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 the [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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