Shuttle Endeavor, September 21, 2012, Sacramento, California
My friend and I rode our bikes to Sacramento this morning to watch the final flyover of the Shuttle Endeavor. Most of our photos didn’t come out very well, but this is a screen shot of a video my friend took. A man and his daughter were waving flags as we were shooting video.
I just thought that this captured a special moment in history.
I just had a very pleasant quick post-work jaunt and am now enjoying a yummy smoothie.
Buttermilk Banana Berry Smoothie
2 servings
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup each frozen blueberries and raspberries
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
3/4 cup low fat buttermilk
a little agave syrup or honey to taste (optional)
a few ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a blender, cover, and blend until smooth.
Share with a friend and enjoy!
I officially started training for my 2013 Tour de Cure with a 78-mile ride today … Davis to Winters to Vacaville to Dixon and back to Davis.
We stopped to have lunch at the Nugget Market in Vacaville. If you’re looking for something super refreshing, healthy, and easy on the stomach, try fresh squeezed pineapple juice. It’s loaded with an enzyme called bromelain. Just make sure it’s fresh squeezed and not canned or from concentrate. You can order it at the juice bar. A large (I think 16 ounces) was $5.00 and worth every penny of it.
Here’s some information on the health benefits of bromelain from the University of Maryland Medical Center website: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/bromelain-000289.htm
To learn more about the Tour de Cure, see: http://tour.diabetes.org/site/PageServer?pagename=TC_homepage
To register, see: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/A6SNF-SanFranciscoArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8674
To donate to my ride, see: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/A6SNF-SanFranciscoArea?px=4725188&pg=personal&fr_id=8674
Oh, dear ... one of these days I will get this self-photo thing down.
Let it roll off you ...
like water off a swan's back ...
and take comfort in knowing that everything is going to work out just fine. You just have to believe in yourself.
Feels decadent, but it's actually pretty light
These are very easy to make. Start with Trader Joe’s Clay Oven Baked Whole Wheat Lavash Bread. Spread some light cream cheese (the whipped one works best) on the bread, then layer about 4-5 ounces of smoked salmon on top. Sprinkle with fresh herbs – I used chives and Italian parsley. Roll it up. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate at least a few hours or overnight. Just before serving, unwrap, then slice into about 3/4-inch thick slices. Enjoy with a nice glass of white wine.
I will definitely make these again, but next time I think I’ll use less salmon. In fact, I think I’ll make a mixture of light cream cheese and smoked salmon, and pulse it in a food processor to make a somewhat smooth spread. I think that will give the salmon flavor, but will lighten it up even more. That will be more cost-effective, too.
Oh, salad, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways ...
Mmm … Happy Labor Day!
Heirloom Tomato, Persian Cucumber, Avocado, & Cilantro
Homemade Focaccia with Dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Fresh Rosemary
Preparing bread for croutons ...
Grilled Zucchini & Yellow Squash
Grilled Russet & Yukon Gold Potatoes
New York Steaks, ready for the grill
A Nice Cab ...
Earned this dinner!
Got a late start today, but just got back from a nice, quick jaunt to Winters and back. No pictures, just cycling. A quick stop at Putah Creek Cafe in Winters for ice water (thank you!!!)
Cooling off with a refreshing buttermilk and banana smoothie with whey protein, then freshen up and go to Nugget to buy some treats for Labor Day dinner.
Hmm … steaks on the grill?
Two of the coolest Kleins in Davis!
Fresh pineapple, cantaloupe, nectarine, raspberries, blueberries ... pure delight!
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