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Cookie Recipe Number 26: Pecan Spice Cookies and A Whole Lot More Baking Going On

Sunday, May 12, 2013


These Pecan Spice Cookies were excellent. Definitely a keeper.
I also baked:
Gluten Free Lemon Cake (shaped like a cookie) for my BFF's birthday party

The pans are from Williams Sonoma but are no longer available.
Gluten Free Coffee Cake....a test recipe for Cook's Illustrated

Chocolate Sundrop Cookies for a potluck last Friday

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake for my brother's birthday party last night.


Running....yeah...I've been running. I did 7 miles this morning....sort of a taper for the Bay to Breakers next weekend :-)
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.
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DEEO12 5/21/2013 3:09PM

    I love that cookie cake! They all look sooooo good. Great job! emoticon
7 miles, WTG!!!

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PJBONARRIGO 5/21/2013 10:16AM

    You are the Queen of Treats! Will you share the recipes? The pictures have me in a swoon and I am usually much more resistant LOL

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SOKKERNUT 5/20/2013 5:29PM

    My goodness you have been a baking fool. emoticon Oh how I wish I could taste your emoticon baking! One day, one day. emoticon

Can't want to hear how your race went.

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JLITT62 5/20/2013 9:52AM

    I think I just gained 5 lbs from looking at all that yumminess!

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MISSG180 5/14/2013 2:22PM

    You are making me hungry.

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JUNEPA 5/13/2013 6:16PM

    Wow, that is a whole lot of baking going on.

The pecan cookies look cute and tasty
Your BFFs birthday cake is awesome, like a lemon creme cookie (cake)

7 mile run, you are rockin' ready for your race next week !!

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IFDEEVARUNS2 5/13/2013 3:35PM

    That's a lot of baking!

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2WHEELEDSHARON 5/13/2013 2:16PM

    Wow, everything is beautiful!
Have a fantastic, elbow-free race.

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BREW99 5/13/2013 11:03AM

    Oh my~ You have been busy in the kitchen and on the road (7!!). Are you testing recipe for Cook's Illustrated?

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JANETRIS 5/13/2013 9:54AM

    It all looks so yummy! I love that Cookie cake pan too! Are you test cooking for a magazine?? Good luck on your upcoming race! emoticon

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WIANGEL 5/13/2013 8:33AM

    Looks awesome!

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SEABREEZE63 5/13/2013 6:19AM

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BUTEAFULL 5/13/2013 5:36AM

    drool drool drool I wanna come visit your kitchen
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LUCKYDOGFARM 5/12/2013 10:11PM

    Yumalicious! Are you going to be in a cookbook? Your baking that is!

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OWL_20 5/12/2013 9:19PM

    The pecan spice ones remind me of those peanut butter 'blossoms', and I can see they are probably quite tasty! Really love those pans for the lemon cake, too. Wow, you did a whole lot of baking! emoticon

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TRILLIUM22 5/12/2013 8:52PM

    That's a lot of baking. Looks tasty

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JASMINELOU 5/12/2013 8:51PM

    Coffee cake looks fab!

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LIVE2RUN4LIFE 5/12/2013 8:23PM

    What a cute "cookie cake"!

How come you don't weight 700 pounds?
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HEALTHYCOCONUT 5/12/2013 8:22PM

    It all looks delicious! That cookie cake is adorable. It's too bad the pans are not available anymore :(

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WONDERWOMAN 5/12/2013 7:47PM

    All look delicious. Love my "cookie" pans.

Have a good week, Nat. Happy Running!!!! emoticon

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Cooky Recipe Numer 25: Honey Peanut Butter Cookies and some healthy brownies

Saturday, April 27, 2013


I made the variation with honey. They came out nice and chewy. Definitely a keeper.

I got this recipe in an email from Jillian Michaels. They're not bad but you can tell they are healthy rather than decadent. I subbed canola oil for the olive oil.
www.nbc.com/losing-it-with-jillian/e
xclusives/franklin/

  
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SOKKERNUT 5/20/2013 5:28PM

    Those look yummmy!!! Good thing I had an apple for snack before I saw the pictures! emoticon

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BREW99 5/2/2013 5:51PM

    Oh, I knew I shouldn't have opened this one... too tempting but at last I did and the cookies look amazing! emoticon

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2WHEELEDSHARON 5/2/2013 12:32PM

    I can't imagine why that recipe would call for olive oil instead of any other kind. Good save on your part, I'm sure. Honey and pb - yum! Is the B2B this weekend?

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WIANGEL 4/28/2013 9:20AM

    Looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing! emoticon

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BUTEAFULL 4/27/2013 11:29PM

    does that mean you would recommend making the old fashioned brownies instead of healthy ones?

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OWL_20 4/27/2013 8:25PM

    I had to drop in and say those PB cookies look delish! As a home baker, I'm always looking for new recipes--and I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds--but is there one that I can get?

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DEEO12 4/27/2013 8:06PM

    You did an awesome job with those cookies. Now my mouth is watering lol. Thanks for sharing the brownie recipe too!

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LIVE2RUN4LIFE 4/27/2013 7:02PM

    YUM, PB cookies are right up there on my fav list just behind oatmeal raisin.

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RHONDALYN10 4/27/2013 5:53PM

    Yum on the PB cookies!

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JANETRIS 4/27/2013 4:16PM

    Those peanut butter cookies are awesome looking! emoticon

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JLITT62 4/27/2013 3:54PM

    Funny, I made avocado brownies today that I had high hopes or but they were just ok. But they've kept me really, really full . . . am hoping maybe some time for the flavors to meld will improve them.

And turns out I don't have to worry about the reeses pizza . . . they didn't have anything available til after 9 pm today & weren't open tomorrow night (even tho the coupon said they were).

Good because I found a place for pierogis on our ways RI next week . . . and they have dessert pierogis, too!

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LUCKYDOGFARM 4/27/2013 2:52PM

    Good thing my hubby doesn't read blogs. He'd be headed your way for those pb and honey cookies!

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HEALTHYCOCONUT 4/27/2013 11:56AM

    PB honey cookies look & sound amazingly delicious! Not a big chocolate fan but the brownies look tasty.

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Bay To Breakers Tutu Trial

Thursday, April 11, 2013

I bought a tutu to wear for the Bay to Breakers this year and decided I should try it out sometime before the race. Good thing I did. I will NOT be wearing one. Not only is it unflattering, it also rubs my arms when I walk and run....I can see chafing would be an issue.

  
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MIRAGE727 5/13/2013 7:14AM

    I know how that can be! I have a pink petticoat for "special runs!" Glad it fits well with no issues!
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OWL_20 5/12/2013 9:16PM

    How did I miss this? I applaud anyone who can wear a tutu while running--for me running itself is enough of a challenge, lol. Glad you tried it out ahead of time, though!

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JASMINELOU 4/18/2013 2:58PM

    Cute, maybe you can wear it afterwards while you celebrate!

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WHISPERINGPINE9 4/18/2013 9:25AM

    You look cute my friend but....chafing is not fun! emoticon

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SLIMMERJESSE 4/17/2013 9:46AM

    That would certainly add to the challenge, but not in a productive way. Good call.

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2WHEELEDSHARON 4/16/2013 4:42PM

    I sure don't blame you for not wanting to chafe, even though it looks quite awesome and enviable!

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BREW99 4/16/2013 4:36PM

    Oh, I love it!!! Too bad it doesn't work out for running... :( You should keep with the bright green socks though!

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LUCKYDOGFARM 4/16/2013 10:17AM

    You look adorable in your tutu! DwightyBob says so too. It's a shame they don't make them out of softer material. Perhaps you can get a ribbon and some soft tulle from the fabric store and make your own!

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SOKKERNUT 4/14/2013 11:03AM

    That is too cute too bad it didn't work out, you looked great in it. Happy you did a trial run with it.

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KAREN_NY 4/12/2013 4:49PM

    Cute - but that's a long way to run in an annoyed state of mind and a chafed state of skin. Maybe you need a hip-hop version that sits way low on the hips, lol.

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HEALTHYCOCONUT 4/12/2013 12:31PM

    It's cute! But the chafing would not be good.

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JANETRIS 4/12/2013 12:15PM

    Good thing you were smart enough to give it a trial run!!

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JUNEPA 4/12/2013 11:42AM

    Charmingly so cute
but practically not worth the chafing

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RAINEMARIE214 4/12/2013 10:01AM

    Aww I think it's cute!!

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SPARKVAMPY2012 4/12/2013 9:41AM

    I like it on you, cute. But I can see the chafing being a pain to deal with. Good luck on the run though.

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CRISSYCURRY 4/12/2013 8:29AM

    It's cute but yeah, not worth the chafing!!

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IFDEEVARUNS2 4/12/2013 8:09AM

    It's very cute on you, but the chafing, not so much. One of these days, I'd love to do Bay to Breakers.

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JLITT62 4/12/2013 7:46AM

    Chafing is so not fun!

Somehow I couldn't picture you as the tutu type but you do look cute in it!

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WORTHEYMOM 4/12/2013 5:20AM

    You could always make one! There are plenty of tutorials on pinterest. I made a BUNCH of tutus for the girls that finished the couch to 5k program with me! You will have a blast!

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TWEETIEBIRDIE 4/12/2013 2:52AM

    Cute photo! You could wear shorts under it and make a new fashion statement!

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SEABREEZE63 4/12/2013 2:36AM

    Very cute. You could smear body glide all over your arms.....

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WINDSURFNERD 4/12/2013 12:25AM

    Very cute! Enjoy the mayhem! :)

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BUTEAFULL 4/11/2013 11:41PM

    oh but won't all the others be having the same problem?
is it optional?

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LISAINMS 4/11/2013 10:57PM

    So cute! But I hear you on the chafing.

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LIVE2RUN4LIFE 4/11/2013 10:53PM

    Chafing is a no-no! Although without long pants it would be pretty cute!
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Cooky Recipe Number 24: Chocolate Crinkles

Saturday, April 06, 2013


I baked these on Tuesday night to celebrate the end of Passover and for my husband to take to his model car meeting. Chewy and delicious...I'd definitely make them again.
Busy at work...which is good. I've been keeping up with my running and ST.
I got myself a medal hanger. Running Troops is my Facebook running group.

  
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BREW99 4/16/2013 4:35PM

    Delicious cookies again! (At least this time I'm eating an apple before looking... haha) Your medal holder is very cute! Very inspirational as I don't have any medals. :( Thanks for sharing!

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SPARKVAMPY2012 4/8/2013 1:42PM

    Those cookies look fab and delish. Awesome job on acquiring those medals!!!!

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RAINEMARIE214 4/8/2013 11:57AM

    Those cookies look delicious! And I really like your medal hanger!

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JLITT62 4/8/2013 8:23AM

    Those are one of my favorite types of cookies!

Love the medal holder.

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LEYETTE 4/8/2013 7:48AM

    The cookies look "yummy yummy to my tummy"!! I LOVE the medal hanger!!!

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DEEO12 4/7/2013 10:34PM

    They look store bought. Well done!

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JANETRIS 4/7/2013 8:11PM

    Cookies look yummy, but I have an eye for the medal hanger! Love it! emoticon

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2WHEELEDSHARON 4/7/2013 11:41AM

    Mmmmm chocolate crinkles:)
Way cool hanger! I love it!

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CLWALDRO 4/7/2013 9:36AM

    can you post the recipe for the cookies or the link to where i can find the recipe.
you are really getting a lot of medals. Great job running and staying active emoticon

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LUCKYDOGFARM 4/7/2013 12:28AM

    The cookies look great! I love that medal hanger. Very cool!

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ALMIGHTYSWEDE 4/6/2013 5:55PM

    cookies look great! emoticon

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YOUNGNSMYLIE 4/6/2013 4:42PM

    YUM! I love you medal hanger. Very cool emoticon

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SOKKERNUT 4/6/2013 2:47PM

    Yummyyyyy and I haven't had lunch yet, should have known better. emoticon
That is a really cool medal hanger, did you have it specially made?
I missed chatting with you while on vacation, out in the middle of desert no computer or WiFi emoticon

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JUNEPA 4/6/2013 12:18PM

    Way cool, your thoughtfulness for your DH, your tempting cookies, your inspirational medal rack and bling !!

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WHISPERINGPINE9 4/6/2013 12:11PM

    Yummie cookies and wonder display of medals....WAY TO GO girlfriend.

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BUTEAFULL 4/6/2013 11:42AM

    looks good...both...the hanger and the cookies
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SEABREEZE63 4/6/2013 11:28AM

    That is a wide hanger!!! Lots of room for BLING!

Cookies do look yummy!

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LIVE2RUN4LIFE 4/6/2013 10:45AM

    What are the crinkles? Look yummy. I definitely need a hanger -- or two.
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GWTRIKER 4/6/2013 9:53AM

    What a great idea for the medal hanger. Your cookies look very good.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Caramel Crack(ers)

Tuesday, March 26, 2013


We are going to a sedar tonight and my brother's girlfriend will be coming along. Since she is gluten free, I thought I would make a yummy dessert that she could eat.
I picked up some gluten free matzoh and figured I'd use it in this recipe. I doubt any of the other people at the sedar will even notice that it's not the regular stuff.
The recipe came from smittenkitchen.com
smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/04/choc
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In other news....I've been running....I did 7.15 miles last Sunday :-)
I've been balancing on the BOSU with one leg....both dome side-up and dome side-down. Boy....that's hard.
I went for a sports massage this afternoon....my calves and shins can prove I've been doing the balancing...OUCH!
Happy Passover :-)

  
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KATRINAKRAUT 5/2/2013 5:56PM

    Yet another tempting recipe! Yum!

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SOKKERNUT 4/6/2013 2:49PM

    You are the most caring considerate person, I am blessed to be your friend.
What is a sedar?
I am so happy and proud of you for sticking to your program you are doing emoticon
Hugs
Maria

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MISSG180 3/31/2013 2:55PM

    Ah, matzoh crack! Ours was not gluten free, but it was nut-free since one of the attendees is very allergic to nuts. I made it for last year's sedar. The year before, I actually made homemade matzoh and it was really good.

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HALFFAST 3/31/2013 10:01AM

    Ooo yummy! Happy Passover! Way to go on the running!
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YOUNGNSMYLIE 3/31/2013 9:53AM

    Nat-- emoticon those look sooo good. Love your title LOL!

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MELTEAGUE 3/27/2013 3:14PM

    Looks delicious! enjoy!


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JUNEPA 3/27/2013 2:50PM

    Very considerate of you.
The treats look very yummy, and kind of like florentines

Happy Passover

Good for you, running and balancing. My ST workouts include balancing exercises which is really needed for me as I have less than average balance and have improved.

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AMAZONRUNNER 3/27/2013 11:48AM

    Those look great. I am gluton free so will save the recipe. Thanks! And great job on the running!

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RAINEMARIE214 3/27/2013 10:16AM

    Wow those look delicious!

And great job on the running!!

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IFDEEVARUNS2 3/27/2013 10:04AM

    Chag Sameach!

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IFDEEVARUNS2 3/27/2013 10:03AM

    Chag sameach!

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JLITT62 3/27/2013 8:02AM

    Those look dangerous . . . I once made toffee matzo . . . a mistake because it was addicting! I'm saving the matzo brei for this weekend & my long run.

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Thank you for sharing the recipe. let us know if anyone noticed the difference.
Keep up the fantastic work on staying active with the running

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SEABREEZE63 3/27/2013 6:37AM

    Crackers look great!
Running and balancing are great!

Happy Passover to you too!

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LUCKYDOGFARM 3/27/2013 1:20AM

    You are doing great on your running! Love the bosu.i need to do more with mine. The the GFCCCCrack looks yummy! I'll bell they were a hit.
Happy Passover to you and yours,

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2WHEELEDSHARON 3/26/2013 9:39PM

    Happy Passover!
You're such a nice sister:) Those look wonderful.
I'm thrilled the running is going well. Yay!

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SLIMMERJESSE 3/26/2013 9:04PM

    Happy Passover to you!

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BEFIT_WITHGUSTO 3/26/2013 8:12PM

    So happy for you that you've been running so much! Injuries stay far away!!

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BUTEAFULL 3/26/2013 7:28PM

    wow you are on fire keep the running up and you have better balance than me if you can handle the BOSU kudos to you...and the crackers look yummy too

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ALMIGHTYSWEDE 3/26/2013 7:27PM

    looks yummy! emoticon

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HEALTHYCOCONUT 3/26/2013 7:25PM

    You are so thoughtful! And of course it looks delicious.

Wow balancing on a BOSU with one leg...awesome!! I have enough trouble with both legs haha...maybe one day...

Happy Passover!

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LIVE2RUN4LIFE 3/26/2013 7:23PM

    That looks tasty!

Yay for running. Have you signed up for another race? Seems like another Half should be in your future.
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