Hmm – not doing too badly. The weather here was absolutely horendous yesterday, AND I had sick snotty M’s – so there was no exercise at all yesterday. Bugger. I really miss it when I don’t get a chance – makes me a little cranky too.
Oh well – today is another day.
Off to the gym this morning – big power walk – took hevrey with me (he had an RDO today!). Felt great – although a little stiff in the back still. Took myself off to Mr Chiro – no wonder. I have a couple of discs that are starting to bulge in my lower back – so he treated them, and instructed me not to LIFT AND TWIST. Yes – I put that in capitals – coz I am shouting it. Lifting and twisting is a common casue of back problems – always use a straight back (says me!!!!!). That may explain the extremem pelvic pain I have been getting agina towards late in the day when I have been on my feet for too long. He also had a go at my left elbow, as I have been getting alot of wrist pain – it’s all connected.
I have a little bit of ‘swanking’ to do….
Get on over to Designer Digitals, and check out the awesome stuff that went in store today. AND while you are there – go and challenge yourself with the challenges this week – I espeially love Pattie’s template challenge – check it out and post your layouts! I am gonna have to give it a go right now!!!!!!
Also – check out the wonderful kit that Jess Bolton and Carrie Stephens teamed up together for…. EMILY’s WISH
How yummy are those colours!
Boy – have I got some scrapping to do!
M1 has swimming lessons every day this week – FASTTRACK at Kings. It’s a bit of a pain to have to travel 30mins each way to get there – but in our house – learning to swim is not an option. We are on a island surrounded by the beautiful sea – why not be safe while we are enjoying it. They are both at creche today – lovely – a free day for me – but it has been soooo busy. At least I do not have The Cat in the Hat playing in the background as I did yesterday!
I have a new favourite recipe to share (actually – it’s an old favourite that I just remembered!). You have to try it!
ORIENTAL FRIED NOODLE SALAD
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves 8
Degree of difficulty: easy
½ -1 Chinese Cabbage, or ¼ savoy cabbage (shredded finely)
6 Green Onion (chopped 5mm length)
100g Lightly roasted slivered Almonds or Pinenuts
1 pkt Chang’s Fried Noodles 100g (Original or Onion Flavoured)
Dressing:
¼ cup White Vinegar
½ cup Castor Sugar
1 tblsp Chang’s Soy Sauce
2 tsp Chang’s sesame oil (Optional)
½ cup Olive Oil
Mix all the ingredients of the Dressing in a bowl. Stir well until sugar is dissolved. Combine the Cabbage, chopped Green Onions and almonds in a salad bowl. Add dressing and mix well. Just before serving add the noodles and toss thoroughly.
Tips
To make a delicious meal add 300g shredded BBQ Chicken or BBQ Pork.
Check out the other beautiful recipes at CHANGS too – yumboliscious! (I only stumbled across the site a few minutes ago when I googled the changs oriental fried noodles! – major dork!)
OK – that’s it for now – cheers:)
3 comments
Kylie - Lurve that salad!!!!
Karina - That kit is lovely Kylie. I used to put those noodles in my salad ALL the time…..I have backed off since looking at the fat content but am actually going to pick up a packet for tomorrows salad lunch I am putting on for some friends.
I have been really good with my portions this week till Mums group today. I put on alot of healthy food but the other girls bought along some really yummy but oh so naughty food that I have been picking at all day LOL
Lisa Harman - Kylie another change.. looks good.
the recipe you put up is an all, time favourite here in our house too. We love it. the dressing is just devine isnt it.. and cheap.
not good about the M’s been sick.. I have been a bit ill myself again and it isnt nice.
swimming lessons is important living on an island. my 2 are doing them aswell but lucky we only have 5 minutes both ways to drive. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with using that kit.
hope all are well.