Posted by: brookeyool on: November 18, 2011
Hi, all. I’ve been gone for a while… between mentally decompressing, and dealing with an overuse problem in my right hand/thumb (from too much typing, piano playing, cooking, cleaning… I’m trying to get myself to slow down and just read, but it just ain’t happening often enough). I asked my acupuncturist yesterday to give me [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: November 8, 2011
Hey, gang! Fall is falling! We’ve been really lucky to not have many rainy days and far more sun than we usually have during this time of year. That means we’ve been able to enjoy the autumn leaves while they’re still on the trees, rather than after the wind has violently blown them off. Also [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: October 4, 2011
OK, peeps, it’s October. That means I can officially share some fun Halloween things and not feel like the retail industry… you know, where they start Easter right after they pack away the Happy New Year goodies? I figure if it’s the same month as the holiday, it’s fair game. And Halloween’s a fun one, [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: September 20, 2011
I just read the following quote: Someday, everything will all make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason. Yesterday, I spent some time at a clinic specializing in voice disorders, since I’ve spent the past 2 1/2 months unable [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: August 23, 2011
Hi! It RAINED here yesterday. What, do I live in Seattle? (ahem. OK, so I do.) Lots of rain. But you know what? It had actually been sunny for a few weeks. (Alert the media! The Great Wet Northwest was sunny! Wait, it had been alerted. It was in the news.) And to me, the [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: August 2, 2011
Hi hi! Good to see you guys again! Last week, I mentioned that it was time for my monthly swimsuit shot post, with my weight loss progress. Well…. (here come the excuses) I didn’t post last week, since my right leg was covered with nasty bruises from a household renovation project. (I guess I could’ve [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: April 24, 2011
Happy dyed eggs and bunny ears! Time for the twice-monthly list of interesting posts and articles I’ve found on the web… all helping YOU get fit physically and mentally! Fellow Pilates instructor Karin Singleton talks about maintaining a strong foundation in your body even if you’re working out other parts of your body. One of [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: April 11, 2011
I’ve left you guys in the lurch all weekend, without even a Recipe Friday! I’ll make amends soon, promise! This weekend was Mr. You Can Get Fit’s (Bruce’s) birthday. It wasn’t a big birthday, but I believe that every year–every day–is a reason to celebrate. (And apparently Chris had the same thoughts I did today!) [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: March 4, 2011
Well, Hello There! It’s been a while. No excuses, I just lost the inspiration. I am back with full-force blogging a few times a week, friends, considering that food is now a bigger part of my life: I now have one personal chef client, and I’m researching how I can expand that, going forward! (As [...]
Posted by: brookeyool on: October 8, 2010
Richly red-colored spread, and bright, tangy flavors! This is fantastic stuff to spread on top of baguette slices (toasted or not), or toasted pita. The peppers are roasted first to really bring out their sweetness. You can choose to add hot chiles—as many as you want—if you want a spicier spread. I definitely suggest letting [...]
