Getting Ready for NYE 2010
Yesterday I had a terrible run. I’ve been doing almost all my marathon training runs on the treadmill at the gym because of the snow, or the cold, or just because I happen to be at the gym.
Anyway, I was scheduled to do a 4 mile with 5 minutes total uphill time (TUT). I was so exhausted after each of the 1 minute uphill intervals (I used a 5% incline) that I had to completely stop to catch my breath! And a spent a good part of mile 4 walking. I was thoroughly disappointed.
I did the run with my vibrams. Granted, I haven’t worn them in a while, but my ankles and calves were feeling good. The run was hindered more by my exhaustion than my soreness.
At least I ended my workout on a high note, with a great Vinyasa Yoga class. That’s 4 hours of yoga so far this week! Chalk it up!!
When I got home Matt and I wolfed down some leftover Manhattan Clam Chowder and headed to FreshCo to pick up some items for tonight’s wine and cheese. Matt had already taken care of buying the cheese during the week so we set out to get the ingredients for our appetizers: baba ghanoush, guacamole, and stuffed jalapeno peppers.
We did whatever advanced prep we could last night. I made some dough for pain a l’ancienne. Then I whipped up some of my famous baba ghanoush (okay, so it’s not really famous, but it’s Matt approved)
Matt, of course, made his own speciality: Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars!
And we also put together some killer Jalapeno Pepper Bites. I find Jalapeno peppers to be hit or miss. At times they’re almost mild and other times they are burn-the-roof-off-your-mouth spicy. These were burn-the-roof-off-your-mouth spicy. Yowzas! Lucky I love spicy stuff.
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Ingredients
16 jalapeno peppers
1 pkg light cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. manzanilla olives, chopped
2 t. apple cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, olives, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cut the jalapeno peppers in half, lengthwise, and remove the stems and seeds.
Smear about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each of the pepper halves. Refrigerate and serve chilled.
I’m going to spend the afternoon weightlifting – I better make it good since it’s my last workout of the year! – and preparing for our party tonight. I also have to plan my outfit. I think I see a blazer in my future!
I hope everyone has a Happy New Year. Please stay safe. If you drink, don’t drive.
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I love that picture of the chocolate chunk cookie bars, with Matt in the background. I can just read his mind “hurry up and take the darn picture, I want one!” hehe
Sorry about your run, but hey, those days happen. Some days my workouts are smooth and fabulous, other days I feel like I’m super out of shape! It’s crazy.
Happy new year to you!
Sorry about your crappy run
Happy New Year!
I’m totally eating those peppers tonight. Oh my god, I love them.
I’ve made a variation of these, where I roast the peppers and combine the cream cheese with some cheddar and spices for the filling.
Also, I know this is a travesty but I’ve never actually had baba ghanoush before. Now’s my big chance! If I like it, I might try making it sometimes instead of hummus. Not going to lie, I pretty much live for hummus.
Happy New Year!! Mmm stuffed jalapenos are amazing!! So are those cookie bars!
I love your Vibrams! I love to hear updates from people who wear them to get tips and stuff before I finally decide to buy a pair. Have a Happy New Year!!!
Found your blog via eatthedamncake. Those jalapenos look delicious and I’m totally going to try that recipe myself!
Bummer about the poor run – I always hate those days, too, where I’m just dragging myself through my workout. It’ll be better next time!
I think your baba ghanoush should be world famous, looking so perfect like that. And the jalapeno bites – yowza!
Happy New Year, Samantha!
Eggplant and cookies…I can’t think of a better way to start 2011!
Happy New Year to you and your family Samantha! I hope that this year is full of happiness for you!
Yay! I got mentioned in a post I can no longer comment on! clk clk
Happy New Year Sam!!
Yummy! I love baba ganoush and scrummy bars!
Happy New Year!
Cheers,
Rosa
I hate when runs don’t go as planned. The good news is that it makes the great runs feel extraordinary!
How do you like running in the vibrams? I’ve been so intrigued by “barefoot running” lately, and have been considering looking more into it.
That baba ganoush looks good! It would be a nice healthier option for holiday snacking.
how do you like your vibrams? do you find that they cause more injury or help with injuries? i’m just curious since there was that whole book about barefoot running… hm what was the title of that?!