Wildcard Playoff Thai Kale & Carrot Salad Giants @ Packers

Wildcard Playoff

Thai Kale & Carrot Salad

Giants @ Packers

Pregame

We made it!  The Packers ran the table and got a home playoff game in the process.  In the middle of the season, this day seemed very unlikely.  The Packers will only be without Quentin Rollins and Jayrone Elliott.

This game should be a tight one.  Eli Manning has won twice in Lambeau during the playoffs and eventually leading to two Super Bowls.  Right now the Packers offense is hot for the last 7 weeks but the Giants have an equally hot defense. Probably the key to the game will be whether the fairly poor Giants offense or equally inept Packers defense are going to step up and win the game.  The weather will be in the teen's but it shouldn't be much of a factor as both teams are used to playing in cold weather.  

Go Pack Go!!

Recipe

Thai Kale & Carrot Salad

by Debra Byczek

Salad:

1 bunch of Kale, torn and tossed with 1 tsp lime juice

1/2 head of purple cabbage, sliced thin or chopped

1/2 bag shredded carrots

Dressing:

1/2 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts

2 T. low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup coconut sugar

4 cloves garlic

1/4 tsp red chili flakes

(Blend all of the ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth)

Maple Curry Nuts:

1 cup unsalted nuts (I used cashews, peanuts, and pecans)

1 T. maple syrup

1 t. curry powder

(Toss the nuts with the maple syrup and curry powder.  Baked on a parchment lined baking sheet at 350 degrees for 6-10 minutes)

This is a delicious crunchy salad that my friend Mrs. Plant taught me how to make at a cooking class.  

Tip:  Don't toss the salad with the dressing or nuts until ready to serve.  It will get too soft if you add the dressing ahead of time.

Check out Mrs. Plant's website for lots of great, healthy recipes.

www.mrsplantintexas.com

Dressing Ingredients

Enjoy!

Game Recap

Packers WIN!!!  They beat the Giants 38-13!  This game was not won till after halfway in the 4th qtr.  The Packers had an extremely slow start but the defense miraculously only allowed 6 points when the Giants were dominating.  Then the Pack scores a td halfway through the 2nd qtr and topped it off with a hail mary to Randall Cobb going into halftime.

Then the Packers had another slow start to the 2nd half and gave the Giants a chance to take over the game but they just couldn't do it.  Then the Pack took over the game towards the end of the 3rd qtr and never let up.  

I said in the pregame the difference maker would be either the Giants offense or the Packers defense and the Packer's D bent but never totally broke.  Clay Matthews didn't make a play all day until the 4th qtr when he hit Eli Manning, dislodging the ball, then running 10 yards downfield and recovering the ball. The Packers were still playing hard with seconds left and Demarius Randall returned an interception for 70 yards.

Now it's onto Dallas for next week's game.  The Packers lost to the Cowboys earlier in the year but then the Cowboys lost 2 of their 3 games to the Giants while the Packers have beat the Giants twice.  

Here's a prediction.

So the Cowboys can't beat the Giants.

The Packers can beat the Giants.

The Packers lost to the Cowboys at home.

The next logical progression in the pattern seems to be:

THE PACKERS BEAT THE COWBOYS AT HOME!

It will be an interesting week here in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of having to put up with all the Cowboys' fans ribbing but hopefully it will be worth it next Sunday.

GO PACK GO!!

Game 16 Buffalo Tofu Packers @ Lions

Game 16

Buffalo Tofu

Packers @ Lions

 

Pregame

It's finally here!  The last game of the year holds the Packers and the Lions playoff futures.  Whoever wins this game will win the Division and will play the Giants at home.  The loser will be the last seed in the playoffs and travel to Seattle.  If the Pack can just win and hit the playoffs as the hottest team in the league, anything is possible 

The Packers are relatively healthy going into the last game.  Only Randall Cobb will be held out with his bad ankle.  The Lions will be without their main running back but their best corner, Darius Slay, will be available.

Recipe

Buffalo Tofu with Rice, Greens, & Beans

By Debra Byczek

Ingredients:

14 ounce package firm organic tofu (drained and pressed)

1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce

1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

2 bunches kale, sliced with stems removed

Two 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

4 cups cooked brown rice

Vegan Ranch dressing (see recipe below)

Directions: 

Drain and press the tofu to remove as much liquid as possible.  Marinate the tofu in the Frank's Red Hot Sauce and liquid smoke for at least an hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Slice the kale into small pieces and steam in a small amount of water.  When the kale is soft, drain the water and add the pinto beans.  Warm the beans and kale over low heat until warmed.  

Cook the brown rice according to the package.

Slice the tofu into strips and bake in the oven on the parchment lined pan for 20 minutes.  Turn the strips once during baking.  When cooked cut into chunks or leave in strips.

In a bowl place a portion of rice, beans and kale mixture, tofu strips or chunks, and drizzle with dressing.

Ranch Dressing (Mexican Style)

1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for at least 2 hours

1 T. apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp. dried dill

1/4 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup oil free salsa

Drain cashews.  Place all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Health Tip

Tofu is a minimally processed form of the soybean.  Fresh tofu is usually packaged in 1 lb containers with water to keep it moist.  For most recipes, tofu should be pressed to remove the excess water.  The easiest way to do this is with a Tofu Press.  When buying tofu, ALWAYS buy organic.  One reason soy gets a bad name is from it's GMO(genetically modified organism) version that's in a lot of processed foods or fed to livestock.  

Tofu can be used as a meat replacement in many dishes or like scrambled eggs in a tofu scramble.  It is very high in protein but also in fat.  One half cup serving is 94 calories, 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.  It also gives 40% of your iron and calcium requirement for day.  When you're asked "Where do you get your calcium?"  Now you can say tofu.

Another way soy gets a bad name is from it's estrogen content.   Organic non-GMO soy contains good phytoestrogens.  These plant phytoestrogens actually replace the human estrogens in our body.  This is a good thing.  Reduced estrogen in males and females significantly reduces cancer risks.  Eastern Asia eats the most soy and also has one of the lowest cancer rates.

Game Recap

Packers WIN!!! 31-24 is the final.  It was a very close game until they scored with about 3 minutes to go.  Then the Lions made it a little interesting with a hail mary TD with 13 seconds to go.

Once again the Packers don't turn the ball over and get a late interception to seal the game.  Clay Matthews had a ball thrown right at him and perhaps they could have taken the game over a lot earlier.

Aaron Rodgers had 4 touchdowns passes to Ripkowski, Allison, and 2 to Adams. He finishes with the season with the most TD's of any quarterback. His prediction of "Run the Table" came true.  He doesn't always seem like a team guy but he has been this team's undisputed leader in the 2nd half of the season.

Next week they get the Giants at home on Sunday afternoon at 3:40 Central time.  Game temperature is showing to be in the single digits.  Brrr!!


Happy New Year,

The Byczeks

Game 15 Charro Black Beans Vikings at Packers

Game 15

Charro Black Beans

Vikings @ Packers

Pregame

Aaron Rodgers said the Packers could win out and we are 4 games through that prediction.  Minnesota is definitely not the same team they lost to in their new stadium in Week 2.  After starting out 5-0 they have only won 2 games.  Adrian Peterson came back last week(didn't do anything special) but is out this week with a sore knee.

The Packers will be without Randall Cobb, James Starks, and Jayrone Elliott. They will probably miss Elliot the most since Clay Matthews(shoulder) and Nick Perry(broken hand) are both limited in what they can do.

The Pack need to focus on the task at hand and not be looking ahead to the last game of the season in Detroit.

By the way, Viking helmets with horns....total myth!  I watched a special about vikings the other day and it said as much.  Make sure you bring it up in any interactions you have with Vikings fans.

Recipe

Charro Black Beans

by Debra Byczek

Ingredients:

1 large onion, diced

1 large jalapeno, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 teaspoons cumin

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

4 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

5 cups vegetable broth

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

4 Roma tomatoes, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot saute the onion in a small amount of vegetable broth.  Add in the jalapeno, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Next, add the beans, broth, and cilantro.  Cook over medium heat about 20 minutes.  Then add in the tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the beans over rice and top with radishes, cilantro, or avocados.  

Game Recap

Packers beat the Vikings 38-25!   5 wins in a row with one more to play in Detroit next weekend for the season finale to determine their playoff hopes. There are scenarios that the Packers could make it without beating Detroit but just win and you control your destiny and head into the playoffs as the hottest team in the league.

The 2nd half of this game was just a formailty as this game was over by halftime with a score of 28-13.  Aaron Rodgers was hot again spreading the ball around to 9 teammates and he also rushed for a touchdown and did his 1st Lambeau leap in a long time.  Jordy Nelson was the main target but rookie Geronimo Allison was also impressive tied for the 2nd most catches. The defense was able to distract Bradford enough to always making him feeling rushed but wasn't overly impressive.

Sunday night in Detroit is what we have worked for the entire season.  We all wish we had already made the playoffs, but with all the injuries and dysfunction early on, this is where we are.  You have to give the Packers credit for playing one game at a time and not looking ahead.

Happy Holidays

Go Pack Go,

The Byczeks

Game 14 Chunky Vegetable Chili Packers @ Bears

Game 14

Chunky Vegetable Chili

Packers @ Bears

Pregame

Cold!! Cold will be the biggest factor in Chicago today with the high expected to be about 5 at game time.  The Pack is hot and still need to win their last 3 games to have a chance at the playoffs.

Nick Perry will still be out for the Packers along with James Starks but mlb Blake Martinez should be able to go.  The Bears are playing much better lately and almost beat the Lions last week.  Matt Barkley, who went to the same community college as Aaron Rodgers, will start for the injured Jay Cutler.

Recipe

Chunky Vegetable Chili

by Debra Byczek

Brrrr...this cold arctic blast has me craving warm, comforting food.  This is a recipe that my mom use to make and I loved the flavor.  I "veganized" it by eliminating the ground beef and adding a can of garbanzo beans.  It's packed with crunchy, healthy veggies.  Easy to throw together and it makes a pot full. It's great with crackers or cornbread.  I served it with cornbread from The Happy Herbivore.  

Ingredients:

1 large onion, cut into pieces

1-2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

2/3 cup Salsa (I used Drew's organic salsa)

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

3/4 teaspoons salt

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into pieces

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into pieces

2 small or 1 large squash, cut into pieces

1 small can whole kernel corn, drained

Cilantro

Cook onion and garlic until tender using a small amount of water or veggie broth.  Add tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt.  Cover and simmer 10 minutes.  Add beans, bell peppers, squash, and corn.  Cover and simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender.  Sprinkle with cilantro.

Cornbread Ingredients.  See The Happy Herbivore's recipe on Mrs. Plant's website.

Game Recap

Packers win 30-27!  This was a wild one with the Bears coming back and tying up the game with 1:19 left in the 4th.  The Packers were down to 3rd and 11 when Aaron Rodgers threw a bomb to Jordy Nelson to the Bear's 15 and then kicked a field to win the game with time expiring.  

The Packers defense was good and bad.  Giving up 17 points in the 4th qtr was the bad.  The good was getting 3 INT's, 2 by Clinton-Dix, and a fumble forced by a sack from Julius Peppers.  On offense, Ty Montgomery had a few breakout runs and the receivers along with Jared Cook had some big plays.

2 games left.  Packers need to beat Minnesota next week at home.  Then they go to Detroit for the last game of the season.  Detroit lost today, so if the Packers beat them, they will be the division winners and hit the playoffs as one of the hottest teams.

Be well,

David

Game 13 Healthier Pizza(II) Seahawks @ Packers

Game 13

Seahawks @ Packers

Healthier Pizza Part II

Pregame

The dreaded Seahawks come into Lambeau today.  The Packers are 1-3 against them recently with 2 of those losses among the worst in franchise history:  The Fail Mary and the NFC Championship Game overtime loss in 2014.  This weather will be almost identical to last week except the majority of the snow should fall before game time.  

On paper Seattle is definitely the better team but the Packers are at home, won 2 in a row, played in the snow last week, and have to win to make the playoffs. If they can't win this game, they probably aren't a playoff team.  

Seattle's defense is still one of the best even though they will be without one of their best defensive players, safety Earl Thomas.  Christine Michael, the running back picked up from Seattle, may give the Packers a little inside info to help them and he may be amped up to show off against his former team.  The Pack will be without Nick Perry with a broken hand but TJ Lang wil be back to help protect QB12 against the Seattle defensive front.

Recipe

Healthier Pizza Part II

This week we are making pizza even healthier.  Last week we had a whole wheat crust, organic pizza sauce, fresh veggies, and Daiya vegan cheese.  This time we replace the pizza sauce and Daiya cheese.

Sauce

This sauce is not terrible but it does contain oil and added sugar.  Instead, whip up your own sauce without these ingredients in just a few minutes.

Pizza Sauce

1 15oz can Organic Low Salt Tomato Sauce(no added sugar or oil)

1 tbl Oregano

1 tbl Basil

1 tbl Garlic Powder

1 tbl Chopped Onion

or 

2 tsp Onion Powder

Note:  I like heavy sauce, so I use this amount on 2 pizzas.  If you like less sauce, this will make 4 pizzas.  Adjust the spices to your taste.

Cheese Topping

The Daiya cheese is a much better choice than cow's milk cheese but it is still a heavily processed food.  You can simply replace the Daiya with nutrional yeast and finely ground cashews.

Nutritional yeast tastes kind of cheesy.  It's high in protein and one the few foods that has vitamin B-12 in it.  Sprinkle as little or as much as you like once you have added your veggies.

Ground cashews make up the second part of the topping.  Take raw, organic(if possible) cashews and grind them in food processor or high speed blender into a powder.  Use the pulse function several times otherwise you make cashew butter.  Raw cashews are preferred because most cashews you find are roasted in oil and have salt added.  Sprinkle on top just like with the nutritional yeast.

Here is my pizza today with some of my favorite veggies: lactino(dinosaur) kale from the garden massaged in lemon juice, green peppers, red onion, and baby bella mushrooms. I also like to finish off mine with a bunch of red pepper flakes to give it a little bit of heat.  Enjoy!

Game Recap

Packers win 38-10!!

Great effort by the Packers!  The Packers started off with a touchdown but then allowed a FG to Seattle.  The Pack's next series resulted in a missed 51 yd FG but then held Seattle to a 3 and out and never relinquished control after that.

Big plays by the offense and defense won the day.  The D forced 6 turnovers, 5 INT's and a fumble, along with 3 sacks and many hard hits on former Badger Russell Wilson.  Aaron Rodgers played great with a QB rating of 150.8 even though he was hobbled most of game and was smartly pulled early in the 4th qtr when the game was out of reach for Seattle.  Jared Cook left the game with a chest injury which I wouldn't be surprised to find out it's a broken rib.

The Packers really needed this to solidify their playoff chances but will need the teams in front of them to start losing some games.  The last 3 games are against the division with next week being at Chicago and then home against the Vikings and Lions.  

Be well,

David

Game 12 Healthier than Delivery Pizza Texans @ Packers

Game 12

Healthier than Delivery Pizza

Texans @ Packers

Pregame

Game forecast:  Green Bay kind of weather, 35 and snowy!

If field conditions are poor look for a low scoring game with a lot of running and short passes.  We hope QB 12 can keep his play at a high level with a questionable hamstring suffered last week.  Clay Matthews should play even though his shoulder is not 100% and expect Jake Ryan to be back after a few games out. 

The Texans have a decent defense even with JJ Watt(from Peawaukee, WI) out for the season.  Their offense has only scored 2 offensive touchdowns in 1 game and the have the highest paid most underperforming quarterback in the league, Brock Osweiller.  If the Packers control the clock and the turnovers, they should be able to corral the Texans easily. 

Recipe/Health Tip

Healthier than Delivery Pizza

Pizza is a staple for NFL gameday.  However, the pizza most people are eating is one of the worst foods as far as your health is concerned.  Pizza Hut, Domino's or Papa John's, not much difference as to how bad they are for you.  Loaded with cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium from butter, cheese, oil, and meat. 

Give your heart and arteries a break by making this much healthier version of pizza.  Most people say time is the biggest reason they can't eat healthy. Buying this pizza kit will save you time, money, and your health.  We find this one at Costco for $9.99.(They recently switched to this brand but we liked the brand they had previous a little more)  It comes with 4 premade crusts and sauces.  

As far as healthy crusts and sauces go it is fairly good.  They use organic ingredients but the negatives include high salt, added oil, and sweeteners in the form of honey and sugar.  That said it is still a much healthier place to start than your local pizza chain.

Now that you have a good base to start with, all you have to do is pile on your favorite healthy veggie toppings and the combinations are endless.  Finish it off with some vegan cheese such as Daiya or Follow Your Heart mozzarella cheese, pop it in the oven for 10-12 minutes and you have quick, easy, healthier gameday pizza!

Game Recap

Packers win again 21-13!

This was a classic winter Green Bay game in the low 30's and snow throughout. With a slippery field, the footing wasn't great so it wasn't clean and precise. Just the opposite: dirty, sloppy, snowy, and cold.  Just what December NFL football should be!

The Packers offense played the best at the beginning and the end with a little bit of a lull in the middle.  Jordy Nelson had the best day but it seemed like every offensive weapon had at least one really big play to solidify the win.  The biggest thing was it looked like they were having fun and playing like a team.  It was great to watch, one of the most fun games of the year!

Next week is going to be a real tough game going to Seattle.  They need to keep the momentum rolling.

Be well, 

David

Game 11 Baked Fries & Homemade Ketchup Packers @ Eagles

Game 11

Baked Fries & Homemade Ketchup

Packers @ Eagles

Pregame

Monday night football in Philly should be a good game.  Can the Packers win? Now their backs are to the wall and probably have to win the remaining 6 games to make the playoffs.  They'll have to do without their two starting linebackers but they will get back Damarius Randall.  Look for Clay Matthews to probably get some snaps inside.  Philly is a tough place to play and Carson Wentz has played great most of his rookie seasons far.  

Recipe

Baked Fries & Homemade Ketchup

Recipe by High Carb Hannah

Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into strips

1 tsp each:  onion powder, garlic powder, paprika

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Place fries in a large bowl and toss with spices.  Arrange fries on a pan prepared with parchment paper.  Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.  Top with nutritional yeast for extra flavor if you like.

Homemade Ketchup

1/2 cup water

1 (6oz) can tomato paste

4 Medjool dates, soaked in water for 1 hour

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp dried oregano

Blend all of the ingredients on high until smooth.  Refrigerate for up to one week in an airtight container.

Health Tip

This recipe was from High Carb Hannah.  You can visit her website Raw Till Whenever to find out her full story.  She has lost 70+ pounds in 2 years by first following Dr. John McDougall's book The Starch Solution eating a lot of potatoes. Along her journey she has developed her own recipes and system that has helped many lose weight.  

She has a new ebook out called Lean and Clean that you can purchase and save 10% by using the code "mrsplant".  Check out Mrs. Plant's blog if you want to see great examples of some of the recipes in the book.

Game Recap

Packers win 27-13!!

The skid has finally halted.  The Pack came to play and maintained their intensity for the full 60 minutes.  They had long time consuming drives that put them up by 11 minutes in time of possession.  Aaron Rodgers was terrific, they ran the ball when they had too but the receivers were the stars of the game, making great catches with only a few drops.  The defense did get an interception but just played average.  But average is all they need to play when the offense is clicking.

Hopefully they can recreate this model for the last 5 games and sneak into the playoffs where anything can happen.  Back home this coming weekend against the Texans and it is already predicted to be about 34 degrees at game time.

Until next week, be well

David

Game 10 Cucumber Dill Dip Packers @ Redskins

Game 10

Cucumber Dill Dip

Packers @ Redskins

Pregame

It's been a rough week for the Pack after two terrible losses.  The coach and GM have been under fire and people are asking who are the leaders on this team and who is going to step up.

Injuries for the Packers are a wash this week.  They'll get Clay Matthews and Jared Cook back but it'll be offset by losing TJ Lang and Jake Ryan.  

The Packers need to figure things out tonight or things could get real ugly the rest of the season.  The best thing going for them is that they beat Washington at home in the playoffs last year, but Washington is a little better than last year and they probably are looking for some revenge.  

Recipe

Cucumber Dill Dip

Recipe inspired by PlantBased OKC

Ingredients:

1 box silken tofu (Mori Nu Organic Lite Firm)

1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped

1/2 small onion

2 large garlic cloves

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp dried parsley

1 1/2 Tbsp dried dill

Place all in the ingredients in the blender and blend at high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth.  Makes about 1 quart and will last a week in the fridge.

Serve with fresh veggies and crackers.

Health Tip

This recipe was from the group Plant Based OKC.  This group in Oklahoma City is lead by Dr. Jimmy Conway and his wife Andrea.  Dr. Conway is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in the shoulder.  He went plant-based overnight after doing extensive research including reading Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease(which we have mentioned before) the day before he was scheduled for triple bypass heart surgery.   He cancelled the surgery and 6 months later was in great health.  Here's a 5 minute video about Dr. Jimmy Conway.

Now Jimmy and Andrea, with the help of Randy Titony, are spreading the word about a plant-based diet throughout Oklahoma.  Every month they hold a free 2.5 hour Nutrition 101 class at the hospital Jimmy works in.  We attended this class in May as a family and it was just the help and guidance the rest of my family needed to go plant-based.  They also hold a Wellness Forum the 1st Monday of every month at a restaurant where you can get a great meal and talk about health.  

You can find out more about Plant Based OKC by going to their website.  They also have a great Facebook page, PlantBasedOkc, that shares great health information and recipes.  On Instagram, you can follow them @plantbasedokc.
Dr. Conway is also in the the new documentary Eating you Alive.

Game Recap

Packers lose again, 42-24.

The Packers played well enough to win but the defensive secondary could just not prevent big plays.  Throw in a slow start again by the offense and they were playing from behind most of the game.

Some bright spots included Jared Cook and Aaron Rodgers.  Despite a little slow start, Rodgers played like the we know he can.  Jared Cook showed exactly what the Packers hoped from him when they signed him as a free agent.

Next week we're still on the road, in Philly this time.  The Packers are now 2 games out of 1st place in the division and a loss next week and a win by the Vikings or Lions will pretty much seal their fate.

Have a great week with family and friends for Thanksgiving!

David

Game 9: BBQ Tempeh Tacos Packers @ Titans

Game 9

BBQ Tempeh Tacos

Packers @ Titans

Pregame

The Pack starts the 2nd half of the season with the 1st of 3 games on the road in Tennessee.  With a record of 4-4, the Packers still have an opportunity to make the playoffs and even be seeded high because the NFC doesn't have any standouts besides the Cowboys(it pains me to say this).  A loss today will make a run very difficult.

The running game should get a boost as James Starks will be active for the first time in a month.  Fill-in Don Jackson was deactivated to allow Starks to play. Clay Matthews will be out again after re-aggravating his hamstring injury in practice last week.

Recipe

BBQ Tempeh Tacos

by Debra Byczek

These BBQ tacos are a healthy alternative to traditional tacos.  This recipe is inspired by Rip Esselysten in My Beef With Meat.

Ingredients:

8 oz package of organic tempeh

1 Tablespoon Tamari

8 oz barbecue sauce (I used Stubbs Spicy sauce)

Toppings:  tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, red onions, shredded carrots, and pineapple

Lettuce leaves

In a skillet on medium heat warm up the tempeh.  Then turn the heat to low and add the Tamari and BBQ sauce and make sure all of the tempeh is coated. Continue to cook on low for about 5 minutes.

While the tempeh is cooking dice up all your toppings.  Top the lettuce leaves with the tempeh and then garnish with toppings of your choice.  (You can also use corn tortillas in place of the lettuce leaves).  This is a quick, healthy recipe that everyone will enjoy.

BBQ sauce, Tamari, Organic Tempeh

Toppings:  tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, pineapple, shredded purple cabbage & carrots

Lettuce leaves

Health Tip

Tempeh

Tempeh is a minimally processed and fermented form of the soybean.  Isn't soy bad for you?  This is what most people think when they hear the word soy.  It's a myth.  Soy is not bad for you if you eat non-GMO soy, preferably organic.  The longest lived population on earth, the Okinawans, eat soy every day in various forms: edamame, tempeh, miso or tofu.

For all the great health benefits that soy has to offer, it is very high in protein and has more saturated fat than other beans.  It is a complete protein and has an aboundance of vitamins and minerals.  Enjoy it your meals in small amounts. 100 grams or about 3.5 ounces is a typical serving size.

This page gives a great summary of the health benefits.

TheScienceofEating-Tempeh

Game Recap

Packers lose 47-25!

This game was over after the 1st 2 minutes.  The Packers recover an onside kick to start the game and then go 3 and out.  Then the Titans get Mike Daniels called for offsides on their 1st play and then DeMarco Murray runs for a 75 yard touchdown.

  

Just like last week, they start down by 7 at the start of the game and they just couldn't stop the Titans at all.  21-0 after 1 qtr and 35-16 after the 2nd is impossible to overcome if you can't stop the other team from scoring.

Injuries cannot be the excuse for the poor play of this team two weeks in a row.

This team has some serious internal motivation issues.  Don't forget this team was the favorite to win the Super Bowl.  Look for some serious changes to be made if this continues for another game or two.

Be well,

David