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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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Greek Chicken with Orzo
Every time I think about our trip to Greece a few years ago I remember how incredible the food was. Delicious wine, feta cheese, amazing seasonings like... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Secret Recipe Club Nutella Brownies
Ah March. Usually the snowiest month in MN but since this has been the strangest winter ever I highly doubt that will happen. We have very little snow on the... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday PopCrush White
Happy Wine Wednesday! This past Friday I was out with my friends Ben and Bridget at one of my favorite wine bars; Swirl. I just so happen to be a member of thei... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lemon Artichoke Chicken
Chicken. It’s one of those easy things to make for dinner but it can get boring pretty quickly. Not this Lemon Artichoke Chicken that I adapted from... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
French Toast Bake
Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite things! It feels like a change up in a normal routine and it’s nice to have something just a little sweet for... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday Keeping Workouts Flexible
The theme of my workouts this week was being flexible. Scott has been out of town all week on a snowmobiling trip so it has been just me, the dogs and Henry... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Forefront Pinot Gris
It’s been a winter filled with red wine and I just wanted a glass of cool, crisp and refreshing white to go with the broccoli and cauliflower soup that I made... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Meatless Monday Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
It has been a month of us being on the go constantly and I have gotten away from my Sunday meal prep. Big mistake! If I have healthy food ready to go, we eat it. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday Premier Protein
Happy Friday! This past week was a heavy heart kind of week. Scott’s Grandfather passed away on Monday morning. He was 93 and had been so lonely after Margot... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Marco V Port
Sorry for the delay in posting this week. I am trying to figure out my new posting schedule and am thinking it may be Monday/Wednesday/Friday with a recipe,... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday A New Schedule
First week at the new job and I am proud to say that I had a butt kicking week of workouts. And it felt amazing! Staying active keeps healthy and sane. I can’t... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lorna Jane Fit Challenge
My obsession with workout items is well documented. I have way.too.many. but I love all the bright colored shirts, great leggings, jackets, scarves, shoes,... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Trader Joe’s French Wine Under $10
Wine Wednesday with Trader Joe’s continues. This time it is a few of my favorites from France. I’ve talked about Pontificis before, a Grenache, Syrah, Mourverdr... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Great Grandma’s Hunters Chicken
My go to cut of chicken is either thighs or the whole bird, so much better than plain old chicken breasts. The meat stays so much juicier and there is a lot mor... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Secret Recipe Club Black Bean Dip
February, it’s so nice to see you. It happens to be my favorite month! My birthday is the 8th and I am starting a new job today. What? Yes you read that... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Travel Thursday Colorado
Scott and I spent a week out in Colorado skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, eating and enjoying some local beer. It was such a fantastic week! We drove out (16 hours... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Trader Joe’s California Wines Under $10
Let’s take a little trip to Trader Joe’s for Wine Wednesday. I have found myself buying a lot of wine there lately. It’s easy to stop by and just pick a few... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Shrimp Pasta with Pesto
Back to cooking in my own kitchen. It had been so long! Between traveling and just being in a kitchen rut I just wasn’t myself. But I am back with a delicious... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Makeup Monday: Winter Skin and Hair
Sorry for the break last week, we were back from our amazing trip to Colorado and I took a little more time for me. I barely checked email! It was fantastic. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine of the Month Club
If you are looking for a little wine love delivered to your door every month I highly recommend a wine of the month club. I received a Red Autumn Chardonnay fro... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES