Category Archives: Spinach
Wine and Blondies A La Mode
There are no words to describe my complete and total happiness right now. The following photos are how I define the perfect way to end the week.Homemade Walnut-Blondies with Dark and White Chocolate Chips topped with Vanilla Ice Cream.2007 J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon (okay I splurged…amazing finish on this wine!)Leftovers Made-over: Chicken Bake with Homemade [...]
Flavor and Facebook
Meals By Freshness Factor: Lunch Mixed Lettuce, Arugula, Beefsteak Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Cucumber, Cracked Black Pepper, Olive Oil and Balsamic.With Dr. Kracker’s Cherry Semolina Crackers and Watermelon. FRESH FACTOR: Everything! Nothing says summer like a seasonal tomato with a ball of fresh mozzarella. This salad is simple yet EXTREMELY satisfying. Cracked black pepper, olive oil [...]
Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry
Sweet-Heat Lovin’! Sweet Potato, Spinach and Chickpea Curry. Whole Wheat Pita Bread. 2% Greek Yogurt. Cilantro. Cayuga Ridge Cayuga Cuvee. “It’s just another manic Monday”. I can COMPLETELY relate to this song. Monday is often a crazy/busy day for me and at the end of it, all I want is good wine and good food [...]
Piecemeal(s)
I’m “Home on the Range” again (aka my parent’s house) getting ready to move NEXT MONDAY! I have a long day of varnishing the coffee table I found on the side of the road (Score! I love when things are free!). This post is a bit of a piecemeal production, however; I will be in [...]
Improvising
1/3 cup Rolled Oats, 1 Banana, 1 Siggi’s Yogurt, Cinnamon, Vanilla, 2 TBS Vanilla Granola, 1.5 TBS Walnuts, Blueberries, Honey. Have you ever had one of those kitchen moments, where you go to make something and are missing one little ingredient? There isn’t time to make a grocery store trip and you have your heart [...]
Bland
1/3 cup rolled oats, 2 TBS Vanilla Granola, 1.5 T Walnuts, 1 Banana, 1 Plain Siggi’s, Cinnamon and Honey. Despite the fact that I am in my 20′s, I still call my parents when I am not feeling well. There is something about the comfort of their voice and the though of home that makes [...]
On the Road Again
I never want my weekends to end. I stayed home last night and woke up early to travel back. The 5am wake-call was a harsh reality to face, however; the company of my parents, beer and Mexican food were worth staying for yesterday. No regrets. An early day on the road required preparations. Last night [...]
Beer Fest and Mexican Food
Beer and Mexican food–the preferred way to recover from a long run.After our 11-mile run, my dad thought it was essential to hydrate and relax. Naturally, he brought me to the Middle Ages Brewfest to do so. This is our favorite local brewery. Each year they host an “Anniversary Party” to celebrate their beer and [...]
Hot Feet, Cold Brews
I know it’s only Thursday, but I am already excited for Sunday. While I was at work yesterday I received a special e-mail from my dad: “Hot Feet run in the morning, then cold brews in the afternoon.” YES PLEASE! I was having a crazy day so his message was really appreciated. I spent much [...]
Night Owl
Overnight Oats: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 banana, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, blueberries, 1 heaping TBS sunflower seed butter. Despite my failing refrigerator, I broke down and bought more soy milk. I found that certain parts of my fridge are colder than others, [...]
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