I should probably rename this blog “pesto and peanut butter”. I can’t seem to get away from either one of these things. Lately every time I lay eyes on a vegetable I think “Hmmm…., I wonder if I could throw that into the food processor, and pulse it until it magically transforms into a pesto?”…
The Business of Blogging
When I started this blog almost three years ago I wanted a place I could store and share my thoughts about food, my photos of food, and my recipes. I eventually wanted, and still want, to write a cookbook. Along the way I have added posts about my weight loss and weight maintenance struggles. …
53 SONGS – My New Marathon Training Playlist
Yesterday Ben and I completed our long run for the week. It was the first time a run filled my mind with doubt as to my eventual ability to complete 26.2 miles in the Idaho Falls M.A.D. Marathon. About two weeks ago I posted about running 12 miles on that particular day. I completely fell…
Creamy Tarragon Dressed Asparagus and Potato Salad
It’s not officially summertime yet, but we’re getting there. I wanted to do something summery for Memorial Day so I threw together a potato salad. I am not a huge fan of tarragon by itself but it is fantastic in dressings. I was trying to make dinner as easy as possible because it was a…
Deep Dish Mini Rolo "Thank You" Cookies
I have spent the last hour vacuuming up last year’s leaves from the tree in our front yard and I still have a couple more hours’ worth of work to go. The tree sits centered in a bed of large river rock. It’s probably much easier to rake leaves in the fall than it is…
Weighing In
I am happy and sad to report that weight loss is still directly related to calorie intake and only slightly related to physical activity. Happy because I know I will lose weight if I eat X number of calories. Sad because I would like running one mile to burn at least 1000 calories instead…