Loving the “Bite” Recipes

Got turkey leftovers? Well then, you’ve got lots to look forward to. Sure, you can just reheat Thanksgiving dinner in the days to come, or you can reinvent that turkey into a whole new meal. This works with turkey you’ve stored in the fridge, or, if you’ve truly got it coming out of your...
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Every year at this time, I wonder where the year went and how we got to the end of November so fast. Oh, and what in the world should I plan for Thanksgiving?!? If you’re in charge of a dish, the meal, or a whole feast next Thursday, you may want to take a...
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This time of year, as my sometimes over-scheduled Holiday plans ramp up, the weather cools, sunlight hours decrease, and I’m in-between my favorite sports (too much snow and cold for mountain biking but not yet enough for AT skiing – it’s a hard-knock life, I know), sometimes I need a little homemade pick-me-up. As...
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One of the simplest ingredients in your kitchen could have one of the biggest impacts in your body. We’re talking SIMPLE. Downright ordinary. Black Peppercorns. In case you didn’t know, I’m usually a go big or go home sort of person, sort of nutritionist, so we’re going WHOLE peppercorns in the recipe.  It’s an...
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If you’ve been around Loving the BITE for long, you’ve probably read this one over the years. But, it’s a very popular high-demand post that’s worth repeating…especially with Halloween and subsequent Holidays looming. In addition to candy overload, you may find yourself suffering from plain-old “rich-food” overload. The treats, the big meals, the office...
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Just a couple weeks ago, I implored you to add more cinnamon to your diet for its many, many nourishing health benefits. If you’ve decided to give it a try, how are you doing with it? If you need more options, here’s some help. Delicious Pumpkin Spice Smoothie. Recipe of the Week:  Delicious Pumpkin Smoothie Ingredients: 1/2...
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Generally, I like to use fresh foods – of course. But, guess what? Some canned foods are not villains, but an easy, healthy ingredient. In fact, I have one go-to recipe in particular, that uses canned vegetables and turns out DELICIOUS and healthy. Like you, I’m busy. Works, kids, riding, and more. But we...
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It’s your lucky day. Without going to a store, and without spending a dime, I bet you’ve got one of the most powerful antioxidants available, right in your cupboard. Lurking. Just waiting to be used more. And now you’ve got no excuse. Cinnamon is POWERFUL. It’s anti-inflammatory. It’s full of antioxidants. And, it contains...
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It’s officially apple season! And, if you’re looking for a delicious, easy way to use your harvest or farmer’s market deals, look no further than applesauce. This week, we’ll make it with honey (a great fuel for cyclists!) and use it at pre-training fuel. It also works well on the bike, with breakfast over...
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Curd. Not the most appetizing word in the world, but one of my favorite, most appetizing treats and fuels. Just thinking about the tangy sweet deliciousness of orange or lemon curd makes me smile. But just for a moment since it’s tough to smile while simultaneously devouring some curd. This week, let’s take the...
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I cried when my kids headed by to school a few weeks ago, but not for reasons you may think. This summer I was spoiled, I’ll admit it. My 8 year old became the household pastry chef, making a new batch of homemade cookies weekly (no, no, he didn’t use the oven, but he learned...
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Nothing quite says Autumn to me like riding through fallen leaves and dinners with ingredients like apples and squash. And, as the daylight and days get shorter, I’m always looking for quick, delicious, warm meals. This week, we’ll cut to the chase with an easy and tasty Autumn dinner. It will include some nutrition powerhouse ingredients...
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