October, 2012 | Aaron Graves, PhDude

Diet Plan For Quick Weight Loss

October 23, 2012 by Aaron Graves

I’m getting on a big fitness kick as of late, and I’m setting myself some goals. Obviously, one of the goals is to trim off my 30% body fat. I intend to get below 10% body fat (I’m actually targeting 6%, wish me luck!) Anyways, one needs a combination of a good diet, and a …

No Matter Who Wins…

October 18, 2012 by Aaron Graves

“No matter who wins, the government gets elected. The millions of government employees will wake up on Nov. 7 and trudge off to their assigned work areas. They will march to the beat of their bureaucratic drummer — just like any other day. They will do all they can to spend their budgets, keep their …

Squirrel Cage Jail 10/13/12

October 24, 2012October 13, 2012 by Aaron Graves

On Saturday the 13th of October, Autumn and I visited the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, IA. Here are some photos. Afterwards, we stopped off at the Harrah’s and Ameristar riverboat casinos.

The Law of Christ

October 10, 2012 by Aaron Graves

Many have heard of the Law of Christ, but few know what that Law is. Some assume it’s the Mosaic law. Others still believe it to be “to love God, and our neighbor as ourselves.” But that cannot be, seeing as how this was a commandment given to the ancient Hebrews (see Deuteronomy and Leviticus). …

Wildlife Safari 10/07/12

October 10, 2012 by Aaron Graves

On Sunday the 7th of October, myself and Autumn took my daughter Kaylyn to the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari. Here are some of the pictures:

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch 10/06/12

October 10, 2012 by Aaron Graves

On Saturday the 6th of October, 2012, myself and Autumn took Kaylyn (my nearly 4 year-old) to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. Here are some pictures:

Spam Fried Rice

April 3, 2013October 9, 2012 by Aaron Graves

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups dry rice, cooked and cooled (preferably day old) 6-7 eggs, with a splash water, scrambled 1 (11 ounce) can spam lite, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 12 ounces frozen peas and carrots, thawed (optional) (for the sauce) 1 cup aloha shoyu soy sauce (or Kikkoman soy sauce, just use a bit …

Mexican Lasagna

April 3, 2013October 9, 2012 by Aaron Graves

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds ground chicken breast (substitute with ground hamburger if desired) 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 14-oz can stewed tomatoes (or fire-roasted chopped tomatoes) 1 cup medium heat taco sauce (or picante salsa) 1 15-oz can black beans, drained 1 cup …

Corn Casserole

April 3, 2013October 9, 2012 by Aaron Graves

Ingredients 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can creamed corn 1 stick (sliced) butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups shell macaroni 8oz velveeta cheese (cut into cubes) (IMPORTANT: Must be velveeta, no off beat brand) Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together in 2 quart casserole dish. Place in oven uncovered for …

Cheesy Potato Soup

April 3, 2013October 9, 2012 by Aaron Graves

Ingredients 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, grated 1 tablespoon butter 2 cans chicken broth 3 cans cream of potato soup 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup sour cream hot pepper sauce salt and pepper Directions In a large pan (actually a soup pot), melt butter and saute the celery and carrots. …