Try and make your indulgence an experience...after all it's all about savoring the moment!  

Michigan Red Haven Peaches Combined with
Organic Non-Fat Frozen Yogurt

Take time to make your sweet something pretty -
you're sure to enjoy it that much more!

Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride!
Mrs. Skinny Fat