On Sunday I ran my 52nd half marathon! (If you’ve seen me saying 51st that’s because I can’t count.) Here’s my Temecula Half Marathon Race Recap. If you’re counting, that’s two weeks in a row with a race report, which is quite unusual for me. 20 Years Running…Together Today is Alan’s and my 20th anniversary! […]
Vegan Shawarma
Before I was vegan I loved chicken shawarma. Alan and I used to go to this little hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern restaurant every week where, for about a total of $15 we were served two huge plates of shawarma served with rice, hummus, tahini, and a salad. There aren’t a lot of things that I miss […]
Tri Events 10k Race Recap: Running Fun and Triathlons in San Dimas
Last Sunday I completed the Tri Events 10k on a fun course in a park setting. While it is a small race, it is growing and I love that this running-only event (along with a 5k) was recently added to the triathlon competition. Alan has been announcing the Tri Events Triathlon series for about five […]
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Sweet Potato, White Beans, and Red Pepper
I’m so excited to share this creamy vegan butternut squash soup recipe with you! You know why? Because butternut squash + soup = FALL!!! Yes, I know we’re several weeks into Autumn but it can be easy to forget that in the desert because the high temperature still hovers in the 90s. It was a […]
Planning Ahead for Medicare: Active Aging
As I continue my planning ahead for Medicare, I’m honing in on what exactly I’m looking for in a Medicare plan. In a nutshell, I want a plan that will help me with active aging. Thanks to Anthem Blue Cross for sponsoring this post. I find it hard to believe, but I’m just a few […]
The Best Zucchini Apple Bread. Gluten Free and Vegan with Extra Protein
Remember when I first wrote about aquafaba? Since then I’ve been a baking fiend. I especially loved using it in this Zucchini Apple Bread! This post contains affiliate links. Well, fiend may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I have been making chocolate chip cookies and banana walnut bread with wild abandon occasionally. And […]
