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Years ago my mother told me time seems to go more quickly as we get older. Back then I really didn't know what she was talking about, but now that I'm older I realize my mother was right! It's hard to believe it's 2012 (weren't we just worrying about Y2K?)!
I don't necessarily buy into the New Year's resolution thing, but this does seem to be a time when people are open to examining their lives and making changes to feel better, have more energy, and improve their health. A client suggested I offer support and coaching to help with that process....thus the New Year Nutrition Tune Up Offer!
What is the New Year Nutrition Tune Up?
For about the cost of a nice dinner for two ($45) you'll get a 30 minute consult to discuss your top 2 nutrition concerns and create a Personal Health Action Plan you can begin using immediately. This is a 30% discount off my usual fee. You don't have to live in the Minneapolis area or deal with traffic or weather as the consult will be done from the comfort of your home or office by phone (or Skype if you prefer).
How can I schedule a New Year Nutrition Tune Up?
1. Send me a message using the Contact Me link below. Include your name, email address, and phone number and a note indicating your interest in the New Year Nutrition Tune Up.
2. I will email you an easy one page nutrition questionnaire. Send the completed form back to me by snail mail along with a check for $45. As soon as I receive your check, I will contact you to schedule our call. (To receive this special Tune Up price, your call must be completed by February 15, 2012.)
3. After our call, I will email your Personal Health Action Plan based on our conversation.
4. Start using your plan to help you feel better and get healthier in 2012! It's just that easy!
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Contact Me
To contact me about a New Year Nutrition Tune Up, click here to send me a message.
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Winter Minestrone Soup
I made this soup recently (with the changes noted in parentheses) and it was delicious!
Serves 6 to 8
I know it is a cliché, but this soup really can be made in less than an hour and tastes like it simmered all day. Minestrone lends itself to variations, so improvise with the ingredients that you have on hand. If you were wise enough to freeze pesto at the end of the summer, you can turn this soup into Minestrone alla Genovese by stirring about 1/4 cup of the pesto into the pot just before serving.
Kitchen Note: Like all soups that contain pasta, this will thicken on standing. Thin with additional broth or water if needed.
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 celery root, peeled and diced (I used 3 stalks celery)
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced (I used more carrots--I love them)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth, or turkey broth (I used homemade turkey broth I had in the freezer)
- 1 quart crushed tomatoes or tomato purée or 1 (28-ounce) can
- 3 cups thinly sliced green or savoy cabbage, or kale with the tough stems removed (I used spinach)
- 1-1/2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini, navy, pea), or 1 (15-ounce) can, rinsed and drained (I used 1 can of beans)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup small pasta: rings, ditalini, alphabets, bowties--(I used 4 oz. of einkorn pasta)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery root, carrot, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, cabbage, beans, rosemary, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Return the soup to a boil. Add the pasta and boil gently until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. (I garnished our bowls with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese). YUM!
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