Chicken and Waffles
Category: Food
Strawberry Chocolate-Chip Cookie Cake
STRAWBERRY REDUCTION Cut strawberries, blend into liquid, then put into a pan. Add lemon zest then bring to a simmer on medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and allow to reduce for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
DRY MIX In a medium bowl sift together
1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
WET MIX In a separate large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soft butter, 3 tablespoons of yogurt, and 1 cup sugar. Best on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. The mix in one egg and beat. Then mix in 1/2 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. COMBINE and blend dry flour mix. Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips and blend (I use mini because they are my fav, but use your personal favorite). Then combine strawberry reduction. Add mixture into the pan. Top with chocolate chips and place halved strawberries on top. Bake for 375 for 35 minutes or until done. ENJOY
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Lobster Rolls
This bottom dweller will typically cost top dollar, but that didn’t always used to be the case.
Lobsters used to wash up in piles up to two feet high in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Due to the hight quantity they became known as the poor mans meal. They were used as fertilizer and fish bait by Native Americans and colonists alike as well as were fed to slaves and prisoners. During the 1880’s, prices began to rise as lobster became more popular in areas like New York City and Boston until becoming a delicacy after WWII.
The more ya know.
How to Make a Lobster Roll
In a large pot, add salted water and bring to a boil. Add live lobster to boiling salted water for 7-8 minutes per pound. We had 1/2 pound lobsters so ~ 3.5 – 4 minutes. Let it cool before extracting meat then remove the meat from cooked lobster (de-shelling can be difficult, I recommend watching video tutorials on YouTube. Gordon Ramsey’s “How to extract ALL lobster meat” is my favorite). Once the meat is extracted, cook it on stove top and in butter for about a minute. Then cut into pieces, add mayo, lemon juice, and finely diced arugula to taste. Butter the rolls before adding lobster mixture, then toast the buns on the stove with MORE BUTTER because butter makes this dish. Then serve and ENJOY.
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A Few of My Trader Joe’s Favs
Trader Joe’s is one of my absolute favorite places. After moving to New York, it’s been harder for me to go to my haven. Here are a few Trader Joe’s products that I LOVE and are the reason that I make the journey.
I am a big lover of tea, Earl Grey being one of my favorites!
Chile Lime Seasoning Blend
Jalapeño Dreams
I LOVE spice. I’ve been eating a lot of jalapeños from nachos to burgers to pizza, which got me wondering about the health benefits of these spicy lil devils. Turns out they are low in calories and are full of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are also full of fiber. So if the spice doesn’t get you running to the bathroom, the fiber will. Jalapeños are also beneficial in losing weight by boosting your metabolism.
I will be continuing to eat you, you lil hot thang you.
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE.
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A Look into my Newly-Adopted Sushi Addiction
Sushi is healthy, OK. I reason with myself as I hesitantly spend more of my already tight budget on sushi for the 3rd time this week. Honestly, with no regrets (other than the faint whine that I hear coming from my bank account).
Within the past year my life has gone from “Yeah, I like California rolls” to “SUSHI? PLEASE. NIGIRI? MY FAV. ESCOLAR WALU, ALBACORE, YELLOWTAIL HAMACHI, SAKE SALMON, UNAGI” (which is squid and is so mf good). And unfortunately yes, I did just copy and paste my last Uber Eats receipt.
The reason being is still unknown to me. Have my tastebuds matured and this is what they beg for? They beg for rice and uncooked fish? YES. YES THEY SURPRISINGLY DO.
Sushi is low in calories and full of healthy omega-3 fatty. It can also be a great (and delicious) way to manage your weight. PLUS DID I MENTION THAT ITS FREAKIN DELICIOUS.
Here are a few of my fav sushi pics. I hope you ENJOY as much as I did!
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My Current Healthy Food Fav
Eating healthy isn’t always the easiest. Often the preparation can be time consuming and require multiple fresh ingredients. FALSE, not with an easy and simple sweet potato.
Sweet Potatoes are a great source of fiber, have cancer treating properties, rich in vitamins and are tasty as hell. EAT THE SKIN PEOPLE. The skin is full of nutrients that will keep you healthy and happy… also its also tasty as hell.
There are so many different ways that you can prepare this tasty treat. I bake mine in the oven for about an hour at 425 degrees. AN HOUR, YOU SAY? Yes! And that may sound like a long time, but you just pop it in the oven and then get ready for the day/ shower/ or do whatever miscellaneous activity! Then boom ready.
If I need the tater to cook faster, I will cook it on the stove. This way is actually more challenging for me because I have to be physically present while it cooks.
Both ways are DELISH.
Here are some of my most recent sweet potato creations.
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Goodbye NYC
I left Manhattan about a week ago and man, I miss it. The sparkling lights of the city, the bustling streets and the crowded sidewalks already seem like a distant memory. When I step out of my Texas suburban house in the 100 degree heat, a sense of boredom arises without the hustling crowds and the scampering subway rats. And being back in Texas during August, a good amount of sweat arises too.
I fell in love with the city. The heart has a funny way of cherishing everything when its in love. I mean, I did just imply that I missed the subway rats.
My next flight is already booked and I will be back in less than a month. Back in the city, back in love.
Christine
Hi! I’m Christine and I’m constantly trying to balance fitness with good eats.
After creating a personal food dedicated Instagram account, @christinelikesfood, I’ve decided to take my passion a step further.
Since I was a girl in school, I always took interest in reading and writing. However within the past few years, Ive noticed a significant decrease in the amount that I do. When I couldn’t remember the last time I read a book for my own enjoyment, I knew that it was time to get back in touch with my love for reading and writing.
Starting this blog will provide an outlet for me to have fun with writing while providing insight on fitness and food, both which are important aspects within my life.
I hope that I am able to encourage healthy lifestyle habits within your own life while expressing myself.
Christine & Co 