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FOFF Antipasto Pasta Salad

This week is the 2nd week of tapering for the Boston Marathon. Mileage has been cut back to about half of the highest total miles during one week of training which would make my total miles this week somewhere around 30 – 32 miles. My longest run was no longer than 12 miles. My easy days are no more than 4 miles. I will get 2 speed workouts this week. The first was done on Monday with the help of Jen. Running with her allowed me to get in 7 miles at my marathon pace (or close enough). The 2nd [...]

By Joanne|2012-04-04T16:30:06-04:00April 4, 2012|FOFF|1 Comment

Confucius Say… and Vegetable Dal

Confucius say…It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. I will run and I will try not to stop in Saturday’s Lake Effect Half Marathon with winds predicted to be about 15 to 20 mph and snowing. The temperatures will drop for the weekend and it doesn’t look like the best of days to go for a run but it’s for a good cause and all runners will endure the same less than perfect conditions. It’s times like this I really wish we lived in California! In order to get myself to the [...]

By Joanne|2012-02-23T18:51:06-05:00February 24, 2012|Vegetarian|2 Comments

Orange Mint Mung Bean Salad

It’s been a good week so far, but then, we only have two days under our belt. Monday seems to be the toughest day to get out of bed. This week, Monday was so tough that I got up too late to do any cross training aerobics. I settled for a 30 minute legs and stomach workout followed by a 5 mile run. Tuesday I was determined to get up early and get my long run in for the week. I DID manage to get up early but then my stomach was all upset and grumpy so it put me [...]

By Joanne|2011-06-21T17:42:23-04:00June 21, 2011|Salads|6 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Linguini with Asparagus Pesto

Check out our local cook book with every recipe sure to please the entire family. This week we’re cooking up Linguini with a delicious Asparagus Pesto sauce. It can be found on page 120 and the recipe was posted by Mario. If you want easy, absolutely tongue pleasing tasty, you want to make this pasta. A quick week night meal for sure. Serves 4 to 6 1 lb fresh asparagus 3 fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (I used pecans) 1 small clove raw garlic 1/4 tsp salt 3 TBS olive oil [...]

By Joanne|2011-05-14T19:26:09-04:00May 15, 2011|Taste of Utica|2 Comments

New York Black Bean Taco-Wraps

I couldn’t make up my mind: A crisp corn taco or a soft Flax whole wheat wrap? One of each. That’s what happens with dessert options, right? Can’t make up your mind….”I’ll have one of everything and Oh …. bring spoons for the table!” This was my dinner and the "Meat Eater's" vegetable side dish. The “Meat Eater” enjoyed these delicious Taco come Wraps more than he did the Healthy Non-Vegetarian Chili-Stew. Although he won’t admit it. You see, Ted (my resident Meat Eater) has a way of eating the best thing first on his plate. Like a little kid, he [...]

By Joanne|2009-11-03T14:56:12-05:00November 3, 2009|Food, Food thoughts, healthy cooking, Quick Meals|2 Comments