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That Which Drives Us and Gluten Free Pizza Crust

On days like today when the snow left from plows form moguls in the roads and the wind is blowing me backwards, when every step forward feels like tremendous effort, I wonder why I’m still running. I’m no elite athlete. This isn’t my job. Is this REALLY what I have to do to stay in shape?! When the effort is extreme, I do wonder why I continue to make myself suffer. The only answer I can come up with is the challenge to be better. Better than I was last year or the year before. Not allowing age to get [...]

By Joanne|2015-02-08T13:23:10-05:00February 8, 2015|Health and Nutrition|1 Comment

Easy Does It on a Weeknight- That Incredible Edible Egg

I thought this week should be taper week but it doesn’t seem like taper week. I’m tired, I’m cranky, I’m absolutely desperate to sleep in. But no, not until November 3rd, the day after the New York City Marathon or rather the TCSNYC Marathon. When I run with Zoey in the morning, I’ve been getting so frustrated with her constant pulling. It makes my runs miserable because I feel rotten having to pull on her so much. Tomorrow, she wears her back pack. It’s the only way she will slow down. As for Shane, he’s my easy pacer. He has [...]

By Joanne|2014-10-14T18:45:57-04:00October 14, 2014|Health and Nutrition|3 Comments

Skillet Cod with Orange Zest

This past weekend Ted and I went on a mattress hunting expedition. It was unsuccessful. We went to Sleep Number Bed and left in complete shock. $6,000 for a mattress?! Not for us. We also went to our cell phone provided since we received an offer on the new iPhone good thru 9/30/2014. Turned out that deal didn’t apply to us. Hmm!???! …and WHY did they send it to us in the first place?! Another disappointment. So we ended up at a local football game: Utica College vs. Brockport. We stayed for most of the 2nd half with UC ahead. [...]

By Joanne|2014-09-28T17:54:24-04:00September 28, 2014|Health and Nutrition|2 Comments

Lemon Quinoa with Zucchini, Currants and Dill

If you are looking for a nutritionally packed, easy, zingy side dish, this recipe is perfect. As suggested in the book “Ancient Grains for Modern Meals”, simply pair this tangy dish with grilled fish, chicken or just top with crumbled feta, maybe even spoon creamy Greek yogurt on top. If none of that appeals to you, serve it straight up delicious as we did. Serves 6 – Perfect for Zucchini season! 1 TBS olive oil 6 green onion, chopped 1 leek, white part only, cleaned and chopped 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1/2 cup currants [...]

By Joanne|2014-09-17T09:51:31-04:00September 17, 2014|Health and Nutrition|2 Comments

Carrot Currant Quinoa

From CU Chefs, Clemson University, featured in American Culinary Federation’s Ingredient of the month: Quinoa. Interesting Info about Quinoa: 1/4 cup uncooked yields 1 cup cooked and approximately 16% of the daily value recommendation for protein. Can be stored up to 1 year in the refrigerator or freezer. There are several varieties available ranging from dark brown to almost white. The larger white varieties are more common. The seed has a bitter coating and should be rinsed well with water before cooking. To cook, add one part quinoa to two parts liquid and boil then cover, reduce to simmer for [...]

By Joanne|2014-08-28T13:54:17-04:00August 28, 2014|Health and Nutrition|1 Comment

Sweet Pea Quiche in Teff Crust

It looks like another beautiful weekend! Maybe a little rain here and there but that makes all of our garden’s flourish! Celebrate with another Bob’s Red Mill recipe. Vegetarian and Gluten Free, From Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Every Day Cookbook. Serves 4 – 6 1/2 cup Teff Grain 1 3/4 cups water pinch sea salt 2 TBS olive oil 15 oz can Petite New Peas, 50% less salt, drained 1/2 cup 1% milk 1/4 cup egg whites 4 large eggs Hot pepper sauce such as Tabasco to taste 1/4 tsp salt 4 – 6 oz Fontina or Gouda cheese, [...]

By Joanne|2014-07-26T07:25:48-04:00July 26, 2014|Health and Nutrition|3 Comments