From the monthly archives:

October 2010

French Apple Tart

October 28, 2010

This recipe comes from Ina Garten, better known as the Barefoot Contessa. I made this the other night and brought it over my boyfriend’s family’s house for dessert. Everyone raved about it and they want to make it for dessert on Thanksgiving. This recipe is simple and even if you are not a baker, you [...]

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Your Hips Don’t Lie.

October 27, 2010

Like many runners, I have tight hips. They have been extra tight lately because I have been doing a lot of running and not a lot of stretching…okay, no stretching. Unfortunately, not stretching has caught up with me and now my left hip is bothering me. I had a 10 mile run the other day [...]

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Roasted Pumpkin and Parsnip Arugula Salad

October 26, 2010

I love dining out in Philadelphia. One of my favorite places to go is Audrey Claire by Rittenhouse Square (a review for this restaurant is coming soon!). From appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, the food is seasonal, fresh, and delicious. Last week, I had dinner with my sisters there and I started with a salad [...]

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BOSTON BOUND.

October 25, 2010

On Monday April 18, 2011, Mary and I will be running the 2011 Boston Marathon together!! This year registration closed in just 8 HOURS…the new record! It opened up at 9 AM and closed by 5:03 PM. 26,800 runners registered for the 115th running of the world’s oldest marathon. Last year, it took two months [...]

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How to Approach Long Training Runs/ Parc Restaurant (Philly)

October 22, 2010

Sorry for the absence in posting…but we are finally getting around to our long run recap from last weekend…yes, it is already Friday…but that’s okay! This past Sunday, Mary and I got together in Philly do a 20 mile long run in preparation for the Philadelphia Marathon. This is my first 20 miler of the [...]

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Pumpkin Muffins

October 19, 2010

I hope you aren’t sick of pumpkin yet. I find it very difficult to get sick of pumpkin. In fact, I’m surprised I’m not sick of pumpkin considering I began my day with Pumpkin Oatmeal, ate loads of these scrumptious pumpkin muffins all day as I was baking them, and then made and ate the [...]

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Fusilli Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin & Plum Tomatoes

October 18, 2010

I love fall. A lot. One thing I don’t like about fall is how fast it goes by. So in order to celebrate fall to the fullest, I have been making the most of seasonal squash and other fall produce. This recipe incorporates one of my favorite flavors of fall…pumpkin! This is a unique and [...]

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Peanut Butter Brownies with Chocolate Ganache Icing HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROMO!!

October 14, 2010

Yesterday I was in no mood to do any sort of school work (although I did eventually bring myself to do it). I woke up at 4:30 AM and ran with B.O.M.F (Back On My Feet) downtown in Baltimore. I met a really cool guy named Robert. He is fairly new to B.O.M.F. We ran [...]

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The Best Food for Runners (Part 2)

October 13, 2010

Thought I forgot about the second part of the “best food for runners” did ya? Dont fret, I did not forget. just wanted to keep you on the edge of your seat…aka I have been too busy/lazy lately. anyway… if you missed Part 1 of “the best food for runners” click here! but if not…read [...]