Pittsburgh

Spring Recipes

Welcome to spring! I’m so glad it’s here and the weather is going to be gorgeous in Pittsburgh today with a high of 75 degrees. I love seeing all of the trees and flowers begin to bloom. So beautiful.

Here are a few of my own personal recipes that remind me of spring and its lovely flavors.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Whole Wheat Crepes

Coconut Curried Chicken

Coconut Macaroons

What foods and flavors remind you of spring?

For me, coconut reminds me of spring (even though it is most likely a summer flavor!) as well as anything that is lemon-flavored.

Have any good spring-ish recipes you want to share/recommend?!

Life lately

Hey there. School has picked up a bit for me and I’ve been busy! Here is what has been going on in my life lately:

– I’m still training for the June marathon and so far I have been injury free. I have been running outside- okay I run outside like once week. I always try to do my long run outside though. This week's long run^My long run for this week done in 30* temps. I can’t wait for warm weather running! For the marathon, I am focusing on training conservatively. If I end up liking marathons then I will train more seriously for my second. No need to stress!

-I am convinced that a pb&j a day keeps the doctor away. Just kidding. But really. I am loving pb&j sandwiches! 

–I finished reading this book:-Now I’m onto this book:I have been making time in my day to do “personal” things like reading for pleasure and writing in my journal. I notice on the days when I neglect to read my Bible, journal, or just read, I get stressed out. So I try to do something little for myself each day.

Other things:

–I have been planning and doing a lot of behind the scenes-type things that I will inform everyone of as soon as I can. These things involve a possible job (surprise to come near the end of February!), a fundraiser, and something else. Fun stuff!

-I love this boy:Oh yeah, I still suck at bowling. Like anyone thought that was going to change 😉

-Pittsburgh got snow:Brrrr.

Alrighty, I’m off to shop for a Valentine’s Day gift for Jimmy. I have no idea what to get him…. any ideas?! (He’s really into technology + video games + boy-type stuff.)

Have a great day!