A Mature Woman's View: September 2012

Friday, September 28, 2012

Make it Breakfast or a snack..

Head on over to FaceBook for the recipe...

So good...so healthy!

http://www.facebook.com/Uppiesbeads59?ref=hl

The BIG Fig Newton...well, kind of....!!!

My version of a fig newton..

I love fig newtons ...but they are not the best thing when you can't stop at just one..

So for an alternative... I slice and core an apple.... spread the inside of a fresh fig onto the apple slices

Add some almonds and you have a healthy snack..

The big fig newton...LOL

Hope you have a happy healthy day..

Will you try this?

Love to hear what healthy snacks you make...

Bisous,

Tammy

Stop over to my Face Book for more snack and breakfast ideas

http://www.facebook.com/Uppiesbeads59?ref=hl

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Zoya Holiday....

Available for pre-order today....get them while supplies last...GORGEOUS for the HOLIDAYS!

Available after Monday 9-24-12 for pre-order......get them while supplies last....these are limited additions...Once they are gone they are gone...http://www.zoya.com/?gclid=CMrgh5WCxbICFQJp4AodcAMAFA.....Love these!

Have a great day.....BISOUS.....Tammy

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

A beautiful salad...

Ingredients:

Mixed salad greens

Roasted sweet potatoes ( olive oil , seasoning of choice : Herbs de Provence)

Roasted blue potatoes

sauteed mushrooms ( in balsamic vinegar)

sliced apple ( I used Gala)

raw Pecans ( 1 Tablespoon)

drizzle with olive oil and Balsamic vinegar

It is important when you are eating salads and eating healthy to always use the best seasonings, olive oil and balsamic vinegar you can afford...

Your food should not only look good it should taste fabulous..

Hope you enjoy....let me know what you think...

Will you try this one..

Have a happy healthy day...

Bisous

Tammy

MAC Satin Eyeshadow collection..

Top Row Left to right:
Row #1- Shroom, Jest, Honesty, Sable, Twinks, Knight Divine
Row #2- Phloof, All that Glitters, Texture, Sumptuous Olive, Beautiful Iris, Contrast
Row #3- Grain, Era, Woodwinked, Shale, Satellite Dreams, Carbon (this belongs in the Mattes)
Row #4- Arena, Pantina, Satin Taupe, Trax, Smut

*Carbon is a matte ...some how it just ended up in this palette..

Hope you all have a great day...what are some of your favorite MAC eyeshadows...would love to know..
Bisous, Tammy

Monday, September 17, 2012

MAC Eyeshadows...The Matte Collection...

From top row left to right: Mylar, Orb, Tete a Tint (Disc.), Kid, Saddle, Brown Down, Deep Damson(pro color)
Second row: Blanc Type, Bisque, Samoa Silk, Mole Skin (disc), Brown Script, Handwritten, Scene,
Third row: Vanilla, Yogurt, Bamboo, Cork, unknown, Folie, Indian Ink
Fourth row: Brule, Malt, Soft Brown, Haux, Espresso, Embark

The colors as you see them are pretty true to form ...the only one that is showing up a little brighter than I think it is in person is Saddle...

Satin Shimmer shadow collection coming up later tonight!

Have a happy day...or night!

BISOUS....Tammy

Essie Nail polish ...

Essie's Fall collection has some really nice shades

This one is "Recessionista"

Shown in natural daylight ....it was early morning with no sunlight..

Really pretty.

Have a beautiful day ..

Bisous

Tammy

Saturday, September 15, 2012

A simple but delicious lite dinner...

Spicy Lentil Soup

with a side salad of

cucumber, tomato

raw pumpkin seeds

fresh ground pepper

sprinkled with a lite balsamic dressing!

Excellent and so healthy!

Recipe coming soon...are you interested?

Be well...BISOUS

Tammy

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Pasta anyone???

Here is what I used to prepare this yummy healthy dish!

100% whole wheat pasta ( I used penne)

2 T olive oil

2 T pine nuts

1 carton of mushrooms

3 cloves of garlic crushed and chopped

8 kalamata olives ( halved)

1 tub of baby spinach leaves

10 halved grape or cherry tomatoes

1 jar of artichoke hearts in water

2 sliced grilled chicken ( optional)

Parmesan cheese to taste..

Put pot of water on to boil...

Saute in olive oil the garlic, pine nuts, mushrooms , cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives and artichoke hearts on medium heat. Add grilled chicken to mixture. When done cooking add spinach on top of mixture...turn the heat down low...let the spinach wilt

PASTA...adding salt to the water once it starts to boil...add pasta...following cooking instructions on box. Drain pasta...pour back in pan. Now pour the chicken spinach mixture over the pasta. Stir and serve adding parmesan cheese over top.

Let me know what you think ...will you try it!

Be well ..

Bisous, Tammy

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

No Boring salads here...

Lettuce of your choice...I used romaine

Roast onions, cauliflower and broccoli ( I toss them in Olive oil and my favorite spice Herbs de Provence)

Grilled assortment of red, yellow and orange peppers

Grilled zuccini ( all grilled with a little olive oil) salt and pepper

2 T pumpkin seeds ( walnuts can be used if you prefer)

1 T Parmesan shredded cheese

2 T your choice of lite salad dressing ( I use a lite balsamic)

You can add any source of protein you prefer...chicken, turkey, shrimp or lean beef..

I hope you all enjoy

Healthy changes everything!

Be well..

Tell me what you think ...will you make it!

Bisous

Tammy

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Dinner's ON....A healthy salad!

A healthy salad...

Romaine lettuce....

1/2 english cucumber

slice fresh mushrooms

2 T Raw sunflower seeds

2-3 T frozen fresh green peas (thawed)

4 roasted baby potatoes (roasted in Olive oil and Herbs de Provence)

1-2 T Lite Balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing ( or your favorite lite dressing..watch the sugar)

I love this salad...the potatoes roasted with (HDP) really adds a wonderful flavor to it...the raw sunflower seeds can be substituted with raw pumpkin seeds)

My fitness pal figures this salad at : 390 calories..( Healthy calories)

I hope you enjoy...let me know what you think..

Be well

BISOUS

Tammy