Watermelon Granita
I don\’t know of anything more delicious than fresh fruit in the summertime. Today I am sharing a sweet treat that\’s not only healthy, but only three ingredients. Watermelon granita is one of those dishes that will become your go-to weekend treat. All you need is fresh watermelon, a hint of fresh lime juice and a little bit of sugar.
Watermelon Granita
Ingredients
6-8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1/3 cup sugar
juice of 1 lime
Directions
1. Add your cubed watermelon, sugar and lime juice to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour it all into a 9×13 pan and freeze for one hour.
4. Using a fork, scrape to loosen the granita.
5. Freeze for another hour and repeat step 4.
6. After it\’s been frozen for three hours, scrape it once more, and then it\’s ready to be served.
*Note you can make a smaller portion, just add lime juice and sugar to taste.
NOURISH The Fit Woman\’s Cookbook
Lorna Jane Clarkson is the incredibly fit and fab founder of Lorna Jane Activewear. Not only does she design cute and functional workout clothes, but she eats nutritious food, works out and her mission is to inspire others with her own personal life philosophy of Active Living. She encourages you to get more out of life by giving more of yourself everyday, and striving to be better each day than you were the day before as well as practice Move, Nourish, Believe. \”Move, Nourish, Believe,\”simply means: Move your body everyday, Nourish your body with delicious food (the recipes will change your life!) and Believe anything is possible if you are willing to work for it.
Lorna Jane has easily become my healthy living inspiration, and I was absolutely thrilled when I received an e-copy of her brand new cookbook NOURISH – The Fit Woman\’s Cookbook. Let me just say if you are looking to make some healthy changes in your life (or maybe you already have) this book is perfect for you. Filled with gorgeous pictures, inspirational quotes, guidelines and tips for living a healthy and active lifestyle and not to mention some amazing recipes.
After receiving the book I immediately tried out two recipes. First up: Homemade Nut Butter served with a range of fresh vegetables that were a huge hit for the 4th of July.
Veggie Sticks with Nut Butter
Roast unsalted nuts (about 4 cups will make a small jar of nut butter) until browned lightly. Allow to cool and then using a food processor – process for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture forms a coarse paste. Don\’t forget to occasionally scrape down the sides. Add Himalayan pink salt to taste and process again until smooth. Serve with celery sticks, carrots, cucumber, radishes or tomatoes.
Next: Poached Chicken. This is one of my favorite recipes in the book. I have been tripling the recipe and enjoying the chicken on salad daily for lunch. The flavors are brilliant together and this has easily become my go-to.
Poached Chicken
Ingredients
1 chicken breast fillet
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 lemon, sliced
3 black peppercorns
Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. Cover with cold water.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, let stand, covered 10 minutes.
6. Slice or shred chicken meat as desired.
Join @LornaJaneActive for the #liveloveNOURISH initiative and you may be 1 of 10 winners to receive a hard copy of NOURISH. You won\’t want to miss out!! Not only do you have a chance to win a copy of the cookbook, the most active participant will receive a cookbook and a $200 Gift Card to Lorna Jane! Join me with Lorna Jane and other members of the Sweat Pink community for the Twitter Party tomorrow at 9PM EST.
I received a complimentary e-book for review. From Fit Approach and Lorna Jane As always, all thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own.
Grown Up Topsy Tail
Did anyone else rock a topsy tail in the 90’s? Well get ready for a modern twist on an old favorite. Here is a chic way to pull long hair back when the temperatures rise.
Instructions:
1. Pull hair in to a mid-height ponytail.
2. Tie a small, clear elastic around your ponytail a couple inches down from the base of the pony to create your first section.
3. Carefully separate this section in half to create a hole.
4. Flip remaining tail over and pass through the hole create in step 4.
5. Use clear elastic to tie off a second section of hair a few inches below the first.
6. Repeat steps 4-6 until you reach the base.
Keep Your Dog Safe Today
1. Be sure your pooch is wearing an up-to-date and visible ID tag on his/her collar at all times. Jack has this collar with his name and my phone number on it.
2. Exercise your dog early in the day before celebrations begin.
3. Keep dog treats on hand for those who want to give your dog food.
4. Keep fireworks, sparklers, glow sticks… etc away from curious canines.
5. Thundercoats work wonders for anxious dogs.
6. Leave your pet at home during the fireworks. Frozen peanut butter Kongs are always good to have.
7. If your dog is afraid of loud noises, leave gentle music or the TV on to mask noises such as the fireworks.
Patriotic Summer Salad
In honor of the upcoming holiday, I thought I would share a super simple salad recipe that I have been loving this summer. It just so happens to be red, white and blue making it perfect for 4th of July BBQ\’s. All you need is spinach, strawberries, blueberries, walnuts and some fresh mozzarella, pair it with your favorite salad dressing for a delicious side or add some grilled chicken and make it a main meal.
Fashion meets Food 