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Easy Pork Chops for Two (healthy and low calorie!)

September 27, 2018 No Comments
easy pork chops for two

  Don’t be mad at me – I know I haven’t posted a recipe in AGES! I take full responsibility, but to make up for the few weeks of silence I have quite the treat… MY EASY PORK CHOPS FOR TWO 🙂     Here I need to give full credit to the Nell family […]

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  • Today is Friday, and I’m having cravings for everything peanut butter, chocolate and banana! - Possibly my favourite combination (if you exclude wine and a good view🤔). . I don’t like to brag about a lot of things…but one thing I’m definitely not shy to admit, is that I am a BOSS at making a “diet” lifestyle amazinggg!! I was a chubby kid, so losing weight was always just part of life for me from an early age. I remember eating dry tuna and fat-free cottage cheese and thinking: SURELY THERE’S SOMETHING BETTER THAN THIS??!!🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m talking about those diets that make you eat cr*p and promise you’ll lose 10 kilograms in a week (I was much younger and dumber back then). After studying metabolism in more detail I realised it all was a hoax (and actually losing that much fat is mathematically impossible). . Anyway, it’s a long story, but today I no longer diet :) It seems so simple for me to say just that. But for the sake of not making this post an essay, all I’m going to say is that along the way I got really good at making “low calorie” a lifestyle…meaning that I did my best at making “diet food” taste good :) And to avoid unhealthy binges (which was bad for me physically and emotionally), I included a few high calorie items in small quantities. . The meal above I often eat for lunch (told you I’m obsessed with the combination!🙈😂). And in fact I feel naughty eating it - and yet I don’t need to! The entire thing only sets me back 400 calories :) The secret is in using the RIGHT QUANTITIES 👌🏻 . If you’d like the exact recipe I used, please follow the link in my bio 😉 Otherwise, I hope you all have a magnificent weekend!! Xxxx 😘 . . . . . #friday #fridayfeels #tgif #capetownfoodie #lowcalorie #lowcalorierecipes #gloobyfood #chocolatelover #chocpeanutbutter #lindtchocolate #darkchocolate #bananalover #capetown #foodlover
  • And we’re back to my favourite hashtag holiday…#winewednesday! I like taking pleasure in the little things (and rather #winewednesday than #throwbackthursday or #selfiesunday…although, I wish I could post more #traveltuesdays - don’t we all!).🙈😜 . If you haven’t realised it by now…looking at my insta stories on the weekends, and my feed…I LOVE WINE!! 😍🍷 . Here I am relishing in a rather delicious merlot from @hpf_skapie, Die Posmeester. It’s my fave everyday drinking wine because it’s smooth and easy on the palate. However, the weather is getting warmer now, so maybe it’s time to switch over to something ice cold and refreshing? Full disclosure, I’m not really a fan of white wine or rose…but in summertime I usually concoct something deliciously refreshing out of a good white or rose…like a gorgeous sangria! . Think I’m going to get cracking on that for next week! 🙌🏻😃 . Have a FAB #wednesday dears (even if it has to be wine-free😜) xx . . . . . #winelover #redwine #posmeester #foodandwine #wine #capetownfoodie #safoodblogger #summertime
  • So, I know it’s Monday guys, and most of ya’ll probs don’t have time to whip up a so-called “weekend brekkie” till maybe Saturday morn. But I think, you need to keep this one in mind for zee weekend! 😃💃🏻🍳 . I made this on Saturday… you know, I wanted to put a little more effort in than the usual bacon and egg spread. MA WORD!!! It was delicious! So I decided to share with you guys the epic mouth-watering combination… . The magic starts with 2 slices of fresh sourdough toast - Next spread on some (my absolute fave) onion marmalade (you can find it at Woolies). - Followed by creamy mashed avocado - Add some crispy streaky bacon - Top each slice with a poached egg (I cook mine perfectly for 2 mins for a soft interior) AND THENNNN: drizzle a little yogurt hollandaise sauce over the top!! (Only 16 calories a serving, and only yogurt, apple cider vinegar, egg yolk, dijon mustard, salt and pepper - link in bio for the video recipe). Garnish with fresh greens - I used lovely watercress. . And that, I assure you, will be the biggest treat you will give yourself this week!!! . My advice: cook the bacon first, and the eggs last (once you’ve assembled everything else). . Hope you guys have a stunning week! Much love xx😘 . . . . . #Monday #bestbreakfastrecipe #gloobyfood #foodbloggers #safoodbloggers #weekendbrekkie #mondaymotivation #happinessonaplate #baconandeggs #yogurthollandaise #lowcalorie #capetownfood
  • Have you had a good week? Have you achieved everything you set out to do this week? Are you ready to have a relaxing weekend minus work stress? . “Jeez Loraine, it’s Friday! Why are you bombarding me with so many questions?!!” . Me skuzi!! 🙈🙈And apologies for the #deepthoughts. It’s just that I was thinking earlier…does the success of our week determine our weekend? I can 100% tell you that for me, the week absolutely depends how I’m spending my weekend. For example, this past week was incredibly productive and I got a lot done (because I’m fresh post-holiday). So I’m feeling a relaxing weekend, perhaps going for brekkies, maybe a chilled braai with a bottle of red to reward myself for all the hard work. Ha! But let me tell you…had the past week been stressful and irritating and frustrating (which happens a lot btw)…I can tell you I wouldn’t even make it to 5pm of a Friday before pouring some strong-ass cocktails. And maybe end up at Aces late that night. 😳😳Does this happen to you? . I should probably work on that. Meditate around the fact that the week is over and I’ve done what I could…and instead of punishing my body with a stiff hangover on a Saturday morn…just visualize trying harder next week. Oh how I wish I was as productive as I was this past week EVERY week! De-stressing with a good holiday regularly is mandatory I feel (I mean, proof is in the productivity levels hello!!💁🏼‍♀️). Unfortunately, though, my pockets aren’t quite deep enough for holidays every month…but how about some self-care? . Quite the challenge to make time for doing nothing amidst a busy schedule, but it’s absolutely vital for good mental health and matching productivity levels. An hour a day of: yoga, meditation, reading, walking, painting, drawing, taking a bath, doing your nails, tidying a drawer, baking a cake…the list goes on. . It’s Friday though…so for now let’s be happy about the week past…and just focus on having a good time this weekend!!!! Check my stories for a yummy #sugarfree cocktail recipe!!! kisses xxx . . . . . #friday #fridayfeels #selfcare #motivational #motivationalquotes #tgif #capetown #meditation #selflove #mentalhealth
  • HAVE YOU EVER TRIED SPAGHETTI PIZZA??? . Perhaps you saw the creation in a magazine lately and thought “geez, the things people come up with these days!”. Ja, maybe so. But let me tell you…sometimes a change is a s good as a holiday (the saying is a cliche for a reason; it’s so TRUE!). Long story short, I tried making the thing a while back and was surprised how much a liked it. . I mean, no huge-ass mish to make the dough (even cauliflower pizza, which I LOVE btw, it a huge mish to make). All you do is toss cooked spaghetti onto a round pan with all the toppings your heart desires, bake and BOOM! Pizza done. So basically, you just wait for the cheese to melt and it’s time to FEAST! . What an absolutely GENIUS way to reuse leftover spaghetti from your Bolognese the night before! . Maybe give it a try? Maybe it’s not for you. But maybe you might just discover your favorite leftovers meal (you’re welcome). Just be sure to add flavor to the pasta as well (not just toppings on top of the pasta). Think garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese. YUMMM!!!! . ALSO NB: to make it healthier, use wholewheat pasta or gluten-free…and check out my recipe for more ways ;) . Okay so if you managed to read this whole post…please feel free to check out my version of the pasta pizza — LINK IN BIO!!!! . Have a fab WEDNESDAY friendlings xx . . . . . #pizzarecipe #healthypizza #pastapizza #spaghettipizza #healthymeals #leftovers #wholewheat #devinefood #gloobyfood #foodiesofsa
  • Monday is back and tbh I’m feeling a little more bleak than usual :( We just got back from a fricken AMAZING holiday in the bush and I’m longing back to the Kruger rn as I’m sifting though heaps of admin… . On the up side - a holiday away from the hustle bustle makes all the difference…it gives you perspective that I think is SO HEALTHY (and which is why I recommend a compulsory detox from the city life every so often; trust me your soul NEEDS it!). . So even though I miss this beautiful wild place, I feel motivated and ready to face the rest of the year. Full disclosure - it’s probably for the best not to be on holiday all the time…don’t think my body would survive! Yes, I was super naughty and forced myself not to feel even a TEENSY bit guilty (some days I woke up and had an ice cold castle lite draught on the deck🍺🍺). So my tummy aint too happy right now, but it was so worth it! Cravings gone till the next holiday haha! 😆 . So today was a hectic admin day - but tomorrow I’ll be full-steam back into the l’routine. So stay tuned for a KILLER #HIIT leg day workout in my stories tomorrow (let’s get this summer bod rollin!!!)💪🏻💪🏻 . Anywho, hope yáll also had an amazing weekend! Happy #Monday! xx😘 . . . . . #mondaymotivation #missingthebush #krugerpark #ngwenyalodge #happiness #weekdays #meditation #motivationalquotes
  • Happy #Friday guys 🎉🙌🏻 Today I’ve got a delicious one-pan recipe for you to enjoy! . 1. Ready in under 30 minutes 2. Pork is the most cost effective meat at the moment💵 3. This recipe is free from artificial ingredients (healthy yay!) 4. This recipe contains less than 300 calories per serving💪🏻 5. Obvssss delish! Haha! . Aaaaand the two main flavor ingredients are...smoky paprika and...GHERKINS!!😱 Trust me when I say it’s worth a try! Different but AMAZEBALLS👌🏻 . Paired with the perfect Sauvignon Blanc 👉🏻 @hpf_skapie #kaalvoetmeisie you’ve got yourself the perfect evening🍷 . FULL RECIPE LINK IN BIO💣 . Hope you all have an amazing weekend 🙌🏻❤️ . . . . . #porkchops #easydinner #supper #dinnerfortwo #healthysuppers #healthyrecipes #gloobyfood #f52grams #sweetandsourpork #winepairing #sauvignonblanc
  • It was a pretty good long weekend☺️😎 #capetown #sunshine #heritageday #fashionable #summeriscoming
  • BEST EVER LOW CALORIE OMELET! . True story guys - this little baby is my ultimate low calorie breakfast weapon (you know, since summer is drawing nearer and them summer bods need to be crafted in a jif!). . Let me tell you why… . Egg whites? Think most of us will agree they can be pretty gross and tasteless! But with this omelet I tried to be clever by using a base of egg whites, but adding a single egg yolk for a hit of flavour (that won’t cost you too many calories). . And then I added two strategic ingredients that pack the most punch in terms of flavour but add the least amount of calories = mushrooms and a dash of Parmesan cheese :) . You are going to love this! An added tip, is to use a good non-stick pan to save on extra oil. . SEE THE FULL RECIPE LINK IN BIO . #mondaymotivation #omelet #eggwhiteomelet #lowcalorie #weightlossmeals #eggs #breakfastlover #breakfast #mondays #foodblogger #capetown
  • Do you have that #FridayFeeling yet? . Can I confess something utterly hilarious? Even though I am technically working for myself now and don’t work a typical 9-5 day (I pretty much work when I am feeling most productive…even late at night) - I STILL LOOK FORWARD TO FRIDAY!! Ha! It’s so weird😆 . Most of us crave to be on our own clock - the thought is INCREDIBLY alluring (trust me I know). But funny enough, it still has it’s limitations. Humungous PRO is that you have the opportunity to waste absolutely ZERO of your time and spend it doing exactly what you want. But an inevitable CON that comes with this kind of schedule is that even though your time is 100% your own…the people you love, friends and family’s time is not 😔 . Which brings me to why I am excited for the weekend…everyone is FREE and I’m so excited to share it with my loves! Side note: literally just decided it’s maybe for the best - otherwise I’d probably never get any work done🙈 . Have the absolute BEST weekend guys! (I am already baking brownies and the G&Ts are a GO!) . . . . . #friday #tgif #capetown #lavierge #creatives #sabloggers
  • ONE OF MY PERSONAL FAVOURITES: 2 Ingredient Toast with Mushrooms, feta and plenty of creamy AVOCADO! . I am proud to say that I invented the “2 ingredient toast” back when I was on a Banting diet and wanted to add a little more fibre to my diet. You see, my intention was simply to add Banting-friendly fibre in the form of psyllium husks to my usual breakfast omelet. . Little did I know that the psyllium husks would soak up all the moisture in the eggs and transform the mixture into somewhat of a “pancake batter”. . I spooned the raw mixture onto a nonstick griddle, and it formed a kind of savoury pancake! Didn’t take much thinking for me to cover this new invention in tomato paste, and plenty of mozzarella and turn it into my Banting fantasy pizza!!! By far the best thing I consumed over that time of my life! . Anyway, now this concoction has evolved into something way more sophisticated…and you simply MUST try it! . Why? Because it’s awesome! - but also because it is GLUTEN-FREE, LOW CARB, and practically GUILT-FREE (yassss!!!). . Follow the link in my bio for the full recipe and a little how-to video 😉Enjoy guys, and happy #Tuesday! . . . . . #glutenfreetoast #glutenfreerecipes #lowcarbrecipes #avocadotoast #omelet #mushroomomelet #foodblogger #capetown #foodiesofsa #gloobyfood #bantingrecipes #bantingdiet #ketodiet #ketorecipes
  • Happy #winewednesday guys!! Sho - apologies for being practically dead for the past 2 weeks (been a lot happening, and tbh I’m still trying to get into a [productive] routine :) . Anywho - a lil update on my life… No longer working the normal 9-5, and starting my own thang so to speak (super excited but extremely nervous of course). We all want to wake up doing something we love instead of living for weekends, 5 o’clock, or the holidays. Can’t bear wasting any time! Problem is, stepping out of the comfort zone is incredibly intimidating… . I mean, you start off having this amazing (well, you think it is) idea. But maybe, most of us leave it at that and settle with our current existence. Actually taking a chance on your own ideas or passion means taking a GINORMOUS leap of faith to invest all your energy into it…along with a lot of money (maybe all of your money) which, let’s face it, is probably the biggest limiting factor we all face. And for me, it definitely is…but I’ve decided to start small and see whether this thing I’m doing can make it. If not, I’ll reassess and start again. . Now, I really don’t mean to ramble on, but I’d really like to inspire some of you to join me and try and change things in your life for the better! I’m starting out now (soon, I will reveal more of my plans to you guys), and doing a lot of planning. I’ve given myself a period of time to see if it succeeds and if not, the reality is that I may need to backtrack to where I was. But one thing is for certain…I won’t give up! . Please have an amazing week till we chat again ❤️ . Also, side note - I do not spend everyday frequenting wine farms as seen above (even though it sure does help the creative juices flowing 😜) . . . . #motivation #wednesday #winelover #capetowngirl #workfromhome #entrepreneur #freelancer

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