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Sunday, July 31, 2016
Reader Favorites: July
Becoming a Registered Dietitian: RD Exam
Cooking Class: Pasta
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Friday, July 29, 2016
State of My Goals Address: July Edition
As promised, I am sharing updates on my goals and 2016 resolutions in the state of my goals address. You can take a look at my 2016 goals and my thoughts on goals and resolutions. Sharing these goals is a way to keep me accountable and help me to improve, grow, and learn. People who share their goals tend to be more successful. So, I'm sharing the goals here to encourage you and to keep me accountable. You're welcome to comment with your goals and share your progress as well. Feel free to tag your goals with #RDTODgoals or #healthyRD on social media.
Build endurance and strength.
I'm still loving my weight lifting class. I also restarted Zumba. I danced in high school and love to dance. I found an instructor that I like taking class from, so yay for cardio!
Read more.
I read Playing with Fire by Bianca Olthoff. You can read my review of Playing with Fire from my July favorites. The book is available for pre-order. Please note that I was able to get an early copy of the book, since I was a part of the book launch team.
For those keeping track, my book count is 5 in 2016.
Learn something new.
I took a break from cooking classes this month. Instead, I took a cookie decorating class. My first attempt at icing cookies with royal icing did not go smoothly. So, I was excited to learn some tips and tricks for cookie decorating and working with royal icing. Stay tuned for my class review.
I practiced making pasta with my pasta KitchenAid attachment. My husband surprised me with the pasta roller as a half birthday present; so nice! I've practiced making pasta with friends. It's so nice to have friends help you make pasta. It's great to have two or more pairs of hands. And, it's nice to have people to visit when you make tortellini because it takes time to make homemade pasta.
Travel.
There was no big travel this month. But, we have some travel plans later this year. So, stay tuned!
These are my broad goals for 2016. What goals are you working on in 2016?
Comment below. I would love to hear your goals and progress.
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2016 Goals
Try 30 new recipes.
In July, I tried a few new recipes including:
- Sprinkle Cake with browned butter
- It was fun to practice some of the leveling and icing skills that I learned at my first cake decorating class. The sprinkle cake was more crumbly than the cake we used in class, but it was delicious!
- Sugar cookies
- Scallops with a lemon orange gastric
- Royal Icing
- Cake balls
- This was my first attempt at cake balls. They are a bit messy; I learned a lot. They are far from perfect, but they were delicious!
Build endurance and strength.
I'm still loving my weight lifting class. I also restarted Zumba. I danced in high school and love to dance. I found an instructor that I like taking class from, so yay for cardio!
Read more.
I read Playing with Fire by Bianca Olthoff. You can read my review of Playing with Fire from my July favorites. The book is available for pre-order. Please note that I was able to get an early copy of the book, since I was a part of the book launch team.
For those keeping track, my book count is 5 in 2016.
Learn something new.
I took a break from cooking classes this month. Instead, I took a cookie decorating class. My first attempt at icing cookies with royal icing did not go smoothly. So, I was excited to learn some tips and tricks for cookie decorating and working with royal icing. Stay tuned for my class review.
I practiced making pasta with my pasta KitchenAid attachment. My husband surprised me with the pasta roller as a half birthday present; so nice! I've practiced making pasta with friends. It's so nice to have friends help you make pasta. It's great to have two or more pairs of hands. And, it's nice to have people to visit when you make tortellini because it takes time to make homemade pasta.
Travel.
There was no big travel this month. But, we have some travel plans later this year. So, stay tuned!
These are my broad goals for 2016. What goals are you working on in 2016?
Comment below. I would love to hear your goals and progress.
For more recipes, encouragement, and tips for healthy eating, follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Let's Celebrate July
Y'all I LOVE celebrations! I love birthdays, holidays, Tuesdays, and Fridays! I love celebrating achievements: graduations, babies, marriage, or just being an amazing human being. Give me a reason, and I'll celebrate with you! So, this is a new feature that I thought would be fun!
In this series, I provide an overview of the food celebrations and holidays in the month, so you can celebrate! For me, this list is helpful for menu planning or throwing themed dinners. These food holidays are a great way to have a themed meal and invite people over to your home.
I feel like inviting people into your home is a great way to build community. There's something about breaking bread, cooking, sharing recipes, and food that sparks conversation. I love talking and celebrating around a table. So, here are some food celebrations in July.
July has several celebrations throughout the month. July is:
I thought this list would be inspiring for your meal plan for July and would encourage some party and entertaining ideas. So, let's celebrate. If you participate in these monthly celebrations, tag me, @RDtipoftheday, and use the hashtag #RDTODcelebrate for a chance to be featured.
For more recipes, encouragement, and tips for healthy eating, follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.
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In this series, I provide an overview of the food celebrations and holidays in the month, so you can celebrate! For me, this list is helpful for menu planning or throwing themed dinners. These food holidays are a great way to have a themed meal and invite people over to your home.
I feel like inviting people into your home is a great way to build community. There's something about breaking bread, cooking, sharing recipes, and food that sparks conversation. I love talking and celebrating around a table. So, here are some food celebrations in July.
July has several celebrations throughout the month. July is:
- National Picnic Month
- National Baked Bean Month
- National Culinary Arts Month
- National Hot Dog Month
- National Ice Cream Month
There are also many celebrations on days throughout July.
- July 4 is National Barbecue Day & Caesar Salad Day
- July 5 is National Turnover Day
- July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day
- July 7 is National Macaroni Day
- July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day
- July 10 is "Pick Blueberries' Day
- I have several recipes that use fresh blueberries. Check out my homemade granola and make a parfait. Drink a peach and blueberry breakfast smoothie. Or, create a fresh Summer salad to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
- July 11 is National Blueberry Muffin Day
- July 12 is National Pecan Pie Day
- July 17 is National Peach Ice Cream Day
- July 20 is National Ice-cream Sundae Day
- July 21 is National Creme Brûlée Day
- July 23 is National Vanilla Ice Cream and National Hot Dog Day
- July 25 is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
- July 28 is National Hamburger Day
- July 29 is National Lasagna Day
- July 30 is National Cheesecake Day
I thought this list would be inspiring for your meal plan for July and would encourage some party and entertaining ideas. So, let's celebrate. If you participate in these monthly celebrations, tag me, @RDtipoftheday, and use the hashtag #RDTODcelebrate for a chance to be featured.
For more recipes, encouragement, and tips for healthy eating, follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.
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