June 18th, 2007
Dine Without Whine's Weekly Newsletter
An Extension of our Menu Planning Service
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Publisher ~ Christine Steendahl
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This Issue:
A Personal Note
Shrimp Jambalaya
Reducing Your Family’s Sugar Intake
A Personal Note
Well, we made it to South Dakota and back last week – it was
about a 12 hour trip each way – with a stop at the outlet mall on the way home
that extended our trip a bit. That was my request and then I didn’t even end up
buying anything for me. LOL It was good to get out and walk around though. The
conference was fun in the aspect that we got to see lots of people that we
haven’t seen for a really long time; and boring at times in respect to all the
business meetings… (but I got a book and a half read during the meetings. LOL)
All in all it was a good trip. The child care for the kids was excellent – they
did all kinds of really fun things.
So we got home Saturday night at 10:30 and then we had to get up for church at
8:30. I took a nice long nap this afternoon (Sunday) while Matt watched the
Nascar race and then we had dinner and then had to run off to Wal-Mart and the
grocery store as we were out of basically everything. Tomorrow my parents arrive
from WA state for a short visit so that should be fun.
We came home to a garden that was partially huge and growing like
crazy and partially dead… We had the neighbors water, but it has been really hot
so I’m not sure if they accidentally skipped a day or if it was just so hot that
some things died. I was a bit sad to see that, but not much we can do. This
morning it was 92 degrees at 8:30 when we left for church if that gives you an
idea of the heat we have been facing.
Well, I am off to spend some time with my hubby and get a good
night’s sleep before I do my mass cleaning before my parents arrive tomorrow. I
hope you have a great week!
Christine
“The Menu Mom”
www.themenumom.com
Recipe of the Week
Exerted from this week's family friendly menu plan
and convenient grocery shopping list.
Have you tried our
sample menu?
Shrimp Jambalaya
Makes 8 servings
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut
into 1/4" pieces
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut
into 1' cubes
2 celery ribs thinly sliced
1 large onion chopped
1 medium green pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes un-drained
2 cups uncooked rice
2 cups water
1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (optional - I
leave this out)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1. In a Dutch oven (or large pot), sauté sausage for 1 minute. Add chicken and
sauté 2 minutes longer. Add the celery, onion, green pepper and garlic. Sauté
for 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir to fluff
the rice. Let stand for 5 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid before serving.
Serve with Fresh Sliced Strawberries
This Weeks Top Five Referring Sites
(These sites have a link
to DWW somewhere on their site and have sent the most visitors to
www.dinewithoutwhine.com this week)
http://www.catholicmom.com/main
http://www.nossgalenbaby.com/twins_resources.html
http://www.christian-homemaking.com
http://www.practicalhomemaking.com
http://www.whimsicalwebdesign.com/
Kitchen and Cooking Tips, Articles, And Product
Reviews
Reducing Your Family’s Sugar Intake
Leading a healthier lifestyle is a common theme among families these days. Many
people know the basics – eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water, and
get enough rest. But another component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
involves taking away, not adding, to your diet.
Decreasing the amount of sugar you consume is often overlooked as a way to gain
a healthier lifestyle. Many people think sugar only lurks in sweets and junk
food. However, it can also be found in many foods that we don’t even realize.
Here are some options for making healthier choices and decreasing the sugar
intake for you and your family.
Eat brown rice – Brown rice is packed with more nutritional value and less
carbohydrates that its counterpart, white rice. Carbohydrates convert to sugar
after consumption.
Opt for whole fruit – Many kids like fruit juice. And it’s such an easy
alternative to soda because it comes in convenient single serving packages. Many
of the fruit juices lining the shelves at the grocery store are packed with
sugar additives. So instead of serving your child a glass of fruit juice, give
them whole fruit such as apples, bananas, and grapes.
Eat your veggies – Many kids dislike eating their vegetables. And while it may
be a struggle to get them to clean the vegetables off their plate, it will be
worth it in the long run. Vegetables help reduce sugar intake. Among the best
choice for vegetable consumption are green beans, carrots, tomatoes, and squash.
While corn and potatoes are vegetables, they are high in starch which coverts to
sugar, so they should be served in moderation.
Snack wise – We all have a craving for snack food. Children and parents alike
tend to snack a lot. Instead of trying to avoid snacks, offer healthy
alternatives that the whole family can feel good about eating. For power-packed
snacks that will fight off hunger pangs, use protein. A light snack, like a
turkey and cream cheese roll-up, will keep hunger at bay a lot longer than a bag
of potato chips. A snack of protein will also provide you with a boost of enjoy.
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