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Ahoy there and welcome to my life. One of my greatest pleasures is sharing food and friendship, so I'm glad you're here and I hope you stay for dinner.

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Recipes

Welcome to my kitchen! This is where the crazy stuff happens. Sometimes between all the spilled milk and burned toast, a delicious creation is born; when it is, I write a little something about it and post it here.

SkinnyPop popcorn bag with pecans, dried apples, and rosemary

SkinnyPop Popcorn Recipe with Apples, Pecans, and Rosemary

Asparagus with Lemon, Tomato, and Queso Fresco

Sausage, Potato, & Kale Soup with Tortellini

Black Bean Breakfast Tostadas are easy to make and so delicious!

Black Bean Breakfast Tostadas

Lemon Picante Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Sugar ‘n Spice Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

BBQ & Spice Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

The Pickled Jell-o Food Prank

Graham Cracker Pudding Cups Recipe

Smore Babies or Smurds

S’more Babies Recipe (Smurds)

Caramel Comatose Thunder Brownies Recipe

Holiday Squares (Sunshine Bars) Recipe

Christmas Lollipop Cookies Recipe

Orange & Apple Cinnamon Biscuits Recipe

Butterscotch Biscuits Recipe

How to Make Pumpkin Seeds: Chipotle Ranch

How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Bread (with Glaze!)

How to Make Donuts in 15 minutes

Ginger Tea for a Sore Throat

Making Biscuits & Country Gravy with Maggie

How to Make Pumpkin Seeds: Classic Flavor

More Recipes and Goodness

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.

Benjamin Franklin

From the Blog

This is where you and I embark on an adventure into my wandering mind. I'll share with you what I'm learning and thinking about (along with many other strange and wonderful thoughts), so grab some popcorn and let's chat!

Minimalist Shoes (Barefoot Shoes) and Where to Buy Them

Havanese Puppy in Pen

Havanese Puppy Shopping List

Food Bloggers from IFBC: A Short Q&A

Chef John Ash speaks to IFBC attendees

Chef John Ash and His Cooking Mentors

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Cooking Essentials

This is where you and I explore all those kitchen thingies laying around. Let's open the drawers, dust out the pantry, and discover some stuff.

Chef’s Knife: How to Hold and Wash It

Sesame Seeds: How to Toast Them

Mirepoix: How to Make and Use It

What is Allspice Seasoning?

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Feb 16

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First of three batches. Hand sharpening progression 400 (as needed), 1000, 3000, 6000, 10000, 60000, fine leather. Literally razor sharp.
#knife #cutlery #kitchen #maintain #satisfying #razorsedge #razorsharp #knifesharpening #sharpen #bobkramer #miyabi #misen #japanese #german #variety #custom

First of three batches. Hand sharpening progression 400 (as needed), 1000, 3000, 6000, 10000, 60000, fine leather. Literally razor sharp.
#knife #cutlery #kitchen #maintain #satisfying #razorsedge #razorsharp #knifesharpening #sharpen #bobkramer #miyabi #misen #japanese #german #variety #custom
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Feb 12

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A mighty fine one. 😃
#humor #selfcare #selfdestruction #tweet #coffee #caffeine #pizza #rolls #pizzarolls #facemask #spa #hardwork #fineline #yesplease #exercise

A mighty fine one. 😃
#humor #selfcare #selfdestruction #tweet #coffee #caffeine #pizza #rolls #pizzarolls #facemask #spa #hardwork #fineline #yesplease #exercise
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Jan 14

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A lot of people struggling right now with mental and physical health, or heavy workloads. Just be kind.
Credit @tinybuddhaofficial 
#kind #bekind #covid #school #lifechanges #overwhelm #burnout #job #work #sick #tired #fatigue #family #friends #dogood #begood #kindnessmatters

A lot of people struggling right now with mental and physical health, or heavy workloads. Just be kind.
Credit @tinybuddhaofficial
#kind #bekind #covid #school #lifechanges #overwhelm #burnout #job #work #sick #tired #fatigue #family #friends #dogood #begood #kindnessmatters
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Oct 5

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Smoky Mountain Trail Run this morning. A little over four mules of pure beauty! #smokymountains #ogle #twintrail #trailrun #tennessee #enjoynature #fall #creek #gatlinburg #mountainsarecalling #trail #mountains #overcast #brooke

Smoky Mountain Trail Run this morning. A little over four mules of pure beauty! #smokymountains #ogle #twintrail #trailrun #tennessee #enjoynature #fall #creek #gatlinburg #mountainsarecalling #trail #mountains #overcast #brooke ...

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Oct 3

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Oktoberfest with my honey! #beerbeerautumn #octoberfest #oktoberfest #snowbird #love #smiles #beer #pretzels #happy #sunday #mountains #snowbird #snowbirdoktoberfest  #polkatime

Oktoberfest with my honey! #beerbeerautumn #octoberfest #oktoberfest #snowbird #love #smiles #beer #pretzels #happy #sunday #mountains #snowbird #snowbirdoktoberfest #polkatime ...

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Jun 17

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Trail Race #2 in the bag with @runamokmom . It was hot out there, but we dang diggity done it. Representing my bib’s namesake and #pridemonth with the rainbow tutu.
@wasatchtrailrunseries @solitudemountain 
#trail #trailrun #trailrace #race #run #fitness #tutu #solitude #utah #hot #pride #pride🌈 #rainbow #runoutside #thankyoubody #feelingbloated #diditanyway #weightloss #kickassgirlfriend #gettingfit #dohardthings

Trail Race #2 in the bag with @runamokmom . It was hot out there, but we dang diggity done it. Representing my bib’s namesake and #pridemonth with the rainbow tutu.
@wasatchtrailrunseries @solitudemountain
#trail #trailrun #trailrace #race #run #fitness #tutu #solitude #utah #hot #pride #pride🌈 #rainbow #runoutside #thankyoubody #feelingbloated #diditanyway #weightloss #kickassgirlfriend #gettingfit #dohardthings
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Jun 11

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Trying out a new coffee this morning. It smells so good when ground. 
(Purchased at @spoonsnspice in Sugar House, UT)
#morning #coffee #wholebean #tastesbetter #yum #morningbrew #cupofcoffee #columbiansupremo #columbiansupreme #goodvibes #morn #beans #inviting #morninglight #wakemeup #beforeyougogo

Trying out a new coffee this morning. It smells so good when ground.
(Purchased at @spoonsnspice in Sugar House, UT)
#morning #coffee #wholebean #tastesbetter #yum #morningbrew #cupofcoffee #columbiansupremo #columbiansupreme #goodvibes #morn #beans #inviting #morninglight #wakemeup #beforeyougogo
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Jun 3

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My first ever official trail run. Also my longest run ever. I picked up running this year to spend more time with @runamokmom and to round out my fitness routines. She’s been so encouraging and fun to run with. Thanks @melanderson84 for gifting me your pass; I appreciate it, and tried to represent you well. Thanks @wasatchtrailrunseries for finding an amazing trail and for putting on an enjoyable race.
#trail #parkcity #trailrun #train #run #havefun #enjoylife #bestgirlfriendever #sun #olympicpark #goals #icandoit #fitness #neverthoughtiwouldbehere #evening #afterwork #sweat #bald

My first ever official trail run. Also my longest run ever. I picked up running this year to spend more time with @runamokmom and to round out my fitness routines. She’s been so encouraging and fun to run with. Thanks @melanderson84 for gifting me your pass; I appreciate it, and tried to represent you well. Thanks @wasatchtrailrunseries for finding an amazing trail and for putting on an enjoyable race.
#trail #parkcity #trailrun #train #run #havefun #enjoylife #bestgirlfriendever #sun #olympicpark #goals #icandoit #fitness #neverthoughtiwouldbehere #evening #afterwork #sweat #bald
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May 30

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Good morning, world! ☀️🌤 #wakeup #coffee #ruckus #morning #highlandergrogg #overcast #warm #wild #burnesemountaindog #bleeryeyes #aeropress #outside #goodday #oops #notburnese #greaterswissmountaindog #pullingittogether

Good morning, world! ☀️🌤 #wakeup #coffee #ruckus #morning #highlandergrogg #overcast #warm #wild #burnesemountaindog #bleeryeyes #aeropress #outside #goodday #oops #notburnese #greaterswissmountaindog #pullingittogether ...

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May 22

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This shirt used to be too small for me to wear, and now all of a sudden it’s too baggy. WTF, but yay! #healthjourney #fitness #consistency #falldowngetbackup #weightloss #weightlossjourney #peloton #running #yoga #stretch #bettereating #wordpress #baggy #thumbsup #goals #keepongoing #costco #shirt

This shirt used to be too small for me to wear, and now all of a sudden it’s too baggy. WTF, but yay! #healthjourney #fitness #consistency #falldowngetbackup #weightloss #weightlossjourney #peloton #running #yoga #stretch #bettereating #wordpress #baggy #thumbsup #goals #keepongoing #costco #shirt ...

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May 22

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It is such a beautiful day outside!!! YAAAHOOOOOOO!!!! #beauty #sandy #sun #warm #kindachilly #porch #views #rockymountains #utah #warmday #funday #trees #grass #green #blue #nature #peaceful #patio #deck #canyon

It is such a beautiful day outside!!! YAAAHOOOOOOO!!!! #beauty #sandy #sun #warm #kindachilly #porch #views #rockymountains #utah #warmday #funday #trees #grass #green #blue #nature #peaceful #patio #deck #canyon ...

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May 22

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New PR today by about 20 kJ. One of these days I’m going to break 1000kJ output. That’s my goal. I had to go into zone 5 for two extra minutes and break the pattern for this ride to hit this output. That’s generally frowned upon, but when I was that close to a new PR, I had to. 🤷🏼‍♂️ 
#peloton #pr #pelUtahn #pelotonweightloss #pelotoncycle #pelotonbike #bike #pushday #pzp #powerzone #immortalcheerio #mattwilpers #mattwilperspowerzonetraining #sweat #hydrate #yay

New PR today by about 20 kJ. One of these days I’m going to break 1000kJ output. That’s my goal. I had to go into zone 5 for two extra minutes and break the pattern for this ride to hit this output. That’s generally frowned upon, but when I was that close to a new PR, I had to. 🤷🏼‍♂️
#peloton #pr #pelUtahn #pelotonweightloss #pelotoncycle #pelotonbike #bike #pushday #pzp #powerzone #immortalcheerio #mattwilpers #mattwilperspowerzonetraining #sweat #hydrate #yay
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Mar 27

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I can’t say enough about this bike. #peloton @mattwilpers I look forward to one of your 60-minute classes each weekend. Thanks for being an encouraging instructor.
#fitness #bike #peloton #spin #cycle #lifestyle #wilpers #powerzone #progress #timetostretch #ftp #pushyourself #train #live #purpose #drive #believeinyourself #gottamove

I can’t say enough about this bike. #peloton @mattwilpers I look forward to one of your 60-minute classes each weekend. Thanks for being an encouraging instructor.
#fitness #bike #peloton #spin #cycle #lifestyle #wilpers #powerzone #progress #timetostretch #ftp #pushyourself #train #live #purpose #drive #believeinyourself #gottamove
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Mar 23

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This little bird was so cute, I had to meme it. Put your best foot forward.
Photo Cred: @suraj_ramamurthy
Found on: @wildlifeplanet
#meme #bird #foot #bestfoot #bestfootforward #photographt #wildlife #memes #animal #animallovers #birdsofinstagram #cute #kawaii #かわいい #chulo #determination #conquer #achieve #helveticaneue #tiny #nature #walk #forward #goanddo

This little bird was so cute, I had to meme it. Put your best foot forward.
Photo Cred: @suraj_ramamurthy
Found on: @wildlifeplanet
#meme #bird #foot #bestfoot #bestfootforward #photographt #wildlife #memes #animal #animallovers #birdsofinstagram #cute #kawaii #かわいい #chulo #determination #conquer #achieve #helveticaneue #tiny #nature #walk #forward #goanddo
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Mar 22

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One more, without the filter ☀️
#herecomesthesun #mountains #snow #cold #utah #rockymountains #trees #sun #sunny #winter #beauty #beautiful #nature #lucky #hooray

One more, without the filter ☀️
#herecomesthesun #mountains #snow #cold #utah #rockymountains #trees #sun #sunny #winter #beauty #beautiful #nature #lucky #hooray
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Mar 22

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I love the view from my back porch.
#mothernature #beauty #snow #mountains #utah #rockymountains #cold #weather #thankful #white #sky #bluesky #sandy #awe #winter

I love the view from my back porch.
#mothernature #beauty #snow #mountains #utah #rockymountains #cold #weather #thankful #white #sky #bluesky #sandy #awe #winter
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Mar 20

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Sometimes you find the perfect wall, so you have no choice but to take some selfies.
#wall #selfie #selfietime #selfies #blue #orange #gray #lighting #goody #grin #silly #eyebrow #weird #okay #beard #bald #laugh #liketolaugh #jacket #faces #makefaces #notalwaysserious #duckface #duckfaceselfie #ihaveears #teeth #straightteeth #goofy #haha #hahaha

Sometimes you find the perfect wall, so you have no choice but to take some selfies.
#wall #selfie #selfietime #selfies #blue #orange #gray #lighting #goody #grin #silly #eyebrow #weird #okay #beard #bald #laugh #liketolaugh #jacket #faces #makefaces #notalwaysserious #duckface #duckfaceselfie #ihaveears #teeth #straightteeth #goofy #haha #hahaha
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Mar 13

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Yay for date night! @runamokmom 

. #datenight #wearpink #sakura #桜 #さくら #utah #painting #acrylicpainting #moon #reflection #smiles #happy #apron #paintingwithatwist #date #blue #pink

Yay for date night! @runamokmom

. #datenight #wearpink #sakura #桜 #さくら #utah #painting #acrylicpainting #moon #reflection #smiles #happy #apron #paintingwithatwist #date #blue #pink
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Jan 15

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Reading has been an integral part of my life. As a kid I kept a dictionary by my bed while I read at night, and sometimes I’d just read that (nerd alert)! If you only read non-fiction, try reading some fiction now and again (and viceversa); both can be rewarding experiences.
Pic Credit: @successmagazine 
#read #fiction #nonfiction #books #exercise #body #success #mind #mindcardio #mindset #reading #readmorebooks #learn #grow #stretch #imagine #comfortzone #habit #bedifferent #trysomethingnew

Reading has been an integral part of my life. As a kid I kept a dictionary by my bed while I read at night, and sometimes I’d just read that (nerd alert)! If you only read non-fiction, try reading some fiction now and again (and viceversa); both can be rewarding experiences.
Pic Credit: @successmagazine
#read #fiction #nonfiction #books #exercise #body #success #mind #mindcardio #mindset #reading #readmorebooks #learn #grow #stretch #imagine #comfortzone #habit #bedifferent #trysomethingnew
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Jan 6

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This distance used to be soul crushing for me. This morning it was just a nice run before work. The road to health is a turbulent one; the key is to keep traveling it.

#fitnessjourney #goals #run #running #fit #fitness #health #healthylifestyle #exercise #outdoors #morning #dothings #dothingsthatmakeyouhappy #cold #hooray #keepongoing

This distance used to be soul crushing for me. This morning it was just a nice run before work. The road to health is a turbulent one; the key is to keep traveling it.

#fitnessjourney #goals #run #running #fit #fitness #health #healthylifestyle #exercise #outdoors #morning #dothings #dothingsthatmakeyouhappy #cold #hooray #keepongoing
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