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It is official Boston 2020 CANCELLED

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Boston Marathon to be cancelled. Years of collecting It's been difficult staying motivated to train for any length run since no race is happening. Sure, there are the virtual races but being that I don't enjoy racing to begin with, there's no reason to sign up for a race and run by myself. I mean... why?! I still engage the help of a trainer in hopes to better my performance at different distances once REAL racing begins again. This holds me accountable. Typically, I'm running 6 days a week with 2 harder [...]

By Joanne|2020-06-01T15:06:19-04:00June 1, 2020|Baking, Bread, Running|Comments Off

Mandarin Orange Zucchini Bread with Craisins

So many zucchini and so many great recipes! Here is another one to wet the appetite and satisfy the need for sweet snacking. This bread is moist, sweet with a cranberry zing! Ingredients: 1 cup canola oil 2 cups sugar 1 tsp almond extract 3 eggs grated orange peel from one large orange 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp each: cinnamon and ginger 2 cups shredded zucchini (trim ends, do not peel) *Drain shredded zucchini in colander for at least 30 minutes then pat dry with a paper towel or [...]

By Joanne|2016-09-17T14:43:47-04:00September 17, 2016|Bread|Comments Off

Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Dark Sweet Cherries

‘Tis the season for zucchini. We were given squash after squash from co workers. I’ve been making my traditional pineapple zucchini bread for sweets and on the savory side, I’ve made stuffed zucchini with tuna, salads with fresh zucchini, and zucchini patties. We’re enjoying every thing zucchini. Today, I followed the pineapple zucchini bread recipe found here, but omitted pineapple for cherries and added chocolate. Lots of chocolate. A sure crowd pleaser. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup canola oil 2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 3 cups flour 3 TBS unsweetened dark cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda [...]

By Joanne|2016-09-11T14:36:24-04:00September 11, 2016|Baking, Bread, Chocolate, Desserts|Comments Off

Banana Custard with Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Homemade cinnamon raisin bread with overripe bananas that seem to accumulate in our house were turned into a delicious, disappearing Banana Custard. When eaten warm, right from the oven, the texture is light and pillowy. Once cooled, it’s simply a sweet, custardy delight. Can’t go wrong. Serves 12 – 14 Preheat the oven to 350 F. Use a non stick 13 x 9 sheet cake pan. 1/2 a loaf of store bought cinnamon raisin bread or a small homemade loaf, torn into pieces 4 over ripe bananas 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt [...]

By Joanne|2016-06-17T14:41:08-04:00June 17, 2016|Bread|1 Comment

Because Mom is Sweet Enough: A Sugarless Chocolate French Toast

Get ready to give Mom a treat. This is a brunch she’ll never forget. First we have to make a chocolate bread that has hints of sweetness but it’s not sweet because of sugar. Oh no. It’s sugarless. The chocolate bread is sandwich style bread and if not using it for French Toast, it will perfectly pair with cream cheese or peanut butter. Eaten when it’s nice and warm, right from the bread maker, it’s super delicious, but don’t do that. Think of Mom. #WhenWeBake Low fat and deep chocolate flavor. Make the bread a day or so in advance [...]

By Joanne|2015-05-04T18:23:33-04:00May 4, 2015|Bread, Breakfast ideas|4 Comments

Bagels with Bioenergy Ribose

D-Ribose Powder is a fundamental energy compound in the bodies production of ATP. What is ATP? Our bodies need carbohydrates, fats and proteins in order to function. However, in order to use these fuels for muscle action, they must be converted to an energy recognized by our cells called adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP). There are two ways the body produces ATP with oxygen, or Aerobically, or without oxygen, Anaerobically. More information found HERE. Ribose occurs naturally in all living cells. ATP levels must be maintained for a healthy heart, muscular growth, and other tissues for basic body functions. The heart needs more ATP than [...]

By Joanne|2015-04-14T17:30:04-04:00April 14, 2015|Bread, Health and Nutrition|Comments Off