by jf | May 27, 2017 | Sweets & Snacks
No ice cream maker. Dairy free. Craving something sweet without added sugar. T-minus 5 minutes to eating it. Welcome to my night! Thanks to some Insta inspiration earlier this week, and the fact that I conveniently already had chunks of frozen banana in the freezer,...
by Julia | Feb 22, 2014 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
After finishing a playground workout the other day, I sat down on the cement steps near the wet pour rubber surface for a moment of reflection. The sun was blazing an incredible 50 degrees, and the sky was almost cloudless. The calm before the storm. With two weeks...
by Julia | Jan 17, 2014 | Lunch & Dinner, Recipe Fuel
It’s 5 AM, and I’m STARVING. I roll over to my left side and try to quiet the hunger pangs that have been building for the last 30 minutes. I can just picture my baby girl inside screaming, “Feed me, mama!!,” so I finally get out of bed....
by Julia | Dec 17, 2013 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sweets & Snacks
Just three years ago, it dawned on me that I could make my own brownies. And not with a box, mind you. The lightbulb came on amidst my real food journey, where I ditched all processed and packaged foods for the real thing. Initially, it was daunting (as it is to most...
by Julia | Dec 4, 2013 | Baked Goods, Holiday Eats, Recipe Fuel, Sweets & Snacks
For the love of pumpkin, I know I’m a bit obsessed! Thus far, I’ve posted a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie and Creamy Pumpkin Banana Raisin Muffins, but hey, I have yet to cover a form of pumpkin pie! So, here it is, my own version of mini pumpkin pies. I made...
by Julia | Nov 4, 2013 | Drinks & Smoothies, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food
There’s nothing like seasonal, fresh oranges that are so juicy you feel like you’re drinking orange juice straight from a machine! Speaking of orange juice, lately, I’ve been craving a fresh drink with oranges. And I’m not talking the...
by Julia | Oct 25, 2013 | Baked Goods, Holiday Eats, Recipe Fuel
Fundamentals to Choosing a Luxury Watch Choosing the right luxury watch is no easy task. With a huge range of fantastic models from prestigious brands across the world, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together the five key things you...
by Julia | Oct 3, 2013 | Recipe Fuel, Sweets & Snacks
Pregnancy cravings. Have you (or your partner) ever dealt with them? Thankfully, I really haven’t had any strong urges to eat pickles and ice cream or “typical” foods associated with growing a baby… yet. However, to be completely transparent, I...
by Julia | Sep 7, 2013 | Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sports Fuel, Sports Nutrition, Sweets & Snacks
With 13 feet between the two of us, there’s a 99% chance that one of us is going to be hungry. Most of the time, that’s Kyle. 🙂 It’s especially hard to feed this man practicing 4 – 5 hours a day, where he sometimes burns 2,000 calories in one...
by Julia | Aug 24, 2013 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel
Peaches and blueberries. They’re so hot right now in the German farmers markets! I’ve pretty much made it a subconscious goal to eat peaches and blueberries daily. Carpe seasonal fruit, right? They also go together like peas and carrots in the dessert world, as I...
by Julia | Jul 29, 2013 | Recipe Fuel, Sweets & Snacks
I’ve had enough. On a daily basis, I see these glamorous, Pinterest-pretty photos of ice cream all over the place. I know you have, too! And I always get sucked in, excitedly reading the ingredients and instructions, until the last step or two calls for an ICE...
by Julia | Jul 18, 2013 | Food Fuel, Healthy Living, Life Fuel, Real Food Tips, Sports Fuel, Sports Nutrition
Have you ever been at the mercy of airline food? You know, where you’re SO starving that you have to eat the in-flight meals contaminated with mice and roaches…!? I’ve been there once or twice, including a time where I was obliged to eat ice cream...
