If You Aren't Listening to this While Running, You Aren't Really Running

Oh my oh my oh my oh MY. I just ran my fastest 5k since high school, and it's all 100%, without a doubt, absoLUTELY because I was listening to the new album by The Very Best. A collaboration between a Malawian percussionist and a Kenyan/Nigerian/Swedish/Briton producer, the influences range from Lil Wayne to Lilongwe--and the result will have you running and smiling like a damn fool.  The new album is called MTMTMTK (More to Malawi Than Madonna's Kids)--download now! Just listen: &nb...

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Beet Hummus

My love affair with beets is no quiet romp in the hay--and with BF Kef gone for a little vacay of his own, I don't even have to hide my extracurricular activities.  The beets and I have gotten hot and heavy, and this little lovechild has popped up to play. Today we're working with golden beets, ginger, and yogurt, all of which come together to make a delicious dip with all the consistency of hummus but none of the spelling confusion. Enjoy! Golden Beet "Hummus" Dip Ingredients  - 3 med golden beets, peeled, and chopped (without greens) - 2 tsp garam masala - 1.5 inch piece of ginger,...

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A Few of My (New) Favorite Things

Meanwhile, back in the real world... vacations, apparently, end and every day does not include sight seeing, the beach, Greek lessons, and frappe.  Needless to say, JetSet Kef and I had a great time, inspiration for future culinary creations was a plenty, and I am none too pleased to be back in the land of never-ending job applications. The saving grace is that there are two new delicious things dictating my diet these days.   The first is frozen blueberries.  Oh my sweet Lord Jesus THIS is what people mean when they say "nature's candy."  I can't believe the rest...

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