Listen up Portland – it is officially summer!  While here in the Pacific Northwest this may not necessarily mean shorts and flip-flops just yet, fresh corn is popping up in stores.  One of my clients passed along this grilled corn recipe (thanks Rick!) – it was a huge hit at his BBQ last weekend.

Try it yourself and let me know what you think.

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Corn:

• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 ears of corn, shucked and cleaned

In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients except corn.  Brush the sauce over each ear of corn then wrap each ear in aluminum foil (or if you want to get fancy – pull down the husks, pull off the silks, brush the corn with the sauce, wrap the husks back over the ears and tie the ends with a string or metal twist tie).

Cook on a very hot grill for thirty minutes turning occasionally.  Just before serving peel away the foil or husks, brush the corn again with any remaining sauce, serve and enjoy!

What do you and your family have planned for Dad this weekend?  How about giving Dad an hour to himself?  Schedule a massage with Anne on Sunday June 20th and you get the super-duper Father’s day rate – $80 for ninety minutes, or $60 for sixty minutes.  Call Anne to schedule 503-705-4762.

Join Anne and her crew at Forest Park this Sunday.  Meet us at noon at 1680 NW Aspen Ave for a 4.5 mile loop along the Wildwood trail.  All levels are welcome.  Call Anne for more information.  503-705-4762

My personal favorites are the “holy trinity” of eggplant, zucchini and red pepper.  Slice them lengthwise, about a half-inch thick.  Grill for 5- 10 minutes per side on medium heat.  Toss them with pasta or a little goat cheese and you have a meal.  Save the leftovers for sandwiches and salad toppings throughout the week.   Here are some more healthy grilling recipes from Eating Well.com.  The salmon and the peach sundaes both look yummy!

What’s on your menu this week?  Share your favorite grill (or other healthy) recipes with Anne and your Fluid team members.

Thanks Blainey for the help  and the photo!  Anne did 2 hours of massage and raised some dough for Street Yoga!

Call Anne for more information 503-705-4762.

Join Anne and her Fluid Fit Club crew for a five mile hike at 2 pm this Saturday May 15th.

We will start at NW 28th and Upshur and head up the Lower Macleay Trail to Pittock Mansion.  Your reward for this moderately steep hike is the million dollar views of the city from the grounds of Pittock Mansion.   Allow about two hours round trip.  Call Anne to R.S.V.P. All levels welcome.

Thanks Blainey for this cute picture and for your hustle on the hike!

Join Anne for a month-long fitness adventure!  Hikes, boot camps, Pilates and Yoga.  This Saturday we hit Tabor.  Meet at the back stairs (near 60th and Belmont) at 2 pm for ninety minutes of stairs, running/ walking, and yoga.  Call Anne to R.S.V.P. 503-705-4762.

See you Saturday!

Join Anne for a sixty minute lunch time workout Wednesdays at noon at Sellwood Yoga 7970 B S.E. 13th Ave. We will be starting with Joe’s basic twenty-five or so core strengthening exercises.  Summer is just around the corner and it’s never to early to start working on your washboard abs!

Sign up online at Sellwood Yoga’s website or drop in.  Whether you are new to Pilates or have some experience with moves like the Hundreds, Teaser and Seal, Anne will provide exercise modifications so that you leave feeling successful and maybe a little sore (in a good way).

For more information contact Anne McCranie at 503-705-4762.