50 Something

Hi!

50 Something is the tumblelog of Lori Pirog, a nutritionist and self-taught artist currently living in the Midwest...read on to see what I am up to...also, I invite you to take a minute to explore some of my websites...a few of my sites and blogs are listed on Eons...

(Note: The fabulous photos I've added are courtesy of La Tartine Gourmande. Isn't her work incredible?)
November 17
Roasted Kabocha Squash Sauce: Healthy and tasty pasta sauce featuring Kabocha squash as the star ingredient! Blogged at Silly Nutrition Undergrad.
Roasted Kabocha Squash Sauce:

Healthy and tasty pasta sauce featuring Kabocha squash as the star ingredient!

Blogged at Silly Nutrition Undergrad.

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Ginger, Jalapeño & Coconut Cauliflower: Cauliflower, Thai-style. Simple steps, amazing flavours! Blogged at Silly Nutrition Undergrad.
Ginger, Jalapeño & Coconut Cauliflower:

Cauliflower, Thai-style.

Simple steps, amazing flavours!

Blogged at Silly Nutrition Undergrad.

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FROM FIELD TO PLATE: “Every aspect of our lives is, in a sense, a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.” -Frances Moore Lappe
FROM FIELD TO PLATE:

“Every aspect of our lives is, in a sense, a vote for the kind of world we want to live in.”
-Frances Moore Lappe

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Day 5 - 1200 Kcal Diet Menu

The menu for Day 5 of the 7 Day Diet Plan for a 1200 kcal diet is simple. Just pop a couple of waffles in your toaster oven for breakfast. Enjoy with a little apple butter for a spread instead of…
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Pretty much the same as yesterday: Except I have a banana instead of an apple, half as much bread, and I added some spelt pretzels. Not pictured, but I added a diet lemon-lime soda too.
Pretty much the same as yesterday:

Except I have a banana instead of an apple, half as much bread, and I added some spelt pretzels.

Not pictured, but I added a diet lemon-lime soda too.

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Researchers write that the process of aging may be “modifiable.” http://bit.ly/ZuLGj

November 16
a colorful celebration of this years harvest: “Growing food is the most basic use of the natural resources of the Earth, and through food production. we make our own working landscapes. How each society or nation produces and distributes food in large measure determines its identity.” Elizabeth Henderson in Sharing the Harvest, a Citizen’s Guide to Community Supported Agriculture blogged at thisamazingheart.com/
a colorful celebration of this years harvest:

“Growing food is the most basic use of the natural resources of the Earth, and through food production. we make our own working landscapes. How each society or nation produces and distributes food in large measure determines its identity.”

Elizabeth Henderson in Sharing the Harvest, a Citizen’s Guide to Community Supported Agriculture

blogged at thisamazingheart.com/

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“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” La Rochefoucauld: The above quote was my father-in-law’s motto. I keep vegetable California Rolls around for when I want a healthy snack that is just a little sweet. No fish, just veggies and rice. Happy “Taking Time for Health” Tuesday … have a healthy week!
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” La Rochefoucauld:

The above quote was my father-in-law’s motto.

I keep vegetable California Rolls around for when I want a healthy snack that is just a little sweet. No fish, just veggies and rice.

Happy “Taking Time for Health” Tuesday … have a healthy week!

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Week 3, here we go.: Trying to make up for a weekend full of steak, sushi, and beer.
Week 3, here we go.:

Trying to make up for a weekend full of steak, sushi, and beer.

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Soup tonight!: We have been blessed with some cool weather so there is one thing I plan on doing….
Soup tonight!:

We have been blessed with some cool weather so there is one thing I plan on doing….

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Reading: Study Raises Questions about Cholesterol Drug’s Benefit http://bit.ly/ZuLGj

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My inspiration for today and encouragement for healthy living! Champion Runner 91 yr old Orville Rogers http://bit.ly/2mlhkk

November 15

60 mostly 5-star reviews for Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Raisin Muffins by Cooking Light http://bit.ly/pya18 Looks good!

November 14
The Harvest - Sweet Potatoes: Not a bad little crop considering they were grown in a container. My question to all of you sweet-potato-growing seasoned veterans is, just what do I do with the tiny, finger-sized ones on the right? I didn’t think the skin was edible so I don’t believe I can just steam them, and if I peel them, there will be nothing left. Any suggestions?
The Harvest - Sweet Potatoes:

Not a bad little crop considering they were grown in a container. My question to all of you sweet-potato-growing seasoned veterans is, just what do I do with the tiny, finger-sized ones on the right? I didn’t think the skin was edible so I don’t believe I can just steam them, and if I peel them, there will be nothing left. Any suggestions?

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The Harvest - Jerusalem Artichokes (a.k.a. sun chokes): Other than soup — and our recipe only calls for a fraction of this bumper crop — what does one do with Jerusalem artichokes?
The Harvest - Jerusalem Artichokes (a.k.a. sun chokes):

Other than soup — and our recipe only calls for a fraction of this bumper crop — what does one do with Jerusalem artichokes?