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My "go to" Salmon Recipe

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:25:47 -0500

I’ve been meaning to post for months now and with NY diets in full swing, the timing seems just perfect. I’ve been making this salmon recipe since 2004 as it’s super easy, healthy and so good! The recipe also includes a couscous but I often make it without and simply pair the salmon with brown rice or veggies. Enjoy!

Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon with Toasted Couscous

Serves 4
Prep time: 7 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes

cooking spray
4 5-ounce salmon fillets
Salt and ground black pepper,to taste
1 orange (Y4 cup juice, 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel)
1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 cup whole-wheat couscous (uncooked)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots

Preheat oven to 400 [degrees] F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Season both sides of salmon with salt and black pepper. In a shallow dish, whisk together orange juice, orange peel, honey and cumin. Add salmon and turn to coat. Transfer salmon to prepared baking sheet and brush on any remaining marinade. Bake 10-12 minutes, until fork-tender.

Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous and cook 1 minute, until golden. Add curry powder and stir to coat. Then add chicken broth, green onions and carrots; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and black pepper. Serve salmon with couscous on the side.

Nutrition Score per serving (1 salmon fillet, 1/2 cup couscous mixture): 431 calories, 20% fat (10 g; 2 g saturated), 50% carbs (54 g), 30% protein (32 g), 9 g fiber, 83 mg calcium, 3 mg iron, 219 mg sodium.

*Recipe is courtesy of Shape Magazine.

I apologize (to anyone who actually reads this) for the VERY...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:52:55 -0500

I apologize (to anyone who actually reads this) for the VERY long absence. As many of you know, Rick and I packed up our life and fur babies in Columbus and moved to Chicago, IL where I’ve taken a new position and Rick is pursing a freelance web development career. We arrived in October, sold our house in Columbus a few weeks later, moved again and then the holidays hit. Somehow we’ve managed to get organized but our relatively new leather sectional would not fit through the hall of our Lincoln Park townhouse so we’ve been without a sofa for several months. After looking for quite awhile, I finally settled on the first one (pictured, from West Elm) I found (doesn’t that always happen) and I waited so long that it was on sale!! Better yet, West Elm was kind enough to send me a “Welcome to the neighborhood” 10% off coupon which knocked a nice chuck off the discounted price. Needless to say, I was thrilled and the sofa should be arriving in the next few weeks. Looking forward to more updates as I make my way through our new city!

Cheers to a fab 2012!

Tiffany

"Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life, don’t be trapped by dogma —..."

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:36:20 -0400

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life,
don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results
of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions
drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to
follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you
truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

- Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

"To break out the tights tonight or not to break out the tights tonight?"

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:18:00 -0400

That is the question… my personal fashion rule is October 1 but it’s freezing. Thoughts?

A little Tuesday evening affirmation…

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:17:31 -0400

A little Tuesday evening affirmation…

Enjoying some old pics tonight with Grandma Glo. Here she is...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:41:58 -0400

Enjoying some old pics tonight with Grandma Glo. Here she is with my mom… love this!

Love this… reminds me of growing up with my mom and...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:40:08 -0400

Love this… reminds me of growing up with my mom and brothers.

Found these beautiful paper flowers tonight at Hobby Lobby!

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:15:37 -0400

Found these beautiful paper flowers tonight at Hobby Lobby!

My brother in law and (future) sister in law announced their...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:02:04 -0400

My brother in law and (future) sister in law announced their wedding date today and I’m already racking my brain for fall outdoor wedding ideas! Here’s a little of pic to stir up some creative juices… feel free to send some ideas my way. I’m sure the bride will appreciate it!

"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” -..."

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:31:00 -0400

““Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson”

- Great Minds Quotes

Looking for a unique center piece idea? My husband has a...

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:19:40 -0400

Looking for a unique center piece idea?

My husband has a beautiful wooden chess set that was too pretty to hide away. It looks great on our dining room table and is ready to go for an impromptu game with friends!

Tip: Don’t be afraid to get creative by mixing function and fashion… the best spaces are those which allow you to live comfortably and enjoy the time you spend in your home.

Grandma Glo Strikes Again! I had a great visit with my Grandma...

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:01:16 -0400

Grandma Glo Strikes Again!

I had a great visit with my Grandma Glo last week and as usual, she sent me home with a bag of goodies! As I’ve mentioned before (I think), I have a huge crush on vintage milk glass and my collection continues to grow! I love love love the “toy top”/modern shape of this candy dish, especially next to the liquor decanters on our bar. The over sized brandy/beaujolais glass filled with wicker accent balls was also a perfect fit next to the chrome candle sticks.

Tip: It’s aways great when you can find a new use for an older or unwanted item. Mixing old and new items in your home is not only green but a great way to add character and warmth to your space. If you’re not lucky enough to have a fab Grandma Glo in your life, here are a few of my favorite spots….

Goodwill (Dublin): 6655 Sawmill Rd. Dublin, OH

Trading Post (Grandview): 1944 W. 1st Ave. Columbus, OH (My mom and I call this one the “Church Basement” as it’s literally in the basement of First Community Church.)

One More Time, Etc (Grandview): 1641 W. 5th Ave. Columbus, OH

Volunteers of America (Galloway): 5640 West Broad St. Columbus, OH

Funky and Functional (Short North): 685 N. High St. Columbus, OH

Happy Hunting!

Happy Anniversary! The “traditional” 2nd year...

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:24:31 -0400

Happy Anniversary!

The “traditional” 2nd year anniversary gift is cotton or china and my wonderful husband picked out these lovely Crate and Barrel place mats with matching napkins. I should add that he did this all by himself!! I received a complete set of (8) but these (3) look great on our bar for casual weekend lunches or a quick snack!

Happy Monday! We spent the weekend in Traverse City, MI and hit...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:15:00 -0400

Happy Monday!

We spent the weekend in Traverse City, MI and hit up a charming farmers market in the center of town. So jealous of all the ladies leaving with a bouquet of these lovelies but I had to draw the line at decorating our hotel room!

I’m in the market for curtains for my great room and...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:08:00 -0400

I’m in the market for curtains for my great room and dining room. These (from Z. Gallerie.com) caught my eye but I can’t decide if the pattern is too bold. Thoughts?

Wedding Season Has Arrived! I had the honor of helping our good...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:58:55 -0400

Wedding Season Has Arrived!

I had the honor of helping our good friends with their wedding flowers and decor over the weekend! Crystal was a well organized bride who knew exactly what she wanted which made my job VERY easy. I had a lot of fun assembling and setting up the arrangements and actually made my very first bridal bouquet (pictured)- which I’ll be adding to the resume for my future career change! (A girl can dream, right?!)

Most of all, I really enjoyed my time with Crystal and getting to know her family and close friends. They are truly wonderful people, thanks so much for making me feel so comfortable!!

Congrats to the bride and groom who are currently soaking up some sun in Aruba!

Skinny Girl Mojito! 2 oz clear rum 4 oz soda water 3 fresh lime...

Fri, 13 May 2011 22:36:18 -0400

Skinny Girl Mojito!

2 oz clear rum

4 oz soda water

3 fresh lime wedges (muddled)

2 tbps fresh mint leaves (muddled)

1 1/2 tbps. fresh lime juice

1/2 tbps agave sweetner or honey (warmed for 30 seconds)

1 cup ice

mix all ingredients in shaker, pour and enjoy!

“Best Reduced Fat Cupcake” Tonight I made angel food...

Fri, 13 May 2011 21:30:13 -0400

“Best Reduced Fat Cupcake”

Tonight I made angel food cake cupcakes with Nutella frosting… guiltless perfection!

Simple Easter Decorations! With the Easter weekend fast...

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:49:38 -0400

Simple Easter Decorations!

With the Easter weekend fast approaching I wanted to share a few quick and easy decoration ideas. I love holiday decorations but hate spending a lot on something I’ll only use a few weeks out of the year. The base of the “Easter Egg Tree” pictured is actually a decoration I keep on my bar year round which I created using a large hurricane, sand from my favorite beach (Clearwater, FL), and a little leftover curly willow and moss from our wedding flower arrangements! (I actually hang Christmas bulbs on this thing during the holiday season so it looks great and really comes in handy!) I found these metallic light weight Easter eggs at a Tuesday Morning end of season sale a few years back but you could even poke holes in the traditional plastic ones using a heated needle and create hangers using some fishing line or ribbon. The ceramic bunny was actually found at a thrift store but had a gaudy lace ribbon which I detached and replaced with this lovely satin ribbon. It’s a nice simple look and cost less than $10.00 to create!

Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

Homemade Valentine’s for my co-worker/friends! I forgot to...

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:06:00 -0500

Homemade Valentine’s for my co-worker/friends! I forgot to take pictures of these before I delivered them and could only track down 2/5 that I made. Hope you get to enjoy the day with someone you love!!