This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Brummel & Brown. Questionable weather aside (yes it snowed the other day) I love where I live. There are great places to get out and run and I lucked out by having great neighbors. Not just one neighbor, I hit the jackpot with an [Read More]
Foodie Friday Recipes
While I’m off taking on the insanity that is the Flying Pig 3-way, I’ll leave you with some recipes I’ve been loving lately. The first is a delicious twist on quinoa. I used red quinoa here but any kind is fine: 1/2C Cooked Quinoa 2C Broccoli, steamed and chopped 2 Slices bacon, cooked and diced [Read More]
Foodie Friday and Giveaway Winner
In the old days I often spent my afternoons with a bag of chocolate chips. These days you’re more likely to find me with veggies and hummus. When I saw soy oil (no bueno for thyroid issues) on the label of the hummus I was buying at the grocery store, I knew the time had [Read More]
My Blog Field Trip
Last week I was invited to participate in the Humana Vitality Recipe Refresh Challenge, which took place at Il Mito restaurant and cooking school near Milwaukee, WI. As a team captain, I was charged with directing a group of Vitality Champions, corporate leaders who model and spread the word about healthy living and eating among [Read More]
Simple Chicken Marsala
Before I get to the recipe, a few randoms: It’s gotten so nice here (35) for today anyway, I think I may be able to do today’s hill workout without a jacket. Caveman’s sister’s wedding is tomorrow. It’s been about 5 years since we’ve had a wedding in the family. Surprise! My 5 by the [Read More]
Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie
Week 2 of the Lorna Jane/Fit Approach Move Nourish Believe Challenge is complete. This week we focused on how we NOURISH ourselves. In case you didn’t catch it on Instagram, here’s how things went down: Meatless Monday: This one is self-explanatory. Tuesday: Take your lunch to work. I went with some simple tuna and avocado [Read More]
Super Bowl Eats
While the U.S. Figure Skating Championships are my Super Bowl, the Caveman’s Super Bowl is, well the Super Bowl, even if the Bears (as usual) aren’t playing. There’s been wagering: so far a Monster High doll and a party dress are on the line. Thing 1 is siding with the psychic manatee and taking New [Read More]
Paleo Almond-Crusted Pork Chops
I made these Almond-Crusted Pork Chops the other day and definitely will be making again soon. The Caveman has been periodizing his nutrition so he’s been very-low carb all week. This recipe, adapted from the California Almond Board’s cookbook, Almond Inspiration, fit his needs nicely: Almond Crusted Pork Loin Chops 3/4C chopped, slivered Almonds 1 [Read More]
Homemade Dog Biscuits
Thing 2 and I baked up some special holiday dog treats with wheat germ to bring to the shelter. Don’t worry our dogs got some too. They were met with rave reviews. Here’s how you make homemade dog biscuits. Homemade Dog Biscuits 1/3C butter 3/4C hot water 1/2C powdered milk 1/8t salt 1 egg 3C [Read More]
Peanut Butter Protein Buckeyes
Holiday Baking. When I was 30 pounds heavier I baked for the holidays like it was my job. I did more than my share of taste testing too. This year the plan is to bake minimally and give it away maximally. I made these Peanut Butter Protein Buckeyes last night with the kiddos. We have [Read More]
