Making Time For the Little Things…

After finishing my swim today in the pouring rain, there was one simple pleasure I was so looking forward to:  putting on my new Uggs post shower.    A new pair of socks for the marathon, a hot ristretto shot poured with a perfect crema head or curling up to zone out while reading the […]

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Being Present In Your Training

Do you head out for a run, throw on the iPod and get ready to zone out?  Or jump into the pool with the sole purpose being to escape the horrible day you've had? No doubt, there are many worse things one can do instead of working out, in order to de-stress.  Nothing wrong with […]

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Fancy a Cuppa Tea?

Yes, I do love a black espresso before a training session, but too much caffeine is not necessarily a good thing.  I'd be a hypocrite if I suggested that you readers NOT drink coffee, but I would encourage you to add tea! Green tea, yes, full of antioxidants and said to help with certain types […]

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Are you recovering properly from your workout?

Don't forget that the recovery period post training should last as long as the workout itself.    If you've been on the bike for four hours and immediately have your recovery drink when you finish, you're on the right track, but don't stop there.  Make sure you re-hydrate as well, and gradually, over the next […]

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The Dry Aged Steak Result

Was quite average!  Curious to hear feedback from anyone who would care to share… To be completely honest, I prefer the dry aged beef I purchase from Whole Foods; second to that would be the 'not dry-aged' grass fed filet.   It was just so… regular! Good thing the rest of our dinner was delish- […]

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Sausage & Peppers

Try this lower-in-saturated-fat version than the traditional recipe for a classic Italian Favorite!No, I'm not suggesting you eat nitrite or nitrate-filled, high-sodium pork sausage on a regular basis!  However, there are a few really clean choices out there now for turkey sausages with zero additives, but loads of flavor!  I picked up a package at […]

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“Relish” that relish!

No, I'm not talking about the green, pickley, high in corn-syrup you buy in a jar and put on a hot dog!   By definition, relish is, "something savory or appetizing added to a meal". When we engage in healthy cooking, often times we might be at a loss for ways to add flavor, without […]

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Dry-Aging Your Own Beef

Is it possible?  Don't you have to own a meat-locker to dry age beef?  Apparently not!  While perusing though one of my most favorite cooking mag, COOK'S ILLUSTRATED, I came across a reader's inquiry about this topic. All one needs to do is to wrap each piece of filet mignon, for example, in a length […]

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Dry-Aging Your Own Beef

Is it possible?  Don't you have to own a meat-locker to dry age beef?  Apparently not!  While perusing though one of my most favorite cooking mag, COOK'S ILLUSTRATED, I came across a reader's inquiry about this topic. All one needs to do is to wrap each piece of filet mignon, for example, in a length […]

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Take Care of Your Feet

With as much pounding as I put my feet through, every time I go in for a mani/pedi, it seems the technician is always surprised that my feet DON'T look… well, thrashed! Why? Because I take care of them!   Even if you're not inclined to do the spa thing, at the very least, keep […]

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