Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce

 Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce – this homemade meal was as easy as was epic, if I do say so myself. Well, ordering a cart full of frozen meats from WildForkFoods.com  for my protein fix this week – turkey, bacon steak, beef chuck roast and these beautiful tenderloin steaks was EASY.

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Bourbon Bacon Pecan Sauce

Shelling the pecans foraged on a recent day trip was NOT, lol . . . but I took the task as a personal challenge. Was so convenient to get all these quality meats delivered directly to door with free shipping on first order. Food from Wild Fork really IS fresher, they “blast freeze” at -40 degrees to seal in vitamins, minerals and flavor . . .satisfaction guaranteed! Read on to get the recipe: Continue reading

How to Experience More and Buy Less in Austin with Rentals from Ruckify

If living or visiting Austin (or select other markets around the US and Canada), you are in luck! You can BUY LESS yet EXPERIENCE MORE when you rent exercise equipment, big ticket tools, arcade games, outdoor gear, inflatable movie screens, patio heaters . . .. well, really, anything you can dream up is probably found for rent on Ruckify.com

ruckify, I rented I row machine in Austin

That makes me pretty HAPPY, read on to learn more and get an awesome deal on your first rental.

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Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet | Paleo, Keto

This post is part of a blogger recipe contest sponsored by Kevin’s Natural Foods. However, all content, opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Bursting with flavor without busting your clean-eating diet, my Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet is a 30-minute fish dinner that just messes one pot – plus, it’s suitable for Paleo, Keto, low-carb and gluten-free diets too!  Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet - quick paleo, keto and low carb dinner

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How Prebiotics Fuel Probiotics & Good Gut Health for Runners and Athletes

This post is sponsored by Rowdy Prebiotic Bars. However, all opinions, comment, and content (except as noted) and enthusiasm remain my own.

“I’ve heard of probiotics, but what are prebiotics and why do I need them?” This is a question I hear from many runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, obstacle course races and other athletes looking to improve their performance, in part, through nutrition.

Gut Health for Athletes - how prebiotics fuel probiotics

Simply put, prebiotics are the food that probiotics, those good bacteria in your gut, eat to thrive and, in turn, help you thrive. But, to understand more about prebiotics you need to understand the synergistic relationships that go in the gut microbiome of an athlete (or anyone). Continue reading

Turmeric Mashed Potatoes | Dairy-free, Plant-based, Whole30

Everyone has their own special way of making mashed potatoes, and often for me that includes winging it! You know, a little of this and a little of that – and sometimes this potato side dish turns out better than others, lol! Vegan Turmeric Mashed Potatoes - dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based, healthy complex carbs

The last time I made the best mashed potatoes worthy of putting on repeat, I made sure I to write down all the details for future replication. Vegan Turmeric Mashed Potatoes are dairy-free, plant-based, gluten-free and awesome complex carbs to fuel running. Ground turmeric serves as a functional ingredient, I appreciate those anti-inflammatory benefits. Also, the earthy undertones of turmeric play so nicely with potato – and the beautiful COLOR, people might think these are sweet potatoes at first glance! Continue reading