Monthly Archives: September 2010

Prep then Go!

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Thanks for your kind words, everyone! I was supposed to have a relaxing weekend but I actually had to wake up early to babysit and then the next day to go to school for a field trip which meant walking … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hit Empty!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

I have had a hectic week of running around to school and work, trying to do well in classes, trying to get in some actual running here and there and trying to prepare and eat healthy food for Alskling and … Continue reading →

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(W)rap, Rock n’ Roll

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

Though it could, the title does not refer to Joaquin Phoenix and his crazy up and down career of playing rock n’roll star Johnny Cash then becoming a faux rapper. Anyone seen his mockumentary yet, “I’m Still Here“? Did you know he is … Continue reading →

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Munchin’ Like Crazy

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

That’s what my 7 year old brother said last weekend when I told him what I ate for breakfast. He asked what I ate and I replied “2 chocolate chips, a spoonful of peanut butter, a small piece of ciabatta and a … Continue reading →

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Curry it Up Already!

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

Alsking is a much more adventerous eater than I am. Raised vegan while growing up outside of the US, he has more experience with different types of food than I do. He adores falafel and can be caught licking his lips anytime he thinks … Continue reading →

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Quick-fire Dinner: Spaghetti!

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

I felt like having pasta for dinner tonight although I occasionally claim to dislike pasta. All the years of carbo-loading before high school races has me bored of it! Maybe my body was craving the carbs after waking up early … Continue reading →

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Cooking Dry Beans

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

Beans are a great vegetarian/vegan source of protein. The modest pinto and black beans are the ones I have experience cooking. I grew up eating refried pinto beans cooked by my Nana and I never grow tired of them. Since … Continue reading →

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Silly Sunday

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

Sunday morning started with a run to the bus, like always. We were on our way to go see “The Other Guys”. We don’t see movies often and when we do it’s usually because it’s a movie we’re dying to … Continue reading →

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Vegan Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

Breakfast this relaxed morning was meant to be comforting as the weather has turned from scorching, sweltering 90s to chilly, foggy and dark. Something I neither expected nor am happy about! I like pretending it’s summer all year round. Enough … Continue reading →

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