New Recipes I’ve Made Recently
So, the no sugar thing was getting pretty boring to write about. Honestly, I did pretty damn well. And I’m...
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An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This week in recipes + an update on “no added sugar”
Since we started the week with no groceries, I didn’t exactly set myself up for success! I had no options to add to my coffee except my pumpkin spice almond...
“No Added Sugar” Week 1
Spoiler alert: I FAILED! We were traveling to Atlanta this weekend and I’d already used my “cheat” earlier in the week, so I knew it was going to be hard....
Chilled Silken Tofu with Garlic Ginger Green Beans
I have a new food crush, and an unlikely one at that: silken tofu (also known as “soft” or “Japanese-style” tofu). In...
Five Thoughts About Friendship
I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship lately – I’m not sure exactly why. I do know I’ve been feeling...
Sugar Sabbatical
Full disclosure: I’m totally using you right now. Sometimes I post things here just as a way to hold myself accountable. This is one of those times. I’ve been trying...
A Post I Never Shared: The Lonely Side of Young Married Life
I recently came across a post in my “drafts” folder that I never shared with you. It’s from October 2013. I was 27 and had been married two years. I...
Ragnar Relay Race Recap
I’ve not done a race recap in a hot minute. I mean let’s be honest – I’m only writing this...
Yummy Things I Ate This Summer
Did summer 2018 even happen? I feel like it might not have. But some how I ended up with all...
Spain: Paella
If I were on death row and given the opportunity to request one last meal, it would be paella. My dad’s paella, to be precise. So you can imagine the...
Yummy Things I’ve Eaten Recently & Finding a Post-Race Workout Routine
Remember when I blamed not writing much on triathlon training? Yeah, well that was a bunch of shit. I’m just not writing much. So what have we been up to...
Romania: Sarmale with Mamaliga
There are many varieties of cabbage rolls popular across Eastern Europe, varying primarily by filling and sauce. You may remember, for instance,...
My World Cup food bracket: How do the teams stack up in the kitchen?
It’s the first day of the World Cup! That exclamation point is a bit disingenuous because in actuality I don’t...
A Taste of New Mexico
Like much of the state’s culture and history, New Mexican cuisine is a fascinating blend of Spanish, Pueblo, and Mexican influence. One thing is for sure, you won’t get far...
Garam Masala Honey Roast Carrots
Last week we finally bit the bullet and went to a financial planner. I was forthright about the fact that I’m in the non-profit world and probably won’t be making...