Friday’s Fixin’s: The Best Carrot Cake That I’ve Ever Had…EVER!

Last night I went to one of the most fun birthday parties I’ve ever been to. Seriously. It was a full-on love fest. Everything about the evening was absolutely wonderful…culminating with a three-course vegan dinner.…MAJOR Silver Lining! Santa Barbara based Duo Catering and Events fed us the most amazing food.  Anyone who boo-hoo’s vegan food ought to start… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: The Best Carrot Cake That I’ve Ever Had…EVER!

Silver Lined Discovery: Mint Chocolate Chip Bars

One of the Silver Linings of this Game On program that I’m doing with my friends is that every day you get 100 calories of ANYTHING that you want. Uh huh. ANYTHING. Well, let me tell you about my major treat every single day: the NugGo Mint Chocolate Chip protein bar. They taste like Girl Scout… Continue reading Silver Lined Discovery: Mint Chocolate Chip Bars

Friday’s Fixin’s: Austin’s Carrot Pineapple Birthday Cake

Ohhhh, I’m giddy about today’s Friday’s Fixin’s post because this recipe is a doozie of deliciousness. For book club this week, a dear girlfriend, Cynthia Spivey, offered to bring dessert. Hmmm, let me see: “Y.E.S.!” She arrived with the most yummy looking cake and told me that it is one of her daughter’s faves. Not… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Austin’s Carrot Pineapple Birthday Cake

Chocolate!

Valentine’s Day is coming up. Yippeee! For years, it has been one of our favorite holidays. How great is it that after 10+ years of marriage, we are still crazy about each other (Silver Lining!)?  Not a single day goes by that I don’t recognize how fortunate I am to be married to the HOTY… Continue reading Chocolate!

Friday's Fixin's: Running Preparation & Recovery Treats

As I prepare for my 1/2 Marathon this Sunday, I am thinking about what I’m going to eat before and after the run. I am a big fan of Brendan Brazier who is a professional triathlete (can you imagine?!?) and a two-time Canadian 50 km Ultra Marathon Champion (that is OVER 100 miles, in case you were wondering!). In addition to his studley athleticism, he is also a vegan. Super cool Silver Lining.

Friday's Fixin's: Toffee Bark

When I jump off the vegan, sugar-free, health conscious train, I jump BIG. I mean really big! And though I pay the price dearly with insomnia and horrendous hot flashes (sugar, wine and caffeine bring on hot flashes in a mean way!) it is worth it.

I jumped big time with this week with Lulu Powers’ Toffee Bark (Chocolate-Caramel Matzoh). Just writing it makes me drool. Yes, it’s THAT great! Hope you enjoy it!