Lose Ten Pounds Fast!
July 3, 2008 · Written by Heather Juma
Summer is here and some of us missed Bikini Bootcamp! But you still have time to get a gorgeous bathing suit figure in only two weeks!
Pick up a copy of David Kirsch’s book “The Ultimate New York Body Plan”, David is fitness trainer to supermodels such as Heidi Klum (look how great she looks after having three kids). He is also the owner of Madison Square Club in NYC and appeared on TV on “Extreme Makeover”.
The workout and eating plan is tough though! You can visit David online and join his monthly online UNYBP program if you need additional support. Check it out David Kirsch Wellness
Posted in Looking for Love In All the Wrong Places?
July 3, 2008 · Written by Heather Juma
Ladies! Are you looking for “Mr. Right” in all the wrong places? Are you spending your weekends hanging out in the typical bar scene? Hmmm… let’s see is that really the place to meet “Mr. Right”?
I have a better idea for you! Make a list of your hobbies and passions. What do you do in your free time? Love Tennis? You might meet your perfect “match” at the local tennis club. Love wine? Go to wine tastings and join gourmet foodie groups. You get the hint!
Think of all the fun you’ll have meeting lots of other people and making new interesting friends while enjoying your hobbies and passions, that will take your mind off “looking for Mr. Right” and then he’ll probably show up (funny how that works)!
Tortellini in Broth with Parmesan Crisps
July 1, 2008 · Written by Heather Juma
Want a quick, easy and delicious meal? Tortellini in a Light Chicken Broth served with Parmesan Crisps fits the bill perfectly. You can have a delicious meal ready in less than 15 minutes! This recipes serves a light meal for four or more hearty meal for two. Serve with a glass of Lambrusco Concerto, Buon Appetito!
4 cups of low sodium chicken broth
Freshly ground black pepper-3 grinds
9 ounce package of Fresh Sweet Italian Sausage Tortellini or Cheese Tortellini or use a combination, you can find this in the refrigerated pasta section at your market
4 baby spinach leaves
Fresh lemon juice
4 Tbsp. Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
Bring the broth to a boil in a large saucepan, add the tortellini, reduce heat so that broth simmers and cook according to package instructions until the pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes.
Season with pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Place a spinach leaf in the bottom of each soup bowl, ladle in broth and tortellini, sprinkle each serving with 1 Tbsp. of Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese and serve with Parmesan Crisps.
Parmesan Crisps
1/2 cup coarsely grated fresh Parmesan Cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil (if you have a silicone liner such as Silpat, use that instead of foil). Place one heaping tablespoon of cheese on prepared pan and pat down lightly. Space the cheese mounds about 1/2 inces apart. Bake for 3-5 minutes being careful not to burn. Let cool and serve. Makes 8-10 crisps.
