The Home Stretch! Wednesday October 29, 2008

I’m counting down the days! Getting plenty of sleep, running easy, stretching, icing, and taking ibuprofen to keep my IT band happy. Below: the “stick”, ibuprofen, and an ice pack.

Sugar Cookies! I used a basic sugar cookie recipe (mmm butter!) and some mini halloween cookie cutters. However, I had the toughest time with [...]

October 22, 2008

Per Nate’s request, Chocolate Chip Cookies were my weekend baking project. Back in July, the NY Times ran an article describing the art of the “perfect chocolate chip cookie”. I halved the NY Times recipe and used whole wheat flour instead of bread flour. Despite the modifications, the cookies turned out well. My only change [...]

Fall Traditions and Another 20-miles 10/11/08 & 10/12/08

Columbus Day breakfast: 2 eggs, spinach, light cheddar, ketchup, flax and fiber toast. Yum, protein! Plus a GREAT McIntosh apple w/ maple-peanut butter.

Pre 20-miler/Post 20 miler fuel: Pumpkin Spice Pancakes!!These pancakes were GREAT. So light and fluffy – almost like pumpkin muffin tops. Mmm, I loaded mine up with maple-peanut butter and maple syrup. Recipe [...]

High Mileage and Cookies 10/04/08 – 10/08/08

This week marks the height of my marathon training – less than 30 days to go! I’m aiming to run 60 miles this week (highest mileage ever), so hopefully that works out. I’m hungry and tired most of the time. On the bright side, that means nap time and double desserts!

Maple syrup-peanut butter and [...]

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

World’s Healthiest Macaroni and Cheese: I started with an Ellie Krieger recipe and then made some tweaks. Here’s my recipe:
Ingredients:
1 lb whole wheat pasta
15oz canned pumpkin
2 cups skim milk
6oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, shredded
1 tsp salt
1tsp mustard
black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp olive oil
2 Tb whole wheat [...]