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A Fit and Spicy Life
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A Midwestern Girl and her love of fitness, food, travel and wine
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Slow Cooker Double Dinners for Two: Southwest Chicken and White Bean Chili
My love for cooking once and eating multiple times has been expressed many, many times. It’s my favorite time saving tip! If you are going to be in the kitchen... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Move It Monday: Cold Weather Layers
We are in Colorado this week skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling and while it is warmer than Minnesota I still need a few layers that keep me warm and wick... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: First Full Week
As we progress through January I have a few fitness related things on my mind. It’s January, the time of year when the gyms are packed and people are trying to... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Vanilla Lavender Body Scrub
The past few years I have attempted to use more organic and natural beauty products. That’s not the case for every single thing but I do to try to use them for... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Tabali Reserva Pinot Noir
It’s cold here this week. And by cold I mean temperatures that barely get above zero. The dogs look and me like I am crazy when we make them go outside and Henr... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Zesty Carrot Dip
Day 2 of a carrot recipe. This is what happens when you have 3 huge bags! I was searching for a vegetable dip recipe that was vegan and gluten free (this one... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ginger Carrot Soup
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I took a much needed blog break. In the 5+ years I have been doing this blog I have barely taken a week off and I... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
2015 Goals
Back to the routine. Have a long weekend was so wonderful! I spent my time getting workouts in, resting, visiting with friends and family and it was just what... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cranberry Salsa
A quick recipe from my friend Jen before I sign off for the week. We are doing a very low key Christmas this year, I didn’t even decorate this year. Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Last Minute Gifts
Are you a last minute shopper? Normally I am done by early December but we had way too much going on this year. Thankfully we were only buying a few gifts for a... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Easy Shopping with Softcard
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Softcard. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
GNC PUREDGE Superfruit Smoothie
Thanks to GNC for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to try GNC PUREDGE! Tis’ the time of year where every where you look there are treats upon... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Meet Henry
I interrupt the regularly scheduled Wine Wednesday post to introduce you to Henry. He’s our new mini pot bellied pig! Yes I said pig. We now have 2 dogs and a... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chicken Tikka Masala
The one cuisine that you love but have a hard time making it at home? That’s Indian food for me. I love chicken tikka masala but until this recipe could not... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Meatless Monday Freekeh Salad with Soy Dressing
Something that I do pretty much every Saturday or Sunday is do as much prep work for the week as possible. I figure out what I will be making for dinners, make... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Friday: First Week of Crossfit
Scott and I each purchased a 2 month unlimited Groupon to Crossfit Workhouse. We are so excited! Scott tends to be more excited about working out when it... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Piehole Whiskey
My close friends know this little fact, I love scotch and whiskey. LOVE it. My favorite scotch is anything from the Islay region. Pretty much bring on the peat... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wine Wednesday Wente Vineyards
There is nothing that I love more than when the wine fairy comes and delivers 6 bottles of wine. It’s really the FedEx guy and we play the game of who’s home... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fitness Holiday Gifts
Do you have the fitness enthusiast friend or family member in your life? Struggling with what to get them? These are a few of my favorite things from the past... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
When we are invited over to someones home we usually bring the salad. It’s my little trick of knowing that there will be something healthy for everyone to eat... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES