This is a Type-A Parent paid post to discuss sleep issues, and to share a new insomnia resource from the National Sleep Foundation.
There was a time when I could sleep anywhere, anytime. Even a pile of pesky pets (lovable as they may be) couldn’t keep me awake.
That picture was taken about 15 years ago. Things are a little different now.
Sleep is a hot topic where I work. We gather around the coffee maker, rubbing our eyes, mouths gaped wide open in a chorus of yawns. If we had better pitch we might be on to something.
I can’t speak for them why they didn’t sleep well. For me, it seems to be a combination of several things.
I have had some success falling asleep by practicing circular breathing. This is done by counting off seconds as you breathe in, hold your breath and breathe out. This focuses my mind on the breaths and off the problems of the day.
I still need help staying asleep and/or falling back asleep.
A new resource I’ve discovered is The National Sleep Foundation at sleepfoundation.org/insomnia.
There you will find a wealth of resources for insomnia and trouble sleeping.
An option I’ve found on their site is to try Stimulus control. The idea behind stimulus control is to build a positive association between the bedroom and sleep by limiting the type of activities allowed in the bedroom.
One suggestion would be to get out of bed if I’ve been awake for 20 minutes or more. This makes sense to me since I am a clock watcher. Getting out of bed and doing something relaxing for a few minutes helps break the pattern.
Another suggestion is to set wake times and bed times and try to stick with it even on days off. Good advice. When I think about it, I don’t really feel any more rested by sleeping in on weekends. Come Sunday night I’m back to thinking about if I’m going to get enough sleep since I slept in that morning.
These actions would help break the cycle of going to bed and trying to force myself to sleep because its late and just lying there.
Be sure to check out a new resource from the National Sleep Foundation at sleepfoundation.org/insomnia – a good place to start if you think you have insomnia or aren’t sleeping. The National Sleep Foundation is your trusted resource for everything sleep – understanding how sleep works & why it’s important, learning healthy habits, creating a relaxing bedroom & bedtime routine, & finding solutions to your sleep issues.
This is a Type-A Parent paid post to discuss sleep issues, and to share a new insomnia resource from the National Sleep Foundation.
Pinot Noir Glazed Salmon would have been a hit with my Dad. Meaty fish with a glass of red wine for dinner. Maybe some pasta first of course.
My Dad was technically first generation Italian. He was born in United States territorial waters in 1909, on a ship about 100 miles off shore of New York.
I don’t have a lot of memories about my Dad, but I do remember that he had a glass of red wine with dinner. He always stopped home for a cooked lunch and he’d hurry back to work. Dinnertime was different. We sat at the table, my Dad, Mom and me.
We talked and ate. After dinner Dad had his cigar and then we’d watch some TV before bed time.
This week Gallo Family Vineyards is joining us around the table in celebrating those special men in our lives this Father’s Day. Dads, Grand Dads, Step Dads and all those individuals that served as father figures and helped shape our lives.
The featured Gallo wines for this week’s Sunday Supper are Pinot Noir and Café Zinfandel.
You can find out more about these great tasting wines at Gallo’s Website:
I chose Gallo Family Vineyard’s Pinot Noir for my salmon glaze. Gallo Pinot Noir is a medium bodied wine provides a smooth and light finish with aromas of cherry and sweet fruit flavors. This wine’s ripe berry and subtle earthy flavors stand up to meaty fish like salmon.
Pinot Noir, red raspberries, dark brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and a hint of cinnamon were reduced into this deep purple glaze. Isn’t it a gorgeous color?
For a smooth glaze, strain out the raspberry seeds.
Bake your salmon at 350 for about 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145.
Drizzle with glaze and garnish with raspberries.
So moist and flaky. The glaze clings to every bite.
Can’t decide which wine to serve with your Father’s Day meal? Gallo has a handy Food & Wine Pairing Tool online: http://bit.ly/GalloPairingTool.
To help you celebrate, here is a GFV $1 off digital coupon towards your next purchase of Gallo Family Vineyards wine.
Find a store near you, use Gallo’s handy Store Locator .
Stay in touch with Gallo for up to date news and happenings at Gallo Family Vineyards!
Visit their website at http://www.gallofamily.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalloFamilyVineyards
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalloFamily
Instagram: http://instagram.com/gallofamily
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/gallofamilyvineyards
Father’s Day Salads and Main Dishes:
Father’s Day Sweets and Treats:
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy! You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
Blendability. A word describing a better way to use ground meat. Try adding delicious mushrooms to your next burger, meatloaf, meatball or patty. Trend to Blend is a campaign sponsored by The Mushroom Council .
By adding up to 50% ground sautéed mushrooms to ground meat you do more than stretch your dollar. Mushrooms add texture, reduce saturated fat and sodium content per burger. They are the only source of vitamin D in the produce aisle that is non-fortified. Mushrooms are the leading source of the essential antioxidant selenium, which protects body cells from damage that might lead to chronic diseases. Mushrooms also help to strengthen the immune system.
Next time you plan a meal with ground meat consider adding chopped mushrooms. Sauté mushrooms in oil and season with salt and pepper.
How much should you add to tacos or meatloaf?
You can use this handy calculator provided by the Mushroom Council as a guide.
Ground turkey and mushrooms sounded like a great combo to me. I decided to kick my turkey mushroom burger up a notch with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and feta cheese.
My burger turned out moist and juicy. No need for added sauce, mayo or ketchup. A toasted ciabatta bun, tender baby lettuce and sliced green onion made this a perfect lunch.
Try all these great mushroom blendability possibilities from The Recipe Redux Members!
Hi and welcome to Cindy's Recipes and Writings! Relax and stay a while.
