Muppets Smoothie A Bit of History I told my family, “call me in the morning when you wake up and I’ll make you a smoothie”! I was really channeling the lyrics of the Muppet Show: Put the Lime in the Coconut song. Although, the original song and lyrics belong to the Harry Nilsson, we love…
Supernova Citrus Bowl… A Bit of History A supernova of flavor explodes in this healthy, easy Citrus Breakfast Bowl! If you are like me, salient points of my earlier education have slipped from my memory, especially geometry and calculus equations. However, I tend to remember interesting facts from history or science. I actually did recall…
Pikes Place Market vs Beantown… A Bit of History Sometimes I need both a sweet treat and some caffeine! Crafting a blended iced coffee at home satisfies both of these requirements. Plus it is really easy and it beats paying $5 for one at a coffee shop. I wondered about the origins of these tasty…
The 4,000 Year Old Breakfast… A Bit of History: People have been using turmeric for over 4,000 years, most likely originating in the Vedic culture of India. Throughout its long use, Turmeric played an important role in cooking, religious ceremonies, and Ayurvedic medicine. Historians discovered traces of garlic, ginger, and turmeric in ancient Indian cooking…
A Recipe for Peach, Plum, & Blueberry Sangria Sangria, from the Spanish and Portuguese, literally means bloodletting. It refers to the beautiful, ruby, red color of what has become a favorite summertime beverage in the US. Once again, we have those marching Roman legionaires to thank for spreading the tradition of drinking wine. As the…
A Recipe for Dragonfruit, Blueberry, Strawberry, Orange Juice, and Banana Smoothie. Like everyone else around the globe, I have not been running many races this past year. However, I do have fond memories of a local race that is spectacular: The Charlie Post Classic. It’s a beautiful, meaningful race, that honors a local runner and…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream No Churn & Plant-Based Ice Cream A Bit of History It is really a toss up in my house who loves peanut butter more: me or our dog Chip. We both have developed super sonic hearing when it comes to the beautiful sound of the peanut butter jar opening….
Delirium 24 Ultra Marathon Race Report My most recent Ultra marathon was in November this past year. I have to admit I was not expecting to like this type of race format, but my husband promised I would have lots of fun and he was right! The race consists of a 1.5 mile trail loop….
A Recipe for a Kid-Friendly Kale Smoothie You could have knocked me over with a feather the day my daughter, Katie, came home from school asking for a kale smoothie. I seriously thought I couldn’t understand her through her mask. When she confirmed that, yes, she definitely wanted a kale smoothie, I asked what inspired…