a few of my favorites

I haven't been posting too many new recipes lately because we've mostly been eating tried and true… [more]

a few of my favorites a few of my favorites

just a few new finds

I don’t have too much time to blab on today, as I’m trying my darndest to focus on my proposal, … [more]

just a few new finds just a few new finds

learning to un-plan

Last night was a wonderful example of good things that can happen when I don’t plan all the time! … [more]

learning to un-plan learning to un-plan

going crazy with CSS

Whew!  I’ve been trying to work on designing the new template for many hours today and I think my… [more]

going crazy with CSS going crazy with CSS

it’s already Friday?

Usually the weeks just draaaaag for me, but for some reason this one flew by!  Maybe because it was… [more]

it’s already Friday? it’s already Friday?

southern safari

After a lazy morning, and a quick stop at Chik-fil-A for lunch, we all headed to Lazy 5, a local animal… [more]

southern safari southern safari

new favorite

Happy Wednesday!  I just found my new favorite squash and it’s name is KABOCHA!!! I was first… [more]

new favorite new favorite

Carbs are good

Yes! Carbohydrates are an integral component to an active lifestyle, especially for endurance athletes. … [more]

Carbs are good Carbs are good

it’s really over

My first realization to the end of summer was the giant chunk of change that was gone from my pocket… [more]

it’s really over it’s really over

pasta and puff pastry heaven

by Kristen :) on January 22, 2012

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I have made a few pasta dishes in my day and I would say that pasta a pretty solid staple in our house.  It’s super cheap, really versatile and has a great amount of energy when the riding mileage is up.  Most of the time I’ll mix it with a marinara sauce and veggies, top it with cheese and then broil until it’s golden and bubbly.  If you want to take pasta to the next level, have a foodgasm, or impress your guests, then you should definitely make this recipe!  I also have an appetizer with puff pastry to share that is super easy and super delish.   [More Yum →]

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‘date night’

by Kristen :) on January 19, 2012

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Chris and I have been doing fairly well with the Eat In Month challenge so far.  We are in the home stretch now!  I have had a few slip-ups and went out to eat on the weekends on several occassions. Once after a bike ride with friends and a couple other times when I was invited to catch up with family.  I’m definitely not going to turn down visiting with family that’s for sure.  For the most part I have been doing well during the week with preparing enough food for dinners (a.k.a. giant casseroles) and prepping our lunches for the next day (if Chris doesn’t forget his lunch box on the counter!).  In lou of going out to eat for a ‘date night’ per se, I whipped up these tasty date bars for a nice sweet treat we both enjoyed.

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chicken udon soup

by Kristen :) on January 17, 2012

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slurp. slurp. sluurrrp. That was the sound of our dinner table as we enjoyed this delicious soup.  Nothing beats a comforting bowl of flavorful broth and tender noodles ready for slurping.  This recipe was actually pretty easy and something I would make again. Great for the chilly nights of winter.   [More Yum →]

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enchilada casserole

by Kristen :) on January 12, 2012

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It has been fantastic this week being able to come home and have dinner already practically done.  That is the beauty of casseroles and why I love them so much.  I just have to chop up some salad and dinner is done. Blam-o.  They are great when you want to feed a butt-load or have lots of leftovers and they are super easy to prepare ahead of time.  This enchilada casserole is sure to please… [More Yum →]

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