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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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Raspberries Galore
There is something about fresh fruit in the summer that makes me so happy! Raspberries are one of my favorites and I usually prefer to just it them right out... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mushroom Linguine
To all the meat eaters out there (this includes me) I promise that you will not miss the meat in this dish. It is heavenly mushroom goodness. Topped with... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Showered with Love
I feel pretty lucky to have such great friends and family (family to be is correct). They threw a fantastic shower for my yesterday complete with a delicious... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wedding Details
We are getting so close, less than a month! Today is my shower and I am so thankful that my maid of honor and Scott’s family threw me one. I am excited to see... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2012 WEDDING -
Fitness Friday: A Life Worth Breathing Book Review
Every now and then I come across a great book with a fitness tie in. I had heard about A Life Worth Breathing and less than 2 weeks later I got an email about... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Travel Thursday: How to Write and Sell Your Own Travel Experiences
A random Travel Thursday but really informative. With all the trips I have been on I always wondered how I could be one of those travel writers. Not full time... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2012 TRAVEL -
Wine Wednesday La Loggia 2010 Barbara d’Alba
Give me a nice home cooked weeknight meal with a bottle wine and I will be a happy girl. Healthy food that Scott and I prepared while we sit down to dinner and... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Whirlwind Week in Pictures
The past week has been quite the whirlwind, 2 trips for work, a friends wedding and lots of our own wedding planning. Here is what I have been up to the past... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Meatless Monday Farro and Corn Salad
While I do eat meat, I often go a few days without eating it. I find flavorful and filing meals to make that have fresh vegetables, a heart grain and a great... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans
Pesto is one of those things that I love. Not just like, but really really love. I can eat it on pasta, with a little bread, with eggs but the best way is in a... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Marilyn Sauvignon Blonde
It has been hot here, 100+ degrees hot. The interesting thing about Minneapolis is it is one of the places in the world that has as wide of a temperature... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Secret Recipe Club: No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
I think it is fitting that I tend to pick baked goods for Secret Recipe Club, not something I make all that often but so good when I do. These no bake bars... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Happy Bitch Wine
I know the name can ruffle a few feathers but I really liked this wine! I even had the chance to interview one of the makers. Debbie Gioquindo has lived the... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Fitness Friday New Favorites
My yoga challenge is over, I did make it to 15 classes and am very proud of myself for doing so. With less than 2 months until the wedding I am doing all that... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Feta
Fresh herbs, tender shrimp, creamy feta and bite sized orzo make one awesome salad. Perfect for a summer dinner, a potluck and great for lunches the next few... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday: Club W
Wine clubs can really bring you some great wines. Wines that are unique, a great value, and sometimes offer you access to wines that you might not be able to... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Café Centraal Milwaukee
I spent the weekend in Milwaukee making wedding jewelry, pretty exciting 10 hours of driving was worth it to visit with my Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Pork Chops with Broccoli and Corn Slaw
The grill is our best friend in the summer, especially on 90+ degree days when you really don’t want to warm up the house anymore. I sing the praises of pork al... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
June Kitchen Reader Book Club
With more work travel on the calendar for June, I had the opportunity to read more on flights. Thanks to the iPad I had a few months worth of Kitchen Reader Boo... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cilantro Pesto with Lemon Pepper Pasta
Cilantro brings a beautiful and vibrant flavor to a dish, it is even better in a pesto. Of course traditional pesto is delicious but sometimes basil is +$3 for ... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES