Gulf Oil Spill

I was asked by a dear friend to give my impressions of how the gulf oil spill has REALLY affected us here in Destin, Florida. To many of you that may not be familiar with Destin, I will explain first that it has not always been such a tourist mecca as is Panama City Beach and Pensacola Beach, but was originally a fishing village with the best deep sea fishing captains in the southeast, in my opinion and that of many others I am sure. There is little left of the original village but the flavor still remains. Our favorite spot to hang out and watch the boats come in Destin Harbor is AJ's which is a Destin favorite for watching the boat traffic and enjoying a cold beverage and listening to some very laid back rock n roll performed by local talent.

More Healthy Eating

Crab-Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
2 frozen crab cakes (lump meat)
1 large red potato, in one inch dice
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced carrots
½ cup frozen shelled edamame
½ cup frozen corn kernels
1 Tbsp. Salmon seasoning
½ tsp. powdered ginger
Dash salt and pepper
1 can diced tomatoes in juice
½ tsp. honey
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp. Cottonseed Oil

Sauté first six (6) ingredients in oil; add salmon seasoning, ginger salt and pepper, continue sautéing until crab cakes are thoroughly thawed and mixed with vegetables (use large skillet or wok)

Pour mixture into soup pot and add tomatoes in juice, honey and lemon. Stir until mixed. Add chicken broth. Bring back to a boil and then lower temperature and simmer for 5 – 10 minutes.

Serve with crusty whole grain bread.

Living Healthy

Breakfast Cereal

1 cup oat cereal (Cheerios or store brand)
1/2 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Small dash of Truvia or Stevia powder
1 Tablespoon Flax Seed Meal
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup water

Mix all ingredients and heat in microwave for 2 minutes on high

Stir and ad 1/2 - 1 cup no sugar added soy milk (plain)

Enjoy a filling and healthy start to your day

Earthquake in Haiti

I was proud of my President as he moved swiftly and efficiently to help our neighbors in Haiti after the horrendous earthquake on January 12, 2010. I had expected the same from our President Bush after Katrina, but he was woefully late in coordinating rescue and assistance efforts. It was 3 days before he got up and acted. Again, I am proud of my President.