Monthly Archives: November 2010
Thanksgiving Surprise
Well, we’re proud to say we followed our own advice and didn’t skimp a bit on Thanksgiving Day. Two turkeys (one roasted, one fried), oyster stuffing, homemade gravy, mashed potatoes (made with plenty of butter and sour cream), sweet potato … Continue reading
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Turkey Time!
Is it just us, or did Thanksgiving creep up out of nowhere this year? We’re excited to gather with family and friends all day long, and we’re not gonna lie, we’re pretty excited about the feasting that’s about to occur … Continue reading
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‘Tis the (Ski) Season: Part II
Anyone who followed our trip last summer knows that we fell for Boise big time. Between the great restaurants, the awesome food co-op, and the fun workouts at the local YMCA, the city seems custom-made for The Fit Trip. Since … Continue reading
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Tri Harder
Our trip to Scottsdale last week included more than just swimming. We were there to learn about all three sports that make up a triathlon—running, cycling and swimming, plus how to properly set up your transition area. The whole idea … Continue reading
Need to hydrate? Here’s a hint…
It happens every year. The weather turns chilly, the heat goes on, and and the air in the house turns as dry as a dessert. Maybe that’s why we’ve been on such a big hydration kick lately, touting our favorite … Continue reading
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Swim Clinic
There’s something intimidating about hopping in a lake with hundreds of people and swimming out to a buoy about a mile away. Maybe it’s our fear of drowning, our lack of swimming skills or merely our desire to not get … Continue reading
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‘Tis the Season
Yeah, yeah, Christmas is right around the corner, but that’s not the season has us all abuzz right now. Ski season has already arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited. We fully intend to take advantage of our new home … Continue reading
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Starbucks saves the day
We know that we’re not supposed to like Starbucks. We do live in a prime coffee capital after all. And while we’re all for supporting our local coffee shops (we’ve especially been loving Crema and Coava lately), it’s not too … Continue reading
Holiday helper
Less than two weeks until Thanksgiving! You probably know by now that we’re mildly obsessed with food, so it goes without saying that this is one of our favorite holidays of the year. Turkey! Stuffing! Gravy! Pies, pies, and more … Continue reading
Vegan Treats
We know what you’re thinking—those two words aren’t usually placed side by side. However, we’ve discovered that not everything has to contain dairy to be delicious. Shocker! Not only are there some absolutely amazing vegan restaurants popping up all over … Continue reading
Filed under Eco-friendly, Food, Recipes, Travel
