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…

Olive Oil-Cacao Nib Gelato Sandwiches with Chocolate Rye Cookies

Rich, creamy, delicately flavored ice cream  sandwiched between chewy, chocolate-y cookies might just be the best thing that ever happened to dessert. In my not-so-humble opinion, home-made ice cream is the ultimate summer indulgence. There is something special about ultra creamy, perfectly soft ice cream, and the addition of olive oil really takes it over the…

Weekend inspiration

Happy Sunday! I hope you are having a good weekend. Our Saturday was busy. It started with a speedy long run (I managed 8:15’s for the 5mi uphill stretch). Then, we went out for an amazing brunch. We checked out the local honeybee festival. Then we rested with the puppy and cooked an awesome dinner,complete…

Happy National Running Day!

Why do you run? For me, its the beautiful moments that keep me running…watching the sun rise over Utah mountains, exploring a new city, or hitting the trails somewhere truly exotic. Even on my every day runs, I manage to find something beautiful that keeps me going… …that, and the wonderful, healthy, fit feeling that I…

Breakfast tip: blueberry peach pancakes

This is the summer brunch recipe you have been looking for. These light and fluffy whole grain pancakes are studded with sweet summer peaches and tart blueberries. Try topping them with salted butter and Vermont maple syrup! You can use your favorite pancake recipe here, and stir in one chopped peach and one cup of…