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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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Fitness Friday Getting Ready at the Gym
Since we moved I have really changed up my morning routine, I used to go to the gym/yoga and head home to get ready. Now I had to the gym or yoga on Tuesday,... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday: Marques Dos Vales (aka Wine We Saved for a Special Occasion)
You know that bottle of wine you have been saving for a special occasion? We drank one of those bottles this past week. To celebrate closing on our house, it ha... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Garlic Marinated Chicken
The first meal my new kitchen, it felt so good to be cooking again! Everything was put away where it needed to be and I needed the time in the kitchen to... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Secret Recipe Club: Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
When I hear shrimp scampi my mind goes to Red Lobster and shrimp drowning in butter. While that might be delicious it is rather unhealthy. Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chorizo and White Bean Stew
White beans, spinach and chorizo. It may sound like an odd combination but it makes a delicious stew. Not too heavy for a warmer day but so much flavor from... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Campo Maccione Morellino Di Scansano
As we were surrounded by moving boxes and chaos I made the executive decision that we needed wine. And good wine. Not just any old bottle but something we... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Beer Braised Chicken
The delicious chicken thigh, way better than the chicken breast and the perfect meat for braising. Give the meat a quick sear and then add a flavorful liquid... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Netflix Play List
If I am planning on doing cardio at the gym I love to bring my iPad and catch up on shows! I recently put together a few shows on my Watchlist depending on the... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday Changing Gyms
I have been a member of Lifetime Fitness for almost 7 years, the locations always worked well for where I was living/working and I felt like it was my only... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Moving, Not Moving
We were supposed to be moving today. But here I am. Stressed beyond any manageable level and not knowing if/when we will close. This has truly been the worst... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Broglia Gavi “La Meriana”
We have had the strangest weather the past few months, we basically had no spring, a decent amount of snow in May and temperature swings of about 40 degrees.... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK -
iPhone to Droid
Now that I have been using my Droid Razr HD for a little over a month I feel like I can do a full review. We had a blast when we went to Chicago for the kick of... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 TECH -
On Dealing with Stress
This isn’t a woe is me post, this is a let’s be real life sucks sometimes post. As much as I would like my life to be happiness good things that just isn’t... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fitness Friday: Working out Together
It has been a crazy busy week and the next few are going to be even crazier. We are supposed to be closing on our house on Monday (please cross your fingers... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spring Risotto
Delicious creamy risotto, something a lot of people are too intimidated to make. It is really not hard! It is time consuming because you spend so long stirring... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday: Sandeman Founders Reserve Cocktail
I don’t think of wine or port as something you can make a cocktail with but there really are so many options! Friday night after a very long week I new I wante... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mushroom Orzo
We eat a lot of mushrooms in this house, with venison steaks, roasted or in this fabulous Mushroom Orzo inspired by Cooking Light. It can be a side or an... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: Under Armour What’s Beautiful
Working out is more than just a run, a weight lifting session or a yoga class. It is about being strong, happy, healthy and an athlete. You may not think of... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Book Tour: Foodist
I love seeing other bloggers succeed, especially those who write helpful books. Darya Pino Rose, Ph.D is the writer of the blog SummerTomato and the author of... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Ledgewood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
A traditional Napa red with hints of plum and black cherries, aged in American and French Oak. At $16 a bottle it’s great for an everyday kind of wine or for... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES
