This was my dinner last night: It was heaven. What ya need: *This recipe serves 2 -1 large package pre-cut butternut squash (seriously, these babies are a pain in the butt to cut yourself)* -handful fresh parsley, chopped -2 cloves garlic, crushed -1 c. baby spinach -1/2 c. baby portobello mushrooms -1 orange pepper, diced […]
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[all photos courtesy of Boston Sports Woman] Spring is most definitely in the air. Yes, I know, I know, even though it felt like negative 10 degrees in Boston yesterday, I can still feel it. That’s why I’ve been whipping out some of my favorite spring-esque recipes this week, like my pasta primavera and I
You know how restaurants always present their food oh so pretty? Perfect little plates with perfect little – or ginormous – portions and perfect little garnishes on the side. Well, today I felt like eating pretty as well, and I wasn’t going to blow $100 at a restaurant to do so. Instead, I whipped up
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[source] No matter how old I get, I still love presents just as much as I did when I was a little kid. Seriously, what is better than getting an unexpected surprise gift “just because?” No, I don’t need diamonds or expensive clothes to be happy. It’s the little things that count for me, and
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I saw this video on Rachel Wilkerson’s Facebook Page yesterday – it’s originally from College Humor – and just had to include it in my weekly Hump Day Post. Seriously, too funny – and a lesson to remember too. Thanks Rachel # 2! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCmwkIFJ_xw Also, a Healthy post-workout snack for you. I’ll call it the
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[source] This morning, someone tweeted that it’s National Margarita Day. Nah, couldn’t be I thought to myself. Then I googled “National Margarita Day” and sure enough tons of results came up. According to The Food Channel, February 22 i.e. National Margarita Day is named after a lady whose name was indeed Margarita. Legend goes that
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[source] Whether you spent the night lovin’ ‘n’ touchin’ and squeezin’, watching the comedy Valentine’s Day or drinking your feelings away with the ladies, it’s likely you are hungry come morning. After all that wine and chocolate, you are looking for something light, yet tasty and filling at the same time. Luckily I’ve got the
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[source] Usually, I cook for just one in my tiny 2×2 single lady’s kitchen, but ever since the Sig-O came along – ha, I saw that word the other day and just had to use it – we’ve been attempting to cook together and let me tell you it’s quite a good time. Who knew
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[source] Ever since I started training for my half marathon, it seems Mother Nature is not on my side. Blizzards and wintery mixes make running outside more like an obstacle course gone wrong than an enjoyable exercise. Since I hate the treadmill so damn much, I even ran outside last weekend when I knew I
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There’s lots of thing I dislike about the cold: the fact that my nose doesn’t stop running, I need to wear my ugly “sleeping bag” coat to get around, layers are a must, and people just seem altogether crankier than usual are just some of them. However, there is one thing I love more than
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