Make this mixed greens salad filled with fall flavors, including pears, bacon, pecans, pomegranate, and goat cheese—all tied together with a homemade maple balsamic vinaigrette. Happy week of Thanksgiving!!! I’m more than ready for this holiday season, and what better way to jump right in than with a week of food, people, and giving thanks?…
Berry and Walnut Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
For a light and vibrant salad, layer chicken and fresh fruit on a bed of romaine lettuce and top with crumbled feta and a drizzle of sweet poppy seed dressing. There are certain recipes that remind me how much of a “foodie” I am. While I was in the middle of assembling this salad, I…
Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing
Make a simple vinaigrette with olive and canola oils, red wine vinegar, and seasonings to use as a light dressing on your favorite salad. My husband requested I make this dressing ages ago, but clearly I’m too lazy to throw a few ingredients together for the easiest salad dressing ever…until now. When I’m not making…
A Few of My Favorite Things
Workouts Monday: Dumbbell Circuit Tuesday: Up & Down Treadmill Workout and 5 pushups for the 2nd round through my pushup challenge Today: I was going to do a circuit workout, but I have an insane rash that keeps getting worse on my chest and shoulders from being in the sun on Sunday. My goal is just to…
Balancing a Running and Weight Lifting Schedule
I was planning to run 6 miles today but ended up only doing 4 (at an 8:30 pace…woo!) because it’s in the friggin 80s today. I was hot and cranky. Afterwards, I completed the following circuit 3 times through, focusing on working my arms and shoulders. Not going to lie – before I made this workout,…
How to Make the Best Salad Ever
1. Make a bed of your choice of lettuce-type leaf (I usually make a pile of spinach). 2. Gather every type of nut, fruit, veggie, meat, cheese, and bean you can find in a 2-mile radius. 3. Throw most if not all on top, plus your choice of dressing. 4. Devour. Okay, some ingredients might…
