Wednesday 1/14/09

Well, here it is, the first day of Step Class! I'm so excited!

Here is the choreography I'm planning for today:

Block one:

L-Step (1-4)
Karate Kick x 3 (5-16)
Knee home (17 - 20)
1 basic (21 - 24)
Split basic (25 - 32)

If this combo is going well, I have the option to cut it down to:

L-Step (1-4)
Karate Kick (5-8)
Knee Home (9-12)
Basic (13-16)
Split Basic (17-24)
Revolving Door (25-32)

Block one teaches L-Step, and also teaches Basic and it's most common derivatives -- Split Basic and revolving door.

Block 2 teaches side leg alternate and all of the direction changes associated with it:

Alt. side leg (1-8)
Side leg straddle (9-16)
Curtsy x 2 (17-24)
3 repeater side leg, exit (25-32)

I always have a third block, just in case. If I don't use it today, I can save it for next week:

V-step (1-4)
Mambo cha cha on floor (5-8)
Alt. tap out (9 - 16)
2 pete walk back x 2 (17 - 32)


What's for dinner tonight?

Favorite Pasta Carbonara
Serves 2

2/3 cup white wine 1/4 cup sliced turkey ham
1/4 pound linguine, dried 1/2 cup Parmesan shards
3 Tablespoons chicken broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 cup diced onion Fresh ground black pepper to taste

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, reduce the wine to 1/2 cup over medium heat. Remove from heat.

2. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and cook the linguine for 8 - 10 minutes, until al dente.

3. While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 Tablespoons of broth in a large skillet. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 2 - 3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the reduced wine and simmer over low heat one minute.

4. Drain the pasta and add to the skillet with sauce. Add the ham, cheese, parsley, sage, pepper, and remaining tablespoon of broth. Toss well, making sure the cheese melts, and serve.

Per serving: 431 calories, 52 grams carbs, 22 grams protein, 27 mg cholesterol, 9.3 grams fat, 722 mg sodium

Fresh Spinach Salad with Orange Basil Dressing

2 Tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced orange zest
Salt and Pepper to taste

In a blender, blend the ingredients until smooth.
Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to use.
Poor over fresh spinach, mushrooms, and sliced red onion.

1 Tablespoon dressing contain 3.4 Calories, .7 grams carbs, .05 grams protein, 0 cholesterol, .01 grams fat, and .09 mg sodium

My Thought For the Day:

You cannot control what happens to you in life, but you can control how you repond to it.