Author: cookingcardinal

Chili Oil

Chili Oil

Life can be a little crazy sometimes, and my absence here is evidence of that.  It has been a while since my last post, but changes at work, minor illness and vacation have left me exhausted come the weekend!  Don’t get me wrong, two of 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

There is nothing like waking up on a race morning, and opening your blinds to see… snow.  I ran in a 5k race this weekend, and was disappointed to see that it had snowed overnight.  The weekend before it was sunny and 60 degrees on 

Flavored Cream Cheese

Flavored Cream Cheese

Bagels top the list as one of my food guilty pleasures; and they are something I could eat every day, which is a bit of a problem.  If I’m being honest though, I think it’s actually what’s smeared on top of bagels that I like 

Feta Lemon Dip

Feta Lemon Dip

Yesterday was my version of the Super Bowl – The Academy Awards!  I love not only the glamour of the evening, but also seeing people recognized for work that is usually overlooked (sound mixing, anyone?).  Those who know me are slightly taken aback when I 

Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Peanut Butter Oat Bars

A few months ago, I signed up to run a race series that organized by Twin Cities In Motion.  It is comprised of 4 runs – there are 3 5K races and it ends with a 10 mile run that is part of the Twin