Playlist: Grandeur Of The Seas - May 2018 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the YouTube playlist for our Royal Caribbean Grandeur Of The Seas cruise to New England & Canada out of Baltimore in May 2018... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-x2aIo7C2PX1NcswOLwSDtY

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Recipe: Minestrone

Minestrone
makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
celery, 4-6 ribs
carrots, 4-6 medium
zucchini, 1 medium
chicken or veggie broth, 4 cups
water, 3 cups
frozen french-cut green beans, 1/2 lb
kidney beans, 2 15oz cans (drained)
white beans, 2 15oz cans (drained)
diced tomatoes, 15oz can

Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning, 3 Tbsp

dried minced onion, 1 Tbsp

garlic powder, 1 tsp

salt, 1 1/2 tsp

black pepper, 1/2 tsp
fresh baby spinach, 5 oz
small shell pasta, 1/2 cup

Directions:
[1] Chop celery, carrots, and zucchini into small, bite-size pieces.
[2] In large pot over high heat, add broth, water, celery, carrots, zucchini, kidney beans, white beans, green beans, tomatoes, Mrs. Dash, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
[3] Add spinach and pasta, and let simmer for 20-30 more minutes.
[4] Soup's on! Time to eat!! :)

Nutrition Info (per serving): 257 calories, 1g fat (0g saturated), 15g fiber, 16g protein ... Cost Per Serving (at my store, anyway): $1.32

Enjoy, and until next time... rock on!
--Jay :)

Foodie Friday: Minestrone

It's Foodie Friday time... Today, Jay has put his simplified spin on an Olive Garden minestrone soup recipe that he came across on the internet machine! It's healthy, can be made veggie-friendly, and tastes good... Huzzah!! :D

Diaita Vlog #8 - Life Updates: The One Where We Talk About Pretty Much Anything But Weight Loss!

We don't really talk much about weight loss in this update, but there's a funny story about our new car!! :D

Recipe: Quinoa & Chickpea Soup

Quinoa & Chickpea Soup
makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
celery, 4-6 ribs
carrots, 4-6 medium
chicken or veggie broth, 4 cups
water, 3 cups
chickpeas, 4 15oz cans (drained)
diced tomatoes, 15oz can

dried minced onion, 1 Tbsp

Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning, 3 Tbsp

garlic powder, 1 tsp

salt, 2 tsp

quinoa, 1 cup

Directions:
[1] Chop celery & carrots into small, bite-size pieces.
[2] In large pot over high heat, add broth, water, celery, carrots, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, Mrs. Dash, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes.
[3] Add quinoa, and let simmer for 20 more minutes.
[4] Soup's on! Time to eat!! :)

Nutrition Info (per serving): 322 calories, 4.75g fat (0g saturated), 14.5g fiber, 15.5g protein ... Cost Per Serving (at my store, anyway): $0.99

Enjoy, and until next time... rock on!
--Jay :)

Foodie Friday: Quinoa & Chickpea Soup

Welcome to another Foodie Friday video! Today, Jay is taking a Food Network recipe and running it through his simplification machine to produce a healthy, veggie-friendly, Italian-flavored soup, featuring quinoa and chickpeas!! :D

Diaita Vlog #7 - Healthy Lifestyle Updates: Foodie Fridays, Cats, La Croix, Shingles, Fried Chicken

Can we eat fried chicken and still be "healthy"...? Who knows! Time for an update!! :P

Playlist: Carnival Pride - Jan/Feb 2018 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the super-cool YouTube playlist for our Carnival Pride cruise out of Baltimore in January/February 2018... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-xDP5pmbOQj5DuXbhjw0BA3

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Playlist: Carnival Magic - December 2017 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the YouTube playlist for our Carnival Magic cruise out of Port Canaveral in December 2017... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-zmw7_Z5_PQtU_v4ptCQB0T

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!

Playlist: Orlando Trip - December 2017 - ParoDeeJay

Hey gang! Here's the magical YouTube playlist for our Orlando adventures from December 2017, including such fun as Universal Studios, Islands Of Adventure, Sea World, and more... woohoo!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-wmcbI_pj5OiXkrozPfhKby

Remember, you can click on the word "playlist" in the labels section of this blog post to see ALL our playlists!