February 2012
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CSA Sign Up Time!
Last week, my email box had a great subject line: “2012 Farm Update and CSA.” I wasn’t expecting it but it was already time to sign up again for our CSA for 2012 and I am so excited!! This is going to be our second year getting delicious produce from Simpaug Farms in Ridgefield, CT. The farm does a great CSA, as well as a Farm to Chef and a Farm to School program.
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n. the smallest measurable unit of human connection, typically exchanged between passing strangers—a flirtatious glance, a sympathetic nod, a shared laugh about some odd coincidence—moments that are fleeting and random but still contain powerful emotional nutrients that can alleviate the symptoms of feeling alone.
“You can cut all the flowers
but you cannot keep spring from coming.”
– Pablo Neruda (via caryrandolph)
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1st Race Post-Disney - DONE!
While last week was not the best food-wise (really, I should be getting the number to Chocoholics Anonymous), I had a great week fitness wise. I had a number of post-Disney-Marathon firsts. I ran outside for the first time since the race; I did yoga for the first time since the race; I did my first post-marathon race. It was good.
Saturday morning, the Al Gordon Classic 4 miler in Prospect...
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“How you treat yourself determines the quality of the friends that you have...”
– Unknown
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Indulgent Surprises from a Friend!
Once in a while, a friend gives you a surprise treat - and this week I got two from the same darling! Allie of Earthly Epicurean found these goodies and (luckily) I ended up with the gifts!
The first is something to feast my mind on - The Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights. A delicious book that can be displayed or poured over, Sarah Jessica Parker described...
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Nibbles from the Net 2/24/12
Some of my favorite finds from around the web this past week!
Delicious Drafts:
15 Wild Dishes to Try Out Now ~ If you dare and you’re in NYC
How to Manipulate People with Sandwiches ~ Culinary ups and downs
The Unexpected Bluefish Tacos and a Day at the Beach ~ Daydream with me
THe Unheralded Elements of British Food ~ It’s like home!
World’s Strangest Desserts ~ Which...
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Life (and Training) is Back to Normal
After vacation and after my so-called recovery period from the Disney Marathon… AND, after being sick, I’m finally getting back to a normal routine. I’ve been going to the gym; I’ve been running; I’ve been eating better; I’m finally getting back into my groove. As a pseudo-reward, and a bigger push, this past weekend, up in Vermont, was an even bigger wellness...
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“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
– Susan Jeffers
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Moules Frites
Only a couple times in my life have I had a so-called “special someone” to spend Valentine’s Day with. But, that doesn’t mean that I don’t believe in the romance of the day. Whether I spend it alone, with a friend, or (this year) with a special little one (babysitting a good friend’s son!), I believe in making a fantastic meal. But, fantastic doesn’t...
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Home Again, Home Again
I’ve been gone for 9 days. One of the most needed vacations. My body knew that the vacation was coming and while I was sick for about 2 weeks beforehand, it allowed me to completely just collapse once I finally was done with work. So yes, vacation was about fun and family and good restaurants (go to Durango and Boulder, CO for great eats!!) but it was also about rest and healing. I was...
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“Without love, life is so dark.”
– Somaly Mam
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Nibbles from the Net 2/11/12
Some of my favorite finds from around the web this past week!
Delicious Drafts:
The Purples of Winter ~ Color studies
Treats to Accompany the Sweet Nothings ~ Mmmm Chocolate in Connecticut
Make (and take) a Bite:
Box of Homemade Chocolates ~ Yum yum for VDay!
Making Chocolate ~ Baking Like Water for Chocolate
Red Velvet Cake Minis ~ A Valentine’s Day treat
Reese’s Peanut Butter...
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“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the...”
– Chris McCandless (via cavaes)
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Skiing as a Training Break
Sometimes vacation can wreak havoc with your exercise regime; sometimes vacation can be the perfect thing for your health and wellness. Whenever I come to Colorado, I become renewed again. I’m not sure if it’s the fresh air, the people, or just the overall feel of the state, but I definitely catch on with the attitude of the area and find myself rejuvenated.
I also find that...
