Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 05:51:35 GMT

Bananas are a very portable food. No forks or knives needed.

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Former Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 05:50:50 GMT

That is an excellent source of protein. Great idea to keep some in the car.

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 05:49:38 GMT

What an interesting plan.

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:18:03 GMT

I agree, bananas are excellent. When given an option, I definitely prefer fresh food over processed meal replacement snacks. However, I like to pack a a couple extra Clif bars in my swim bag, just in case. SB

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sun, 25 Apr 2004 11:14:32 GMT

Bananas are usually very good after training...

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 13:10:30 GMT

Of course it's bad to not eat. Sometimes I am running late and have to get somewhere so can't stop. As for drinking, I drink water all day long so that is usually not a problem. Maybe I need too keep some snacks in my car.

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 07:47:20 GMT

i usually (lately)keep salted peanuts with a few cashew nuts self mixed in car...i was amazed how often they have come in for those special hungry times today for example after 3000m swim i had to stay in town half hour waiting to pick up a prescription from the chemist..a handful o nuts and the hunger had dissappeared.Not good if you have nut allergy though!!!

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sat, 24 Apr 2004 05:28:27 GMT

scanscy,dont you know its bad not to eat after such a swim session?even if your trying to lose weight,its recommended to eat after swimming even if its just something small.Drink too.

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:57:28 GMT

Thanks. I'll let you know how it turns out.

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:32:24 GMT

Personally, yes. ;) Swimmer Bill

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:29:36 GMT

Now cut that out Bill! Posting the recipes is OK, but posting the pictures is downright cruel. I swam 3200 this morning and havent' eaten a single thing. I don't need you making me even hungrier!:)

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:16:50 GMT

OK, here it is. But before I post the recipe, I thought I'd make one clarification: Although these dishes use matzo crackers as ingredients, they were not intended to be Kosher dishes. I know for sure that the napoleon is not Kosher because of the combination of goat cheese and egg. That's a whole other topic -- but this topic is "gourmet weight loss food." For me personally, matzo crackers are used only as one ingredient, with no intended religious or cultural significance. SAN ANTONIO MATZO BALL SOUP I'm not sure about the word "fusion" -- but I like the idea of cross-culturally influenced cuisine. See attached photo. Ingredients: 5 oz matzo crackers, crushed 1 cup water 1 T EVO 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg, beaten 2 T whole wheat flour small bunch cilantro, chopped 64 oz. chicken broth 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1 cup diced green pepper 1/2 cup canned red kidney beans 1/2 cup frozen yellow corn kernels 2 T chipotle pepper sauce 1 large chicken *** (3/4 lb) kosher salt (to taste) fresh ground black pepper (to taste) fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish) 1) Crush matzo crackers in large bowl and add water to cover. Make sure crackers absorb the water, and no dry pieces remain. 2) Coat chicken *** with one T of chipotle sauce and let marinate on a large plate. 3) In a large skillet, heat oil and saute onions. Add soaked crackers and stir until mixed. Continue to cook over medium heat. 4) Beat eggs together in large bowl. 5) Remove skillet from heat, and when cooled slightly, add cracker mixture to egg, sprinkle with flour, mix, and stir in fresh cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 6) In a large pot, heat chicken broth with tomatoes. Add 1T of chipotle pepper sauce to broth mixture, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to low boil and add green pepper. 7) Form matzo mixture into golf ball sized balls, and set on a large plate. 8) Add corn and kidney beans to chicken broth and tomato mixture. 9) Place marinated chicken on grill. 10) Add matzoballs to soup and cook over medium heat until matzoballs rise to the top of the broth mixture. 11) Turn chicken until grilled through, and slice into pieces. Add chicken to soup and let sit for one minute. 12) Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve. Makes 12 golf-ball sized matzo balls. Serves six, or three hungry people, or two super hungry people. Enjoy! SB

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Karen Duggan — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 12:29:19 GMT

Is that you Mr. Volckening?

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:43:29 GMT

I'd be interested in the San Antonio Matzo Ball Soup recipe (having lived in San Antonio for several years and also liking matzo ball soup).

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:26:25 GMT

True, your grandmother probably wouldn't have made it, but it took 15 minutes to prepare, it was delicious, and I didn't bust my calorie budget for the day! It would probably be Kosher, too, if the chicken and the goat were kosher. ;) I have another recipe that would probably make any Jewish grandmother turn over in her grave -- but then they would say ""That's GOOD!" It's called "San Antonio Matzo Ball Soup" and it's a Tex-Mex spin on an old favorite. If anyone's interested, I will post it. ;) Swimmer Bill

RE: Losing Weight Eating Gourmet Food!

Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 15:14:21 GMT

Interesting "take" on a VERY old dish!!!! Not something my Grandma would have tried however! I guess you used just the plain matzo instead of the egg or onion matzo (which would be very interesting if you can find it)? Think I'll just stay with the old traditional kind of fried matzo. However, in my family we just wet the matzo with hot water and pour out the hot water and mix in the beaten eggs. I've made it with onions and butter/margarine. Recently have been adding sugar and cinnamon. Quick breakfast or dinner when you don't feel like cooking.