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A Fit and Spicy Life
http://www.afitandspicylife.com/
A Midwestern Girl and her love of fitness, food, travel and wine
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Beans and Quinoa
I was looking for an upgrade on rice and beans. A quick, easy and very budget friendly dish but rice is not my favorite thing ever. My solution? Quinoa. Of... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: At the Gym
I took today off to use up a personal day. Use it or loose it! I didn’t manage to sleep in, thanks to Tanner and Clifford for being up at 530 every single day. ... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday The Full Fifteen 2010
I went on a wine journey to a place I hadn’t visited in a while. Australia. When I first stated drinking wine I tended to drink a decent amount of wines from... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Crockpot Greek Vegetables
I have been doing pretty good on my goal of using the crockpot more, this time for a meatless meal. This one is easy to do on high for 3-4 hours and be done,... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Secret Recipe Club Sweet Potato Hash
Breakfast for dinner makes me happy. Especially when I have the house to myself and can make whatever I want, blast the radio, dance around the kitchen with... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: Finding Deals on Workout Clothes
My love of workout clothes is well established, from capris and shorts to black workout pants to tops and jackets. I have quite the collection. But I NEVER pay... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday: Tiziano Prosecco
I have a thing for sparkling wine, champagne and prosecco. There is something about that effervescent wine that just makes me happy. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Paprika Roasted Chicken Thighs
Scott is very much a “meat and potatoes” kind of guy, well more the meat. He actually hates baked potatoes. Anyway… I think if he could have a roast or some sor... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Smoked Salmon Salad with Millet
If I could eat smoked salmon a few times a week I think I would. However, it isn’t exactly cheap and it can be hard to find really good quality smoked salmon. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: New Yoga Finds
It has been so nice to not have travel the past few weeks, I’ve been extra motivated and dedicated to my workouts. With only one more week left in Best Body... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 FITNESS -
Travel Thursday: Vacation Planning
Less than a month until Greece and we are in full planning mode. I need this vacation and I am so excited to see a new country! Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 TRAVEL -
Wine Wednesday: Chilean Red Blends
Last Wednesday we had a few friends over, built a nice big fire in our wood fire place upstairs and opened up 3 great wines from Chile to participate in a... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Skinny Margarita
I was in the mood for a margarita but didn’t want anything to heavy or sweet but realized we didn’t have any mix. But then I remembered that I had just been sen... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lasagna Soup
I was in the mood for a big bowl of warm and comforting soup. While I was paging through an issue of Food Network Magazine I came across a lasagna soup. It... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: Setting Goals
Another full week home equals a great week of workouts! I feel so good when I have a routine and get to the gym 4-5 times a week. Read more
Posted on 18 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Travel Thursday: On Having Wanderlust
A few weeks ago I was having a discussion with a friend about Wanderlust. That insatiable desire I have to see the world. This friend doesn’t really have that... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday: Glasses
For all of the years that I have talked about wine I have never even mentioned anything about glasses. That changes today. Wine glasses can have a huge impact... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad
With Scott working a ton lately I’ve had the house to myself (well, the dogs too) in the evening. When it’s just me I want something quick, easy and healthy.... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Meatless Monday Spicy Pasta Salad
Making a big bowl of pasta salad to provide lunches for Scott and I during the week is the best way to make sure we are eating healthy, not having to go out... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: Headbands
I had a great week of workouts and that makes me feel so much happier! A full week in town and a chance to do my favorites: Sunday: Cardio and Best Body Bootcam... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
