Monthly Archives: August 2009

Lentil Tacos and A New Blog for Bloggers

Health Blog Helper is Born Happy Monday!  I'm super excited to announce the launch of my new blog, one that went from conception to execution in a single weekend!  The blog is called Health Blog Helper, and it's all about stuff that we as health bloggers can do to make our blogs better. In studying ...

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Tempt Non-Dairy Ice Cream and Hempmilk

Tempted by the Hemp of Another I was recently introduced to hemp products, since they're so prominently featured in Thrive. Perhaps the best thing about hemp (well, the second best thing about hemp, I'm told ;)) is that it ...

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Chickpea Granola Bars

Hello my healthy Sweet-Toothers!  Friday has finally arrived, so it's Christine here with another STF!  This week I've got a great recipe for you that I wasn't quite sure what to call.  I was leaning towards Everything-But-the-Kitchen-Sink bars, or Anything-Goes bars, but I think my boyfriend Greg summed it up nicely by calling them (with ...

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Giant Blister Attacks Tokyo!

Warning: Just below the fold, I have placed a giant photo of the disgusting blister on my foot!  (As I write this, I wonder how many subscribers this stunt will cost me.)  If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, don't scroll down, immediately close your browser, and come back tomorrow for Sweet Tooth ...

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To the Polls!

Well, not much new in the food department this week.  Erin's cousins are visiting, so we haven't had the time to try out new recipes.  We've basically been sticking to the easy standards, like orzo with citrus-cooked vegetables ...

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Excuses are Like Booties

"Excuses are like booties.  Everybody's got one, and they all stink." This is what the teacher of a songwriting course I took in college used to tell us.  If the phrase is trite, then I need to get out more, because it was new to me then and I've never heard it since.  It struck me ...

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This, That, and the Big News!

Whoa, way late on the post today! For that I apologize; I had to pick up some shirts from the printer and get them shipped off. (And that means more women's mediums and smalls are available now!) But Erin and I also did something far more exciting, which I'll save for last ...

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First Marathon Survival Guide

A lot of you are getting closer to running your first marathon or half marathon this Fall, and taper time is near.  Congratulations on making it this far! My first marathon was nothing short of a disaster. When two college buddies and I lined up ...

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Steamed Peaches with Custard

Hey NMA-ers!  It's Christine here with your weekly healthy dessert recipe!  For this Sweet-Tooth Friday, I went international and made Thai Steamed Peaches with Custard.  You're not going to believe how delicious and elegant a dessert can be with just FOUR ingredients! Now ...

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Pancakes for Dinner!

Almost Friday, veg-heads! I have to tell you, your comments on yesterday's post absolutely made my day. Thanks for all the encouragement.  Just over six weeks left until the big day! In case yesterday was running-overload for some of you, today's all about food! Erin and I started the day with

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