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Jnet
A work in progress.
Interests: travel, spirituality, knitting, gardening, felting, romantic movies, cooking, hiking, reading, photography, baseball, baking, football, camping, action movies, scrap-booking, day-trips, music and singing badly in the car.
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Training Update - Late August 2014
Reflecting on my running journey to date, I'm so grateful that I had the resolve to listen to that little voice inside that said "Let's try running." Mind you, the last adjective that would ever be used to describe me is athletic. Always the last one picked in gym class,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at A life with pie
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#25 - Peach Pie
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Yes, my friends I'm still making pies and racking up the running miles! The unusally hot Seattle summer created some burnout for me on both activities, but I'm bound to catch up by year's end. This weekend I've a flat of Spooner Farms blueberries (last of the season) to contend... Continue reading
Posted Aug 23, 2014 at A life with pie
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#18 - Rhubarb Cream Pie
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was Mother's Day Brunch. Pie offering #2 for my friend family tasters. The Production: The 2nd recipe on Rhubarb from Four and Twenty Blackbirds was a Rhubarb Cream Pie. This pie was fun to make. A pressed oat crust, beautiful ruby colored cooked rhubarb filling and... Continue reading
Posted Jul 9, 2014 at A life with pie
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#17 - Rhubarb Pie
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was Mother's Day. My friend family were my pie test-tasters. May brings on the Rhubarb. The annual Ovendale Mother's Day brunch was the perfect opportunity to try out two intriguing recipes from the Four and Twenty Blackbirds Cookbook. The Production: The first offering was a classic... Continue reading
Posted Jul 9, 2014 at A life with pie
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#22 - Raspberry Hand Pies
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was our work June Potluck. Raspberries have arrived! Summer's officially kicked off. Prepared with a fresh flat of juicy berries, I seized the opportunity to share more pie with the masses and less baking time. Lil' hand pies were the perfect option. The Production: Joy, the... Continue reading
Posted Jul 7, 2014 at A life with pie
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#23 - Apple Pie
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Catch-up time. While I've made over 30 pies this year, I've only made 23 different kinds at the half way mark of this journey. I have no doubt that the upcoming 4th of July weekend will get me back on course. As I'm catching up on posts, I'm going to... Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2014 at A life with pie
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Training Update - June
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Time for a training update. Funny how adding online dating and lots of written communications has diminished my time here. Pies and events are in need of recording! Started shell posts along the way. Just need to catch up! June's Training Accomplishments: Total miles = 40.5 miles Fastest mile =... Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2014 at A life with pie
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Training Update - Early May
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Lucky me, the Burke Gilman quite literally runs through my backyard. The sunny weather has made it easier to throw on clothes/shoes and go. Unfortunately, last week I accidently doubled my first running circuit to 6 mins. The Iphone froze up on a notification and I ran through the walking... Continue reading
Posted May 11, 2014 at A life with pie
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#16 - Mexican Chocolate Pie
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was Cinco De Mayo. My lucky co-workers were pulled into my little celebration. There is nothing like a bite of rich intense chocolate with a spiced edge. What else is needed besides a nice strong cup of coffee to kick off Cinco De Mayo right? Picked... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2014 at A life with pie
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#15 - Banana Cream with Chocolate & Caramel Pie
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was my sister's family and belated Easter dinner. Easter coincided with the school spring breaks in my inner circle this year. Family Easter dinner was pushed back a week. As long as I get my BIL's lamb sometime in the spring all is right with the... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2014 at A life with pie
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#14 - Rhubarb Orange Zest Pie
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was my friend Parker's favorite pie and finally writing an online profile to get me back in the game. Back to the sweet stuff! My friends have been hinting, nudging, pushing, suggesting and lightly peer pressuring me (all lovingly of course!) to get back into the... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2014 at A life with pie
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#13 - Bacon Leek Quiche
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was still the monthly potluck @ work. Let them eat quiche! Poundering my quiche offerings, I couldn't get this phenomenal seasonal pizza from Pagliacci's out of my head - Bacon Leek. A few rainy Saturdays ago warranted a delivery pie and an Ironman marathon. Yes I... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2014 at A life with pie
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Training Update - End of April
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April Recap: As April closes my training plan is becoming steady and reliable. The pieces are starting to come together nicely. Logged 22+ miles in workouts. Completed 1st timed 5K of the journey - 16.01 min miles is my starting point. Utilizing the fitbit consistently. 3 total - over 10,000... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2014 at A life with pie
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#12 - Asparagus Quiche
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The Inspiration: My inspiration was the Egg-stravaganza Potluck @ work. My lucky coworkers were the recipients. Truth be told, I was running behind on my weekly pie count. The potluck provided an excellent opportunity to even the score. With a picnic, spring and egg theme - quiche seemed like the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2014 at A life with pie
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Top Pot Donut Dash 2014
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As promised, the next stop on the training event journey is checked off - the Top Pot Donut Dash 5K benefiting Childhaven. Complete with bone chilling wind off of Greenlake this morning. Note to self, remember a hat and gloves next year. Plenty of participants were taking shelter in the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2014 at A life with pie
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#11 - Shepherd's Pie
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The Inspiration: My pie inspiration was St. Patty's Day. In my book, one can't properly celebrate the Irish without a Shepherd's Pie somewhere in March. With the holiday on a Monday, I really didn't have time to braise a version with lamb (but that will make my hit list someday).... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2014 at A life with pie
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Training Update - 2nd week of April
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Officially on the road to a 1/2 marathon. Whoo hoo! Started with the 0-10K app workouts in ernest. Completely the first full week of training. For those keeping score at home, I am up to running 1.5 minutes at a time and for 9 min/30 mins. Surprise of the week... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2014 at A life with pie
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Training Update - April Goals
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It's officially Spring! Some days the weather is cooperating for outdoor adventures. Yahoo! This past week, I accomplished 2 training walk/runs. As there is lag time between my sessions, I keep starting over with the same one. On the bright side, it's not nearly as hard as my first attempts.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 6, 2014 at A life with pie
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Training Update - End of March
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And it's the end of March already. How does time fly that fast? All my best laid plans washed right out the window with the rain. Time to get to the IMA. Besides the St Patrick's Day Dash, outings with my nieces and some short walks it's been a slow... Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2014 at A life with pie
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#10 - Coconut Cream Pie
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The Inspiration: My pie inspiration was my friend family, in particular Eric. Coconut Cream Pie...here we go! It all started with a question...I'm bringing pie to our Saturday St Patty's Day party, any requests? As those nearest and dearest to me know, coconut is my kryptonite. I loathe it. A... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2014 at A life with pie
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#9 - Pear & Ginger Crumble Pie
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Catching up with the writing, but the pie making is on track! The Inspiration: My pie inspiration was my sister's family. Pear & Ginger! A sunday dinner invite is always a great excuse to bake a pie. BIL's dad was in town visiting which can only mean one thing -... Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2014 at A life with pie
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Florida & Training Update
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Catching up and recapping February training efforts...well, I went to Disney World. The week through the Orlando Parks: Killed my shoes - dead! Note to self - really important to buy new shoes when you say you will. Logged so many miles that my new fitbit decided to jump ship.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 17, 2014 at A life with pie
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St Patty's Day Dash 2014
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First goal achieved - participate in the St. Patty's Day Dash - one of the first big running events in Seattle each year. This one was the 30th annual. Among the supported charities was The Healing Center, which was a key support component in my journey through grief after Chuck's... Continue reading
Posted Mar 16, 2014 at A life with pie
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Happy Pi Day Everyone!
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Reprised the Salted Caramel Apple Pie from Four & Twenty Blackbirds for my lucky co-workers to celebrate Pie Day 3.14 today! Find some pie today to celebrate! And enjoy it!!! Next up - Pear & Ginger Continue reading
Posted Mar 14, 2014 at A life with pie
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Reflections on a March Day
This time March you softly crept in. The past swirled up naturally into an ever engaging, fast paced present. Bless you. Forever - today is sacred to me. It's the last time I heard you say I love you Your pain ended One of my favorite people was born today... Continue reading
Posted Mar 11, 2014 at A life with pie
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