Blog - David E. Cox

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by David Cox — Leave a comment

Kale and Pear Green Smoothie

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Prep Time 11

Total Time 11

Servings: 4

Course: Drinks

Calories: 102

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

½ C Water
1 C Green Grapes
1 Orange, peeled, halved
½ Ripe Bartlett pear, seeded, halved
1 Small to medium sized banana, peeled
1 C Kale
2 C Ice Cubes

Equipment

Vitamix

Method

Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
Select Variable 1
Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by David Cox — Leave a comment

Collard Green Coleslaw

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings: 4

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Dressing

1 C mayonnaise
¼ C apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp stone ground mustard
2 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper

Coleslaw

3 C shredded white cabbage
2 C julienned collard greens
1 C julienned carrots
¼ C thinly sliced white onion
¼ C thinly sliced green onion
2 lemons, juiced
kosher salt and freshly grund black pepper

Method

For Dressing:

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper - and reserve.

For Coleslaw:

In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, collard greens, carrots, onions, and green onions.
Pour half of the dressing over the slaw and mix by hand. Add more dressing to taste.
Mix in the lemon juice and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Season with salt and pepper before serving

Posted on June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 by David Cox — Leave a comment

When One Door Closes Another Opens

“Don’t you know: When one door is closed – when one door is closed, many more is open.”
– Bob Marley

It is said that when one door closes, another opens. And, sometimes it is more than one open door. I closed the door to my personal training business, Positive Vibes Fitness, in April 2018. It was an emotional closure, but it was necessary. While I dearly miss all the members, I don’t miss working IN the business as much as I did. I now have the time to do a lot of things I wasn’t able to do.

I’ve been traveling the country and the world – as close as Virginia Beach to as far as Australia.
I’ve been helping my son grow his custom cake and bakery business, Sweet Heat Culinary Creations.
I have had the opportunity to focus on my photography. In addition to doing some local shoots, portraits, events, sports – my vacations are just photoshoots. Some of my trips have been for the sole purpose of photography.
I started a passion project, Life at F11. My website is a platform for to share my love of reading, photography, art, and traveling.
I’ve had time to work on DC’s Observations: Random Thoughts & Philosophical Musings. They are posted every Friday, and I’ve done a few giveaways.
My most recent endeavor is starting a residential cleaning business, Maid Karma.

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by David Cox — Leave a comment

Chicken Collard Stir Fry

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Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken Breast chopped
Juice of an ½ orange
2 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Finely chopped ginger
¼ tsp Red Chili Flakes
2 tbsp Grapeseed or canola oil
1 Red bell pepper thinly sliced
2 Scallions thinly sliced
1 Bunch of collard greens stems and tough ribs removed
¼ C. Unsalted roasted pumpkin Seeds

Equipment

Method

Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, and chili flakes.
Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat. Place chicken in pan and heat - stirring often - until done. Remove and set aside.
Add red pepper and scallions ; heat 1 minute.
Place collards in pan, in batches if necessary, and heat until just slightly wilted.
Return chicken to pan along with orange juice, and heat 1 minute. Serve garnished with pumpkin seeds.