I am supposed to be in the middle of a 12 mile run right now. Yep, you read that right, 12 miles. I am training for a half-marathon at the end of May, the Boston Run to Remember, and the plan was to get up early and get out before the rain started. But little Maggie, who is now peacefully asleep in her crib, had me up two times last night with her crying (most likely due to her teeth). Both times, I woke up with a start and because my heart was pounding, I found it hard to go back to sleep. So I turned off the alarm and slept way past my early running time. I may get out there later, I may not. The good thing about training plans is that they can always be adjusted slightly. Let’s just see how the day goes, shall we?
Now, back to more important things, like food. Let’s see what the food blogging world has in store for us today…
I say we start our day with these gorgeous Browned Butter Maple Blueberry Muffins from Elle’s New England Kitchen. She says they taste like pancakes in muffin form.
And since I love all things pastry in mini-form and I adore sticky buns, let’s suppliment our breakfast with a few of these Sticky Pecan Bites from Tracey’s Culinary Adventures.
That was a pretty heavy breakfast we just had, so I think lunch should be healthy and light. How about this Beef and Bok Choy salad from A Spicy Perspective? A great use of bok choy, since when I buy it, I often am at a loss of how to use it. Not any more!
It’s approaching the 5 o’clock hour, I think perhaps it’s time for a cocktail. I am partial to gin, and I’ve never seen or heard of lavendar soda, but if I ever do come across it, I will be making these Gin and Lavendar cocktails from Raptor Toe.
I believe we need an appetizer to go with our cocktail. How about these Gorgonzola Tarts from Liren at Kitchen Confidante?
Time for the main course, perhaps? I can’t wait to try this Tea Smoked Black Cod from Showfood Chef.
We ate so lightly for lunch and we DID go for that 12 mile run today (um, maybe?), I say we allow ourselves two desserts. The first is this middle eastern inspired Coconut Date Couscous Cake from Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker. Sweet couscouse, how brilliant is that?
Finally, since tomorrow is Easter, let’s indulge in these super cute Baby Chick Cake Pops from Kumquat.
I love getting links to new blogs! Those baby chick cake pops are so adorable.
Twelve miles?! Oh, my. I'm impressed – and very jealous I'm not that motivated. I'm good with about 3 miles. 😉
As always, thanks for the recipe tips. I wonder if I can get the husband to eat gorgonzola. Those tarts look amazing!
I'm sorry that the little one is hurting and hope she feels better soon! I'm sorry too about you not being able to run (that's sad, right?).
Though, I am happy about these new links you've provided. I love finding new bloggers and some of these recipes look delicious.
I remember running..sigh, never went quite that far though, I know you'll be able to do it!
sorry to hear your little one is not feeling well, teething is not a happy time for them, or for us, I guess just be thankful thats all it is should be the way to think about it.
thanks for sharing those wonderful links with us…I miss so many great dishes, its nice to be able to catch up on some of them
Cheers
Dennis
My baby lady is getting about 5 teeth right now…so I feel your pain. This is a really fun post!
I'm am heading straight over to Kitchen Confidante to snoop out those wonderful sounding Gorgonzola Tarts. Yum!
Good luck with your training! By the way, I've given you an award today over at Deep Dish 🙂
Hope Miss Maggie has a better night tonight. I love your wrap up…I have a few visits to other blogs to make 🙂
12 miles, eh? Oh my goodness … I'll stick to my 2 mile walk. 🙂
I hope Maggie is feeling better!!
I think Ana has couple more teeth to go before a full mouth… she had her first tooth at 3 months!
I well remember those mornings after a night up with little ones. If you get out for that run, you are a wonder woman! Thanks for the link love. I am off to investigate those gorgonzola tarts…yummy!
Hope that you have a better night to night.
I like the little chick and lamb cake pops.
Have a Hoppy Easter!
It's hard to get anything done after a rough nights sleep, let alone a 12 mile run. I'm sure you'll get back on schedule soon!
Great links. I need to try those gorganzola tarts!
Ditto to what Lynn said–thanks for the link to this gorgonzola tarts. They look amazing. And 12 miles? -.- I do 30 minutes of Jillian Michaels and I'm spent. You are awesome!
12 miles? Wow! That is really, really impressive!
I hope you and your little one have a better night 🙂 Love the recommendations… great recipes! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Carolyn, I hope Miss Maggie's teething will be over soon. I remember those days… You are such an active person, cooking & baking, taking care of little kids, and training for a marathon. You inspire all of us! Thank you for introducing us new yummy foodie links! This is great!
great links! thanks for sharing! and good luck with the running : j
A fantastic line-up of links 🙂 I hate waking up with a start and losing sleep all night. It makes for a cranky day. Hope yours was relaxed despite your change in plans. Happy Easter 🙂 Wishing you a fantastic week!
carolyn, thanks for the shout out about my cakepops!! hope you had a restful weekend… so great to find a fellow gluten-free blogger!
cheers,
gretchen