Apricot Almond Chia Energy Bars

April 2, 2014 All Year

almond apricot chia treats- bars, balls, and cookies

Homemade energy bars better than what you can buy in a store. Made with almonds, apricots, dates, chia, cinnamon, cardamom, and protein powder.

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Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals: Part II

March 24, 2014 Figure skating

skating my program at Sectionals

My skate at 2014 Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals.

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Pacific Coast Adult Sectionals: Part I

March 18, 2014 Figure skating

Toyota Sports Center showing banners for the top skaters

Last minute preparations and struggles getting ready for Adult Sectionals in Ontario, CA.

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Early Spring Chopped Salad with Asparagus and Cauliflower

March 6, 2014 Dinner

salad with asparagus, cauliflower, wild rice, and chickpea

An early spring salad using the first asparagus, as well as steamed cauliflower, chickpeas, and wild rice.

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One week to Sectionals!

February 28, 2014 Figure skating

skating dress design by Kim Walker

Working on my program for Sectionals. My Achilles and P-T tendonitis are much improved.

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Salad with French Green Lentils, Quinoa, Arugula and Roasted Butternut Squash

February 15, 2014 Dairy free

dinner salad with quinoa, lentil, arugula, and roasted butternut squash

This might be the perfect winter salad, with hearty, nutty red quinoa, sweet roasted butternut squash, tangy arugula with lemon vinaigrette, and crunchy almonds. Roasted butternut squash in salads is a definite trend. I’ve tried it at home a number of times but only rarely been happy with the results. This time, though, I think […]

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Skate Crisis | Tendonitis, Worn-Out Skates, and New Harlicks on the Way

February 13, 2014 Figure skating

Injured feet and the travails of choosing new figure skating boots and blades.

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Cucumber, Olive, Parsley and Feta Enhanced Hummus

February 2, 2014 dips, spreads and sauces

hummus topped with veggies and feta

With half an hour until the Super Bowl kickoff I’m popping by Fit and Fed to show you the appetizer I’m about to serve. I’m not a big football fan but in this town, this year, the Super Bowl is practically mandatory! The grocery stores yesterday were more crowded than I’ve ever seen them. No […]

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A New Program for Sectionals

January 25, 2014 Figure skating

A new freestyle program for Sectionals with music by Lemon Jelly.

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Salad with Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Avocado, and Cotswold Double Gloucester Cheese

January 23, 2014 All Year

salad with cubed Cotswold cheese, sunflower seeds, avocado, and salad greens

An easy salad making use of my new find, Cotswold Double Gloucester cheese, plus avocados and toasted sunflower seeds.

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