Category Archives: learning
Roasted Vegetable Medley–Nutrients over Numbers
Before we pull out the forks and dine on a new (to me) vegetable trio, I want to thank you! I put this post out there as a feeler; an open door for dialogue, that could’ve gone in many directions. … Continue reading
Filed under dinners, in the kitchen, learning, lunches, new things!, Nutrition, recipes
Calorie Conversations
This post may be the first in a series that dives into my own philosophies of healthy eating, balance, etc. – sparked by some recent reads, and a craving for good conversation. As a college student, there was a time … Continue reading
Filed under about me, advice, in the News, learning, Nutrition
Betty Says: Measure. Cook Rice
Rice did not make a good first impression with me; it bubbled over once or twice (I have to watch this pan? Boring.), tasted either too dry or way too moist, and it did this to my pan: Multiply that … Continue reading
Filed under food, in the kitchen, learning, recipes
Eggplant: A Fruit, More than a Hue
To get things started, the eggplant would like one thing to be clear – it is actually a fruit. However, similar to its fellow nightshade family member, the tomato, it’s often treated in meals as a vegetable (how often do … Continue reading
Breaking into Betty’s Kitchen
Before taking a semester “off” from school for an internship, and moving into my very first apartment (out of dorm life!), my Mom gave me a cookbook. My first cookbook; this one will teach you how to do everything from … Continue reading
Train SMART {DC}: Nutrition, Running & PT Tips
While we’ve marveled at the {incredibly crazy-awesome} finesse that some eventually perfect with fitness and strength, today we get back to the roots. The first ‘sport’ that many of us took on for a solo adventure, not totally expecting it … Continue reading
2012: When Things Quiet
Just in time for the year to turn over, seeing new numbers at the end of each date and a facing a new round of 365 days, I read this article from the New York Times – The Joy of … Continue reading
2011: The Loud Year
At the start of 2011, D & I lived in Denver. We were probably covered in snow, and we definitely had no idea how this year would treat us. One of my first posts quoted my theory about the days … Continue reading
Filed under about me, DC, Exploring Colorado, learning, making plans, pictures, random, things that make me Happy
Setting the Priorities: Ignore Shiny Things
When I’m crunched for time in the morning, my mind immediately goes to every little thing on the to-do list and mulls it over at high-speed. I try to tackle everything at once, instead of one at a time. I … Continue reading
Filed under about me, holidays, learning, things that make you go Hmmmm
When to Look in the Mirror: Stress Management
I consider myself someone who could be filed under “easy-going”, “laid back” or whatever description you would choose to suggest that it takes a lot to stress me out. More often than not I’m a positive-thinker, and I log some … Continue reading
