Easy trail, gorgeous scenery, great for dogs
Rustler Gulch
This might be my favorite trail ever! The road was washed out so we had to tack an extra couple of miles onto the 7.5mi trail, but the road was the steepest part. This trail has very gradual elevation gain, and we had it to ourselves at 8am on a weekend during wildflower season. The…
Square Top Lakes
Wonderful, short hike near Denver. Low traffic, year round accessibility.
Herman Gulch Trail
Great trail for lake and wildflowers, close to Denver
Lemony iced rooibos
I hope that everyone is having a good week. It is hot, hot, hot in Utah this week. My survival strategy includes running as early as possible, and then hiding from the sun all day while drinking cold beverages. This iced tea is one of my favorites. The recipe is inspired by the homemade lemonade…
Weekend Inspiration
It’s going to be a hot, sunny weekend here, so I’m looking forward to lots of time outdoors. Utah is unusually green after a wet spring, so we have fantastic scenery. Last weekend we went camping at Bear Lake. Check it out: Have a great weekend!
Smoky, spicy roasted sweet potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are a dinner staple around here. Often, we wrap them in foil and roast them whole, but sometimes I like to mix things up a bit. These are tossed with olive oil and generously spiced. The smoky, hot flavor is addictive- watch out or you may eat the entire pan! Ingredients: 4…
Best Pizza Crust
Have you been looking for the secret to the amazing pizza crust you enjoyed in Italy? 00 flour! Unlike American all-purpose flour, 00 flour is a very finely ground, low protein flour that creates a strong, chewy crust. This means that your crust will bubble beautifully in the oven, and will be strong enough support toppings when you…
Weekend Inspiration
Happy Saturday! I can’t believe that another week has come and gone…it is almost half way through June! I had a busy week full of work and hot, sunny runs. I moved my long run to Friday this week because we are spending the weekend camping at beautiful Bear Lake on the UT/ID border….
Plum Thyme Pie with Rye-Butter Crust
This must be dessert week… Last weekend was a busy one for me, and it included lots of opportunities to bake. I made this pie for a bbq on Sunday, and it was fantastic! Last summer I made these blueberry basil hand pies, and the unique herbal fruit flavor hooked me. This plum pie has…
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