Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
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 is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
Monday Morning Training Report: the race is getting real! But first, a “rest week”.
Oh man guys, this race is getting very real! We’re just five weeks out now. I booked our AirBnb this week. And honestly, I’m getting a little nervous. This is...
Singapore: Hainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese chicken rice is the national dish of Singapore, served everywhere from school cafeterias, to street vendors, to fancy restaurants, to Singapore Airlines. The dish traces back to Chinese immigrants...
Monday Morning Training Report: We’re Officially Half-Way There!
As of today, we’re halfway done with our training! It’s crazy to think that the race will be here before we know it. We’re feeling pretty good right now, in...
Chocolate Salty Balls
Trying to figure out what to eat before a big race – or even a training session – can be tough. Especially if the race/workout is long, it can be...
Tuesday Morning Training Report: Making the Training Plan Work on Vacation
Sticking to a training plan on vacation can be tough, especially when the training requires special equipment like bikes and a safe place to swim. We didn’t bring our bikes...
A Recap of Month 8: Slowly But Surely, Our Culinary Journey Continues
So our mode of transportation has gone from a supersonic jet visiting 19 countries in January, to high speed rail making twelve stops in April, to August, which I think...
Monday Morning Training Report: Rest Week before Ramp Up
Week 4 Training Recap: Monday – 2 km swim Tuesday – Chisel Wednesday – 2 km swim Thursday – 30 min run Friday – rest day Saturday – BRICK...
Swaziland: Slaai
Welcome to Swaziland, a small landlocked monarchy in the southern part of Africa. It’s one of the smallest African countries and one of the last complete monarchies in the world....
Monday Morning Training Report: It’s Official, We’re New Orleans Ironman 70.3 Bound!
It’s official, we’re registered for the New Orleans Ironman 70.3! Ever since our triathlon last fall, the idea has been in the back of Courtney and my mind that we’d like...
Tuvalu: Tuna Coconut Curry
Like its neighbor Nauru, prior to embarking on this culinary journey, I had no idea that Tuvalu existed. The small island nation – made up of nine islands formerly known...
Raw Vegan Corn Chowder
Today I’m bringing you the first recipe in quite some time that isn’t part of my culinary journey – whatever could be the occasion!? Well, restaurant week is upon us...
China: Jiaozi (Pork & Chive Dumplings)
Almost immediately after I first announced my 2017 culinary challenge, my friend (and former co-worker) Jean came to me and said “I call China!” She made me promise to save...