The first installment in this series covered some basic running tips that helped me get started. Now it’s time to Get Serious. Here are the tips that have helped me get to my next running level. Continue reading
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A few weeks ago, I reached one of my goals for 2012, a goal that I have been working on for about a year: I finished a timed 5k in under 30 minutes. If you are a runner you are probably saying “big whoop”‘ but if you know anything about me, you will understand why this is a big deal for me. Continue reading
Sometimes you feel like spending all afternoon in the kitchen whipping up something delectable. Other times, you come home from work exhausted and all you want is to make something quick that’s still tasty. I like this recipe because it only has a few ingredients, it’s quick to make, and it’s pretty cheap. Continue reading
A few weeks ago I was looking through the Epicurious app (this app is awesome, you must get it!) trying to find a Turkish-style chicken recipe. This recipe caught my eye because of the yogurt marinade. However, I have no idea what Aleppo peppers are, so I decided to substitute Chipotle powder instead. What a hit. Continue reading
There are a lot of feelings around the Internet about Giada DeLaurentiis, but in my house she can do no wrong. We are big fans of her recipes, but particularly these quick and yummy eggs for breakfast. The original recipe can be found here, but I’ve made a few modifications over the years to create what we call Giada Eggs. Serves two. Continue reading
For the past few weeks, I’ve had the same five songs stuck in my head. Now I want them to get stuck in your head! Continue reading
I have been watching Fiat’s foray into the US market for the past few months, and every time I see a new commercial for their cars, I am left feeling a bit baffled. Who the heck are these ads speaking to? It is very interesting to see a large company struggling to articulate and define their target customers. Now, I do understand that the ads below are for two different “iterations” of the Fiat 500. However, Fiat didn’t have a brand presence in the US prior to these commercials airing, so it would have been wise for them to use these first few commercials to establish their brand identity. Also, both the Fiat 500 and the Fiat 500 Abarth look pretty much exactly the same, so to the casual observer all of the following commercials could be for the same car. Continue reading
Do you ever read the recipes that come in the back of your food packaging? You know, the pasta sauce recipe printed on the back of your canned tomatoes, or the cookie recipe on the back of the bag of morsels. If you don’t, you may be missing out on some quick and simple recipes that are ripe for modifications. Continue reading
You may have know them as tostones, but in Panama (and a few other Latin American countries), we call them patacones. They are made with green plantains. A plantain looks very similar to a banana, except that you typically eat it cooked. It is a staple of many Latin cultures, and I usually prepare this dish once a week. You can also cook plantains when they are ripe, but that is a recipe for another Sunday. Continue reading
Last Friday night I had the pleasure of attending Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café in Sanford, FL. This restaurant is an authentic Bavarian spot, with shared tables, giant soft pretzels, 3-liter boots of beer, and lots of schnitzel.
While reading the menu, a dish caught my eye: zigeunerschnitzel. This schnitzel is prepared with a paprika and red pepper sauce. The reason I was drawn to the dish is that, when I was a wee one taking cooking lessons, one of the things we learned to make was zigeunerschnitzel. I have made the dish over the years, and I still have the recipe. I don’t know how authentic it is; all the zigeunerschnitzel recipes I found online had significant variations. This recipe doesn’t have tomatoes or tomato paste, but you could add a can of crushed tomatoes or a small can of tomato paste if you want to experiment. Regardless, it’s a yummy dish that will wow your friends and family. Continue reading