Menu Plan Monday 2/18

Sunday February 17, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday 2/18

We are enjoying a very low-key, do nothing kind of weekend.  It’s been nice.  I did get my shopping done today, so I’ve got our menu planned as follows: Sunday — Paleo Texas Chili – modified slightly to work with with what we have on hand. Monday — Chicken Zoodle Soup I may split my batch...

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Battle for the Capital – My 2nd Crossfit Competition

Thursday February 14, 2013
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Battle for the Capital – My 2nd Crossfit Competition

Last Friday, I participated in a one night team competition with my husband, Mike. It was the second annual “Battle for the Capital“, hosted by District Crossfit.  We didn’t attend this event last year so I wasn’t sure what to expect — but we were both looking for to a nice date night, Crossfit-style ....

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Menu Plan Monday – the Valentine’s Edition! 2/11

Sunday February 10, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday – the Valentine’s Edition! 2/11

What a weeekend!  Friday eve, Mike & I competed together in the “Battle for the Capital” – a local Crossfit event held at District Crossfit.   I plan to write it up soon.   Also, Valentine’s Day is this Thursday!  We aren’t super sentimental, but I do like to cook a nice meal for...

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Menu Plan Monday 2/4

Monday February 4, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday 2/4

What a weekend.   In addition to the Superbowl, I attended a Crossfit Level 1 Certification course over Saturday and Sunday (can you find me in the group picture?).  I learned a ton and had a great time and hopefully passed my L1 test! I didn’t have much time to focus on food, so...

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Menu Plan Monday – Sunday Edition 1/27

Sunday January 27, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday – Sunday Edition 1/27

I am trying to get my act together and get dinners planned early.  Here’s what I’ve come up with and I am drooling just thinking about some of these meals!   Everything is Paleo/Primal friendly (except Friday, which is our cheat day). Sunday — Steaks + steamed artichoke with garlic butter sauce Monday —...

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Coconut Shrimp Soup

Saturday January 26, 2013
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Coconut Shrimp Soup

With all this cold weather, I’ve been craving soup and was looking for something different than my usual fare.   After searching a bit on the interweb, I found a great looking recipe for Brazilian Shrimp Stew. I made a few alterations to suit my taste and my ingredients on hand.  Since I don’t know anything...

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Menu Plan Monday 1/14

Monday January 14, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday 1/14

Last week our whole family (save one) succumbed to the stomach flu.  Thankfully it was short-lived, but it did throw a wrench in the cooking and blogging.  Trying to get back on track this week.  Here’s this week’s paleo/primal menu. Monday — Paleo Onion Soup Burgers w/Sauteed Mushrooms and Sweet Potato Fries Tuesday —...

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Brunch at the Del Ray Café

Tuesday January 8, 2013
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Brunch at the Del Ray Café

After church on Sunday, I was craving breakfast food and looking to try something new.   We often eat out after church with my dad and my brother and his family, but on this day, it was just me and the kids.   After doing a little searching on UrbanSpoon (love that app!), I...

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Menu Plan Monday 1/6/13

Sunday January 6, 2013
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Menu Plan Monday 1/6/13

Well, it was disappointing to see the Redskins go out like that, but I was proud of the fight they fought.   I just hope RGIII is not too badly hurt and can recover this offseason.  Here’s my menu for the week: Monday — Jalapeno Honey Chicken Thighs + Steamed Artichoke   Tuesday — Paleo...

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Meadowlark Gardens Winter Walk of Lights

Thursday January 3, 2013
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Meadowlark Gardens Winter Walk of Lights

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court  Vienna, VA 22182 703-255-3631 website Winter Walk of Lights Runs mid-November through the first weekend in January Cost: $13 adults, $8 kids (Ages 3-12) Operates nightly 5pm – 10pm (First entry 5:30pm, last timed entry 9:15pm) Our Review Every Christmas break, we try and squeeze in a...

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