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Eating Local on the Road

September 27, 2012 in Travel

Rapid City Farmers Market Bounty

Earlier this week Thing Two and I headed out to explore the local food options in Rapid City, South Dakota. Thing One stayed home with Brent because he wanted to practice his piano. Our first stop was the farmers market where we bought some of our fruits and vegetables for the week. I was happy […]

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Water Kefir – How to Make the HEALTHY Soda Alternative

April 6, 2012 in Recipes

Glass of Water Kefir

We all know that soda isn’t good for us but giving it up can be hard. Are there any healthy alternatives to soda? You betcha! Water kefir, my favorite beverage, reminds me of cream soda with a slight tang. Personally, I prefer water kefir over kombucha. Both of these beverages are so enjoyable that I […]

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Simple Sweet and Spicy Squash Soup

October 13, 2010 in Main Dish, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables

Like motivation, inspiration comes and goes. Sometimes, I go weeks eating the same thing day after day. Then suddenly, I’m inspired and spend the next 3 weeks experimenting and creating new recipes all crazy like Willie Wonka…but without the sugar…and the top hat. Here is one of my newest recipes.  It’s easy and healthy.  I’m […]

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Brussel Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries

May 4, 2010 in Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables

Let me tell you a secret.  I don’t loooveeee veggies. At least not in the same way I looooveee pizza. (I know it’s almost heretical.) But when my friend sent me this recipe from the Food Network I actually thought “here is a veggie recipe I can get excited about” or something sort of cheesy like […]

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What I eat???

September 17, 2008 in Health and Food

In case you are wondering. I thought I’d share a basic overview of what I eat. First of all, I eat 5-6 meals a day. It’s true. All those articles you’ve read in US about celebrities eating 5-6 small meals a day really DO work.  AS LONG as they consist of the right foods. What […]

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Coconut Chicken Soup

September 16, 2008 in Main Dish, Recipes

This tastes better than it looks. Promise!   Coconut Chicken Soup 1 tbs coconut oil 1 can of lite coconut milk 6 cups of chicken broth 2.5 cups of chopped chicken breasts 2 cups of water juice of two limes 1 tsp lime zest 4 shallots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3-4 cups of mushrooms, […]

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“Italian Stallion” Salad Dressing

September 12, 2008 in Health and Food, Recipes, Side Dish

This is really good and even better, it’s really good for you!  It will have you looking as lean as the original Italian Stallion in no time! 4 tbs of olive oil 4 tbs of fresh squeezed lemon juice 4 tbs of raw-unfiltered apple cider vinegar 1 tbs of dry mustard 1 tbs of Worcestershire […]

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No excuses now!

June 12, 2008 in Health and Food

Before I left this morning I threw some chicken and spices in the crock pot so I could make a chicken taco salad, without chips and only a little cheese, for myself tonight and my family could have burritos. I’m looking to find 7 meals that I love or at least truly enjoy so I […]

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Kicked Down by Coffee

June 9, 2008 in Musings

I drove down to LA today to film a scene for a webisode I’m in. On the drive home, I got super duper tired and decided to stop at McDonald’s for a Filet O’Fish. What? Just kidding.  I got a sugar free Premium Ice coffee. “Premium” cracks me up. It’s McDonald’s. I got my burst […]

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Free Meal???

June 7, 2008 in Musings

I was too tired to get up early and I’m going to LA and then to Santa Maria for a retirement party for Brent’s dad so I didn’t make it to the gym.  That means Sunday will be a cardio day. Flexibilily is important to me if I’m going to stick with my plan.  As to […]

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