How has it been that, until now, I’ve never eaten or made gazpacho? For some reason the thought of a cold veggie soup just didn’t sound good. But boy, have I missed out!! I made gazpacho for the soup course in my folk’s 10-course anniversary dinner…and I am a convert! It was delish – especially
Every athlete has a story…a reason(s) why they’re willing to prioritize the hours of training, get up at o’dark thirty, work on their challenges, be uncomfortable. I as “Coach” always feel so honored to be on their team & part of their journey. Some athlete stories are short & sweet, some are longer & more
Ninety-five percent of performance is physical, five percent is mental. However, the five percent that is mental rules the other ninety-five percent. Dr. Keith Henschen Oh, how true this quote is. Yet so many athletes forget how extremely important the mental side of performance actually is. You really do have to think your way to
Over the weekend I made a 10-course French dinner for my folks’ 60th wedding anniversary. I love doing big formal dinners. I love finding a theme, planning the decorations, searching for recipes…and of course, the cooking! Three days in the kitchen is totally my happy place! 🙂 An unexpected big hit of the party was
“Just like in the gym where we consistently work to improve our fitness, we can do the same with our nutrition. Nutrition is the key to better (race/game/competition) performance & overall long-term health. If your performance and/or your health has plateaued (or even degraded), it might be time to take a good look at your
Often called the “fish for people who don’t like fish”, halibut is a super go-to for a nutrient-dense, mild-tasting protein source. Although it can be a bit pricey, I do love me a good halibut fillet…especially oven-baked in a foil packet with butter & rosemary! Delish! Ingredients 1 lb halibut fillet Salt & Pepper 3-5
Convenience is all destination and no journey. …climbing a mountain is different from taking the tram to the top, even if you end up at the same place. Tim Wu Ain’t modern life great? We live in a truly amazing world of comfort, convenience & contentment. While I sincerely appreciate my smart phone, instant hot
Shrimp are simply the best! They are quick to thaw, easy to cook, full of protein & delish no matter which way you decide to prepare them. Here’s a great weeknight go-to meal that uses a risotto-style cooking method to create creamy orzo & shrimp full of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 T lemon zest,
“Picture this: Sitting, soaking, relaxing in a steamy idyllic Idaho hot spring in the middle of February with friends. Lazily gazing around, you see a flowing river with pillows of snow balanced on top of river rocks. Do you ever get a wild hair to take a quick full body (head, shoulders, knees & toes)
As summer kicks into full swing with higher temps, I look for food options that don’t require turning on the oven. Here’s a yummy treat idea that will keep your kitchen cool & your belly happy! Besides, what could be better than the perfect combo between peanut butter cups & Rice Krispies Treats?! An added