elephantine: the baked mac and cheese
My favorite thing to eat, hands down, is noodles. Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai... whatever way you make it, I like it. But mac and cheese is high up there on the list, especially baked mac and cheese. Is there anything more comforting? First things first: cook the pasta.
11 Steps to Becoming Addicted to Running
photo credit: Thomas Hawk Running is one of those things that you don’t miss until you try it again after a long hiatus. I’ve recently been reminded of this as I just starting to get back into running myself. I’ve been a runner for the past 13 years, about 9 of those competitively. I’ve run a couple of marathons, and know quite a bit about the sport.
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The Stirring Place: Grandma Skinner's Snickerdoodles with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filling
It finally feels like fall here in the Lone Star State. Can I get a witness? I have been spending the day in complete autumnal bliss: candles lit, windows open, classical music, cozy blanket; hot tea. Nevermind that it's 74 degrees...this is like stepping into an icebox after enduring the hottest summer in Texas history. I'm drinking it in without shame...so somebody pass the wassail. Sweet David is too.
Chipotle-Lime Glazed Shrimp and the Search for Healthy Foods That Don't Suck
I bet you’re like me. Every year, you resolve to lose weight, but you get sick of counting and measuring and being hungry and giving up your favorite foods and having to cook something else for your family and eating diet food, created by insane people who think that their mixture of edamame, Brussels sprouts, cranberries and TVP tastes JUST LIKE Crunch ‘n Munch/Chili-Cheese Fritos®/Goo-Goo Cluster ice cream, etc. You know what I’m talking about. This year, I’m on a mission to find healthy foods that don’t suck. That doesn’t mean I won’t be posting things like chicken pot pie, caramelized onion and goat cheese focaccia and candy apple pie, but when I find something that’s delicious and healthy, I’m sharing that, too.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Whenever I run across pumpkin pancakes on a food blog or recipe website, I literally stop in my tracks. Pumpkin is obviously the "it" food of fall, and I love the idea of using the puree in place of fat (oil or butter) in baked goods. Plus, pumpkin pancakes can come in so many variations: Have you ever mixed in dried cranberries? It's delicious. You can also serve them with cinnamon butter, apple compote, or even maple whipped cream. And, plain is pretty perfect, too.
Four Ways to Enjoy Long Runs
Runners often have a love/hate relationship with the long run. We love the sense of accomplishment we feel when it's over; we hate the anticipation of actually getting out there. Yet it must be done: The long run is the keystone of any training program—5-K to marathon."The long run builds endurance and strength and teaches you how to deal with fatigue," says Maria Simone, a USA Triathlon—certified coach and owner of No Limits Endurance Coaching in Absecon, New Jersey.
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Chocolate Cheesecake Cake You know how some people really don’t get along well with their In-Laws? How visits with them are stressful and awkward and generally awful for many people?
Fresh Food Friday: 20 Tried and True Freezer Meals
Happy Friday! I have to be honest . . . the holidays are SO crazy around my house that the last thing I want to do at the end of a busy day is cook dinner. Between class parties, work parties, family gatherings, and holiday programs (and my husband's brother is getting married the weekend before Christmas!), it is a super busy time!
Eight Fatty Snacks To Lose Weight
Craving a snack? Put down that bag of chips and step away from that chocolate chip cookie. Instead, try these eats, which are loaded with healthy fats that help control hunger and promote weight loss.
Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
I couldn't believe my eyes this week when I saw the ad for Pumpkin Spice Lattes in my local Starbucks. Pumpkin Spice already? But there's still a little more summer to be had, isn't there? Of course, it was impossible to stay upset for too long; after all, this is lovely pumpkin -- one of my favorite flavors of all time -- that we're talking about!
