Monthly Archives: October 2011

Thrifty Thrifty

It’s that time again! Time for a fashion feature. Ooooh baby. Buckle up, kids, this is a good one. Today’s outfit inspiration comes from a handful of places. First up, Ralph Lauren. More specifically, Oprah’s interview with Ralph Lauren at his ranch during her Farewell Season. Hello. Did you guys see it? Mind blowing! I...

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Favorite Things October 2011

1. Graphic Image Weekly Planners. I have been uhb-sessed with Graphic Image ever since I first laid eyes on them in a fancy stationary/book store back home called Warwick’s. I have typically purchased silver or gold, as I’m a sucker for metallic, but was having a hard time choosing between them this year.  As I stood...

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Turkey Chili

It’s a dreary day today. A little rainy, really windy, and refreshingly crisp – this is the perfect day for a warm bowl of chili. Turkey Chili Recipe by Kristin Murdock Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1.25 pounds ground turkey 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes 2...

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All that is Left

I could have taken pictures of the process. Sifting the flour, adding the spices, whisking the eggs. I could have taken pictures of the finished product. Beautiful loaves, crumbly topping, cooling in pans. I could have taken pictures of the slicing. Perfectly moist apples, brownish-orange interior, small pieces of fall perfection. I could have taken...

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder… Right?

I’m back!! I had every intention of keeping you all up to date on my daily goings-on while in San Francisco and San Diego, but it simply did not happen. There were too many babies, pregnant bellies, and California Burritos to try and fit blog updates with witty comments in. I hope you still want...

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FINISHED!

Hi Everybody!! I have officially finished my tenth half marathon! Yippeee!!! These pictures are all from Caitlin’s phone, and you may have seen them on facebook, but I’m posting them here anyway because it’s too exciting not to share. We woke up early Sunday morning and found it absolutely necessary to take some Power Pose...

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Weekend Instructions

1. Have fun. 2. Run fast. See you on the other side! Pray for me on Sunday morning. Eeep! ~Kristin

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Baking Bread

Yesterday was a bread baking kind of day. And so, as rain poured from these Mid-America skies, I got out the bread flour, tested the limits of my Kitchen Aid, and baked bread. I used to be terrible at baking bread. It would never rise the way it was supposed to, so it would end...

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Half Marathon Training : The Last Days

Three more short runs! That’s all I have left until race day! I don’t know why I’m SO excited about this race. I’ve ran a lot of races, but this one is just so fun. I think I’m excited to get to go on a mini vacation, spend some time with friends, and be in...

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oh! happiness!

“Oh happiness – there’s grace enough for me and the whole human race.” ~David Crowder The Gourmet Cookbook. Bread rising the way it should. The end of a long run. Glenn’s freckles. Flaky croissants. Seventy-five degrees. Palm trees. Skiing. A good burger. Freshly brewed iced tea. Laughing with friends. These are things that flood my...

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