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Friday, October 14, 2011
Party Idea: Safer-Sex Fiesta!
Chef BoyRUGay would like to remind readers to Ask Argenta,
if you have any questions about sexual health, relationships, or living life
with pride!
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to watch the
elusive Ms. Perón host a game show at La Casa, the Latino Culture Center at
Indiana University Bloomington. The game
was a twist on the timeless “Newlywed Game,” in which contestants tried to
guess their partners’ answers to questions about relationships (What would your
partner give up for love?), sex(Where does your partner prefer to be kissed?)
and STI’s(Does your partner know which bodily fluids carry HIV?). It was obvious that Argenta had done her
research, and I was reminded of a few facts I had forgotten.
The funniest moment came when participants were asked to
identify the safest means of STI prevention.
One enthusiastic audience member yelled out what the Chef was already
thinking: “Masturbation!”
This week’s challenge is to share healthy eating habits with
others. Come up with a few invasive
questions of your own, and invite friends for stimulating conversation, over
these flavorful, nutritious quesadillas.
A note of caution: use a little tact if you plan to invite Argenta over
for Taco Night.
The following recipe is courtesy of the South Beach Diet:
Chicken
Quesadillas
Ingredients:
4 whole wheat (8-inch) tortillas
2 (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pre-cooked and
thinly sliced
1 cup, shredded, reduced-fat cheddar or Monterey jack pepper
cheese (I like to use ½ cup of eachJ)
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper
Heat oven to 200 degrees.
Heat 1 tortilla in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until
warm, about 1 minute.
Sprinkle tortilla with ¼ of the chicken, cheese, avocado,
onions, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese melts, about 2
minutes.
Use a spatula to remove the tortilla from to a plate or
cutting board. Fold the tortilla in half
and place on a baking sheet in the warm oven.
Repeat three times with remaining ingredients.
Cut each quesadilla into 3 triangles.
These quesadillas are very filling! They served as dinner and next-day lunch for
two, when I made them. Salsa, guacamole
and low-fat sour cream (or yogurt)are tasty complements to this dish!
Friday, October 7, 2011
The Chef is Back!
Happy New Year!
No, Chef BoyRUGay hasn’t flipped his lid. Quite the opposite; after a research hiatus,
I am armed with a series of healthy recipes to help you beat the crap out of
holiday weight gain and kick 2012 off right.
I’m sure I’m not alone in noticing that New Year’s
resolutions don’t really work. And why
would they? Six days after two of the
fattest holidays of the year, while you’re still wading through leftover ham
and nibbling on candy canes, you’re expected to feel inspired by the turn of a
calendar page, sit down, write down a few vague objectives and become a paragon
of restraint and discipline overnight?
Yeah right! Wouldn’t it be easier
to prepare for the New Year gradually, making lifestyle improvements until
you’re in tune with your habits and ready to set some real attainable goals?
That’s the idea behind “Fit Fridays” here at Illumenate. Check out our blog every Friday for the next
three months (from now until 2012!).
Here, you’ll discover delicious recipes to keep you fit and empowered to
politely decline that extra slice of pie at Thanksgiving dinner.
Join us! Subscribe to
the Illumenate blog to get our support as you plan your own strategy for health
in the New Year. Let us know how your
efforts are going and share any tips you think others might find helpful.
This week’s recipe serves as a reminder that a healthy
breakfast, essential to a productive and focused morning, can be delicious. Next week, we’ll feature chicken, in case
someone asks you which came first…
Introducing: Chef BoyRUGay’s Own Egg White Frittata
(Vegetarian/Gluten-free)
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. olive, veggie or canola oil
6 egg whites (yolks discarded)
2 tsp. fat-free milk
Pinch of salt and pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 clove of garlic, diced
3 or 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp. shredded, reduced fat cheese
Directions:
Preheat the broiler on your oven.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
While the oil is heating,
whisk together the egg whites and milk (The more you beat the eggs, the
fluffier your frittata will be!). Season
this mixture with salt and pepper. Set
aside.
When the oil begins to change color, toss the diced veggies
and herbs into the skillet.
Cook the veggies, stirring gently, until the onions start to
become translucent. Try to distribute
veggies evenly over the surface of the skillet.
Pour the seasoned egg mixture over the veggies and let it
cook without stirring.
Do not let the eggs cook fully, just until they start to set
on the bottom of the skillet.
Sprinkle cheese over the mixture.
Remove the skillet from the flame and place it in the
broiler.
Allow the mixture to cook for one minute in the broiler, or
until the top is nicely browned.
Remove the skillet from the broiler, allow to cool, cut and
serve (feeds 2-4).
It’s fun to play around with vegetable combinations in this
frittata! Mushrooms, artichokes, spinach
and Vidalia onions are just a few veggies that would also be great in this
dish.
ChefBoyRUGay challenges you to eat a nutritious breakfast
every day next week! Don’t punk out.
For days you’re in a hurry, here are a few quick, healthy
breakfast ideas from RealSimple.com
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The Very Abridged Life & Times of Harry Potter!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A Note from Argenta
Dear Queridos,
Yesterday, I had a moment of sadness. When I learned of Jamey Rodemeyer my heart became heavy. I became so enraged at what people are doing to our children. I know many of you have experienced this hate first hand. There is no way for me to apologize for what people have done to you or make it go away. I can only offer you a safe and fun environment to be yourself…whoever that is!
Jamey’s story is not unique, unfortunately. There are so many youth out that have to endure this vile hatred and have had listen to bigots spew poison. Papis, every day I walk into my office and look at my poster from the Trevor Project. This poster says “I am glad I failed at suicide because my life is so amazing now” and I think “Me Too, Papi, me too”. There are way too many unique and beautiful people in our community to lose one. YOU could cure disease, create masterpieces, change the world…but you have to be here to do it! Who knows, you could be the first gay president…as long as I get to be on the cabinet! As Mr. Marlo Thomas (Phil Donahue) said “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”
If you, at any time feel depressed, sad, or that you want to harm yourself or others; please talk to someone. There are many resources in the community. Many of them are free! I encourage you all to take a moment and connect with a friend and let them know you care.
So take a moment right now to Text, Call, Facebook, G+, Tweet, Morris Code, Smoke Signals, WHATEVER, and tell them that if they need, you will channel Oleta Adams and get there!
Please Queridos, take care of yourselves and each other!
Un gran beso y un abrazo grande y fuerte,
Argenta
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