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Tasty Thursday – Coconut Peach “Crumble”

June 12, 2014 A couple of days ago I was in a Trader Joe’s for because (so many goodies to be explored/bought).  I passed by the sample counter and the table of peaches caught my eye!  I had to sample whatever they were making.  Image: Trader Joe’s The appetizer was a mixture of cottage cheese, maple syrup, peaches, and cinnamon laid on top of their coconut cookie thin.  It was one of the most delicious combinations I’ve had.  Of course…

Tasty Thursday: Vega Sport Protein Bar Review

May 29, 2014 As part of my Sweat Pink Ambassadorship, I was given the opportunity to try the Vega Sport Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar. Image: Fuel Your Better For those unfamiliar with Vega, they make plant-based vegan protein products.  Their sport line includes gels, shakes, and bars.  Because I am particular with gels and shakes in general, I chose to review their recovery Protein Bar. Vega sent me a box of their Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar. Ummmm Chocolate…

Tasty Thursday – Hummingbird Muffins

April 24, 2014  I looked at my list of five items I would like to cook next from the Runner’s World Cookbook, and decided I would like to try something sweet.  This week I made Hummingbird Muffins - RW”s healthier take on the Hummingbird Cake (a banana pineapple spice cake traditionally served with cream cheese frosting). Ingredients - Recipe HERE For the Muffins 1 cup turbinado or white sugar (I used Truvia) 1/3 cup honey 2 large eggs (I used…

Tasty Thursday: Tomato Soup and a Smoothie

April 17, 2014 Happy Thursday! Today I am sharing a soup AND a smoothie recipe from the The Runner’s World Cookbook, “150 Ultimate Recipes for Fueling Up and Slimming Down - While Enjoying Every Bite.”  These are the last two recipes from my initial list of five when I challenged myself to cook my way through the cookbook. First up is the Chickpea-Pesto Tomato Soup (with the sudden drop in temperatures - this week may be a good time to…

Tasty Thursday: What I’m Cooking Next #2

April 10, 2014 We are four months into the new year, crazy right?  I thought Tasty Thursday would be an appropriate area to check in on my 2014 Nutrition/Fun in the Kitchen Goals: Get better at tracking my meals - Restarting 4/14 Try a new recipe (via pinterest, blog, cookbook) a month - Check! Take a knife skills/cutting class - Not Started I am happy to report that I have shared 7 recipes-read more about cooking my way through the…

Tasty Thursday: Blueberry Banana Smoothie

April 3, 2014 I LOVE smoothies! I typically have it for breakfast or as a post workout drink. They are easy to make and delicious.  Depending on your ingredients, they can be healthy as well. With spring and summer approaching there will be even more fruits to choose from: strawberries, peaches, mangos….the list goes on.  Here is my recipe for a yummy blueberry banana smoothie: Ingredients (makes 1.5-2 cups) 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup blueberries 1 cup of Almond Milk…

Tasty Thursday: Chicken Quinoa Soup

March 27, 2014 One of my 2014 goals is to cook a new recipe at least once a month. I think I have done a pretty good job so far - I’ve cooked and shared 5 recipes through today!  I’ve made some progress cooking my way through The Runner’s World Cookbook, “150 Ultimate Recipes for Fueling Up and Slimming Down - While Enjoying Every Bite.”  I’ve blogged about my adventures in making Butternut Squash Hummus and Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts, and today…

Tasty Thursday: Crockpot Vegetarian Chili

March 20, 2014 I’ve been craving chili for a few weeks and wanted to try a vegetarian version, just because! As you may know, DC has been hit with snow and sunshine within one week. On Sunday they were calling for snow the next day, so I thought it was the perfect time to make some chili.  Luckily I had all the canned goods in my pantry and headed to Whole Foods to pick up the bell pepper and the…

Tasty Thursday: Chicken Lettuce Wraps

March 13, 2014 My friend’s Kathleen and Mike hosted an Asian themed potluck in January- bring any food or drink from Asia.  I toyed around with a few ideas - green tea cookies, sake, dumplings…but nothing jumped out at me. Then I thought of one of my favorite dishes - my mom makes a yummy Chicken Lettuce Wrap (inspired by P.F. Chang’s version).  I asked her for a recipe, and she emailed me this: No measurements! So with a little…