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• Techmunch Minneapolis: Top Tips

  

  On Saturday I had the opportunity to attend the Minneapolis Techmunch, an all day conference for food bloggers. We were lucky enough to have some really... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Secret Recipe Club: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip

  

  Another dessert for Secret Recipe Club, there is something about going through all the recipes on a blog and seeing post after post of beautiful sweet treats. Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Gumbo

  

  Traditional gumbo can be pretty rich and tends to have crawfish. An ingredient I wouldn’t even begin to be able to tell you where to purchase in Minnesota! Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fitness Friday: A Yoga Challenge

  

  My yoga studio (Corepower) is doing a Summer Kick-Off Yoga Challenge, 26 classes in 30 days. That is a lot of yoga! While I would love to participate, I am... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Foodie Pen Pals

  

  Every month I get so excited about what will be in my Foodie Pen Pals box. It feels like a present, full of things I know I am going to love. This month was a... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday: Familigia Meschini

  

  Last Thursday night Scott and I had a date at Swirl to have an exclusive tasting with the winemakers of Familigia Meschni wines. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

  

  Avid reader is definitely a term I would use to describe myself, I tend to read a book or two a week and page through at least a few magazines. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sunday Sights and Finds IV

  

  Edition IV of a few of my favorite things, a random mix of some of the things I have been loving lately. My love of cleaning is a well known fact, and my Mom... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Jake’s City Grill

  

  Since the Twin Cities are really spread out, I often end up picking halfway spots to meet friends for happy hour. Jake’s was my latest visit for happy hour... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Fitness Friday: A Typical Workout Week

  Fitness and working out is just part of who I am, every week I try to get 3-5 workouts in a week regardless of where I am. If I am home and have a less busy wee... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Flank Steak with Balsamic Mushrooms

  

  The few times I have been out for a fancy dinner at a steakhouse I have always ordered mushrooms to go along with my perfectly cooked medium rare steak.... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Whiskey Wednesday: 2 Gingers

  

  No Wine Wednesday this week but all about Whiskey instead. Delicious whiskey to drink straight or mix with my personal favorite, Ginger Ale. It just so happens... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Couscous Currant Salad

  

  A quick and easy salad, great warm or cold, and even better the next day when it has had a chance to sit and soak up all the flavors. A bit spicy, a hint of... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oklahoma City Eats

  

  Having spent most of the week driving around Oklahoma, I can now say I have seen most of the state! Interesting to say the least and at least I saw a whole bunc... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fitness Friday: Back to Yoga

  

  I have been doing yoga for the past 3 years and have noticed that I tend to have an ebb and flow to my practice, I am very devoted for a few months and then... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken En Papillote

  

  There is something about cooking meat or fish en papillote that feels like you are opening up your own little present on a plate. Steamed chicken that stays... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday Concannon Petite Sirah

  

  Back to my first love in wine, red. Give me a spicy, complex, juicy red any day and I will be a happy girl. Even though it has warmed up in Minnesota I still... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Braum’s

  

  Another week on the road, this time in Oklahoma. I can honestly say I never thought I would spend a week driving through this state but it has been very... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Pork with Grapes and Tarragon

  

  Picture me sweating away on the elliptical, treadmill or bike reading Food & Wine. Seems like a bit of an oxymoron but I love to read cooking magazines whil... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sea Salt

  

  It has been a few years since I had last visited Sea Salt near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis and since Scott and I were at the part to get our engagement... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION