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You know that little challenge going around the blog world…where you list posts following seven criteria.  Well, mine were hard to recall because I’ve been blogging for a really long time, but I did my best.  Here ya go! *At the end I’m announcing the giveaway winner* Most beautiful post – I know this is a food blog, but my wedding posts (part 1, part 2, & part 3) were definitely the most beautiful to me.  Every time I look at the pictures from August 28th, 2010 I’m reminded why it was the most wonderful… Read more >

A triathlete 🙂   I’m so glad my first tri was with my dad.  Yes, first.  As in there will be more to come because it was SO MUCH FUN! 

I went to bed way too late last night, which made my 7 am alarm extra annoying.  At least I got most of my stuff packed up so the AM went by easy breezy.    The night before I had made an oat bake but using silken tofu as a (vegan) egg alternative.  I also threw in some green apple chunks for good measure, but the almond extract is really what makes these bakes exceptional.   I nuked it in the microwave for a few minutes and then let it cool in the fridge overnight. … Read more >

Yesterday was my friend Alene’s birthday so we decided to celebrate at Disneyland.    You’re never too old for Disney.  We only got a few looks throughout the day (people looking to see if we had our kids were nearby or if we were really two 20-somethings enjoying a day of childhood magic).  Obviously, it was the latter. 😉 We were actually going to spend the night before at my G-ma’s so we could have an easy morning commute to Anaheim, but after Monday’s looong work day I was pooped and didn’t feel like I… Read more >

I had SUCH a super Saturday.  I hit up the farmer’s market, I went for a run, I bicycled, and I made a nice dinner with my beau.  It’s too bad I had to work Sunday…which really put a damper on the evening’s karaoke (in hindsight, I’m definitely thinking this is a good thing).    Kyle and I made dinner from our Farmer’s Market loot.         The menu: Chilled green bean & grape tomato salad with truffle oil & balsamic vinegar Bell pepper skewers Grilled avocado with salt and lime juice Field… Read more >