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SUPERBOWL weekend!


Are you ready for some football?? If you’re like most Americans, your weekend plans include a party this Sunday as friends gather for Superbowl XLV. Whether your interest leans toward the game (my husband) or the commercials and post-game episode of Glee (me) or the chance to run merrily around the house with friends (our children), it’s an awfully nice way to spend a Sunday evening.

Game-day munchies come with the territory, of course, and I’m looking forward to some favorite indulgences just as much as you are. If you’re also interested in adding a few healthier options to the mix, here is a lightened up version of a Superbowl favorite as well as some previously-posted ideas you might consider making for the big day.

Whether you will be wielding a Terrible Towel or wearing a Cheese Head, these are sure to be a hit with your party crowd.  Enjoy the game!


Southwestern Bean Dip

1 16-ounce can nonfat refried beans, preferably “spicy”
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
4 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices, chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium avocado, chopped
1/4 cup canned sliced black olives


Directions:

1. Combine refried beans, black beans, scallions, salsa, cumin, chili powder and jalapeños in a medium bowl. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with cheese.
2. Microwave on High until the cheese is melted and the beans are hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Spread sour cream evenly over the hot bean mixture, then scatter with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives.

Other ideas:




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What do I have in common with a celebrity chef?

Believe me, I’m fully aware that I have very little in common with big-time celebrity food personalities like Cat Cora, Paula Deen, Sara Moulton and Ming Tsai. Nonetheless, I learned this week that we do, in fact, all have one thing in common…

 
We’ve all been guests on Amy Tobin‘s weekly radio show, Amy’s Table!
 
One week ago, I had the fun experience of sitting down with Amy in the Q102 studio here in Cincinnati to tape a segment for her show which aired on Sunday morning. It was a blast and I can’t imagine a more gracious host than Amy!


Amy is a food and lifestyle consultant, a well known media personality, author of Amy’s Table: Food for Families & Friends, host of Amy’s Table on Q102, and Culinary Director at EQ, the culinary school at the Party Source in Northern Kentucky.

We talked about Nourish and the various services we offer, including Nourish@Home. Amy was particularly intrigued by the kitchen makeover service in which we go into a client’s kitchen and spend about a half-day reorganizing the pantry and refrigerator to support her goals for eating well. We make choices about which foods stay, and which ones need to go. Then we organize all the keepers in ways that make it easier to find what they need to make healthful meals and snacks. 
 
After the show, Amy asked if I’d do a guest blog post for her called “A Healthy Meal from a Madeover Pantry” – and so I did. Here’s a link.
 
If you’d like to hear the two-part interview, here’s a link to the page with the .mp3 recording. It’s posted under January 24th and there are two separate links with my name  – just click each one to listen.And in case you’d rather hear from some REAL celebrities, here are links to the interviews with the chefs I mentioned above:Cat Cora
Paula Deen
Sara Moulton
Ming Tsai

Enjoy!

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Announcing Nourish@Home




I’m so excited I can hardly stand it! After months of planning and preparation, we’re officially launching Nourish@Home, our newest service offering designed to help you thrive.

I love the time I spend teaching people how rewarding it can be to cook for themselves and to enjoy delicious healthful food every day…and we’ll still be doing plenty of that around here! But I’m delighted to announce that we can now support your quest to eat well in another very tangible way.

Nourish@Home is an in-home meal prep service designed to fill your fridge with a week’s worth of healthful food, so you can enjoy more peaceful evenings!  
 
We’ll plan, shop for, and prepare a week’s worth of decadently healthful food in your kitchen. 

Experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing dinner is taken care of. I’ve included all the details about it, as well as a special introductory offer below. I hope you’ll give it a spin.

Are you ready to be Nourished??

The Details
The Menu, FAQs, and Pricing

Nourish Spoon LogoCheck out our menu:With items like Thyme Scented Salmon, Pan-Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Thyme Browned Butter, and Scalloped White and Sweet Potatoes on the menu, you’ll have no trouble finding delicious food that meets your family’s needs. Have a special request? Just ask! Click here to view our fall/winter menu.

Get the answers you need:
Click here to have a look at our FAQs. If you don’t find the answer to your question there, just email us and we’d be glad to answer it for you.


Review our Pricing:
The service is priced at $249/week*  but you’ll enjoy special introductory pricing of just $199* the first time you try it!
* plus cost of groceries


Book Your Cook Date
Get ready to be Nourished!
Calendar
Book your date to be Nourished!

 

When you’re ready to schedule your first cook date, just email us your contact information and the date you’d like us to come and we’ll get back to you to finalize the details! Once your first cook date is scheduled, you’ll make your menu selections & complete a short online form providing some background information about your food preferences and your kitchen.

 

 
After that, you can pour yourself a cup of coffee and relax, because dinner’s taken care of!

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