Nothing beats a great molasses cookie…nothing…except maybe gingerbread. Which is interesting because molasses cookies began as a small cake form of gingerbread. Knowing that connection fully explains why I love them so much. They’re molasses-y sweet, spicy & chewy. I always look forward to making…and eating…these every year! Ingredients 3/4 c melted butter 1/4 c molasses
I am often asked by athletes (not coached by me) to evaluate & comment on the training plan that they have chosen to use. Since I’m a coach, you’d think this would be a no-brainer: take a look & give a quick opinion. And you’d be correct – it’s fairly easy for me to opine
Let the Holiday baking begin! I used to do all my holiday baking in one crazy weekend. Certainly fun…but the resulting dozens of cookies left me a bit overwhelmed. Now I take a more moderate approach by baking one recipe each weekend in Dec. If you’d like a new addition to your holiday cookie repertoire, here
Oh the lowly cauliflower. Many folks dislike it…especially raw. However, in our current low-carb culture, cauliflower is gaining some notoriety (can you say “riced cauliflower”?). I do like cauliflower, but my fav way to prepare it is roasted. Try this awesome recipe for a new twist on your next batch! Ingredients 2 T olive oil, divided
You only have one body. Are you taking care of it? I don’t know about you…but I want to do everything I can to take care of my body in order to minimize the problems later on down the line. Why wear sunscreen? To prevent skin cancer. Why brush our teeth & go to the
Did you enjoy your BIG Thanksgiving dinner? I sure did! In my family we split the meal up so it lasts longer, is less hectic & we don’t feel quite so stuffed! Our afternoon went something like this: 1:00PM – Appetizers & Drinks 2:00PM – Soup 4:00PM – Main Course 7:00PM – Dessert It was
Isn’t Thanksgiving food THE BEST?! Although I do enjoy turkey, I’d be perfectly happy with a table full of stuffing & cranberry sauce. If you have Thanksgiving leftovers, here’s a great way to repurpose them into a fun, new meal. Enjoy Thanksgiving the 2nd or even 3rd time around! Ingredients 1 T olive oil 4 c leftover stuffing
Change. A necessary, but disconcerting concept. As humans we crave the opposite. We seek predictability & habituation primarily because, when we can count on things to be a certain way, we don’t have to put as much effort into them. Instead we can coast…we can take the easy route…we can be efficient. Although “taking the
Vinegar is having a renaissance. It’s quickly becoming the new “in” food – especially apple cider vinegar. Studies have suggested that consuming vinegar can fight obesity, improve blood sugar levels & calm acid reflux. Personally…I just like the taste!! Here’s a great recipe to not only up your vinegar intake, but also eat more of those
Here’s an EASY Fall-oriented recipe for you – homemade applesauce! Not only will you have a really tasty (and healthful) side dish or dessert…but your house will smell A-MA-ZING as well. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 lbs apples (about 16 medium), cored & diced (see NOTES) 1 c apple juice 1-3 cinnamon sticks 2-4 t whole cardamom