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Eating Habits and Influences: We All Carry The Torch

Mom Carrying The Torch

One of my proudest moments was watching my mother carry the Olympic Torch for the Salt Lake games. OK, I wasn’t really watching, I was snapping photos, cheering, smiling, and running ahead to snap more photos. It was a great…

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Posted in Family, Food Articles, Parenting, Philosophies, Thanks

Inspirational Running, Running a New Version, and Why I’m Running From Zombies

Today’s post is about all about getting inspired, connecting, and…RUN!!!! Inspirational Running Amanda at “Runninghood” (as in motherhood) is a great blogger to read if you run, parent, like to laugh, or all of the above. She’s a former teacher…

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Posted in Fitness, Food Articles, Philosophies, Spinning Meals

Mother’s Day: As The World Turns, So Do Mothers Everywhere

Mom and daughter sleeping

A Mother’s Day Thank You The forecast for the day is partly laundry, with showers of requests and a chance of thanks. Not all parental repetition is exactly predictable, there’s a little variety to mix things up, like: Is it…

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Kids’ Choice: The Importance of Burrito Night

I’m no Rick Bayless. And while I occasionally make the effort to cook authentic Mexican, our typical Mexican Burrito night is all about the kids (isn’t everything?). That is, it’s about letting them choose what goes into their “roll-up.” There…

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Posted in Dinner, Fast, Food Articles, Kid Friendly, Philosophies

Cooking Techniques & Kitchen Formulas: Pasta Toss with Asparagus and Chicken

Pasta Toss Picture

I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Ruhlman the other day, one of my heroes who also happens to be from my hometown. We talked about apps (his are Ratio and Bread Baking Basics) but also about food of…

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Posted in Dinner, Fast, Food Articles, Kid Friendly, Philosophies, Recipes, Techniques