Ann Arbor Adventures

October 19, 2012

Tonight I’m heading back to my college roots for a weekend with friends, football and food. Here are three key elements of a successful University of Michigan visit:

Restaurant Review: The Meatball Shop

October 18, 2012

Last night I finally checked out The Meatball Shop. I’ve tried before but even though it’s been open for a while, the wait is still crazy long. Last night it was over an hour wait but outdoor seating was available immediately since it’s sorta cold (but not THAT cold). My dinner date hails from LA (hi twinny!) and I was…

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Ettiquette

October 17, 2012

I spend many hours a week at the gym and I have a long list of pet-peeves from my fellow gym-goers. Here’s a good list of etiquette to follow including what not to do in The Weight Room, The Cardio Zone, The Locker Room & The Studio. A few rules from my personal gym etiquette handbook are missing. Here they…

Healthy Snacks, Delivered to your Desk

Just came across another awesome sounding delivery service! Instead of fitness clothing, this time it’s healthy snacks. For those of us with desk jobs, that 3pm slump can really hit hard, leading to poor snacking. I used to work in an office that created a “Candy Closet” that was filled with 20 varieties of bulk candy. The whole office became…

October 16, 2012

[gallery] Two recipes I just came across and am adding to my to-make list: Left: Pumpkin Spice Granola Right: Curried Vegetable Stew with Couscous Yes please.

Apple Recipe #1: Pumpkin Apple Crisp

Last night I put a dent into my apple stash with a completely made-up and unmeasured recipe. Here’s how I made this healthy Pumpkin Apple Crisp (measurements below are all estimates!) Ingredients: 7 Apples (macs, granny smith & red delicious) Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie Spice ½ can of pumpkin puree 1 cup oats Splenda Organic Brown Sugar Directions:Slice up the 7…

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