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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
LATEST ARTICLES ( 796 )
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Home Shopping The 2nd Time Around
Since Scott and I are in the middle of shopping for a new home I figured it might be beneficial to share a little about what we have learned so far. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE -
Sesame Pork with Bok Choy
I often sing the praises of pork tenderloin, so affordable and easy to cook. Grill it, roast it, sauté it or throw it in a stir fry. It happened to be on sale... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: FitBit
The FitBit I received from the Verizon Wireless Health and Fitness Voices Campaign is seriously one of the best pieces of technology related to fitness I have... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Travel Thursday Chicago for Verizon Voices Health & Fitness
Last weekend I had the opportunity to head to Chicago to be part of Verizon Voices Health and Fitness Campaign. I was incredibly honored to be chosen! Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Travel Thursday Washington DC
I talked about the wineries of Virginia yesterday, but today is all about DC. We went out for a long weekend, that was supposed to be Thursday to Monday but... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Wine Wednesday Virginia Wineries
When we were in Washington DC a few weeks ago visiting my cousin and his girlfriend we wanted to something a little less touristy at least one of the days. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Secret Recipe Club Chicken Kale Soup
I figured I should squeeze one more hearty soup in before Spring arrives. A quick weeknight soup of Chicken and Kale for the Secret Recipe Club this month. I... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: Workout DVD’s
While I have a yoga studio and gym membership there are times that working out with a DVD is easier. Maybe you don’t want to deal with bad weather, or just... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Northleaf Winery
Our weekend in Milton continues, first we had a stop at New Glarus and then I found a winery in town. How exciting! A small Wisconsin town of 5,000 and they hav... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Old Train Depot Chardonnay
We had a 50 degree day so I broke out a bottle of white wine, a bit early but I think most of us in the Midwest have a serious case of spring fever. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
New Glarus Brewery
Spotted Cow is one of my favorite beers and it happens to be made in Wisconsin (and only sold in Wisconsin so I make sure to stock up when I am there). Read more
Posted on 02 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
March Foodie Pen Pals
When I rummage through my pantry looking for a snack I always think of Foodie Pen Pals. That chocolate bar, package of tea, seasoning mix or bag of crackers. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Taste and Create: Apple Crisp
March is my first month participating in Taste and Create, all about community, sharing, tasting and blogging. You get assigned a blog and you each make a... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday 2008 Las Rocas Garnacha
We were over at Scott’s parents for dinner one night and I was searching their wine rack for a bottle to pair with some venison, baked potatoes, corn and salad... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Bilinski’s Organic Chicken Sausage
I am dreaming about sitting on a deck or patio with a cold beer in hand feeling the suns warmth on me. Oh wait. It’s still March, we have snow on the ground... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: Take A Day Off
I am typically a 3-5 times per week workout person, with a goal of 5 if I am not traveling. My workouts are usually pretty hard, either yoga, yoga sculpt or... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Setting a Grocery Budget
Grocery shopping is one of those household tasks that you either love or hate. I happen to love it. It plays to my Type A tendencies, I get to head to the... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 FAMILY -
Wine Wednesday William Cole Cabernet Sauvignon
aThere are weeks where a bottle of wine will last me 3-4 notes, when I just want to slowly enjoy one small glass. I opened it on Sunday and finished it on... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Stop Asking That Question
With all that we have dealt with the past few months I have tried very very hard to stay positive. Some day’s that just isn’t going to happen. On those days I... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
Meatless Monday: Spinach, Mushroom and Onion Mini Frittatas
Considering that I subscribe to way too many magazines it’s hard to remember what inspired me to come up with a recipe. As I write a recipe down I look at an... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN
