Actually, she said “pre-diabetic”. But the D word still came out. I held the phone away from my ear for a moment and made a “WTF” face. “Really?” “Yeah, your glucose levels are really high. Not in the diabetic range yet, but very close.”
Continue ReadingSpiced Cauliflower Saute (the secret is in the cinammon)
I’m not wild about cauliflower. As cruciferous vegetables go, it is suspect in an “is that a vegetable or a storm-trooper disguised as a vegetable” kind of way. I mean, seriously, its white and… thick… and white. It’s weird. Cauliflower is weird. I’ve eaten it all my life because, while I do think it’s strange, [...]
Continue ReadingPina Mangolata Smoothie
I forgot how good a well-made protein shake can be. I’m not talking about slapping together some milk and some powder here, I’m talking about shakes that were thought out with the same careful intention and attention to detail as a well-done recipe. Tasty, filling, and satisfying – both gastronomically and psychologically. The Pina Mangolata [...]
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The Party’s Over
My approach is all backwards, but my standard M.O. is to party all ‘cross season and then suddenly dig my heels in and bring the whole overindulgence thing to a screeching halt. I tend to be all-in or all-out. It’s one or the other. People say, “Just have one beer.” and I think to myself, [...]
Continue ReadingWhat’s That in Your Mouth?
Cyclocross season is party time for me. Beer, bikes, babes and whiskey. It’s my favorite time of the year. I love it. But all that partying really takes a toll, man. I’m tired! And I look like hell! And Sal has started calling me “Janice” again (this is a Goodfella’s reference). That’s never a good [...]
Continue ReadingStupid-Easy Pecan-Crusted Salmon.
I’m not a huge fan of cooked salmon. Raw? Yes. Give it to me raw all day long, baby. Cooked is a different story. This has partially to do with my stint as a line worker in a fish-processing plant at the age of 17. That’s a story for another time, because this particular blog [...]
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