Quick Picks Workout

30 minutes to fit! Some of my top picks to get you strong and keep you there using weights and a mat.

Monthly Wrap-up August 2024

Some humor (THEN and NOW, and the video from my musical vacation), plus a simple recipe to expand your palate. Enjoy!
	date posted	
CREATE	29-Aug	Baked Plantains
		
MOVE	15-Aug	THEN and NOW
		
SING	7-Aug	Momentum Rocks August 9th
	26-Aug	Musical Vacation

Baked Plantains

A Caribbean Favorite
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1/2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 Tbsp honey or agave
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • pinch salt

Slice plantains on diagonal, 1/2″ thick. Toss with all ingredients. Spread out on baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. (Flipping at the halfway point is helpful but not necessary). A great carbohydrate, filled with flavor and nutrients!

Musical Vacation

I performed one of my songs with my new friend, Cece, on banjo and backup vocals at Summer Acoustic Music Week!

THEN and NOW

Keep up the physical activity so that NOW is better than THEN!
THEN

Long hair

8 Tracks

KEGs

Streaking

Acid rock

Seeds and stems

Stayin’ Alive (the song)

Hoping for a BMW

Going to a new hip joint

Rolling Stones

Bell bottoms

Rock n Roll all night

Disco

Whatever

NOW

Longing for hair

Cataracts

EKGs

Leaking

Acid reflux

Fiber

Stayin’ Alive (the goal)

Hoping for a BM

Getting a new hip joint

Kidney Stones

Big bottoms

Sleep through the night

Costco

Depends

Monthly Wrap-up July 2024

Momentum really rocked this past month! Stay tuned for more great info on movement, music, and food. Happy Summer!
	date posted	
CREATE	5-Jul	Thai Peanut Noodles
		
MOVE	12-Jul	Be Like a Tree
		
SING	1-Jul	Momentum promoted on Westford CAT
	22-Jul	PCA Concert on the Common

PCA Concert on the Common

Thanks for those who came out to enjoy the fantastic day with us! Here’s a clip in case you missed it.

Be Like a Tree

Trees endure all weather and often use the changes to nurture their various needs.

Thai Peanut Noodles

Tasty, versatile, and good for you too!
  • 1 box spaghetti or other noodles, broken in half
  • 1 large head broccoli, chopped bite-size
  • 1 red pepper, sliced thinly and chopped
  • 1-2 bunches scallions, chopped fine
  • 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 2 small cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tsp sesame oil (plus extra for noodles)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce (optional for vegan)
  • 2 tsp tamarind paste
  • 4 tsp sriracha or hot chili sauce
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 can lite coconut milk
  • 1 brick broiled tofu, diced (optional) Recipe at https://youtu.be/5bBv3u7gjrk

Cook noodles according to directions. When 3 minutes are left in cooking time, add broccoli. Drain all and rinse with cool water. Sprinkle with sesame oil. Mix in red pepper and scallions. In blender, combine all sauce ingredients and run at least 5 minutes on high, scraping sides often. Adjust water if needed. Add desired amount of sauce to noodles. Save leftovers for dipping or marinating. (Or make the spring rolls shown below.) So yummy!

Momentum on Westford Cable TV

Promoting our ‘Concert on the Common’ July 20th @ 2pm. Come rock with us and support the Westford PCA!

Ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/#utaJvX