Monthly Archives: January 2010

Green Recovery and New Product

Posted on January 31, 2010 | 4 Comments

Last night was all about recovery for my husband. So I thought I would make a delicious pasta dish (meaning use up the remnants of our refrigerator and see what happens!).

I sautéed garlic in olive oil:

Chopped up various veggies:

Tossed them in with the garlic/olive oil mixture:

Added some chopped kalamata olives:

and these-I know kind of weird but they added much-needed flavor to the recipe (remember I was cleaning out the fridge):

All together now:

Served it over pasta and added some more green-avocado for a super green feast!

I was worried that it would taste weird but it was very good and satisfying.  I am convinced you can not add anything to pasta that would not taste good.

Anyone else feel the love for pasta like I do?

We finished off the night a bit naughty…….

Hee! Hee! By eating cookies dipped in almond milk!

This morning I tried a new product in my shake:

I ran out of Bovine Colostrum.  When I was at the doctor the other day, the nutritionist on staff recommended this to me.  I like how it made my shake creamy and slightly thicker.  I am also happy to add a bit of protein to my morning meal.  This is whey protein but has no added flavors or sugars.  It goes really well with the Amazing Grass.

Hope you had a great Sunday!

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Who Motivates You?

Posted on January 30, 2010 | 7 Comments

Today started out nice and early.

That is the beautiful sun rise over the Santa Ynez Mountains.

I was headed to a bike race with my husband and friend.  Here are their bikes:

My husband loves to bike race.  He races mountain bikes and road bikes and has also been known to do some cycle cross events as well.  We are very lucky and have met some very wonderful people  because of bike riding and bike racing. 

Here is Sara-very sweet and very strong! 

Here is Khrystle:

And let’s not forget Trevor, the man behind the team!

When I go to these events, I am especially motivated by everyone’s excitement and determination.  I look up to people who can put so much into one sport.  Not everyone can just go out and race.  It takes a lot of training, good diet, and perseverance to do well.  And even then, a little luck goes a long way!

At this point in my life, racing is not for me but I am motivated to be a better runner and be a better cyclist because of their excitement and encouragement.  I know tomorrow morning when I run, I will be thinking of my husband and how he raced today:

And how much he pushed himself.  It will make  me a better runner tomorrow!

What about you , who motivates you to push a little harder or run a little longer?

I leave you with a few parting shots.  It was a great day!

Silly Sadie:

Beautiful scenery:

When in the wine country……pick up some good, organic Syrah!

Delicious!

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