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Cooking on the GO!
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April, 2008
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ay! Spring has sprung! The scent of flowers is overwhelming even the city smells of Manhattan. If you haven't noticed all that's growing around you -- take a look at some kids (yours or others'). They notice every little bud and movement of squirrel, bee and the smallest bug, helping you bring your attention to the beauty of the season (and for Eckhart fans -- to the present moment).
April is a time to plant seeds, outside in your
garden, and inside your life. This is a great time to think
about what you are growing and nurturing in your own life. I was
delighted to share my own thoughts on this with The Family Groove, along with some great Moms
on the Street from LA, OH and MA. Check out their thoughts here, as you
contemplate your own April planting plans.
With spring comes my favorite holiday, Passover, for
so many reasons -- family, freedom, food -- and not the least of
which is the opportunity to go bread-free for a week! I was
too tied up with Seder plans to get this newsletter out on time --
but I guarantee that you can enjoy the Roasted Green Beans,
Fennel and Apple Salad below for any occasion (including
a quick dinner side).
If you prefer the traditional method of recipe
reading, then The
Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook is the way to go.
And if you or someone you know is pregnant; or simply looking
for some quick and delicious mealtime recipes, I promise you
can't go wrong with this book. Check out my new favorite: Roasted Cauliflower with
Curry (page 157) which has literally been on my table
every single week for the past month! (Given that I have never been
a fan of either cauliflower or curry, this was a big surprise to
me!). I'll include the recipe in next month's newsletter. In the
meantime, enjoy the beautiful weather!
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In My
Kitchen
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Healthy Holidays
Spring has sprung and, in our home, this means
Passover is around the corner. I love this holiday for all it
represents in terms of family and freedom -- but what gets me
nervous is all that delicious food! So I have learned to adapt our
family favorites -- keeping them traditional yet healthy and fresh.
One favorite dish is green beans with onions and matzo meal to
create a thick sauce. Instead -- I roast them -- serving them as a
salad that works either warm or cold (one less thing to heat up
during the seder).
Roasted Green Beans, Fennel and Apple Salad
Of course, you can enjoy this dish any time of year
-- it's quick and easy (like all my favorites) and really
tantalizes your tasetbuds with a mixture of sweet and savory,
creamy and crunchy! I list Balsamic vinegar as an ingredient, but
feel free to play around with any flavored vinegar -- I love Raspberry
vinegar for a sweet finish.
1 lb of green beans,
trimmed
1 apple, preferably Granny
Smith, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon Balsamic
vinegar
2 tablespoons pine
nuts, toasted, optional
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets
with foil.
In a large bowl, gently toss green beans, fennel and
apple with olive oil. Lay out the green beans in a single layer in
the first pan. Lay out the fennel and apple in a single layer
on the second pan. Place both pans in the oven. Roast the fennel
and apple until they brown, about 15 minutes, remove from oven and
let cool. Continue roasting the green beans for an additional 10
minutes.
Using a spatula, remove the apple, fennel and beans
in a medium bowl, drizzling the olive oil from the pan. Add
Balsamic and toss, along with pine nuts, if using. Season with salt
and pepper to taste. Serve warm or cold.
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Spread
the Word
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Last month, I shared with you about my new
partnership with NuKitchen, a healthy meal delivery service
based on whole-foods in and around New York City. Well, even though
I don't operate the meal delivery program  anymore, I am still a firm believer and proponent in
having as much support systems as possible all the time -- and
specifically during those first few weeks after the birth of your
baby. Time Out
New York Kids is asking readers if they would use the
meal delivery service by Mothers & Menus. If you had used the
service before, or if you think that you would use the NuKitchen service
now, please check out the article and cast your vote! If
you haven't tried meal delivery before, please take advantage of
the following offer: a FREE DAY of MEALS from
NuKitchen. Simply call 212.582.1144 and give coupon
code: M&M2008. You do not need to be an expectant or new mom to
take advantage of this offer! If you're looking to lose weight or
get in shape for summer, or just need a helping hand around the
house -- meal delivery can be a fresh, healthy and affordable
alternative!
Also, while I am making requests -- I would love
your help in getting the word out on The Well Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook
on Amazon.com and Barnes and  Nobles.com. If you already purchased the book
(through Amazon or elsewhere), your comments about it would be most
helpful for someone else who wants to learn more! For
Amazon.com users, simply click here; scroll down to "Create Your
Own Review"; log on using your Amazon.com username and
password and post your review. For Barnes and Nobles users, click here and fill in!
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PARTNER
SPOTLIGHT
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Gifts
from Earth for Angels from Heaven
I am so delighted to share with you my latest find:
the incredible products and people behind Earth Mama Angel Baby (www.earthmamaangelbaby.com). I was looking for
a natural cream when I came upon their website -- and was so
moved by their committment, mission, and product names (Happy Mama
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look. Wouldn't you know it? What you see is what you get --
they are just amazing. I have now had the chance to sample their
products and work with their team on a couple of projects (in my
work as a marketing consultant). And all I can say is
that they are committed, authentic and professional in a way that
is inspiring. They have generously offered all my nerwsletter
readers a 20% discount, use code Momsday. Give their
products as a gift to a friend or to yourself -- you won't be
disappointed!
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Karen Gurwitz
Mothers & Menus
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