Weekend Inspiration

Here are a couple of shots from a short hike last weekend. Enjoy your days off!

Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Delicious Standby

Happy Friday! I don’t know about all of you, but I am really looking forward to the weekend. We have had a streak of amazing weather in Utah, and I really look forward to my not-freezing-cold long runs. I am especially excited to re-fuel after my long run with a superbowl feast. I’ve seen lots…

Whole Wheat Beer Bread

Here is a bread that you can throw together an hour before dinner, and come away with a very satisfying product. I typically make yeast breads more often than quick breads, and one of my favorite yeast bread recipes contains a generous dash of microbrew. However, I have seen beer quick bread recipes floating around…

Vanilla Turmeric Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is quickly becoming one of my favorite snacks. My ‘go-to’ flavors are vanilla and pumpkin, but over the weekend I picked up some fresh turmeric and decided to throw some in. Turmeric is a great addition to your diet if you are active. It contains lots of antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory properties…not to…

Mid-Winter Salad with Strawberries

It is now the time of year that warmer weather seems just around the corner. In fact, with our recent warm spell in Utah, I am craving warmer weather. With spring comes sunshine, warmer days, beautiful runs, endless weekend afternoons outdoors, and fresh fruits and veggies. There is nothing better than a fresh spring dinner…

Weekend Inspiration

Happy weekend! I hope that you all have something fun planned. The SLC forecast is looking good, so I’m planning a long-ish run, and then perhaps another hike. I don’t have much in the way of cooking plans (or time), but I think that beet bread is on the agenda…look for it soon.

Paleo Grapefruit Tartelettes

Last week I saw a recipe for a grapefruit cream pie and couldn’t get it out of my head. I had never heard of grapefruit pie, or grapefruit custard, but it sounded appealing. A few weeks ago I made a mango coconut cream pie, and I loved the coconut milk custard base; it is creamy…

Pre-run Butternut Squash Polenta Lasagna

It has been quite awhile since I’ve posted a carbohydrate rich, pre-run meal. However, I have been increasing mileage lately in preparation for a couple of races in the spring, and weekend long runs are the perfect excuse to whip up a big pot of pasta, or in this case a tray of polenta lasagna….

Dairy Free Cream Stout Ice Cream

Finally, two of my favorite things meet in this stout ice cream. You may have noticed by now that I like beer, and that I love cooking with beer. While not unexpected in breads and savory dishes, beer desserts are a bit less common. I tend to bake with dark beers like stouts and porters…

Spicy Kale with Eggs, and a beautiful weekend hike

Happy Monday! Here is a great recipe for those of you who have the day off and want to make something delicious for a lazy late-morning brunch. I have to confess that it took me a really long time to come around to kale. I LOVE spinach and will happily add it to any meal,…