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Training Update – Week 11

Stef — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:55:42 +0000

Week 11: Getting into Double Digit Runs…and Learning to Slow Down

Plus a Special Pennsylvania Dutch Recipe

This week was the roughest week yet for us! Saturday was our first double digit run, clocking in at 10 miles! I felt [...]

Black Bean Soup

Stef — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:56:49 +0000

Quick and Tasty Soup for a Light Lunch!

On Thursday, I left work just before lunch in order to get a lot of housework done and get a nap (i.e. attempt to catch up on sleep) after my week on the rig. I had already eaten a [...]

Hatch Chile and Goat Cheese Casserole

Stef — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:41:46 +0000

Hatch Chile and Goat Cheese Enchilada Casserole:

It’s Hatch Chile Season…let’s get roasting!

Okay, you may not have seen Hatch Chiles before. I certainly hadn’t before I moved down to Texas…Oh how I didn’t know what I was missing! Hatch Chiles come from Hatch, [...]

Team in Training – Week 2

Stef — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:29:21 +0000

Week 2: Building the Routine…and the Beginning of Fundraising

Plus a Flavorful, Easy Vegan Meal for a Busy Weeknight (and a special surprise)!

This week I was back to “business as usual” with the end of my training class last week. So I [...]

Chicken Taco Salad with Homemade Dressing

Stef — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:18:33 +0000

Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing: Yum!

It’s hard to develop a salad that is satisfying as a stand-alone dinner. However, it’s not impossible and I think I succeeded with this taco salad I made a few weeks ago. It was delicious that night and [...]

Mud Maxx 5k

Stef — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:15:20 +0000

Fun in the Mud and an Awesome Summer Salad!

Today was the most satisfying run I’ve completed to date…the Mud Maxx 5k! This was the first year of the race, benefiting the Shriners Hospital, but the organizers did a good job getting most everything straightened out and [...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Stef — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:09:54 +0000

My First Attempt at Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Rousing Success

A few weeks ago (probably about 3 or so by now), I noticed I had a lot of semi-related things in the fridge to make for my “Batch Cooking Sunday”. Not quite sure what to do, I [...]

Greek Style Frittata

Stef — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:14:30 +0000

Yet Another Use for Egg Beaters that Tastes Delicious!

Before you jump on me about cholesterol and the myths behind eggs being a source of bad cholesterol…hear me out… I like egg beaters. I love the taste, love the way you don’t have to beat them, just [...]

Rise and Shine 5k

Stef — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:25:12 +0000

It’s Official…Summer has Returned to Houston…

The Face of Sadness...Return of Heat and Humidity...

This week I had plans to help host a Mexican Fiesta…well those plans fell through, so earlier this week I decided on a whim to sign up for yet another 5k. This time, it [...]

Poteet Strawberry Festival

Stef — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:37:43 +0000

Trying to Answer the Age Old Question…Does Strawberry Milk Come From Strawberry Cows???

Okay, so maybe that question will never be answered…but I did get a kick out of that cow!

But…last Saturday the hubby and I had the pleasure of hopping down to [...]