I have been craving pasta for a week now and finally had the chance to make it tonight. Spaghetti with meat sauce was one of my favorite things my mom used to make. We would have it almost once a week. She would make it with beef or turkey, but I am using a veggie option. I gathered my goods – ... Read More about Pasta Craving
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If It’s in the Chest…
I’m still fighting off the KTD (kissing transmitted disease) Ben gave me. I feel a lot better, but still have a lot of congestion. I want to run, but I remember the good advice Glenn Jones gave me in the past - “If it’s in the chest you must rest.” But, I also remembered that I don’t listen to ... Read More about If It’s in the Chest…
Trail Mix on Everything!
I had been craving trail mix for a while and I finally picked some up this weekend. The bad news is, once I have trail mix I find an excuse to put it on everything! Like this afternoon when I made some snackage – watermelon topped with trail mix. I’m just getting started with new trail mix ... Read More about Trail Mix on Everything!
Taco Salad Wrap
I was going to make another taco salad for lunch today, but I was craving a sandwich too. So, I decided a wrap would give me that sandwich “bite” while letting me stuff it full of taco salad veggies – the best of both worlds! I piled lettuce, salsa, mushrooms, sprouts beans and guac on a wrap. ... Read More about Taco Salad Wrap
Mexican Meatless Sunday
I was planning on making this for Mexican Meatless Monday, but I couldn’t resist the open guacamole in my fridge and knew it was now or never! Tonight I made massive Taco Salads for dinner. In the bowl – lettuce (sorry, I know it’s nutritionally lacking, but taco salads call for ice burg), ... Read More about Mexican Meatless Sunday
Wine In The Woods Recap
Hello and Happy Day to you! I was missing in action yesterday because I went to Wine in the Woods, a big wine tasting event in Columbia, MD. And I partook in perhaps, a few too many tastings and was forced to take the night off. But I had a blast! Actually, it seems everyone was having a blast ... Read More about Wine In The Woods Recap
Friday Night is Pizza Night
It’s all about balance right? Yes. (I’m answering my own question because I can’t hear you.) Today I balanced veggies… with Pizza. (This is Ben’s slice because I took a bite of mine already and am embarrassed. ) Today I balanced work with a walk. This week was crazy and I really needed to ... Read More about Friday Night is Pizza Night
Breakfast Hot Dog
I really wanted to come up with a funny title referencing wieners for breakfast, but lucky for you, it’s early and I am a lady have to get to work! I did this a year ago after being inspired by Kath. This is a great meal for kids of all ages because it’s fun to eat and delicious. Messy, but ... Read More about Breakfast Hot Dog
The New Elote Man
I’ve mentioned it before, but Pico has the Elote Man (and this is why Pico is better than most places). The elote man pushes a shopping cart around honking a horn to tell you he’s in the neighborhood. The shopping cart holds a huge pan with corn. He puts it on a stick and slathers on butter, mayo, ... Read More about The New Elote Man
As Blog Is My Witness…
As blog is my witness I will enjoy more meals outside at a leisurely pace… instead of at my desk (like when I’m downing iced coffee and random handfuls of cereal). As blog is my witness I will sign up for 2 half marathons and a full marathon to run this year. So I can hit my goal of ... Read More about As Blog Is My Witness…
Pretzel Sandwich
Dinner was based on this lovely pretzel roll I had. I actually bought it for Ben, but he said he didn’t like it. What is wrong with him?! Anyways, I made a massive hummus sandwich with mushrooms and sprouts. It may have been dipped in more hummus ;) Bread makes a sandwich. This afternoon I had ... Read More about Pretzel Sandwich
Dirty not Sweaty
This morning I took a STRIKE class at the gym. It’s like Kickboxing with a light bar. Unfortunately, the class was not a good work out and I didn’t get my heart rate up or get sweaty. Boo. I hate feeling like I am wasting time in a class. I didn’t wake up at 5am to just stand around with my ... Read More about Dirty not Sweaty
All that Zazz
I am obsessed with seltzer. Like, imagine how it feels to be obsessed with something and then multiply it by five million and you are halfway to how obsessed I am. Fact. Anyways, one of my favorite seltzers is Zazz because it’s cheap and comes in a few flavors. The only negative about Zazz is their ... Read More about All that Zazz
Running Hair
I run. I have a lot of hair. Not that kind of hair, I wax. Anyways, my hair can cause a lot of problems on my runs. This is me after my first marathon (excuse the drunk look in my eyes, I did just run my first mary and all)… It took me a very long time to get this rat’s nest out. And really, ... Read More about Running Hair
Satisfaction Guaranteed
While I am not willing to put a “Satisfaction Guaranteed” label on Run,Eat,Repeat – I did have a satisfaction related revelation today. I found myself snacking after breakfast and lunch today and knew it was stress related. But, I also realized my meals weren’t what I actually wanted – they were ... Read More about Satisfaction Guaranteed
Sleep Running
Instead of sleep walking I think I was sleep running this morning! I went out for an easy 6 miler and at the turn around point glanced at my Garmin. Um, I guess I never thought to turn it on. So, I turned on half way through my run :) Wake up Monica! When I got back I warmed up with a quick ... Read More about Sleep Running