Green Smoothies

I am addicted to this green smoothie.  From Bob Harper’s book The Skinny Rules, it has about 14 grams of fiber and only 340 calories and can be used as a meal replacement or sipped between meals as a snack.

Recipe

2 T protein powder

1 cup fresh kale

1 cup frozen spinach leaves

1/2 cup frozen pineapple

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 small banana

Blend well and enjoy getting all your fruits & veggies in one sitting.

Quote of the Day

I saw this quote during my trip to Santa Fe and loved it.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

— Walsch

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

I just had my first visit to Jackson Hole and it is now one of my favorite destinations in the world.  The natural beauty is breathtaking … there are bike paths everywhere, including on the highways.  The art scene is vibrant with a focus on western art, but some of it is quite contemporary.  There are scads of jewelry designers and my favorite piece was from a designer called Katie Diamond, who shows her work in Jackson Hole.   There is quite a sophisticated dining scene.  My favorite experience was dinner at Jennie Lake Lodge, where the only option is a 5 course meal with wine.  Here’s the menu … my choices are highlighted in bold.

Starters

• Butter Poached Lobster Tail
• Creamy Grits with Leeks, Shiraz Reduction
• Bacon & Egg
• House Smoked Glazed Pork Belly, Corn Meal Waffle, Huckleberry Banana Syrup
• Squash Blossom Duo
• Duxelle Stuffed, Angel Hair Zucchini, Roasted Tomato Emulsion
• Organic Quinoa “ Baklava”
• Port Poached Anjou Pear, Caramelized Grapes

 Soups

• Roasted Parsnip
• Gremolata, Bacon Lardons
• Chef’s Daily Creation

 Salads

• Haricots Verts
• Heirloom Tomato, Herbs, Yogurt Dressing
• Jenny Lake Signature
• Organic greens, dried tart cherries, glazed pecans, caramelized red onion vinaigrette

 Entrées

• Champagne – Extra Virgin Olive Oil Poached Halibut
• Lemon Grass scented Basmati Rice, Edamame Pea Ragout Black Olive Oil Emulsion
• Free Range Chicken Roulade
• Sun Dried Tomato, Organic Spinach, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Creamy Mascarpone Polenta, Chasseur Sauce
• Juniper Scented Venison Loin
• Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Bacon, Red Currant Sauce
• Apple Cider Guajillo Chili Wyoming Beef Short Rib
• Celeriac Puree, Wild Mushroom Jus Lie, Sweet Potato Chips

The best thing was that there was no Starbucks but 2 independent coffee shops, and no Barnes & Noble, but 2 independent bookstores.