I have to admit. Took me three attempts before I could bring myself to buy the Garmin Forerunner 220. It wasn’t as much the absolute dollars (though ~250 bucks ain’t no chump change), but just the thought of splurging that … Continue reading
Lately I’ve been on a roll making some sort of nutty or legume spread during the weekend that lasts the whole week (and then some). Whether it was the Cashew Cheese Spread or the Vegan Pesto, these spreads definitely beat buying … Continue reading
Last time I tried this, I had no idea how to make potstickers. I used firm Tofu, didn’t realize I had to drain the water completely and it came out all mushy. Fast forward two years, I figured it was … Continue reading
After nearly two years of running on a fairly regular basis without any compression sleeves, this winter I finally bought myself a couple of pairs, one for my arms as well as for my calves. My intent of course was … Continue reading
Fort Ord 50K was my first 50K for 2014. I heard about it last year when they had the inaugural race, but I wasn’t quite ready to run a 50K then. Watching the weather closely, it looked like I lucked … Continue reading
Ever since I tasted cashew gravy at the local Taste Buds Indian Restaurant (love the vegan-friendly lunch buffet here!), I’ve been meaning to make a cashew cheese spread. I don’t remember where I read about pairing the cashews with chives, but it’s … Continue reading
I don’t remember where I first read about the ElliptiGO Bike. I think it was about Dean Karnazes using the ElliptiGO Bike to get all the way to LA and then immediately running the LA marathon. Or something. After a … Continue reading
Taco night is a frequent occurrence in our house with home-made guacamole (my 12yo’s totally got this one!), Amy’s organic refried beans, pan-seared Mahi fillet and shredded brussels sprouts (with Trader Joe’s Soyaki Sauce) being the usual faire. A few … Continue reading
Pacifica Foothills Trail Run 30K was my first race for 2014. It was just a few days after I came back from traveling internationally and was still super jet lagged. I figured 30K was about the right distance to run … Continue reading
…then I smoked a lot during this winter break! I just came back from a three week, hectic trip to India, Hong Kong and China spending time with family. This also included visiting extended family and friends that we hadn’t … Continue reading