Popcorn is a fun and versatile snack. It can be healthy, however, I choose to eat delicious popcorn (I apologize to anyone who thinks plain popcorn is delicious!). Lots of butter and salt. Or covered in crunchy caramel. Or drizzled in melted chocolate. Or mixed with peanuts, pretzels, and M&M’s. It’s all good! Today I was in [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Apple Cider Popcorn
Posted in Recipes, tagged Apple cider, Popcorn on February 29, 2012 | 8 Comments »
Daring Bakers: Banana, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Chip Bread
Posted in Recipes, tagged Banana bread, Chocolate chip, Daring Bakers, Peanut butter, Quick bread on February 27, 2012 | 16 Comments »
It’s time for another Daring Bakers‘ challenge! This month is all about quick breads. Savory or sweet, these are easy to put together. Quick breads do not contain yeast, so there isn’t extra time involved in letting the dough rise. It’s a quick mix of ingredients, pour it into a pan, and bake away! Sweet [...]
Weekly Running Recap
Posted in Exercise, tagged February Plank Challenge, Weekly Running Recap on February 26, 2012 | 2 Comments »
(Source) Another week…another weekly running recap Sunday: Rest + 1:40 plank Monday: 45 minute run, 100 crunches, 25 (x2) push-ups, 1:45 plank Tuesday: 30 minute HIIT, 30 minute walk, 1:50 plank Wednesday: 1 hour walk, 1:55 plank Thursday: 45 minute run, 100 crunches, 25 (x2) push-ups, 2:00 plank Friday: 45 minute incline walk, 2:05 plank [...]
Versatile Blogger Award
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Versatile Blogger Award on February 24, 2012 | 4 Comments »
How cool is this?!!!! In the last week, I have been tagged twice with the Versatile Blogger Award! Michigan Fit Mom and In Fine Balance both passed this award on to me! I am supposed to list 7 things you might not know about me, then I am to “tag” 15 other blogs with the award. First [...]
Fudgey Brownies
Posted in Recipes, tagged brownie on February 20, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I Love Brownies! Plain, or loaded with lots of goodies. It doesn’t matter. I love them! Oh wait. There is an exception. I don’t really care for cakey brownies. I mean, I will eat them, but I will bury them under ice cream and all sorts of candy toppings. (Is that kinda like burying broccoli under [...]
Weekly Running Recap
Posted in Exercise, tagged February Plank Challenge, Weekly Running Recap on February 18, 2012 | 2 Comments »
(Source) Time for another weekly running recap! Sunday: Rest day (completed 1:05 plank) Monday: 3 mile run, 100 crunches, 25 (x2) push-ups, + 1:10 plank Tuesday: 1 hour incline walk + 1:15 plank Wednesday: 30 minute HIIT workout, 100 crunches, 25 (x2) push-ups, + 1:20 plank Thursday: 3 mile run, 30 minute incline walk + [...]
Photo Friday
Posted in Photos, tagged Chocolate, Juliet, Romeo, valentine day on February 10, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been a little lazy in posting the pictures that I have taken. The majority of them recently, have been of food and my cats! Well, you will still be seeing food pictures, and of course the cats make an appearance, however, I actually took other pictures this week! Ok, I have to explain this [...]
Quick Chocolate Fondue
Posted in Recipes, tagged Chocolate chip, Fondue, valentines day on February 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Are you tired of Valentine’s Day recipes? If not…good, cause here’s another one! If you are…well, this is a great any night of the week dessert! (Ok, that was kind of lame!) This is a quick and easy dessert that would be romantic for two, and fun for a family! Chocolate chips and heavy whipping [...]