Romy Raves

It’s that time of year again, time to evaluate, reflect, and review everything from the past year as well as set our goals, aspirations, and wishes for the upcoming year. I thought I would give you some questions to ponder that might help you focus your desires and resolutions for 2010. I recommend writing down your answers and putting them in a safe place. Revisit this list every quarter or six months and then again on New Year’s Eve next year to see your progress and stumbling blocks. Here are some things to think about:

• Overall, how did you feel about this past year? What three words capture it best for you?

• What is your biggest accomplishment (the one you are most proud of) in 2009? Any regrets?

• Do a mind dump and let all your thoughts flow: What do you most want to accomplish in 2010? Read and re-read the list and circle 2-3 goals that really resonate with you

• How will you define success in 2010? At the end of the year, how will you measure your success? What will it look like?

• What are your goals/desires for: Family, Health, Career, Money, Friendship, Relationships, Spirituality?

• What mistake do you want to avoid making in 2010? Who can support you in that?

• What will be your personal mantra in 2010?

• What will bring you joy in the upcoming year? List some things that will help you cultivate a more positive attitude in 2010

Cheers to my readers! Happy New Year and thank you for your support of Romy Raves. Stay tuned for lots of exciting things in 2010. One of my biggest goals is to grow this blog, so please spread the word and tell your friends about me.

I am not talking about jewelry ladies, I am talking about a fun new high tech looking therapeutic relief product called TheraPearl. These inspired reusable hot/cold packs are kinda cool looking and very comfortable because they conform to your skin and provide consistent therapy for the affected areas. I think this product is a creative improvement on the frozen peas concept and it can be used on sore muscles, post waxing or peeling and post surgical procedure. And another plus is that it can be used two different ways: either warm to increase blood flow, relax muscles and ease pain or cold to reduce pain, inflammation and bruising.

What I like about this product is that it is fun, kinda high tech looking, feels comfortable because it molds to your skin, and it is affordably priced. My favorite product in the line is the TheraPearl Eye-ssential Pack because it is perfect for use after those late nights out (or in my case in ) when you have the tell tale dark circles or swelling under the eyes, and after a few minutes of this blue pearl mask your raccoon eyes are a lot less noticeable.

There are four products in the line: an eye mask, sports pack, contour pack and a round pearl pack all designed to fit the different areas of your body. And I am thinking this is the perfect product to help you deal with your post New Year’s Eve symptoms (read: hangover). So in honor of the New Year, I am giving away 2 sets of all four of these Therapearl Products (valued at over $40) to some lucky Romy Raves readers.

All that you need to do for your chance to win one of these great therapeutic sets is post a comment on this blog post telling me your best remedy for those late nights or how you deal with the aches and pains of life. That’s all you need to do. I LOVE comments and want to encourage my readers to regularly post comments and share your thoughts. This contest will end at midnight PST on Friday, January 8th, 2010 and two winners will be selected using Random.org. You must have a U.S. shipping address in order to enter and only one entry per person. Happy New Year!

Given all the festivities of the season, I thought you might enjoy a delicious and inspired egg brunch dish that I have been making for years and it always gets rave reviews. It is a very tasty Mexican egg casserole that is packed with flavor and easy to prep the night before. Enjoy! 

SALSA JACK BREAKFAST SOUFFLE

Serves 8

 1 pound Jack cheese or Pepper Jack cheese, cubed

1 cup cottage cheese

1-2 cups of hot/medium chunky salsa (to taste)

3-6 white corn tortillas, cut in small pieces

9 eggs

1 cup reduced fat Buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees, grease a 9×13 pan, sprinkle half the tortilla pieces in the bottom of the pan (you want to cover most of the bottom). In a bowl, mix cubed cheese, cottage cheese, and salsa until combined and then spread evenly in pan over tortillas.

Beat eggs and buttermilk together and pour evenly over cheese/salsa mixture. Sprinkle with remaining tortillas. Bake between 45 minutes-1 hour or until golden brown. Top with guacamole, avocado slices or sour cream if desired. Yummilicious!

Please post and share your favorite brunch recipes, I am always on the hunt for new inspirations.