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Protein prizes

I have a present for you, my dear readers. It’s an orange julius! Kidding. I did make a fabulous one with the above ingredients, but that will be up to you to make on your own… Once you win these svelte protein drinks. One lucky reader will win a variety pack of all four flavors, including chocolate, cappuccino, french vanilla, and spiced chai. To enter: Leave a comment below with a recipe you’d like to use one of the flavors in. It doesn’t have to be a smoothie – get creative! Tweet about the giveaway… Read more >

Elise January 19, 2012 Uncategorizedgiveaway Read more >

Leafy Linkage (II)

Here are a few articles I’ve read lately that I found interesting enough to pass on to you: Finding the best running shoes for you <— This post has a video with tips, but the article portion references the original story written by the NYT which questions the claims made by many shoe companies about sneakers being able to prevent injuries. My last 4 pairs of running shoes have all been the exact same ones (Asics). Why mess with perfection. According to research, “compared with other athletic populations, the death rate in distance running, one… Read more >

Elise January 16, 2012 Uncategorized Read more >

Comments, Questions, Concerns

Let’s start with comments. Turns out, you all have similar experiences with the males in your lives (being horrible at finding things in the fridge). Lately I’ve turned to notes. They’ve actually proved to be quite effective! I’ll get recipes out for these meals soon(ish). Now, for the question portion of the post. What do you do with a box of fresh oranges? Juuuuuuice! I do have a real question though. Do you have to peel oranges before you juice them? I did because I assume the peels and rinds will be… Read more >

Elise January 10, 2012 Uncategorized Read more >

Good(ish) first

Nothing says jump start the new year like this… How is your first day of 2012 looking? I have nowhere to go. Nothing to do. I’m at a lake house with a hot tub and a wood burning pizza oven. Nuff said right?

Elise January 1, 2012 Uncategorized Read more >

A parrilla in espana

After covering Madrid on foot, you’d think I’d just want to pass out rest before dinner. You’d be correct. Then my dad got inspired and somehow dragged me into checking out the hotel gym with him. “Just to see it.” One thing led to another and suddenly I was roped into a 5:30 pm workout date with my pops. Damn. I had totally come to peace with my exercise free vacay. Sure I was slightly annoyed that I had wasted precious cargo space on my running shoes and other cardio gear, but I like being… Read more >

Elise December 31, 2011 Uncategorizedspain Read more >