I love looking at recipes. I also love s’mores. So when I came across a recipe for marshmallows with lapsang souchong caramel, I thought, that I could make a smoky marshmallow. So, I used the smoky tea in order to give that flavor to the marshmallows. Once the marshmallows are made, I dipped them in… Continue reading Smoky Marshmallows
Hot Salt
I am sure that such things exist on the market, but I thought it would be fun to make a hot salt. Often I want to add a bit of heat and a bit of salt to what I’m eating. The answer, in that case, could be hot salt! My original idea, which I will… Continue reading Hot Salt
My Gross Secret (Lunchtime workout)
Once upon a time I worked out at lunchtime on the regular. When I did that, folks often asked how I managed it you know with getting to the gym and back and being presentable for work after. Well, here … Continue reading →
Quinoa Granola
One of the birthday goals is to make granola. I haven’t touched the goal…until now. Goals like this one work best when you spread them out across the year. But, I have a bit more than 9 months to make this goal happen. I think it’s attainable. Anyway, here I am, at home looking around… Continue reading Quinoa Granola
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Guilty Pleasure
It’s no secret that I’ve been trying to get my exercise groove back. It is also probably no surprise that I have a dirty little exercise-related secret. I’ve been bribing myself with TV. That’s right, I’ve been going to the … Continue reading →
Workout Cards
When I had better working out habits, I was running a few times a week as well as attending a class at the Y called Power Lunch. I love the challenge of classes like that one; they make me push … Continue reading →
And it’s 2013
Stress happens. Yep. And for me stress means some serious weight-fluctuation. Nobody likes weight fluctuation! About a month ago, I started listening to a podcast called Dishing Up Nutrition. They said a number of things that made me think about … Continue reading →
Goodbye, 2012
This is probably the year that I’m happiest to let go of! Seriously! Goodbye, 2012!! Scat! Skittle! Skabobble! Now that said, there were plenty of good things about 2012, and I’m determined to remember those too! I made hot sauce! I ate salads! I hung out with a certain young someone! I admired some clouds.… Continue reading Goodbye, 2012
Planning, Planning, Planning.
Because I have a bazillion hobbies, sometimes people (particularly) other moms ask me how I fit everything in. Truth is, I have been struggling with that a bit recently. The short of it is this. By the time I get done with work and hang out with Alex a bit, I am ready to go… Continue reading Planning, Planning, Planning.