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My 2010 Running Playlist

Joan Benoit Samuelson, image via Wikipedia

Happy Tuesday, NMA readers!  Erin and I had to go out of town unexpectedly this weekend so I didn't get in the long run I had planned, but I did get out for an hour or so with my dogs. My next 50K is in a little over a month, so I really need to…

Thai-ing One On

lemongrass

Sorry for the late post today; recently I've been writing them during my office hour at school.  But get this–today a student actually came to office hour to learn something.  The nerve! 30-Day Challenge Check-In It has been 28 complete days since I last drank caffeinated coffee, the wonder drug that makes me extremely happy…

Risotto with Sundried Tomatoes, Asparagus, and Mushrooms

[Veggie Stock photo]

Risotto is one of those simple, humble meals that can elevate a few good ingredients to mythical heights.  It's my definition of comfort food.  Usually comfort food is heart-attack food, but not the No Meat Athlete kind! Risotto is made from a special rice grain (Arborio or Carnaroli) which is simmered in the cooking liquid…

Pan-Seared Salmon with Spinach and Shiitake

[Matt photo]

Note: This post is from the early days of my blog; I no longer eat fish. We found this one on Fine Cooking's website; the link will take you to the recipe.  Salmon is high in protein, omega-3's, and Vitamin D, among other vitamins.  Wild-caught salmon is much better both nutritionally and gustatorily than farm-raised…