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• Fashion Friday: Spring Trends

  

  A focus on fashion this week instead of my normal workouts. On pretty much every social media space, blogs, the news, and magazines all I am hearing about is... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bean Tortilla Casserole

  

  Finding a recipe with 10 minutes of prep time is a pretty fantastic thing, cook a few beans, puree some tomatoes and cilantro and layer. I think anyone can do... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wine Wednesday Ca’de Calle Red Wine Blend

  

  As winter in Minnesota slowly (painfully so) winds down I have been making sure that I am enjoying some of the heavier reds. While I drink red all year I do... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Vitamins and Supplements

  

  I am officially an old lady now, even though I am only 32. I carry one of those pill containers around. The days of the week ones and I have my vitamins in it. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 HEALTH, LIFESTYLE

• Meatless Monday Spanish Tortilla

  

  I think back to when we were in Spain in November/December of 2011 and I think about all great food we ate and wine we drank. One of those dishes that you get a... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 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