by Julia | Dec 15, 2013 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
The Fig Newton had me at first bite. As a child, this was my favorite occasional snack with a glass of milk! How can one deny the gooey, soft, chewy cookie or three? And, because they’re made with “real fruit,” parents can feel good about giving their growing...
by Julia | Dec 6, 2013 | Food Basics, Food Fuel
“For every child, it’s said that a woman loses a tooth.” Umm… what!? Whether this old wives’ tale is true or not, this statement from one of my latest pregnancy reads shook me a bit. Having already seen my husband lose a front tooth to...
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 30, 2013 | Baked Goods, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
When life gives me lemons, I make lemon coconut balls! With an overabundance of lemons in my fridge recently, and a craving for something refreshing and slightly sweet, my lightbulb went off. This is my favorite kind of cooking situation; give me random ingredients...
by Julia | Nov 27, 2013 | Body Composition, Diet Dogma & Weight Loss, Fitness & Movement, Food Fuel, Healthy Living, Life Fuel, Sports Fuel
6 miles of running = 600 calories burned. 40 minutes on the elliptical = 400 calories burned. For many years of my life, that’s how my mind worked. Miles of running and minutes on the elliptical translated to calories burned. And calories burned meant I could lose...
by Julia | Nov 24, 2013 | Breakfast, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food
I. love. breakfast. Maybe it’s because food just tastes better when you “break fast,” or maybe its because it involves some of the most palatable foods on earth, namely eggs and bacon. 🙂 Though I tested positive for an allergy sensitivity to eggs a...
by Julia | Nov 14, 2013 | Drinks & Smoothies, Holiday Eats, Recipe Fuel, Sports Food, Sweets & Snacks
When it comes to pureed pumpkin in Germany, there are no shortcuts. There simply aren’t mass quantities of canned pumpkin laying around in grocery stores, and for good reason! The markets are chock full of readily available, bright orange pumpkins....
by Julia | Nov 8, 2013 | Lunch & Dinner, Recipe Fuel
Have you ever had Turkish stuffed eggplant? There’s nothing like it. Here in Germany, one of our great Turkish friends owns a restaurant, and makes the most savory, authentic stuffed “aubergine” that I’ve ever had. Thus, the inspiration for my...
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 30, 2013 | Lunch & Dinner, Recipe Fuel
Born out of desperation for something – anything – out of our ordinary meal routine, this was a HOME RUN. It”s pretty much the perfect balance of: Antioxidant-rich vegetables: Spinach & onion Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean fats: Avocado &...
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 18, 2013 | Food Fuel, Real Food Tips
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...
