Health & Wellness

Thai Honey Peanut Sauce

This sweet and spicy sauce is yummy with steamed vegetables like asparagus, grilled eggplant or cooked green beans.

1/2 c honey
1/4 c peanut butter
2 T soy sauce
1 T chopped fresh cilantro
1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until blended, serve over cooked vegetables.

from :Yoga Journal

Take time each day to recommit to
the person that you are,
and the person you would like
to become.

If we did all the things we were capable of - we would astound ourselves!
- Thomas Edison.

This looks like a lot of ingredients but most of it is spices. Hope you enjoy this Mediterranean dish.

Chicken-Butternut Tagine
1 T olive oil
2 c chopped onion
2 t cumin
1 t paprika
1 t turmeric
1/4 t each salt, cinnamon, ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
2 c fat free, low sodium chicken broth
8 ounces peeled, cubed butternut squash
1/3 cup halved, pitted kalamata olives
8 dried pitted plums, chopped
1. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat, add onion and cook 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in the next 8 ingredients (through chicken) cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
2. Stir in broth, squash, olives, plums and bring to boil.
3. cover and reduce heat to medium-low, simmer 10 minutes or until squash is tender.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve with couscous.
Yield: 4 (1 1/4 c servings) 309 calories, 30 grams protein

Due to the snow - we had to cancel this lecture but we have rescheduled for Monday, March 15, 7pm
Hope to see you there.

The admirable behavior of these kids will bring a smile to your face and hope to your heart. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jocw-oD2pgo&feature=related

Monday, February 15, 2010, 7 pm, David Lesondak, CSi, KMI
Location: SUMC, Simpson Room
It does not matter how much sitting you do - this lecture is for you.
Please join us to learn more about the basic mechanics of sitting and how to slouch/sit properly while protecting your back. Let us know if you will attending via e-mail slane819@yahoo.com or sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary.

Our Retreat for Renewnal will be on March 13, 2010
You can expect a day filled with relaxing and healthy activities and all you need to do is show up.
Reserve your spot by signing up - sheet is in back of the sanctuary or e-mail Sandra at slane819@yahoo.com.

Site Location: Sewickley Heights Community building. This brand new facility is nestled in the woods in Sewickley Heights Park and will be a perfect venue for our retreat.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9:30am- 3:30pm.
Cost per person: $30

Schedule:
9:30-10:00- Welcome and Opening Prayer
10:00-12:00- Yoga and Tai Chi sampler ( for all fitness levels)
12:00-12:45- Healthy Potluck Lunch
12:45-2:30- Labyrinth Walk
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/SacredLabyrinth/
2:30-3:30- Prayer Circle/Meditation/Closing

Extended Session for Couples
3:30-4:30- Marirage Encounter Moment

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters
compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Garlic-Basil Shrimp
2 T olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled , deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 c dry white wine
1 1/2 c grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 c finely chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups of cooked whole wheat orzo pasta

1.) Heat oil in skillet at medium-high heat and add shrimp. Cook, turning over once until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove and transfer to bowl.
2.) Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3.) Add wine to skillet, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and basil and S&P.
4.) Return cooked shrimp to pan and cook just until heated through.
5.) Toss with cooked orzo and top with parmesan cheese.
-So Easy Cookbook