by Julia | Nov 19, 2012 | Holiday Eats, Recipe Fuel
So, I think I made a mistake. A 22-pound mistake. Yes, for the first time, my husband and I are hosting Thanksgiving. And for the first time, I was able to order a FRESH, local turkey from a nearby farm. At the time, I was SO geeked to have the chance to buy such a...
by Julia | Nov 5, 2012 | Holiday Eats, Recipe Fuel, Sweets & Snacks
Is it SERIOUSLY already November? Before we even know it, the coming holiday rush of 6 weeks (yes, 6 weeks with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years!) will be upon us like Superstorm Sandy. And I’m not sure about you, but I get semi-anxious thinking about the...
by Julia | Sep 15, 2012 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
I was struck with another bought of creativity in the kitchen this week, plus a request for easy pre- and post-workout snacks from Kyle, so I went with it! With some dates in the cupboard and a few aging bananas, I whipped up a batch of these deliciously sweet goods....
by Julia | Aug 13, 2012 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
This past weekend was a rainy one, and despite it being summer, I felt the need to bust out some comfort food in the kitchen! I opened the cupboards and saw minimal ingredients to work with… except for a bag of enticing cashews. Cashews, or “shews”...
by Julia | Jul 28, 2012 | Recipe Fuel, Soups, Salads, & Veggies
Leafing through an old school Fannie Farmer Cookbook last weekend, I was hunting for an inspirational, light dish to bring for a gathering. The Waldorf salad caught my eye, but called for store-bought mayo and a few different seasonings, so I twisted it (of course)...
by Julia | Jul 15, 2012 | Recipe Fuel, Sweets & Snacks
In a world of vices, mine may or may not include dark chocolate. I’m talking at least 80% organic, creamy, just a tad rich, succulent, cocoa deliciousness. Even one small square can send a cascade of flavor to my tastebuds, leaving me satisfied without the carb...
