Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #buy, #buzzfeed, #drinks, #easy, #FirstLadyofRealEstate!, #fruit, #fruity, #LEASE, #music, #nonalcoholic, #relocate, #REMAX, #sell, #summer, #tasty, #www.AtxMoveNow.com, Austin, Texas on June 20, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Cheers to summer! Sit down & relax with a drink everyone can enjoy!
Cantaloupe Lime Agua Fresca
Sweet Watermelon Mint Summer Spritzer
Sparkling Cucumber Mint Lemonade
Pineapple Ginger Juice
Roasted Peach & Strawberry Fizz
*Slurp Slurp* Happy Drinking! (responsibly of course)
Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #5oclocksomewhere, #alcohol, #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #blackberry, #drinks, #easy, #fruit, #happyhour, #recipe, #refreshing, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #tequila, #Tuesday on March 28, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Because it’s just been one of those days… here is an alcoholic punch recipe perfect for this warm weather and Tuesday afternoon.
Blackberry Tequila Punch
Prep time: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
– 12 oz blackberries
– 2 cups tequila
– 4 limes, sliced
– 4 mint sprigs
– 24 oz ginger beer
– 24 oz club soda
PREPARATION
1. In a large bowl, crush blackberries into a pulpy mixture. Pour tequila, add sliced limes and mint sprigs, and stir mixture.
2. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Right before serving, pour cold ginger beer and club soda into the mixture. Enjoy!
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #Breakfast, #dinner, #easy, #February, #FirstLady, #food, #fruit, #Lunch, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #Season, #vegetables, #www.AtxMoveNow.com, healthy on February 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Happy Friday Followers! February may be the shortest month out of the year, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of delicious food and recipes to match. So here’s a look at what’s in season this month and what you should be cooking!
Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Mash and Kale
http://pinchofyum.com/spicy-shrimp-cauliflower-mash-roasted-kale
Lo Mein
Spinach and Artichoke Melt
http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/irish-pub-spinach-artichoke-melt/
Breakfast Enchiladas
http://pinchofyum.com/breakfast-enchiladas-with-roasted-poblano-sauce
Smoky Bacon Chili
http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/smoky-bacon-chili/
Chocolate Hazelnut Crepes
Have a FANTASTIC weekend and Happy Cooking!
Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #berries, #berry, #delicious, #desserts, #FirstLadyofRE, #fruit, #nutritious, #RealEstate, #recipes, #REMAXPoshProperties, #Strawberry, #strawberryseason, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on April 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »
PSA: It’s strawberry season!!
Berries, berries, galore! I love berries. These delicious little fruits are so easy to just pop in your mouth or bag on the go and they are very nutritious as well. With spring nearing here in Austin, TX, berry season is soon underway and that means strawberry farms and strawberry picking. Here are some scrumptious strawberry recipes for you to use before all of those delicious berries go bad in your fridge!
Strawberry and Cream Scones
Recipe: http://bakerbynature.com/strawberries-and-cream-scones/
Strawberry Dump Cake
Recipe: http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/08/strawberry-dump-cake/
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Recipe: http://www.justataste.com/5-minute-healthy-strawberry-frozen-yogurt-recipe/
Strawberry Jello Pie
Recipe: http://cincyshopper.com/easy-strawberry-pie-like-frischs-and-shoneys/
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe: http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/01/23/strawberry-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Strawberry Nutella French Toast
Recipe: http://www.recipetineats.com/strawberry-nutella-french-toast-roll-ups/#comment-17722
Strawberry Tart
Recipe: http://brooklynsupper.com/2016/03/simplest-strawberry-tart/
Strawberry Pie
Recipe: http://www.jessicanwood.com/2015/06/08/strawberry-pie-2/
I don’t know about you, but I’m running to my nearest grocery store and picking up pounds of this delicious fruit to start trying out some of these recipes. Happy strawberry picking!
Your Realtor and Friend for Life!
~Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Community Events, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #antioxidants, #AustinTexas, #FirstLadyofRE, #food, #fruit, #healthyeating, #healthylifestyle, #nutrients, #RealEstate, #REMAX, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on February 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »
PSA: Eating healthy does NOT have to be boring. There are massive amounts of food out there that are both healthy and tasty. Fruits can tend to get a bad rap because they’re full of sugar but they contain a ton of nutrients as well. Here are 6 of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Feel free to enjoy as much as you want!
They are loaded with vitamin C, fiber and manganese, and are arguably among the most delicious foods in existence.
So before you start feeling bad about all of the fruit you eat, just remember that fruits contain a lot of nutrients and antioxidants that are fantastic for your body and overall health.
Your Realtor and Friend for Life!
~Kathy
Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #AustinTexas, #FirstLadyofRE, #fitness, #fruit, #healthylifestyle, #overeating, #REMAX, #sugar, healthy on July 22, 2015| 1 Comment »
The answer is YES!! I know no one wants to hear this, especially during the summertime when fruit is at it’s best, but it has to be said. The reason you’re not losing weight could be because you’re overeating too much fruit. While fruit is full of vitamin C and antioxidants, it’s also packed full of fructose which is that bad sugar that our bodies can’t digest. The recommended serving size of fruit each day is about 1/2 cup which is the size of the palm of your hand. Here are some signs that you may be eating too much fruit.
You’re Frequently Bloated
Fruit is a classic trigger for bloating and here’s why. Fruit is rich in a type of sugar called fructose. Unfortunately, many of us are not well equipped to digest and absorb large amounts of fructose. Researchers believe up to 40% of people suffer from a condition called fructose malabsorption in which fructose is inefficiently absorbed across the small intestine. So instead of nourishing us, sometimes fruit sits in the gut and ferments with the help of bacteria. And the result of those bacteria feasting on fructose is a lot of gas and bloating that makes us feel pretty icky.
You Can’t Lose Weight
I agree that fruit is a healthier alternative to many desserts and junk foods, but if fruit is a staple item at every meal and snack, you may simply be eating too many carbohydrates to allow your body to lose weight. In brief, any time we eat carbohydrates our blood sugar goes up. That triggers our body to release insulin to lower the blood sugar. How does it do that? By converting it to fat for storage!
You Always Crave Sugar
Not only does eating fruit spike your blood sugar, as explained above, it also doesn’t sustain it for very long. If you have fruit by itself as a snack, you might notice that you’re satisfied for 30 minutes or so, but soon after your tummy starts growling. That’s because fruit doesn’t come packaged with much protein or fat to keep us sated. Yes, it has fiber, which helps a bit, but it’s not enough to prevent a crash in blood sugar after eating fruit.
What happens when our blood sugar tanks? We get hungry and we get cravings.
Now I love fruit as much as the next person and I’m not saying cut it out completely, but just be mindful of how much you’re eating if you’re not seeing the results you want! Try to stick to the recommended two servings a day and you’ll soon be on the way to a healthier you!
Your Realtor and Friend for Life!
~ Kathy
Healthy Living in Austin, Texas 