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Once upon a time, I grew up believing that gazpacho could only be made one way, with TLC and carefully chopped vegetables done by hand. They needed to be small and the time put into making it was what made it so special and so good. My husband and I met 30 years ago and are coming up on 25 years of marriage. For most of…
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I’ve certainly known all about Maria Sharapova and her amazing tennis accomplishments, but who knew we shared a passion; yes, I say passion, for all things sweet. And, not just any sweets, but perfect candies and most importantly, the perfect chocolate. Traveling the world, Maria had the opportunity to search for the chocolate she felt was right for her candy brand. She ended up choosing…
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Fueling triathletes with foods that are real and good for them and the family can be exhausting AND expensive. We have found one way to provide a food high in benefits and house-cured, thus keeping the cost down. The best thing is that this food will also be loved by the family and keeps well. That food you ask…Well, it’s Gravlax! Benefits of Gravlax Being…
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When it’s hot out, about the only thing I want to cook is something on the grill or one of my favorite summer salads. I want something refreshing and light and so does my family. Plus, it’s a great time to take advantage of whatever is in season and of course, local. It’s also delicious to combine fruit in my salads for a healthy spin…
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We are NuttZo fans for all the goodness it offers and all the options of NuttZo flavors you can choose from. Making sure we are fueled by real food that we have control over, though, is what we love the most…and the versatility. While we eat it plain, on scones, in smoothies, and I’ve even created muffins and protein truffle balls with it, I decided…
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With the Fourth of July here, that means it’s time to pull out the summer cocktail recipes. One of our top choices using fresh fruit is from our favorite vodka, Tito’s. We offer you several combinations of berries to muddle for this easy and delicious cocktail. Use whatever is to you and your guests’ liking. Just be sure to save some for the garnish! STAR SPANGLED…
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This is the time of year when we want to save the last of the season’s freshest for the rest of the year. So, I picked up loads of the last of this season’s blueberries. I flash froze a bunch and then made this jam with the rest. I doubled the recipe and made about 6 half pints of jam. I like to do small…
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Are you craving traditional, old-fashioned meatballs and want to serve them with your carb loading meal before a race? Well, I have a homemade meatballs recipe that you only need one bowl to make, cuts the grease, and you most likely already have all the ingredients in the house. That’s why I call them perfect… I make a big batch and freeze the leftover meatballs…
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Breakfast is the start of the day and should be full of everything you need to start it off right. I also feel that as the day goes on, I often forget to add the little things to keep myself going. So, packing our breakfast with ginger and turmeric is a top priority. Ginger and turmeric have wonderful health benefits like digestive health, aiding…
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We love salmon in our house and have it a lot. So, I’m always trying out a new salmon recipe to shake things up rather than just the normal steaming or grilling. I did this recipe when we were headed out of town the next day and I wanted to use up what was in the frig. It ended up being fast, delicious, protein-filled, and…
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Okay, how often does this happen at your house… You are headed out of town the next day and need to use up what is in the frig. Yet, you want a protein-filled, healthy, real dinner. Well, honestly, I want that dinner every night and I want it fast and easy. Here’s a recipe that checks all the boxes. This sheet pan salmon dinner is…
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I’m so happy to get to celebrate two of my favorite things – Cinco de Mayo and Tequila! Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican’s army victory over France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage and brings me to the reason I’m giving you a…
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