Last night was a wonderful example of good things that can happen when I don’t plan all the time! … [more]
Whew! I’ve been trying to work on designing the new template for many hours today and I think my… [more]
Usually the weeks just draaaaag for me, but for some reason this one flew by! Maybe because it was… [more]
After a lazy morning, and a quick stop at Chik-fil-A for lunch, we all headed to Lazy 5, a local animal… [more]
I don’t have too much time to blab on today, as I’m trying my darndest to focus on my proposal, … [more]
Happy Wednesday! I just found my new favorite squash and it’s name is KABOCHA!!! I was first… [more]
Yes! Carbohydrates are an integral component to an active lifestyle, especially for endurance athletes. … [more]
My first realization to the end of summer was the giant chunk of change that was gone from my pocket… [more]
Boy, Sunday just flew by and was packed with a lot of food!! Hope you had a nice Super Bowl and/or Sunday. I wasn’t really rooting for anyone in particular and only watched maybe the last part of the game (the most thrilling part!), but it was kind of nice to see the underdog win. Sorry Colts fans!
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I had some leftover phyllo in the freezer from when I made chocolate baklava over the holidays and I had been contemplating what to do with it. I saw Diana made this wonderful almond pastry (galette des rois) and really wanted to try that, but it used puff pastry not phyllo. Hmmm, soon I had the idea to try my hand at spanakopita because I adore all things Greek and had never really tried making it before. Well, it turned out nothing less than wonderful, as something wrapped in crispy, flaky dough would, and it just about tasted as good as the real thing! Give it a try, it’s great for parties too (uh em SuperBowl) because it makes a butt load! I have another fun appetizer to share as well 
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What is overtraining syndrome & how can you prevent this?
In this series of ‘Fuel Your Fitness’ (FYF), let’s look into the topic of overtraining syndrome. While many think that athletes have to give their all 120% of the time, go for the gusto, and take it to the max in order to maximize and improve their performance, too much training can also be detrimental if not carefully monitored. Even if we are not elite athletes, overtraining syndrome can occur if we take it too far too quickly. In some runners, as explained by Noakes, Read More
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No, not those kind of buns silly!! Steamed pork buns! This is a great recipe and pretty darn easy with the help of the handy dandy crock-pot and a little planning It’s also a lot of fun to make. While Chris was at a meeting after work and wasn’t able to enjoy these with me for dinner, I was able to have a little ‘me time’ in the kitchen. Of course Buster was there at my feet hoping I would drop one tasty morsel for him! [More Yum →]
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