September 2, 2009
sense of home...
I am totally digging these prints by Rebecca Silus on Little Paper Planes... and then I discovered she's from Minneapolis. How awesome. They're now on my "must have" list...
August 31, 2009
herb crusted salmon...
I meant to post this recipe last week after I made it, but weekends tend to get pretty crazy around here. And, no, I wasn't just lying around watching Gossip Girl all weekend... ok, that's exactly what I was doing most of the weekend. Don't judge.
Anyway, my reason for this post: Herb Crusted Salmon.
Super yum. I'm always a little afraid of making salmon. It's kind of touchy and can taste pretty awful if not cooked properly. This recipe is fool proof and SO GOOD. I served it with a quick side of sauteed broccoli and green beans (steam the green beans, saute broccoli florets in a pan with some olive oil, s&p and red pepper flakes while the green beans steam, then add the green beans to the broccoli and saute them for a bit).
Herb Crusted Salmon
Adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe
(measurements are approximate - I just kind of threw it together)
2 salmon filets
3/4 cup of whole wheat panko bread crumbs
1 TBS olive oil
3 tsp Herbs de Provence (I'm low on herbs, so used this. Pretty good, but parsley might be better)
2 TBS dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 450
Line baking sheet with aluminum foil
Combine panko, olive oil, herbs and a little s&p
Put salmon on baking sheet; season with s&p
Spread dijon evenly over tops of salmon filets
Put panko mixture on tops of salmon filets, pressing down lightly to adhere
Bake for about 11-14 minutes, or until salmon is opaque throughout
Easy as that!
I'm off to do a 60 minute yoga download session with Dave Farmar. I have a feeling my muscles will be shaky by the end of it! Bring it on, Farmar, bring it on.
Anyway, my reason for this post: Herb Crusted Salmon.
Super yum. I'm always a little afraid of making salmon. It's kind of touchy and can taste pretty awful if not cooked properly. This recipe is fool proof and SO GOOD. I served it with a quick side of sauteed broccoli and green beans (steam the green beans, saute broccoli florets in a pan with some olive oil, s&p and red pepper flakes while the green beans steam, then add the green beans to the broccoli and saute them for a bit).
Herb Crusted Salmon
Adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe
(measurements are approximate - I just kind of threw it together)
2 salmon filets
3/4 cup of whole wheat panko bread crumbs
1 TBS olive oil
3 tsp Herbs de Provence (I'm low on herbs, so used this. Pretty good, but parsley might be better)
2 TBS dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 450
Line baking sheet with aluminum foil
Combine panko, olive oil, herbs and a little s&p
Put salmon on baking sheet; season with s&p
Spread dijon evenly over tops of salmon filets
Put panko mixture on tops of salmon filets, pressing down lightly to adhere
Bake for about 11-14 minutes, or until salmon is opaque throughout
Easy as that!
I'm off to do a 60 minute yoga download session with Dave Farmar. I have a feeling my muscles will be shaky by the end of it! Bring it on, Farmar, bring it on.
August 26, 2009
step one, check...
I did it. I joined Gold's Gym!
Motivation can be a hard thing to come by. Especially as the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. I was just talking to my mom about this last night and it's amazing how motivating my words can be for someone else, but then I don't even take my own advice! I was trying to motivate her to join a gym and I told her that one of my main reasons for being active is how it makes me feel. I love the way I feel after a hard workout - it's so empowering. When I'm working out regularly, I feel more confident, happier and I have more energy. I know all these things, yet it's been three weeks since my last workout. What gives? Maybe I need to write down all the reasons and I love working out and post them all around my office and house, just as a reminder and as motivation to get moving!
I think it's kind of funny how excited I get when I get something new. Does anyone else get this way? Like when I buy new clothes and I have to wear them RIGHT AWAY. I feel the same way when I join a new gym. Everything is all fresh and new. I can't wait to go! I'm going to spin class and possibly pilates tonight with a friend. So excited! Now, let's see how long I can stay excited about it. :(
Motivation can be a hard thing to come by. Especially as the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. I was just talking to my mom about this last night and it's amazing how motivating my words can be for someone else, but then I don't even take my own advice! I was trying to motivate her to join a gym and I told her that one of my main reasons for being active is how it makes me feel. I love the way I feel after a hard workout - it's so empowering. When I'm working out regularly, I feel more confident, happier and I have more energy. I know all these things, yet it's been three weeks since my last workout. What gives? Maybe I need to write down all the reasons and I love working out and post them all around my office and house, just as a reminder and as motivation to get moving!
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