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Readers request: Finding fitness

How to find an exercise/fitness routine that’s right for you? Trial & error is the long (and unfortunately time consuming) answer. I know lots of lifestyle factors and personal preferences come into play here, but more than anything else variety is definitely key in keeping yourself stimulated mentally and physically. At least that’s my personal work-out philosophy. Bodies plateau when a fitness routine becomes…well…routine. So it’s critical to keep your muscles guessing. Another thing to bear in mind, is that our bodies change over the course of our lives. So what interested and worked for… Read more >

Elise June 21, 2011 Uncategorizedfitness, readers request Read more >

Tropical Traditions giveaway winner

As per random.org TWO POUNDS of coconut is going to… #134 – Michelle who said “If I make your quinoa granola on a regular basis, but can’t link to a blog, does that count? Either way, I should tell you that dried cherries and pistachios (if you like them) are great nuts to sub in!” Congrats! Email me with your address so I can get your Tropical Traditions coconut flakes in the mail. 🙂

Elise June 20, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

About my Dad

It’s rough being the only male in a house of women. My poor pops. Not only can he barely get a word in edge wise… But he can hardly get his face in a photo. 🙂 The thing is, my dad is awesome. And even though we tease him, we all worship him. He’s responsible for setting an impossible standard for all future suitors (Kyle’s in the clear, but my sisters may be screwed). He’s also responsible for nurturing my sports career, spending his precious vacation time not on vacation. Instead, he got off work… Read more >

Elise June 19, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

2.0

Hooray! I’m so so glad you guys like the new look. I could never have done it without Julie’s services, so if you’re looking for a blog makeover, she’s your gal. Seriously. She took a sketch of a header I drew and made it into the reality that you now see. It’s amazing. And she was ever-so-patient with my (nonexistent) technology skills. Not that it’s over…there are still some kinks to be worked out, but for the most part things are running smoothly. Feel free to click around and let me know what you think. … Read more >

Elise June 15, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

PB&J thumbprint muffins

The Green Market Baking Book is full of recipes by amazing chefs like Alice Waters and Dan Barber. And Chef Ann Cooper! The recipe is actually vegan, but I didn’t have half the items on hand. So then I did what I do best…took the inspiration and ran with it…making an entirely new recipe altogether. And they wound up tasting AWESOME. So here’s what you need. Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Muffins (vegan) Ingredients: [dry] 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup coconut flour* 2 tbsp whole rolled oats 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup… Read more >

Elise June 12, 2011 Uncategorizedrecipe Read more >