The two good things to come out of 2020: The birth of my son and The Quarantine Salad. Maybe in that order. It’s nothing against my son, The Quarantine Salad is just that good. I wish I had a better reason we ended up calling this The Quarantine Salad other than it was created amidst the excitement of…
I’m not doing much running these days. And by “not much” I actually mean “not any.” It’s not that I’ve lost interest or suddenly came to the realization that I could be doing better things with my time (which is maybe true, but I would never admit that). It’s because I have a 7-something pound human who likes…
Ah, I love bowls of food. Plates are fine, but it’s something about that concave shape that tends to house the tastiest of meals and snacks. But sometimes we make sub-par bowls of food such as stale, sugary cereal or ice cream that tastes more like ice than cream or plain rice flavored with plain beans. Sometimes, we…
If you ever find yourself struggling to decide where to go on vacation, let me make things easy for you. Go to Thailand. Sure, it’s a pain to get to being on the other side of the world and all, but that really shouldn’t stop you. They have these things called airplanes now that make the whole experience…
One of my absolute favorite side effects of marathon training is that raw hunger you can only really feel after you’ve given everything you’ve got to a workout. After a workout like that, my body is far past the point of gently nudging me in the direction of the fridge with maybe a softly encouraging, “hey friend, we…
A protein-packed salad that will actually leave you satisfied! Pretzel-crusted chicken, hardboiled eggs, and cheddar cheese come together to add plenty of protein to this dish. And let’s not forget about the roasted potatoes, grape tomatoes, avocado, and honey mustard dressing. All on top of massaged kale. Kale is part of the dark leafy greens family, a Top…
Hash is the perfect way to incorporate more eggs (a Top 10 Foods for Runners pick) into your diet. It’s also a great way to get your daily dose of veggies and protein. Gone are the days of hash only being for breakfast people. It can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. I am not a breakfast person, but I…
Week 2 of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series! Hooray! Last week, we discussed the benefits of nut butter (more specifically, almond butter) and lots of tasty ways to add it to your diet. But we’re moving on! This week’s top 10 pick is… Eggs! As in the “which came first” question. I’m not here to answer…
This breakfast sandwich isn’t just for breakfast. Enjoy it literally any time, seriously! What a magical sandwich. This sandwich is also part of the Top 10 Foods for Runners series! This sandwich is actually like a triple win because it has whole grains, sweet potatoes, and eggs. If you want to read more about the benefits of eggs…
Well, hello there! You’ve stumbled on one of the recipes from the Top 10 Foods for Runners series! This cornbread breakfast bowl is full of nutritious veggies and keeps you full for the long haul. The sweetness of the cornbread works really nicely with the garlicky greens and the runny egg. If you want to read more about…