It’s easy to turn the other cheek about many issues plaguing the world right now and in order to maintain our own sanity and have energy left to live life a little, we have to pick and choose the battles that hit closest to home for us all as individuals. The folks at Patagonia have fought long and hard to bring attention, resources, and change to the climate crisis and protecting the planet. Their commitment…
One thing I enjoy doing when the weekend rolls around is a little meal prepping for the coming week! I work full time, have two kids still at home and run (a lot)! I love to bake and cook, but it often goes on the back burner due to lack of time! If I can get a few simple things done early, my week goes a lot smoother. Breakfast prep: I don’t like to skip…
We’ve all been to that one aisle in our favorite outdoor store where all the food is kept. Shelves and hangers full of camping and backpacking staples like Chili Mac, Beef Stroganoff, or Cheesy Enchilada, looking tasty. Just add water and you’re good to go. Dehydrated meals are a really great, and easy, way to get nutrition on an adventure and they’re not too bad tasting either! For the in-between meal times, snacks are something…
Do you remember the first time you got to eat a chocolate chip cookie, fresh out of the oven? You might not be able to recall that far back, but I am sure we can agree that your taste buds did a little happy dance. This happens to be the same happy dance my taste buds did upon trying Trail Butter for the first time. If you haven’t heard of these guys yet, who happen…
It’s raining, it’s pouring, so you know what that means! Time to bundle up watch Netflix, with a big bowl of soup and chill – after you had your running in the rain of course. Here is an easy recipe that will be just what you need to warm up after a wet and cold run. Squash of your choosing (acorn, butternut, etc.) Fresh sage leaves Spices (Nutmeg, cinnamon, optional pumpkin spice) Cream of your…
As we know, a 5k is 3.1 miles. Here is my take on the so-called Spaghetti Squash 5k – 3.1 different ways.Each way is very delicious, very healthy, low carb, and vegetarian or vegan. First of all, in case you’ve never had spaghetti squash, the insides of the gourd peel out and provide a yellow spaghetti-like texture. You technically could do any of these recipes with pasta, but here is a healthier option for the…
Wanna get really veggied?! Here is a recipe with lots of options. Have you heard of Bolognese sauce? If not, it’s a bolognese sauce is traditionally made with ground beef or sometimes pork sautéed with some veggies and red wine. My recipe is a veggie Bolognese that can be made with veggie noodles or zuudles! This is obviously an excellent way to get your veggies in, but it’s very delicious and simple to make. There are…
Baked Mixed-Berry Oatmeal with Chia This is a super-easy recipe that can be made ahead and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days! I love this stuff warm and right out of the oven, but can be reheated in the microwave with a splash of milk. It’s warm, comforting and reminds me of a pie or cobbler but healthier. I love to eat it for breakfast with a boiled egg on…
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Company: Kakookies Product: Almond Cranberry, Boundary Waters Blueberry, Cashew Blondie & Pecan Apricot. Price: An assortment of flavors (12 total – 3 of all 4 flavors) for $24.00 Description: How are Kakookies different? We don’t use any flour substitutes. Most Gluten Free (GF) products substitute traditional wheat flour with a gluten-free flour, usually a special blend of rice flour, tapioca flour, garbanzo bean flour, potato starch, xanthan gum, etc. In other words, powdered carbohydrates that we don’t think are…
