Salt and Pepper Salmon

I was talking last week about how some baked salmon I made turned out fabulous, and I was pleased because salmon is my least favorite seafood (and I’m not picky)!

We had two salmon fillets with skin, in the freezer that I’d thawed (pretty sure the skin keeps all the fat and moisture in, even though it grosses me out-but I’m working on that!). I put them skin side down in a glass 8×8 baking dish that I’d rubbed a bit of olive oil on, and generously sprinkled them both with salt and pepper. They were done in about 7 minutes. That was it. I thought I’d try baking them with no oil or fat, since they’re fatty by nature, and it worked great. Only when I put it on my plate, did I drizzle a bit of olive oil on the fillet (not cooked, so still has the health benefits). So good! Sometimes, less is more.

I paired them with some thyme roasted carrots I’d thrown in the oven, for dinner and a couple of berries.DSC_0384

I had plenty of carrots leftover to bring in my lunches throughout the week, and Seth used the other salmon fillet in a salad Sunday night. Leftovers rock!

Product Review-Dexcom G4P Tallygear Case!

I’ve been using the Dexcom G4 Platinum Tallygear case in the Mod Flowers Design for a couple of weeks now, and I am beyond thrilled with it!

  • I love being able to protect the G4 receiver, in particular the screen. Now that it’s protected, I can drop it in my purse when I’m running out the door or leaving work and know that it won’t get scratched.
  • I can easily bend the end fabric back around the case (how I put the receiver in the case to begin with) so that I can easily use the charging port-convenient!
  • The sewing on the case is impressive, tight and snug so there isn’t extra bulk added to the size of the receiver, keeping it discrete.
  • I love that it has a little loop so you can attach it to something. I use the strap and carabiner that came with it, at night to hang it directly above my pillow, so the alarm is somewhat “broadcast” while I’m sleeping (one of my favorite features 🙂 ).
  • For the protection (and style 😉 ) the case provides, they’re very affordable!

The G4 cases from Tallygear come in a variety of colors and designs. I’m a big fan and love having stylish yet sleek options to protect my receiver. Even better, they’re made right here in the US, by a dedicated T1 mom! You can view more on the Tallygear website in the Dexcom G4 Platinum Case section, here: Tallygear Dexcom G4 Platinum Case.DSC_0391DSC_0392DSC_0402DSC_0393DSC_0394DSC_0401

Happy Birthday Izzy Booper!

I can’t believe Izzy booper is 2 today! I love how she’s changed the dynamic of our family. She is sassy, ornery and full of attitude, but lovey. She is the reason I sleep with bad-kitty spray.

She slept upright.

101Izzy the kitten….I say casper the ghost.

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Instant buddies.
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She walks Lucy.
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Her favorite show is SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
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She wants to know what my blood sugar is.
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She steals my socks and leaves them for me.
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Little kitty in a big bed (Tommy Boy anyone?).
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She misses her dad when he leaves.
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And she has pretty little twinkle toes.
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Suite D Guest Post: Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes

Talking this month on OmniPod’s Suite D Diabetes Blog about Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes. It adds a whole other dimension to the travel mix.

Suite D Guest Post: Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes

Although I am no travel expert, I did kind of take off from San Diego, to Belize, to Africa, all in the same year, so I feel that gives me a little credibility. If I’ve missed something important or you have additional insight, please do share! 🙂