11-miles and I am dead. I can’t remember the last time I ran that distance. It felt great but I am already feeling it in my legs. Tomorrow will not be fun.I woke up early to eat a piece of 8-grain 3-seed toast with cinnamon, peanut butter and 1/2 of a banana and HYDRATE. This [...]
Blueberry-Peach Crostata My dad told me: “I’ve been looking forward to this all day.” and “This is one of my all time favorite desserts.” Coming from the person I inherited my sweet tooth from…that’s kind of a big deal. If I had to pick a “signature dish”, Blueberry-Peach Crostata would probably be it. I started [...]
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 [...]
Dinner: Lemon-Rosemary Marinated Chicken Breast. Lemon Scented Green Beans with Walnuts and Pecorino Cheese. Corn on the Cob. Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc. I needed that wine more than anything tonight. While I was prepping dinner I dug into some hummus and carrots. The hummus had a few little pinkish spots that I scraped away and [...]
I’m in love. A photo shoot trumps words tonight. So…..when I was home and had access to a real kitchen, I made Chana Masala and Whole Wheat “Flat Bread” (using purchased pizza dough). I am currently levitating. Every part of this meal was essential. The heat of the Chana Masala was eloquently balanced by the [...]
For some reason I have been CRAVING grilled sausage. This might seem like an odd thing to crave, however; the thought of biting into a flavorful, fennel-seed laden sausage has been haunting my thoughts for weeks. I needed to do something about it.Dinner: Caprese Salad. Grilled Zucchini, Squash, Red Peppers, Marinated Mushrooms. Sausage. Chianti Classico. [...]
I swear I cant remember the last time I had an actual lunch on a Sunday. I always have the awkward hour “brunch” and end up snacking until dinner time. Well, Not today. I made a real Sunday Lunch. Salad: Mixed Green, Arugula (Olive Oil, Balsamic and Honey), Torn Basil, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrot, Radish, [...]
If you give me a functional kitchen. I will cook dinner.Seared Sesame Ginger Tuna. Ginger, Cliantro, Lime Basmati Rice. Avocado, Mango and Red Bell Pepper Salad. Paired With 2008 Hermann J. Wiemer Gewurztraminer. And Dessert.Chocolate Molten Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream.Secret Ingredient: Chambord Oh and I had a killer snack this afternoon. I have to [...]
Orecchiette: Fun to say and fun to eat. Orecchiette, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach in a Goat/Parmesan Cheese Sauce with a glass of Pinot Noir When I had cable (sad fact: I no longer have access to the Foodnetwork), I saw Giada De Laurentiis make a pasta dish similar to this. It is simple and light. Perfect [...]
When I come home, dinner is always a three-part production. Last night was exceptional and featured two new favorite wines!! The Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir have won me over. I tried the Pinot Noir last week. I was extremely impressed by the finish on both. The Sauvignon Blanc was nicely balanced and [...]
