August 2010

Clip Me In!

August 23, 2010
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As you may know, our honeymoon next month is a biking tour of northern Italy, and my training has me riding over 100 miles a week. Because of this, some of my biking gear needed an upgrade!

I recently switched from platform pedals (you know, the flat pedals that almost all bikes come with) to clipless pedals…

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Edible Graham Crackers

August 20, 2010
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I love graham crackers. Okay, I take that back. I love the idea of graham crackers. The complex molasses flavor, the crumbly texture, the hint of sweetness.

Unfortunately, all of the brands I’ve tried have had the no-so-complex flavor of cardboard, with the texture to match. And sometimes, way too much sugar to cover up the lack of other flavors. I will eat them on occasion, but mostly use them as a vehicle of getting dessert pesto or dessert hummus to my mouth.

Once I saw that Edible Ashley had her own graham cracker recipe, I knew I had to try them! A short list of staple ingredients? Only one bowl required? Yes please!

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On Eating Ethically

August 19, 2010
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Ethical eating is near and dear to my heart. Ever since I decided not to pursue a job with a big-name food company, my opinions regarding food have been growing and changing.

So here are my food ‘rules.’ thoughts on eating, in no particular order. I can’t bear to call them rules, because I don’t follow them 100% of the time; nobody is perfect!

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Finding Your Blog Voice

August 18, 2010
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A slightly more complicated topic is the concept of finding your blog ‘voice.’ I have been reading about it for months, but only recently figured out what my own voice was.

And you know how I found it? By ditching all my preconceived notions about what a healthy living blog “should” be.

How can you find your ‘voice?’ Well, there is no direct formula, but there are some exercises you can do to help you on your quest!

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Top 9 Things I Gained At The Healthy Living Summit

August 16, 2010
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Hello from Minnesota! Since I was already most of the way there, I decided to spend a few days visiting my family before heading back to Ithaca. I had a fabulous weekend in Chicago participating in the Healthy Living Summit with my ‘blends’ (blog friends)! Here are the top 9 things I learned/gained at HLS: [...]

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