Chicken Picatta Video Part 1 ~click TITLE to watch on youtube

ANNA's Chicken Picatta

Ingredients:
CHICKEN PICATTA
• Skinless and boneless chicken breast Tenderloins
• Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and Goya Lemon Adobo
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Fresh garlic minced
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup (I use the entire jar) brined capers
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley and lemon slices chopped for garnish

GREEN BEANS
• Fresh green beans
• Fresh garlic minced
• Crush red pepper - for green beans only

BREAD STICKS
• Pillsberry bread sticks - make according to package

Email me with any questions to aycastillo15@aol.com

Chicken Picatta Video Part 2 ~click TITLE to watch on youtube

What's Fit Got To Do With It? ~ click to listen

Courtesy of www.kimberlyfitness.com
Kimberly Bither, M.S. earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Western New England College, graduating magna cum laude. After completing her undergraduate degree, she then continued her collegiate education over the next few years studying both Exercise Science and Nutrition. After which, she went on to earn seven national certifications in personal fitness training, group exercise instruction, and weight management counseling. She is certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She currently holds a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition which she earned at the University of Bridgeport, CT.

She began her career working at an all-women's fitness club in Springfield, MA working as a personal fitness trainer and group exercise instructor. She eventually began designing, implementing and teaching weight management and wellness programs. Her unique programs have been offered in various fitness centers throughout Western Massachusetts ranging from large facilities to small personal training studios. She has been affiliated with Healthtrax and Baystate Medical. In addition to working as a nutritionist and fitness consultant, Kimberly is also a teacher for World Instructor Training Schools, home to one of the fastest growing educational programs for aspiring personal fitness trainers.

As of January 2009, Kimberly will proudly be joining the faculty at Holyoke Community College as an Adjunct Professor in the Nutrition and Exercise Science departments. She is thrilled about this new opportunity to teach within her community.

Indulge Your Taste Buds! ~ click to listen

.SGM Wigfall’s
Sangria Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 Bottle of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja reds, Zinfandel, Shiraz)
• 1 Lemon cut into wedges
• 1 Orange cut into wedges
• 1 cup sugar or splenda
• 2 cups Jamaican rum
• 2 Cups Pineapple juice
• 1 cup triple sec
Preparation:
Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon and orange into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sugar and rum. Chill overnight. Add pineapple juice and triple sec.
If you'd like to serve right away, use chilled red wine and serve over lots of ice.
Addition ideas: sliced strawberries, peaches, handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, a shot or two of gin, brandy or rum, a cup of ginger ale, citrus soda pop or lime juice.

Show Notes:

Induction Phase
The aim of this initial 14-day phase of the diet is to induce a state of "ketosis", in which the body begins to burn fat for fuel (instead of carbs) and weight loss is rapid - typically between 2-8 pounds in the first week. There is almost no carbohydrate at all in the induction phase - just three cups of green salad per day, or two cups of salad and one cup of non-starchy green vegetables: a total of 20g of net carbs. This means no milk or yogurt, no whole-wheat breads or cereals.(Everything below in green can be consumed while on the diet and everything in red are not ok for consumption during this phase)

14 Day induction Diet
Foods include
beef, pork, fish, Shell fish, fowl, eggs, butter, cheese the dieter adds unrefined carbohydrates, mainly non-starchy vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, leeks, asparagus, zucchini, squash , cucumber, cherry tomatoes,
Snacks while on the diet includes: pork rinds
Drinks: decaf coffee caffeine free diet soda, crystal light
The foods needs to be baked broiled steamed or grilled and they all can be seasoned with a light olive oil or light butter and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, seasoning salt, basil, parsley etc. The use of flour to bread any of these products are not allowed. Things in red are not allowed during this phase.

Refined carbohydrates such as white sugar and flour are to be avoided.) when carbohydrates are severely limited, the body burns its own fat; high-protein foods, most of which contain fat, help stave off hunger. Percentage of calories per day: During 2 Week Induction Diet: carbohydrates, 5%; protein, 34%; fat, 60%. On the maintenance diet: carbohydrates, 12%; protein, 35%; fat, 54%.
Daily caloric intake: Approximately 1,700 calories for women; up to 2,300 calories for men.

fruits: potatoes, sweet potatoes, soybeans, corn, popcorn, red wine, berries, melons, peaches and plums, coffee

Exercise: Not necessary, but valuable for toning and socialization. Recommends stretching, resistance and recreational sports. Supplements are mandatory, and you must be cleared by a physician to try with this diet..
Pros: Diet is a hit with people who love fatty foods, including sausage, eggs and butter. Cons: Critics say it is nutritionally unbalanced; low in fiber-rich foods. Very restrictive for dieters who enjoy carbohydrates.

Portugal Fashion ~ Designer Ana Salazar

In late April 2009 I had the privledge of meeting with Ana Salazar's Staff at her chic and modern store in downtown Lisbon, Portugal. Her designs were magnificant!
(information curtesy of http://www.anasalazar.pt) ALL Images by: Anna Castillo

Ana Salazar was born and lives in Lisbon.
During the 70's, she started to work on the Fashion scene, developing a new concept of clothing in Portugal, changing completely the way of presenting fashion shows in Portugal, creating the first Fashion Events, exhibits and expositions.

Both national and international press considerer her "The pioneer of Fashion in Portugal".

1978
>Starts creating collections under her name, whose are sold on her own shops and several selling points over Portugal and abroad.

1980/84
>Advanced the idea of using areas of Portuguese Fashion Fairs to promote the work of new stylists, namely the "Espaço Anos 80" at the Museu do Traje, amongst other places.
>Also worked with the textile industry, as fashion consultant.




1985
>Opened a store and showroom in Paris, considered by French magazine "Marie Claire" as one of the "New Fashion Temples".

* Photo to the left is from a spread in ELLE magazine.


1987/88
>"Festival Internacionale de la Mode", in Paris - She was the Portuguese official representative.
>The only Portuguese Fashion Designer quoted on the book "LA MODE AU XXÆME SIECLE" by Florence Muller and Yvonne Deslandes. Invited to participate on the related exhibit held at the Museé du Louvre, Paris, and the Museu do Traje, Lisbon.
>Invited to design accessories for the IPPC MUSEEUMS.
>Participates on the exhibition called "HISTOIRES DE MODE D'HIER ET AUJOURD'HUI" at Musée des Arts et de la Mode, in Paris.
>Signs a contract with a French group, for the manufacturing, merchandise and distribution of her collections on an international environment.
>Presents her collections, twice a year, in Lisbon, Paris, Milan and New York
>Her fashion shows appear on the international calendar of the Chambre Syndicale des Créateurs et Couturiers.

1989
>Invited for the colloquium "L'INDIVIDUALITE DE LA MODE - CONTRAINTES ET LIBERATION", with the philosopher Gilles Lipovetsky and Dr. Manuel Maria Carrilho, Minister of Culture, at the Institute Franco-Portugais, in Lisbon.
>Presentation of ANA SALAZAR PARFUM
>Presentation of "ANA SALAZAR MAISON"

1990
>Invited to the exhibit "TRAJE: UM OBJECTO DE ARTE?" which took place at FUNDAÇÄO CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN.
>ANA SALAZAR GLASSES - License for optical and sun glasses signed with the international group IDC.
>Designed the stage costumes for the "The Doll's House" by Ibsen, staged by Mário Feliciano.

1991
>Contract license with RECER for Ceramics, a project under the name "MODACERAMICA" by Ana Salazar.
>Invited to create the uniforms for the Worlds Fair EXPO'92, in Seville.
>Present at the EUROPALIA in Brussels, in the areas of fashion and objects design.

1992
>Invited by Portuguese Culture Secretary of State, Dr. Pedro Santana Lopes, to organize "The Congress of Imagination", covering several areas like Painting, Architecture, Fashion, Theatre, Opera, Cinema, Music, Science Technology, etc.
>Invited to participate on the event "Portuguese Culture" wich took place in Paris at "Menagerie du Verre", under high patronage of the Portuguese Culture Secretary of State.
>Creation of the patterns for the play "Dinis and Isabel", by António Patrício, staged by Mário Feliciano.
>Creation of the patterns for the ballet "Sereias and Lolobrigidas", staged by Margarida Bettencourt.

1993
>Invited to create an outfit for the international exhibition "VARIATIONS GITANES", witch took place at the Museé du Louvre, in Paris.
>Invited by Fondation Calouste Gulbenkian in Paris to make a Conference called "FASHION IN PORTUGAL"

1994
>Inaugurates an atelier in "Rua da Saudade", Lisbon, conceived to create special pieces with personalized attendance.

1995
>The "Philae Collections" invite her to create a collection of glasses, in Crystal Atlantis.

1996
>Presented the Ana Salazar perfume for men.
>Conceived and realized of a marriage dress for the exhibit "Traje de Noiva 1800-2000", at the museum of Traje, in Lisbon.

1997
>"Grande Oficial da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique", an honor degree from the Republic President of Portugal

1998
>Career Award- Elite International


1999
>Invited to represent Portugal in the inauguration of the exhibit "Balenciaga", in a European congress of the textile and participation in a conference of fashion designers, in Spain.
>Award - Best Creator
>Presentation of the Eau de Toilette Ana Salazar
>Career Award - "Associação Moda Lisboa"
>Opens a new store in Oporto
>Premium Career- magazine "Maxima"
>Rita Salazar starts to collaborate in the creation of the collections, being nowadays the manager for the styling department.

2000
>Invited by the "Instituto Camões" for a "12 Portrait Gallery" of representative cultural portuguese personalities, "Salon du Livre", Paris.
>First Ana Salazar's Men collection, a partnership project with five portuguese textile industries.
>Fashion and design consultant for the "Associação Industrial do Minho"

2002
>Publication of "Ana Salazar - an illustrated biography" by Cristina L. Duarte

2003
>Conceives the new image for the attendance and distribution uniforms, for CTT-Correios de Portugal
>National Design Award "Trofeu Sena da Silva" - Centro português do Design
>Conception of the "Confraria do Maranho" uniforms

2004
>Conception of ladies scarfs the "AML- Area Metropolitana de Lisboa"
>Concept and design for pieces of merchandising, developed to "Aquário da Madeira"
>Launch of the new fragrance "SILÊNCIO"
>Insertion of her image in a CTT stamp collection dedicated to the most important portuguese fashion creators.

2005
> Inauguration of the exposition "15 years Ana Salazar/Recer" in the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo). Opened until 2006.
> Release of the Eyewear collection: sunglasses and optical eyeglasses.