Tag Archives: healthy cooking

Nutrisystem and the 2011 New Year

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Calissa Leigh

Almost a week into 2011, and of course, if you’re sticking to your plans to lose weight in 2011, there’s an important leap to be made. Did you start yet? If you haven’t, why? Is it because you’re afraid of … Continue reading →

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Foodies – Silicone Taste?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Hi cooks and foodies! Would anyone happen to know about baking with those silicone inserts? I find that when I bake with mine, the baked goods come out with a funny taste. The first time I did it, I thought … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Nutrisystem Items

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Why haven’t I updated? Wow. Busy. I’ve got a math test that was moved to Friday. The flexibility of college is weird. It’s totally unrealistic to actual work… and yet at times it’s a small mimic of it. Top Ten … Continue reading →

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Eat! Move! Play! – New Weight Watchers Book

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I’ve mentioned before that I absolutely love the Weight Watchers system. They encourage eating real food. They encourage eating in proper portions and they help with the science and math of losing weight. Losing weight, after all, has lots of … Continue reading →

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Weight Watchers New Yogurt and Ice Cream Flavors Plus News

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Weight Watchers has come out with many delicious flavors over the years. I love the strawberry banana yogurt and sweet baked goods. Nearly guiltless treats are great to have on hand when you need a snack and you don’t want … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps at Whole Foods: Who Would Have Thunk It?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Just when you thought that life couldn’t get any weirder, it turns out that you can now use food stamps at Whole Foods! Of course, this seems slightly off the mark, especially since food stamps are supposed to be used … Continue reading →

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Idiots Burn Themselves by Touching Hot Things (Hello, My Name is Idiot)

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

So my pans were dirty. I wanted tatertots. You can’t cook tatertots in the microwave. You just can’t. I just know. Because I’ve tried. That’s how. But did I want to wash a pan to cook tatertots in? Nope. Takes … Continue reading →

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Chinese Porridge – Congee

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Additional explorations into Chinese culture and cuisine has come down to figuring out a few basic breakfast meals. Many of the people from China depend on rice for a greater portion of their food, including for breakfast. Congee is a … Continue reading →

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Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution – A Must See

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I don’t care what age you are, or where you are in life, but I firmly believe that learning how to cook and learning what to eat is important for everyone. Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution may just help a lot … Continue reading →

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Holy Trinity in Chinese Cooking – Plus, It's Beyond Obsession

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

So I put together a recipe I used to make stir fried rice. Plus I bookmarked a great stir fry sauce. The more I cook Chinese food, the more I love the holy trinity in Chinese cooking. Ginger, spring onion … Continue reading →

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