Today was the first official meeting of the Chickpea Lovers Club. Right now we just have two members - Rose and me :) So, Rose and I got together to talk about chickpeas, hummus, garbanzo beans, etc. It was great. Okay, the truth is Rose and I got together for dinner tonight. I contacted her the ... Read More about Chickpea Lovers Club
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PB on My Cereal
Good Morning friends! It is hump day, how are you hanging in there? This week has been a little tough for me with changing my schedule to getting up an hour earlier and being homesick. But, my mom and Matt are coming to visit next week so I am very excited!!! This morning I did the exact same run ... Read More about PB on My Cereal
Save the best for last
Today I was thinking about why I always eat snacks after dinner. It is a habit I've be writing about since I started the blog, yet I've made no progress on! So why am I still doing it? I think there are 2 reasons: 1. The RD said that some of the time it's because I don't eat enough during the day. ... Read More about Save the best for last
AB and J All Day
On my run this morning I was planning what to pack for lunch today and all I wanted was a AB&J sandwich. That is no biggie, except what I planned on having for breakfast was Almond Butter toast (with a Green Monster). I kept trying to think up alternative lunches...big salad, cheese and hummus ... Read More about AB and J All Day
Ann’s House of Nuts
As promised, I went to Ann's House of Nuts today! This place sells nuts wholesale to the public. It is in Jessup, MD. Their prices are great and often when they are overstocked with something you can get it for super cheap! They don't have a real website, but here is a link to their location info. ... Read More about Ann’s House of Nuts
Spider Catcher
One time Ben wanted to give me some advice about running. He is not a runner, but I thought whatever he had to say might be helpful since he's super smart:) Ben's advice: "You never want to be the first runner of the day." Me: "Why?" Ben: "Because then you're the spider catcher." Well, I was the ... Read More about Spider Catcher
Finally Food Inc.
After the longest wait (I wanted to see it before I left California!) I saw Food Inc. tonight! I am not going to review it since 1. it's already been reviewed so many times and 2. I figured I'd just be preaching to the converted. But one extra insight I had that I think may be different from some ... Read More about Finally Food Inc.
Stuffed French Toast
I have been thinking about making PB & Banana Stuffed French Toast for a while now, but haven't had the time - until today! With PB, eggs and whole grain bread - this meal is perfect when you need a super filling and delicious breakfast! (I am usually a hungry beast all day the day after a long ... Read More about Stuffed French Toast
My own pizza
Normally at restaurants Ben and I order our own thing (obviously). But, with pizza you kinda have to come to some agreement. This is super hard when you don't eat meat and your pizza-mate loves things like pepperoni, sausage, extra cheese, and more pepperoni. Sometimes we do half and half, but since ... Read More about My own pizza
Pee Pants
So I peed my pants today and thought of Billy Maddison & the Pee pants scene... [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoD9LCGsjas] Okay, I didn't really pee my pants (even though it's super cool). But I did get disgustingly sweaty on my ran today and looked like I peed my pants. I was super ... Read More about Pee Pants
I'm a "G"… and I'm not Fat.
So it's official, I'm a "G" with my new 3G-phone from T-mobile. I think it's officially called the My Touch, but whatev. I am normally not a fancy phone girl, but the blog has been blowing up and I'm so far from the fam so I thought it'd get one. I am excited:) Now I can email, blog and tweet it ... Read More about I'm a "G"… and I'm not Fat.
Pick Your Poison
I've decided that if my worst vices are diet soda and frozen yogurt I shouldn't be so hard on myself. I always feel this extreme guilt while drinking Diet Coke (maybe Catholic guilt?). Boo to guilt. *Let's note that I do eat frozen yogurt guilt free :) Ha. Anyways, one soda a day isn't going to ... Read More about Pick Your Poison
I'm going to Disney World!!!
Yes folks, I am going to Disney World! Actually, I am running the Disney World Marathon! I really really have always wanted to run Disney World for a lot of reasons and I keep hearing about it buzzing around the blogs. I knew I couldn't let this year pass me by! So, on a whim I went for it and ... Read More about I'm going to Disney World!!!
Don't tell Ben
I have an exciting announcement!!!! I am dying to tell ya, but I kinda should tell Ben first - No, it's not what you think - it's better :) Hint: I kinda acted on a whim, but life is short. Oh, and if you are looking for a race... Summer Pricing for the Surf City Marathon/Half-Marathon ends ... Read More about Don't tell Ben
West meets East
Good Morning friends :) Ben (who is on CA time) called me last night and I didn't end up going to sleep until after 11pm! I know that's not late for some of you, but I am an "eight hour a night" girl all the way! So I am once again dragging this morning. Today is a Rest Day - this means I should do ... Read More about West meets East
Early, early dinner
I went home on my lunch to check on dinner. I was making Spanish Rice in the crockpot for the first time and wanted to make sure that I put enough water in it so it didn't burn. When I checked on it 3 hours later - it was already done! I could have had dinner at noon :) I put brown rice, diced ... Read More about Early, early dinner