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• Fitness Friday Ellie Workout Clothes

  

  I really try to work with companies that I would buy products from personally and that I would want to support. Sometimes you start working with a company and... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 FITNESS

• Slow Cooker Pork Ragu with Fettuccine

  

  When we got out for Italian food I am always drawn to the hearty comfort foods like ragu or baked pastas. I love that cooked all day flavor. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday 2011 Santa Carolina Colchagua Estate Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  On Sunday afternoon we had pork ragu in the crockpot and the whole house smelled amazing (recipe coming tomorrow) and I wanted a big hearty red to go with it. Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Honey Orange Pork Tenderloin

  

  I have to remember to add this recipe to the must make again pile. Scott declared it one of the best things I had ever made. And considering I don’t make a lot... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• March Secret Recipe Club: Sriracha Peanuts

  

  That lovely bright red bottle of Sriracha goes quickly in our house, especially when I cook with it. My Secret Recipe Club assignment for March was the funny an... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fitness Friday: Learning to Love Yoga

  

  My need to keep workouts interesting can be a bit of a challenge, hence why I do things like New Rules of Lifting, Best Body Bootcamp and more and more the... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• February Foodie Pen Pals

  

  I praise Foodie Pen Pals every month, only because I love it so much. This month was all about a few Trader Joe’s favorites and a few other snacks thrown in. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday Albie Nebbiolo d’Alba

  

  It was a snowy evening and I had comfy clothes on, the dogs were cuddled up on the couch, I was catching up on shows and drinking this beautiful big bold... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Putting It Out There

  

  I am a pretty private person that has been working on being more open. While it seems like an oxymoron too have a blog and be a private person I don’t usually... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Braised Chicken with Parsnips and Leeks

  

  When you grow up in the Midwest you tend to eat a lot of meat and potatoes. As kids we ate a lot of casseroles (hot dish if you are from Minnesota), roasts,... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fitness Friday: Workouts and Random Thoughts

  I’ve had a really busy week, work has been crazy, we have had lots of commitments and workouts have been a big priority! Scott bought a Groupon to Core Power... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday Estancia Meritage

  

  On major holiday’s we choose to make a fantastic meal at home. I have no desire to deal with a limited menu, amateurs and inflated prices. So we eat at home,... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate

  

  You say the word Brussels Sprouts and you will get my attention, Scott’s and Tanner and Clifford’s too. We have 2 veggie loving dogs and Clifford might run a... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Meatless Monday: Chickpea and Pasta Stew

  

  While I do eat meat, many of our meals are vegetarian. I was paging through Bon Appetit for a little inspiration and came across ditalini with chickpean and... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fitness Friday: Trifecta

  

  This week was full of really good workouts and I feel great! Tons of energy, lots of healthy eating and pretty decent sleep. That trifecta does not happen often... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday Terres De Bel Air

  

  You know you love wine when at a surprise party almost everyone brings you a bottle of wine… Is that a bad thing? Nope. In fact is pretty fantastic. Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Protein Delivery

  

  A package full of protein powder waiting for me when I got home makes me pretty happy. Designer Whey sent a huge box of protein powder, protein to go, and... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Shrimp with Butter Beans and Couscous

  

  Dinner to the table in 15 minutes is a pretty fantastic thing. Prep time is really minimal on this and the whole 5 minutes it needs to cook is even better. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fitness Friday Protein Powders and Birthdays

  

  Shameless plug- It’s my birthday today. I am really excited about 32. 30’s are so much better than the 20’s. Every year feels like it gets better! Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 SPORTS

• Oat and Quinoa Porridge

  

  99% of the time I eat one of three things for breakfast: a fresh juice/smoothie, greek yogurt or oatmeal. Occasionally Scott will make a big breakfast with... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES