Here is my latest attempt at homemade energy bars. I don’t like the ‘store-bought’ varieties, and the “Go Raw” bars I do buy are pretty expensive, so I made my own version, and they turned out great!
Chicken, Tomatoes and Okra, OH MY!
My favorite local organic farmer recently surprised me and dropped a big grocery bag chock full of vine ripe, red, luscious tomatoes and okra. I don’t cook a lot with okra, so I was kind of at a loss…
Gluten Free Quinoa Falafels
I used to always love Falafels, the Middle Eastern vegetarian meal that I always liken to something like fried hummus. They are usually made with breadcrumbs or bread. Sadly this became one of those foods I gave up when I went gluten free, until now…
Stop Muscle Cramps With This Common Ingredient
Keeping cool in the heat of the triple digit summer temperatures and high humidity is pretty darn difficult. The key thing that helps our bodies adjust and adapt to physical activity in high heat is sweating. And for athletes…
Auger InAUGERal Cyclocross Race
The Auger is here. I came home from working on Thursday and found a very large QPD box sitting on my porch. Shockingly fast, light, stiff and incredibly nimble through turns. I did a few figure eights in the grass, and immediately fell deeply in love with it. And those Disc brakes…
My Favorite Top 55 Flat Belly Foods
My good friend, health and fitness specialist and co-author of The Fat Burning Kitchen, Mike Geary has a great list of his (and Mine) favorite Flat Belly Foods. I thought you’d like to check out what he says–it’s a good way to put together a healthy grocery list. Check it out here– Mike’s Top [...]
Amazing Secrets of Ginger, Asian Steak Salad
Warm Asian steak salad, contains fresh ginger in the dressing. Ginger is one of those incredible superfoods.That’s because ginger contains 12 antioxidant compounds more powerful than vitamin E! And, studies show that ginger soothes the body’s inflammatory response…
It’s Over, and…WE DID IT!!!
I saw my name under the list of winners. Utter amazement.
Then that awesome, delightful feeling like a kid on Christmas morning…
OMG!! I just won a Foundry BIKE!!!
Why the Heck Would Foundry Want This Racing Chick Riding a Foundry Bike?
The Foundry Cycles Tradesperson contest is over and Foundry has awarded me one of their awesome bikes!! Soon a beautiful Auger will be here, and I can’t wait to start riding it and sharing it’s awesomeness with everyone. I will be writing and posting more about the Auger here, please stay tuned! The Auger Adventure [...]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
Even if you are an avowed brussels sprouts hater, I am certain you will change your mind once you try this recipe. These carmelly sweet, roasted brussels sprouts with olive oil and bacon will transform anyone into a brussels sprouts lover!
Asian Ribs Are the Hit of the Weekend BBQ!
The Fourth of July weekend is the traditional time to barbecue outside, gather with some friends or family to enjoy all that summer has to offer. While regular ribs usually are slathered in bbq sauce full of high fructose corn syrup, these spicy ribs have an Asian twist you’ll love.
Enhance Your Athletic Performance
It’s hard to read sports news anymore without hearing about someone getting caught for illegal use of performance enhancing drugs. Even though most of us are not competing with such high stakes, virtually everyone is looking to enhance their athletic performance and there are ways to do that without cheating and resorting to illicit medications. [...]
Savory Summer Herb-Grilled Vegetables
Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh, locally grown veggies at their peak, just picked. Check out your local farmers’ market for the most flavorful vegetables. Try zucchini, summer squash, sweet onions, red or yellow peppers, and portabella mushrooms.
Essential Steps For ‘Gluten Free-dom’
Ok, so you found out you are sensitive to gluten. Now what? It can seem like an overwhelming task to figure out what to eat, what not to eat, how to make meals, snacks, etc. Don’t be upset–there is still a way to enjoy many of your favorite foods! I’m here to help walk you [...]

