Food

Guess the Pug Part

May 23, 2013

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Hi, guys! On Tuesday night when I was at Canyon Ranch, Mal texted me: “Guess the pug part” along with a furry photo of Murphy’s body. (He’s weird. I’m weird. It’s cool.) I love stuff like this, so, obviously, I was game. We went back and forth with photos and guesses, and it was really [...]

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Last night, I attended a special event called “The Hunter/Farmer Dinner,” which was held in the Demonstration Kitchen at Canyon Ranch. Canyon Ranch holds special complimentary dinners as well as “Lunch & Learn” sessions every day for guests. I didn’t attend any of the “Lunch & Learn” sessions during my stay, and I actually sort [...]

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Parmesan and Garlic Roasted Edamame

A bunch of you guys asked for the recipe for the Parmesan and Garlic Roasted Edamame that I mentioned in my previous post, so your wish is my command. I love, love, love this recipe and could not stop eating them yesterday. I literally had to stop, think, and pull myself away. Holy yum! Parmesan [...]

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Hi, friends! Happy Friday! Breakfast I got home really late from Milwaukee (here’s what I was doing there) on Wednesday night (technically Thursday morning), so I slept in a little and then woke up hungry for breakfast. Our kitchen looked pretty pathetic food-wise (I mean, we were totally out of bananas, which is no way [...]

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Good morning! Workout Last night’s WOD was a good one! It was actually two 8-minute WODs back-to-back with a short rest in between. I love workouts that are a little different. Constantly varied, baby! METCON AMRAP 8: 2 Rope Climbs 12 Wallballs -Rest 5 minutes- AMRAP 8: 10 Sumo Deadlift High Pull 10 Hollow Rocks [...]

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Hello, hello! I hope your week is off to a fabulous start, my friends! Breakfast This morning’s breakfast was two Van’s waffles with sunflower butter and sliced banana on top. Most mornings, I want to make a two-ingredient pancake, but then I always opt for the quicker and easier toaster oven option. This breakfast requires [...]

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Hi, friends! After taking a class at the BARREroom yesterday morning, I ran some errands (reminder: Mother’s Day is next weekend) and then headed home for lunch. Lunch It was a beautiful day, so I decided to eat my lunch outside on our back porch. Of course, the pug joined me outside. Doesn’t he look [...]

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BARREroom & Bulk Bins

May 2, 2013

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Hello, hello! I can’t believe it’s already Thursday. This week is flying by. Not that I am complaining, of course!  Breakfast Yesterday’s breakfast was something a little different. Last week, I had some fun at the bulk bins at Whole Foods and picked up some millet, along with some other things, to try. I cooked [...]

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A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate in a “Cinco de Swap” with Avocados from Mexico and The Motherhood. Along with some other bloggers, I was sent a $50 gift card to cover the cost of groceries to make a tasty avocado recipe. As you know, I love avocado, especially in the form [...]

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Good morning! Happy Hump Day!  Breakfast I wasn’t super hungry when I woke up yesterday morning, so I made some green juice and ate some fruit with a scoop of peanut butter. Lunch Not surprisingly, just a few hours later, my stomach started to grumble. I planned to go to the noon CrossFit class at [...]

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