The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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#WIAW- I Need Smoothies Anonymous
Let’s just say for the sake of summer, apartment/job hunting, and a territorial 54 year-old turkey vulture mother, I’ve been M.I.A. from my kitchen. It saddens me deeply that the only slightly creative thing I’ve made within the last two … Continue reading
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Puffin Smoothie
I have been beyond slacking posting recipes on the blog lately. Life gets in the way of what I really desire to do all the time, so I’m planning this post out 2 days in advance to ensure it actually … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate, chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, Fitness, food, health, mix, peanut butter, post workout, puffins, recipes, smoothie, sunwarrior protein powder
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#WIAW- Dare To Be Different- Weird Food Combos
“What makes you different, makes you beautiful.” This is probably the only Backstreet Boys song that actually holds some truth in today’s world. Bullies at work or school are the new black plague and if you aren’t seen wearing your … Continue reading
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#WIAW- A Dash of Color & A Lot of Chobani
Everything comes alive in the spring/summer season. We are no strangers to this yearly occurrence. This year is especially awesome due to the fact that I am learning to eat my colors and it’s the most optimal time to do … Continue reading
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Goodness Of My Heart: Recipes I Would Have Made If I Had A Functioning Oven
Say that above title 3 times fast! I had to take out my frustration somewhere. That title seemed the most appropriate way…considering it won’t be until July that my oven is back in working order. (basically this equals forever and … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, brownies, c.s.i, chocolate, chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, Cooking, crime shows, dessert, eating, fail, fudge, GE, jamie eason, lil mys ninja, oh she glows, oven, ovens, peanut butter, picky palate, protein, recipe girl, snack, sweet, withdrawal
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Apple Butter
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.“ This old adage is ripe with truth, as apples are a natural source of antioxidants, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and also keep cholesterol in check. I come from a blood line who actually disdain … Continue reading
#WIAW- Top Eats For The Week
My FIRST What I Ate Wednesday. I consider this an accomplishment. Let’s start with breakfast this morning which consisted of Overnight Oats. Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla coconut milk 1 tbsp. flax seed 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 banana 10 chocolate … Continue reading
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*EAT LIKE ME*- January 18- Fruit Loot Waffle & Greek Salad
Today involved lots of U-turning, stopping and going, and cul-de-sac-ing. On one of the most bitter days we’ve had all winter, I had to tote around town picking up, dropping off, and stopping in places in preparation for a small … Continue reading
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