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Look at all these powders! I’m a mad scientist! [not really] My head was in the clouds when I was making these oats.  The amount of cocoa powder was nearly double what I ordinarily use, which made it the color of…well…tar.  I tried to balance it out by adding more oats, which made it look like chocolate at least, but resulted in a pretty monstrous breakfast.  Then I went and increased it’s volume even more by adding some protein powder. I don’t know who makes it, what’s in it, or where it’s from because my… Read more >

Here are a few articles I’ve read lately that I found interesting enough to pass on to you: Finding the best running shoes for you <— This post has a video with tips, but the article portion references the original story written by the NYT which questions the claims made by many shoe companies about sneakers being able to prevent injuries.  My last 4 pairs of running shoes have all been the exact same ones (Asics).  Why mess with perfection. According to research, “compared with other athletic populations, the death rate in distance running, one… Read more >

Let’s start with comments. Turns out, you all have similar experiences with the males in your lives (being horrible at finding things in the fridge).   Lately I’ve turned to notes.  They’ve actually proved to be quite effective! I’ll get recipes out for these meals soon(ish).  Now, for the question portion of the post.   What do you do with a box of fresh oranges? Juuuuuuice! I do have a real question though.  Do you have to peel oranges before you juice them?   I did because I assume the peels and rinds will be… Read more >

Nothing says jump start the new year like this… How is your first day of 2012 looking? I have nowhere to go. Nothing to do. I’m at a lake house with a hot tub and a wood burning pizza oven. Nuff said right?