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A Week Before Boston and Arbonne Butter Cookies

April 21st, just a week away. I’ll be back in Boston, Massachusetts walking the streets and visiting the expo with 36,000 other marathon hopefuls. Some will approach the race with complete confidence others will have nervous jitters questioning their training. We’ll be a mixed bunch, hoping for personal records, some hoping just to finish. Where will I be in that mixed marathon emotional heap? I get nervous jitters, questioning how the past 18 weeks of training will allow me to get from Hopkinton to Boston. Another big question is how my foot will hold up on the rolling terrain of [...]

By Joanne|2014-04-13T12:21:05-04:00April 13, 2014|cookies|6 Comments

The Herd and Banana-Nut Goat Cheese Muffins

There must be an advertisement written in “deer tongue” somewhere close by: “Calling all deer! Come to our yard! It’s the perfect vacation spot for the entire family herd. Graze peacefully under the trees. Bask in the sun while watching the little ones play. Take a dip in the creek then have mom clean you off, creek side. Come and go as you please because the dogs only watch No barking, a quiet haven. So come to our home, all you deer. Why bother taking a hike up to the Adirondacks where there might be more food, more water, more [...]

By Joanne|2013-09-06T14:20:17-04:00September 6, 2013|Baking|4 Comments

Meyer Lemon Fruit Bundt Cake

What makes this cake so good is that the Meyer lemon is a cross between a lemon and a small orange. It’s a little sweeter and less acidic. Right now, we are able to buy them in our local stores. Not really sure why because from what I read, the Meyer lemon season is November to May. A little early or a little late, depending how you look at it. Simply take your favorite Bundt cake recipe and incorporate the Meyer lemons. Make sure to frost this zesty cake with real cream cheese frosting infused with more lemon juice. I [...]

By Joanne|2013-08-28T18:34:20-04:00August 28, 2013|Baking|4 Comments

Gluten Free, Lower In Fat, “Sugar” Free Cashew Butter Cookies

So many frustrations right now. When I try to run, my hip flat out hurts. More rest is needed but that's very difficult when you're obsessive. I admit it. So what do I do? I continue to run to see if it feels any better. Today was a slow 3 with Shane then a faster 3 with Zoey, the last mile being a tempo mile. The result was a very stiff, achy body. Now I ask myself: What would you recommend to someone who you were coaching? I would say take an entire week off and cross train with exercise [...]

By Joanne|2013-05-14T08:50:46-04:00May 14, 2013|cookies|2 Comments

Why Do It and Monster Cookie Cake

In Myrtle Beach. I’ll spend time with my parents as well as run the Diva Myrtle Beach Half Marathon with sorority sisters. It’s a weekend to get excited. Status of the foot: It’s achy when I rest but feels fine when I’m walking. Classic plantar fasciitis? My dad asked “Do you take care of your feet?” My answer “Well…not really” His eyes flew open wide in disbelief. Guess I’ve always taken my feet for granted. I would rather go barefoot than wear shoes even if walking on hot, stony pavement. I’ve never ritualistically rubbed cream to soften my feet. I’ve [...]

By Joanne|2013-04-25T15:59:13-04:00April 25, 2013|Baking|1 Comment

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Custard Pie

On page 208 of our book A Taste of Utica is the delicious recipe for custard pie from Marie Carbone and posted by Rainie Piccione. Thanks for sharing ladies! The first recipe is the original from our book. The second recipe was my own creation baked as an after thought. I made an easy graham cracker crumb crust and since I didn’t have milk, I used sour cream and mascarpone cheese. Since fruit is a major part of my diet, I even added an over ripe banana. The original custard pie from A Taste of Utica Preheat the oven to [...]

By Joanne|2013-04-10T18:03:43-04:00April 10, 2013|Taste of Utica|Comments Off