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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" > <channel> <title>The Foodie and Nutrition Guru – a daily dose of eating, drinking, and being mindfully merry.</title> <atom:link href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com</link> <description>How to eat, drink, and be mindfully merry @ WordPress.com weblog</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:06:14 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.com/</generator><cloud domain='kkstephens.wordpress.com' port='80' path='/?rsscloud=notify' registerProcedure='' protocol='http-post' /><image> <url>https://secure.gravatar.com/blavatar/7a78fc6d038a09e6d60341ac72eccd1053e2386c35f6d6a2f9a2c540347d58d3?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fs0.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png</url> <title>The Foodie and Nutrition Guru – a daily dose of eating, drinking, and being mindfully merry.</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com</link> </image> <atom:link rel="search" type="application/opensearchdescription+xml" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/osd.xml" title="The Foodie and Nutrition Guru - a daily dose of eating, drinking, and being mindfully merry." /> <atom:link rel='hub' href='https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?pushpress=hub'/> <item> <title>Which Bread is Best?</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/which-bread-is-best/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/which-bread-is-best/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:06:14 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Grains & Starches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bread]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ezekiel bread]]></category> <category><![CDATA[high glycemic carb]]></category> <category><![CDATA[low-glycemic carb]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rye bread]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slow-digesting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sourdough bread]]></category> <category><![CDATA[which bread is best to eat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whole grains]]></category> <category><![CDATA[whole wheat bread]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=420</guid> <description><![CDATA[Q: I know enriched wheat flour is a no-no, but I am getting a little sick of whole white. What other breads are good to eat? A: I suggest avoiding products that contain plain or enriched wheat flour because the product has been stripped of its fiber and nutrients, leaving behind just the starch. This […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="color:#993300;">Q: <span style="color:#000000;">I know enriched wheat flour is a no-no, but I am getting a little sick of whole white. What other breads are good to eat?</span></span></h2><h2><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#993300;"> </span></span></span></h2><p><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#993300;">A: </span> I suggest avoiding products that contain plain or enriched wheat flour because the product has been stripped of its fiber and nutrients, leaving behind just the starch. This type of fast-digesting, high-glycemic carb boosts insulin levels, which is fine after workouts but not at other times when it encourages fat storage and blunts fat-burning. I recommend breads that are low-glycemic and slow digesting such as whole-wheat bread, which has all its original fiber. There are other breads that are low-glycemic and one of the best is Ezekiel 4:9 bread. It doesn’t contain flour, and is a mix of organic sprouted whole grains (wheat, millet, spelt, and barley) and legumes (lentils and soybeans). Because it contains grains and legumes, the bread is a complete protein, which means it has all nine of the essential amino acids your body can’t produce on its own. Its whole grains and legumes are also very slow-digesting, making this bread a smart choice for most meals.</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#000000;">Rye is another low-glycemic bread; its kernels have been found to significantly slow digestion. And if you’re craving white bread, eat sourdough (think pannini). It contains both processed and bleached wheat flour, but the lactic acid produced during its fermentation process makes it a low-glycemic carb.</span></span></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/which-bread-is-best/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Top 10 Foods that Boost your Metabolism</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:05:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fruits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Healthy Fats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spices]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vegetables]]></category> <category><![CDATA[berries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cayenne pepper]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cinnamon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[curry powder]]></category> <category><![CDATA[edamame]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fat-fighting foods]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Foods for fat-loss]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Grapefruit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nuts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spinach]]></category> <category><![CDATA[yogurt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zucchini]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=396</guid> <description><![CDATA[1. Cayenne pepper: Contains the ultimate fat-fat burning compound – capsaicin. Try chili power, paprika or jalapeño peppers; which also contain capsaicin. 2. Cinnamon: This thermogenic spice is linked with curbing cravings, controlling blood sugar levels and burning fat. 3. Curry powder: The turmeric found in curry powder is a well-known fat-burner. It will keep you […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="color:#993300;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-406" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/vrcaqfd8c0caes8qwuca02gu78cali9i0gca8bw2zzca6xmwkxcaj0hreycabeec0ycacm0h3eca2e9uqmcai5ukvkca7906t0cawqrw06ca5mkx4gcaggz13sca5hzbaacaxc56mmcacohozqca051yy7/"><img data-attachment-id="406" data-permalink="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/vrcaqfd8c0caes8qwuca02gu78cali9i0gca8bw2zzca6xmwkxcaj0hreycabeec0ycacm0h3eca2e9uqmcai5ukvkca7906t0cawqrw06ca5mkx4gcaggz13sca5hzbaacaxc56mmcacohozqca051yy7/" data-orig-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/vrcaqfd8c0caes8qwuca02gu78cali9i0gca8bw2zzca6xmwkxcaj0hreycabeec0ycacm0h3eca2e9uqmcai5ukvkca7906t0cawqrw06ca5mkx4gcaggz13sca5hzbaacaxc56mmcacohozqca051yy7.jpg" data-orig-size="116,116" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="VRCAQFD8C0CAES8QWUCA02GU78CALI9I0GCA8BW2ZZCA6XMWKXCAJ0HREYCABEEC0YCACM0H3ECA2E9UQMCAI5UKVKCA7906T0CAWQRW06CA5MKX4GCAGGZ13SCA5HZBAACAXC56MMCACOHOZQCA051YY7" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/vrcaqfd8c0caes8qwuca02gu78cali9i0gca8bw2zzca6xmwkxcaj0hreycabeec0ycacm0h3eca2e9uqmcai5ukvkca7906t0cawqrw06ca5mkx4gcaggz13sca5hzbaacaxc56mmcacohozqca051yy7.jpg?w=116" data-large-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/vrcaqfd8c0caes8qwuca02gu78cali9i0gca8bw2zzca6xmwkxcaj0hreycabeec0ycacm0h3eca2e9uqmcai5ukvkca7906t0cawqrw06ca5mkx4gcaggz13sca5hzbaacaxc56mmcacohozqca051yy7.jpg?w=116" class="alignright size-full wp-image-406" title="VRCAQFD8C0CAES8QWUCA02GU78CALI9I0GCA8BW2ZZCA6XMWKXCAJ0HREYCABEEC0YCACM0H3ECA2E9UQMCAI5UKVKCA7906T0CAWQRW06CA5MKX4GCAGGZ13SCA5HZBAACAXC56MMCACOHOZQCA051YY7" src="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/vrcaqfd8c0caes8qwuca02gu78cali9i0gca8bw2zzca6xmwkxcaj0hreycabeec0ycacm0h3eca2e9uqmcai5ukvkca7906t0cawqrw06ca5mkx4gcaggz13sca5hzbaacaxc56mmcacohozqca051yy7.jpg?w=510" alt="" /></a>1. Cayenne pepper</span><span style="color:#993300;">:</span></strong></p><p>Contains the ultimate fat-fat burning compound – capsaicin. Try chili power, paprika or jalapeño peppers; which also contain capsaicin.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#993300;">2. Cinnamon:</span></strong></p><p>This thermogenic spice is linked with curbing cravings, controlling blood sugar levels and burning fat.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#993300;">3. Curry powder:</span></strong></p><p>The turmeric found in curry powder is a well-known fat-burner. It will keep you sweating as well as burning calories.</p><p><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>4. Spinach:</strong></span></p><p>Magnesium and B vitamins are extremely important for all body functions – metabolism included. Spinach provides both nutrients.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#993300;">5. Nuts:<a rel="attachment wp-att-409" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/tscaduffd4catfjrh0caqubyofcalq17agcap0y7zkcae1n2h3caqwo3kkcabf4pxxcaq3z2qyca21kk36cavmpuyvcan5k0x2cacglrcmcaajqe7scamzf351caiigtkacaeg7la9ca0528o6camcfby3/"><img data-attachment-id="409" data-permalink="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/tscaduffd4catfjrh0caqubyofcalq17agcap0y7zkcae1n2h3caqwo3kkcabf4pxxcaq3z2qyca21kk36cavmpuyvcan5k0x2cacglrcmcaajqe7scamzf351caiigtkacaeg7la9ca0528o6camcfby3/" data-orig-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/tscaduffd4catfjrh0caqubyofcalq17agcap0y7zkcae1n2h3caqwo3kkcabf4pxxcaq3z2qyca21kk36cavmpuyvcan5k0x2cacglrcmcaajqe7scamzf351caiigtkacaeg7la9ca0528o6camcfby3.jpg" data-orig-size="115,86" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="TSCADUFFD4CATFJRH0CAQUBYOFCALQ17AGCAP0Y7ZKCAE1N2H3CAQWO3KKCABF4PXXCAQ3Z2QYCA21KK36CAVMPUYVCAN5K0X2CACGLRCMCAAJQE7SCAMZF351CAIIGTKACAEG7LA9CA0528O6CAMCFBY3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/tscaduffd4catfjrh0caqubyofcalq17agcap0y7zkcae1n2h3caqwo3kkcabf4pxxcaq3z2qyca21kk36cavmpuyvcan5k0x2cacglrcmcaajqe7scamzf351caiigtkacaeg7la9ca0528o6camcfby3.jpg?w=115" data-large-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/tscaduffd4catfjrh0caqubyofcalq17agcap0y7zkcae1n2h3caqwo3kkcabf4pxxcaq3z2qyca21kk36cavmpuyvcan5k0x2cacglrcmcaajqe7scamzf351caiigtkacaeg7la9ca0528o6camcfby3.jpg?w=115" class="alignright size-full wp-image-409" title="TSCADUFFD4CATFJRH0CAQUBYOFCALQ17AGCAP0Y7ZKCAE1N2H3CAQWO3KKCABF4PXXCAQ3Z2QYCA21KK36CAVMPUYVCAN5K0X2CACGLRCMCAAJQE7SCAMZF351CAIIGTKACAEG7LA9CA0528O6CAMCFBY3" src="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/tscaduffd4catfjrh0caqubyofcalq17agcap0y7zkcae1n2h3caqwo3kkcabf4pxxcaq3z2qyca21kk36cavmpuyvcan5k0x2cacglrcmcaajqe7scamzf351caiigtkacaeg7la9ca0528o6camcfby3.jpg?w=510" alt="" /></a></span></strong></p><p>Walnuts and almonds are full of fat-burning omega-3’s.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#993300;">6. Grapefruit:</span></strong></p><p>A compound found in grapefruit (naringenin) is being linked with fat loss.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#993300;">7. Berries:</span></strong></p><p>A handful of fibrous berries helps keep your metabolism going by providing the necessary sugars to curb cravings, with fever calories.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#993300;">8. Zucchini:</span></strong></p><p>This vegetable is fibrous and water packed, meaning its fills you up and is easy to digest.</p><p><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>9. Yogurt:<a rel="attachment wp-att-412" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/75can2o3gfcakydsluca3g7wu8caybhh1xcal3f96zca2wqltjcaejgostcac6g1j3ca0wpljjcanbuqv8cajmkkbncarq1rkpcat9jkdycazrr4eqcanyiwhjcaf2dmsxcapd6pr2ca5ehkukca9gst2i/"><img data-attachment-id="412" data-permalink="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/75can2o3gfcakydsluca3g7wu8caybhh1xcal3f96zca2wqltjcaejgostcac6g1j3ca0wpljjcanbuqv8cajmkkbncarq1rkpcat9jkdycazrr4eqcanyiwhjcaf2dmsxcapd6pr2ca5ehkukca9gst2i/" data-orig-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/75can2o3gfcakydsluca3g7wu8caybhh1xcal3f96zca2wqltjcaejgostcac6g1j3ca0wpljjcanbuqv8cajmkkbncarq1rkpcat9jkdycazrr4eqcanyiwhjcaf2dmsxcapd6pr2ca5ehkukca9gst2i.jpg" data-orig-size="98,124" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="75CAN2O3GFCAKYDSLUCA3G7WU8CAYBHH1XCAL3F96ZCA2WQLTJCAEJGOSTCAC6G1J3CA0WPLJJCANBUQV8CAJMKKBNCARQ1RKPCAT9JKDYCAZRR4EQCANYIWHJCAF2DMSXCAPD6PR2CA5EHKUKCA9GST2I" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/75can2o3gfcakydsluca3g7wu8caybhh1xcal3f96zca2wqltjcaejgostcac6g1j3ca0wpljjcanbuqv8cajmkkbncarq1rkpcat9jkdycazrr4eqcanyiwhjcaf2dmsxcapd6pr2ca5ehkukca9gst2i.jpg?w=98" data-large-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/75can2o3gfcakydsluca3g7wu8caybhh1xcal3f96zca2wqltjcaejgostcac6g1j3ca0wpljjcanbuqv8cajmkkbncarq1rkpcat9jkdycazrr4eqcanyiwhjcaf2dmsxcapd6pr2ca5ehkukca9gst2i.jpg?w=98" class="alignright size-full wp-image-412" title="75CAN2O3GFCAKYDSLUCA3G7WU8CAYBHH1XCAL3F96ZCA2WQLTJCAEJGOSTCAC6G1J3CA0WPLJJCANBUQV8CAJMKKBNCARQ1RKPCAT9JKDYCAZRR4EQCANYIWHJCAF2DMSXCAPD6PR2CA5EHKUKCA9GST2I" src="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/75can2o3gfcakydsluca3g7wu8caybhh1xcal3f96zca2wqltjcaejgostcac6g1j3ca0wpljjcanbuqv8cajmkkbncarq1rkpcat9jkdycazrr4eqcanyiwhjcaf2dmsxcapd6pr2ca5ehkukca9gst2i.jpg?w=510" alt="" /></a></strong></span></p><p>Combines carbs and protein. Perfect for snacking, warding off hunger and building muscle.</p><p><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>10. Edamame:</strong></span></p><p>The isoflavones found in edamame (a.k.a. soybeans) are linked to less belly fat. Edamame is a great alternative to fried appetizers.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/top-10-foods-that-boost-your-metabolism/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> <media:content url="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/vrcaqfd8c0caes8qwuca02gu78cali9i0gca8bw2zzca6xmwkxcaj0hreycabeec0ycacm0h3eca2e9uqmcai5ukvkca7906t0cawqrw06ca5mkx4gcaggz13sca5hzbaacaxc56mmcacohozqca051yy7.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">VRCAQFD8C0CAES8QWUCA02GU78CALI9I0GCA8BW2ZZCA6XMWKXCAJ0HREYCABEEC0YCACM0H3ECA2E9UQMCAI5UKVKCA7906T0CAWQRW06CA5MKX4GCAGGZ13SCA5HZBAACAXC56MMCACOHOZQCA051YY7</media:title> </media:content> <media:content url="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/tscaduffd4catfjrh0caqubyofcalq17agcap0y7zkcae1n2h3caqwo3kkcabf4pxxcaq3z2qyca21kk36cavmpuyvcan5k0x2cacglrcmcaajqe7scamzf351caiigtkacaeg7la9ca0528o6camcfby3.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">TSCADUFFD4CATFJRH0CAQUBYOFCALQ17AGCAP0Y7ZKCAE1N2H3CAQWO3KKCABF4PXXCAQ3Z2QYCA21KK36CAVMPUYVCAN5K0X2CACGLRCMCAAJQE7SCAMZF351CAIIGTKACAEG7LA9CA0528O6CAMCFBY3</media:title> </media:content> <media:content url="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/75can2o3gfcakydsluca3g7wu8caybhh1xcal3f96zca2wqltjcaejgostcac6g1j3ca0wpljjcanbuqv8cajmkkbncarq1rkpcat9jkdycazrr4eqcanyiwhjcaf2dmsxcapd6pr2ca5ehkukca9gst2i.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">75CAN2O3GFCAKYDSLUCA3G7WU8CAYBHH1XCAL3F96ZCA2WQLTJCAEJGOSTCAC6G1J3CA0WPLJJCANBUQV8CAJMKKBNCARQ1RKPCAT9JKDYCAZRR4EQCANYIWHJCAF2DMSXCAPD6PR2CA5EHKUKCA9GST2I</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>There IS good Mexican Food in Baltimore!</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/17/there-is-good-mexican-food-in-baltimore/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/17/there-is-good-mexican-food-in-baltimore/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:24:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Food and drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Baltimore mexican food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[margaritas Baltimore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mexican food Baltimore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miguel's Cocina y Cantina]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Silo Point restaurants]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=386</guid> <description><![CDATA[Finally, finally. As a resident of the Silo Point condominiums in Locust Point, I had the pleasure of attending the “sneak peak” and grand opening of Miguel’s Cocina y Cantina as part of Silo Point’s retail and restaurant expansion. Restaurant owner and Chef Michael Marx has once again delivered to this proud Texas foodie. Marx, owner and chef for Rub BBQ […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finally, finally. As a resident of the Silo Point condominiums in Locust Point, I had the pleasure of attending the “sneak peak” and grand opening of Miguel’s Cocina y Cantina as part of Silo Point’s retail and restaurant expansion. Restaurant owner and Chef Michael Marx has once again delivered to this proud Texas foodie. Marx, owner and chef for Rub BBQ in Federal Hill, has hit Texas BBQ spot-on with quality meats, kick-ass sauce, and flat- out good-ole-fixin’s. And with this in mind, Miguel’s Cocina y Cantina surely won’t disappoint.</p><p>Situated off the main lobby of Silo Point, Miguel’s is 4,000 square feet of concrete and glass – enough space for a full kitchen, bar and restaurant seating. Suspended from the restaurants high urban ceilings are oversized tin stars that glow, playing off the funky yet dramatic folk art which mimic’s Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Diners can also enjoy views of the condominiums swanky outdoor seating – which overlooks landscaping reminiscent of the silo’s grain operation and charming yellow box cars from the functioning B & O railroad.</p><p>The menu Marx created for Miguel’s includes delicious and imaginative small plates that are sure to bring variety at a small cost. Of my favorite samplings were the handmade empanadas, the thick homemade corn tortilla chips, and of course the guacamole which had a nice “kick.” An array of tequilas were also on hand for sampling as well as an assortment of imported mexican beers and house made margaritas. I found Miguel’s margaritas to be average but good. I couldn’t help but to be biased when sipping my rita because of the serious love affair I have with the fresh ones my Chris makes – the kind that make my cheeks flushed, my nose tingle, and my laughs hard from the belly. Miguel’s however, will definitely rank as ‘the place to be’ in south Baltimore – the place to dine on great regional mexican food, catch a Raven’s game, or meet friends after work for a round or two of chips and margaritas.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/17/there-is-good-mexican-food-in-baltimore/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>I Miss Texas Grapefruit! – edited</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/i-miss-texas-grapefruit/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/i-miss-texas-grapefruit/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:39:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fruits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Grapefruit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[grapefruit nutrition information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Texas grapefruit]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=376</guid> <description><![CDATA[Grapefruit is by far my favorite of all fruits and having lived in Texas for 10+ years, I can tell you that there is no other place in America that can grow such a citrus fruit like the Rio Grande Valley. On frequent trips to south Texas, my mom and I would always look forward to making our […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Grapefruit is by far my favorite of all fruits and having lived in Texas for 10+ years, I can tell you that there is no other place in America that can grow such a citrus fruit like the Rio Grande Valley. On frequent trips to south Texas, my mom and I would always look forward to making our usual pit-stop at one of the local fruit stands to pick up a 20lb bag of the Texas sweet treats – for about a buck. Now living in Maryland where citrus is scarce, I am having a hard time finding good varieties of my juicy bliss. It seems as though most grocery retailers here in the East are only carrying Florida varieties – puh! Its peak season for grapefruit and I’m sacrificing time, money, and taste buds in an attempt to enjoy what Florida can provide.</p><p>My grapefruit habit has become somewhat of a morning ritual and I feel as though I can’t begin the day without meditating over the peeled citrus rinds. I love everything about grapefruit. The smell, the texture, the taste. Not to mention the overall feeling of total wellness that I have after devouring the tangy and sweet softball, section by section. To me, grapefruit is a super food. Better yet, a miracle food. It’s bright color indicates powerful nutrients such as Vitamin C , Vitamin A and potassium and is rich in phytonutrient lycopene which is also found in tomatoes. “Lycopene is recognized as one of the strongest cancer fighting antioxidants.” A simple grapefruit can help fight hunger and fatigue, combat colds and insomnia, protect against certain forms of cancer and heart disease, as well as promote bone and digestive health. What more could you ask for!</p><p>In an attempt to find my peace this morning, I peeled a $1.79 Florida grapefruit only to find the usual spongy white center to be brown, seeping, and sickly looking. Today, I mourn over nonexistent 44¢ Texas Rio Star grapefruits. However, I found a website with a listing of Texas grapefruit shippers that will certainly ward off any future pains.</p><p>For you grapefruit connoisseurs: <a href="http://www.texasweet.com/Shippers">http://www.texasweet.com/Shippers</a></p><table border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="565" align="center"><tbody><tr><td colspan="5" valign="top" bgcolor="#eef7dd"><div><strong>Nutrient Values of Grapefruit per 100g</strong></div></td></tr><tr><td width="100"><div><div>Calories<br />42kcal</div></div></td><td width="100"><div>Energy Value<br />176kj</div></td><td width="100"><div><div>Total Fat<br />0.14g</div></div></td><td width="100"><div><div>Carbohydrates<br />10.66g</div></div></td><td width="100"><div>Sugars<br />6.89g</div></td></tr><tr><td><div>Dietary Fiber<br />1.6g</div></td><td><div><div>Protein<br />0.77g</div></div></td><td><div>Sodium<br />0mg</div></td><td><div>Zinc<br />0.07mg</div></td><td><div>Potassium<br />135mg</div></td></tr><tr><td><div><div>Iron<br />0.08mg</div></div></td><td><div>Magnesium<br />9mg</div></td><td><div>Copper<br />0.032mg</div></td><td><div>Calcium<br />2mg</div></td><td><div>Vitamin C<br />31.2mg</div></td></tr><tr><td><div>Vitamin E<br />0.13mg</div></td><td><div>Vit. B3 (Niacin)<br />0.204mg</div></td><td><div>Vitamin B6<br />0.053mg</div></td><td><div>Vit. B1 (Thiamin)<br />0.043mg</div></td><td><div>Vit. B2 (Riboflavin)<br />0.031mg</div></td></tr></tbody></table>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/i-miss-texas-grapefruit/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Weight Loss – Number One New Year’s Resolution</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/weight-loss-number-one-new-years-resolution/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/weight-loss-number-one-new-years-resolution/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:51:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=369</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hello foodies and dieters! We have officially bid a bittersweet farewell to 2009 – a splendor that brought us loves, pleasures, sorrows, fortunes, laughter, victories, and losses. As we turn to the new year, we often find ourselves with left-over guilts and resentments of I “should have’s” and I “shouldn’t have’s.” There is no doubt that our conscience has been sent into severe over-drive this holiday season. We have become overwhelmed, […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello foodies and dieters!</p><p>We have officially bid a bittersweet farewell to 2009 – a splendor that brought us loves, pleasures, sorrows, fortunes, laughter, victories, and losses. As we turn to the new year, we often find ourselves with left-over guilts and resentments of I “should have’s” and I “shouldn’t have’s.” There is no doubt that our conscience has been sent into severe over-drive this holiday season. We have become overwhelmed, we’ve over indulged, and now that the holidays have passed, there is a burning desire to… well, burn fat. Constantly on the road to self-improvement, we are given the opportunity to once again wipe the slate clean. That is, develop a New Year’s Resolution that we hope will ultimately break ourselves of destructive behaviors.</p><p>What is the no. 1 New Years resolution?</p><p>Yes, you guessed it. To lose weight. And<em> </em>I am assuming that this may be your resolution? Instead of focusing on the latest diet fads and trends (I call them “flops”) try focusing on building a better you – all around.</p><p>While researching dieting and New Year’s resolutions, I came across a quote by Ms. Oprah Winfrey. Being that Oprah is a t.v. icon and legend in most households, many women (mostly women are Oprah enthusiasts) have witnessed Oprah’s conflicts and can relate to her battle with weight and the yo-yo diets that never really seem to work. Oprah’s struggle with weight has been an ongoing issue that is made public time after time and instead of using the usual “woe is me” crutch, Oprah has turned her weight issue into a political thrust that targets the average, overweight American. This is Oprah’s “big picture.” I call it a cop-out.</p><p>“My goal isn’t to be thin,” Oprah writes in O Magazine. “My goal is for my body to be the weight it can hold — to be strong and healthy and fit, to be itself.”</p><p>Whoa! Let’s read Oprah’s statement one more time… <strong>“to</strong> <strong>be the weight it can</strong> <strong>hold,” “to be itself.”</strong> Oprah’s overall health goal suggests that if the body can withhold the weight and as long as the body still feels strong, healthy, and fit, then it is ok to be overweight. Well, does that mean one is healthy when they are heavily overweight? Moderately overweight? What about heart disease and diabetes? What Oprah should have said was, “my goal is to reach my <em>ideal</em> body weight.” Oprah’s comment on her weight and dieting foolishly leads followers into believing that weight is not the issue. It’s the hidden message that will quickly send dieters and weight loss seekers on a road to destruction.</p><p>Be aware when looking for health and wellness inspiration for the new year. Instead of sitting in front of the television and watching a talk show host speak ignorantly on health issues, battle the bulge by finding a plan that works for you and influences the future of your health – in a positive way.</p><p>Happy New Year!</p><p>Katy</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/weight-loss-number-one-new-years-resolution/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Chew on this!</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/chew-on-this-4/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/chew-on-this-4/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:44:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Chew on this!]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=362</guid> <description><![CDATA[no. 4 From the Greater Self, in the Beginning, came Space. From Space came air; out of Air, Fire; out of Fire, Water, and from Water came Solid Earth. From Earth arose all Living Plants and from them came Food. The Body, composed of the Essence of Food, is the Physical Aspect of the Greater […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color:#993300;">no. 4</span></h1><p><span style="color:#993300;"><em>From the Greater Self, in the Beginning, came Space.<br />From Space came air; out of Air, Fire; out of Fire,<br />Water, and from Water came Solid Earth. From Earth<br />arose all Living Plants and from them came Food.<br />The Body, composed of the Essence of Food, is the<br />Physical Aspect of the Greater Self.</em></p><p><strong>– Taittriya Upanshad</strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/chew-on-this-4/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>The Amazing Soybean</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/the-amazing-soybean/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/the-amazing-soybean/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:18:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Science]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dust bowl]]></category> <category><![CDATA[edamame]]></category> <category><![CDATA[historic soybean]]></category> <category><![CDATA[soybean]]></category> <category><![CDATA[soybean history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[soybeans]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=350</guid> <description><![CDATA[I came across this short but beautiful article – I just had to share it will you all. “During the Dust Bowl, soybeans did more that just revive the earth. They helped revive America.” The 1930’s. The Great Depression turned the land of opportunity into a land of despair. Struggling farmers, in an attempt to read […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I came across this short but beautiful article – I just had to share it will you all.</p><h4><span style="color:#993300;">“During the Dust Bowl, soybeans did more that just revive the earth. They helped revive America.”</span></h4><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-352" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/the-amazing-soybean/soybean_field_lg1/"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="352" data-permalink="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/the-amazing-soybean/soybean_field_lg1/" data-orig-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg" data-orig-size="536,273" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="soybean_field_lg[1]" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg?w=510" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-352" title="soybean_field_lg[1]" src="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg?w=300&h=152" alt="" width="300" height="152" srcset="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg?w=298 298w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg?w=150 150w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p><p>The 1930’s. The Great Depression turned the land of opportunity into a land of despair. Struggling farmers, in an attempt to read greater profits, cultivated large tracts throughout the Great Plains. This removed precious nutrients and moisture from the soil, putting a great strain on the land. Couple that with cattle overgrazing and a drought courtesy of Mother Nature, and the Dust Bowl was born.</p><p>Enter the soybean. Packed with soil-replenishing nitrogen, it gave back to the land what crops like corn and wheat stripped away. Planted in large quantities, and utilized in crop-rotation practices first developed in ancient China, soybeans helped suppress erosion and hold the ground together.</p><p>With the stabilization of the land helping to stabilize the economy, America was slowly pulled out of the Great Depression. Thanks in part to the amazing soybean – for over 5,000 years an integral part of cultures and diets.</p><p><span style="color:#993300;">Edamame anyone?</span></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/the-amazing-soybean/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> <media:content url="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/soybean_field_lg1.jpg?w=300" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">soybean_field_lg[1]</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Chew on this!</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/chew-on-this-3/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/chew-on-this-3/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:26:16 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Chew on this!]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=342</guid> <description><![CDATA[no. 3 It takes 2,100 jumping jacks to burn off one cup of eggnog. That’s 35 straight minutes of jumping jacks!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color:#993300;">no. 3</span></h1><p><span style="color:#000000;">It takes 2,100 jumping jacks to burn off one cup of eggnog. That’s 35 straight minutes of jumping jacks!</span></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/chew-on-this-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <media:content url="https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/8e56b60b301078d1a40f20d0fdc5fbb29e977f6a556c280049d830901209c757?s=96&d=identicon&r=G" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Katy Stephens</media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Holiday Nog</title> <link>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/</link> <comments>https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[kkstephens]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:23:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Holiday Eats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eggnog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eggnog calories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[eggnog recipe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[holiday food and drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Horizon eggnog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Promise Land eggnog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Silk eggnog]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://kkstephens.wordpress.com/?p=282</guid> <description><![CDATA[Eggnog – one of the most sinful and delectable holiday indulgences, has risen above the bad reputations and scientific scrutinises that have long tarnished its social character. While I do not prefer the syrupy sweet batter myself, others are willing to confess their love for this magical egg-y brew that lends merriment and joy – exemplifying the holiday season and its […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Eggnog</strong></span> – one of the most sinful and delectable holiday indulgences, has risen above the bad reputations and scientific scrutinises that have long tarnished its social character. While I do not prefer the syrupy sweet batter myself, others are willing to confess their love for this magical egg-y brew that lends merriment and joy – exemplifying the holiday season and its traditions.</p><p>Debates over whether or not eggnog is safe to drink, (consuming raw or undercooked eggs increases the risk of ingesting harmful bacteria such as Salmonella) hasn’t stopped most people from making eggnog their choice fo drink during the holiday season. Dairy companies have helped take the fear out of homemade eggnog by commercially producing the beverage, making store-bought nog the safest and most convenient. So what’s in that “store-bought” nog? It may be the safest and most convenient, but is it healthy?</p><p>Well, its not fair to say that the egg drink doesn’t have any nutritional value. Afterall, the base of the frothy brew is composed of nutrient-packed eggs and vitamin rich milk. It is, however, fair to say that once the drink is sweetened, spiced, and spiked, it can quickly evolve into something a little less forgiving. One cup of eggnog equals a whopping 343 calories with 19 grams of fat and 21 grams of sugar. Yikes! Not to mention, commercial brand eggnog comes with additives like carbohydrate sweeteners (HFCS), salt, flavoring, artificial coloring, and stabilizers.</p><p>I say skip the carton of commercial nog and opt for a healthy, natural, trimmed-down version that uses low-fat or skim milk or egg substitutes (see recipe). If you’re not inclined to make your own homemade batch of eggnog, try looking for a natural, pre-made version that uses little or no additives. All-natural eggnog can still be high in calories but at least your yule-tide comfort will taste pretty close to being homemade – without the fake fillers.</p><p><span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Natural variations</strong></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-296" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/3eggnogs1-2/"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="296" data-permalink="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/3eggnogs1-2/" data-orig-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg" data-orig-size="311,320" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="3EggNogs[1]" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg?w=292" data-large-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg?w=311" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-296" title="3EggNogs[1]" src="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg?w=291&h=300" alt="" srcset="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg?w=186 186w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg?w=146 146w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg?w=292 292w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/3eggnogs11.jpg 311w" sizes="(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px" /></a></p><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-306" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/inline1_horizon1/"></a></p><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-333" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/eggnog1/"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="333" data-permalink="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/eggnog1/" data-orig-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eggnog1.jpg" data-orig-size="200,200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="eggnog[1]" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eggnog1.jpg?w=200" data-large-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eggnog1.jpg?w=200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-333" title="eggnog[1]" src="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eggnog1.jpg?w=510" alt="" srcset="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eggnog1.jpg 200w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eggnog1.jpg?w=150&h=150 150w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-303" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/silknog1/"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="303" data-permalink="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/silknog1/" data-orig-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/silknog1.jpg" data-orig-size="252,660" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="silknog[1]" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/silknog1.jpg?w=115" data-large-file="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/silknog1.jpg?w=252" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-303" title="silknog[1]" src="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/silknog1.jpg?w=114&h=300" alt="" srcset="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/silknog1.jpg?w=72 72w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/silknog1.jpg?w=144 144w, https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/silknog1.jpg?w=57 57w" sizes="(max-width: 72px) 100vw, 72px" /></a></p><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-303" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/silknog1/"></a> </p><p><a rel="attachment wp-att-303" href="https://kkstephens.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/holiday-nog/silknog1/"></a> </p><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> <span style="color:#993300;"><strong>Homemade eggnog recipe</strong></span> </p><h4>Things You’ll Need:</h4><ul><li>2 egg yolks</li><li>1/3 cup sugar</li><li>2 cups 1% lowfat milk</li><li>1 tsp. vanilla</li><li>Pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg</li><li>1/4 cup white rum</li><li>4 egg whites</li><li>1 tablespoon sugar</li></ul><p> Step 1</p></div><p>With a mixer, beat 2 egg yolks until they turn light yellow. Add 1/3 cup of sugar and continue beating until sugar is dissolved. (About 3 to 4 minutes or until you no longer see little granules of sugar.)</p><li id="jsArticleStep2"><div>Step 2</div><p>In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of low-fat 1% milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and one pinch of cinnamon and one pinch of nutmeg. Cook on medium high heat until it comes to a boil, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn on the bottom of the pan.</p><p>You can also microwave the seasoned milk for 3 to 5 minutes until it boils.</li><li id="jsArticleStep3"><div>Step 3</div><p>Remove boiled milk from heat and slowly whisk it into the egg and sugar mixture.</li><li id="jsArticleStep4"><div>Step 4</div><p>Return all ingredients to the saucepan and continue <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5677101_make-lowfat-eggnog-_guilt-free__.html#" target="_blank">cooking</a> until the eggnog reaches 160 degrees on a candy thermometer.</li><li id="jsArticleStep5"><div>Step 5</div><p>Remove eggnog from heat and pour in 1/4 cup light rum. Put eggnog into the refrigerator to chill.</li><li id="jsArticleStep6"><div>Step 6</div><p>Beat on medium high speed 4 <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5677101_make-lowfat-eggnog-_guilt-free__.html#" target="_blank">egg whites</a> until soft peaks form. (Soft peaks look like the tops of Hershey’s Kisses. The tip of the egg whites will curl over when you pull the beaters out of the bowl.)</p><p>Continue mixing and slowly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar into the egg whites. Beat until stiff peaks form. Egg whites will be shiny and the peaks will stand straight up when the beaters are pulled from the mixture.</li><li id="jsArticleStep7"><div>Step 7</div><p>Gently stir egg whites into the chilled egg nog mixture until smoothly blended. 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