Both sides of the spectrum (+ a giveaway!)- ENDED!
My oven has seen both sides of the spectrum today.
When I was home for my lunch break, my brothers were here hanging out with the Pilot and Oliv, and Kyle asked me if I’d help him make something for a Bacon Party he was headed to tonight with Meg. (For anyone lacking theme ideas for a holiday party, you’re welcome. Haha) Kyle always helps me with random errands/tragedies/life, so I knew I could help a bro out. The thing is, I don’t really speak bacon.
I like the turkey variety ok, but it’s just not really my thing. He knew he wanted to make something sweet, so I knew just where to go. I typed “bacon cookie” into the search bar and whaddaya know? Bacon cookies.. with peanut butter.
Thank you to Jessica for sponsoring 90% of our holiday desserts thus far 😉
(We doubled the recipe- that was about 1/3 of the final amount)
We made the bacon cookies, with incoherent stammering and victory dance moves from the happy guys “taste-testing” the candied bacon along the way. Word on the street is those cookies will rock your world (Kyle tried to peer pressure me into tasting one, but I opted out. They smelled divine, though.)
After Meg and Kyle headed to the party, I made some dinner using farm box ingredients that I didn’t want to go bad.
Butternut squash rounds with tomato goat cheese and roasted garlic-balsamic chicken.
Not.too.shabby.
We still haven’t Christmasified anything, but our neighbors are already on it! I’ll never forget the Pilot peering through the garage and swearing when he found out we moved onto Christmas Lane. Bring on the 10 ft inflatable snowman.
I hope you’re all enjoying the weekend so far! It’s been a beautiful and relaxing one.
Long run in the morning and then there are some crepes with our names on them….
Have a great night!
xoxo
Gina
Giveaway time! My PR friend at Canyon Ranch asked me if I’d like to give away two Canyon Ranch workout DVDs: “Strong and Sculpted”
(three 20-minute segments: yoga, strength and core, bonus segments on bone strengthening and protection, muscle building and foods to reduce inflammation)
and “Yoga for Strength and Energy” (two 20-minute yoga flows, a cool down and bonus features, including eating and sleeping for energy, healthy lifestyle changes).
The DVDs will be amazing additions to a quick and effective at-home workout routine, and here’s the kicker: you know those gluten-free chocolate chip cookies I’m obsessed with? I asked if they’d throw in a batch for the winner and the chef said yes 😉
This giveaway has ended as of midnight EST 11/26!
Thank you so much to everyone for entering and congrats to the lucky winner (chosen via random number generator: page 1, comment 37)
Sam, who said:
I’d love to win because I need to start working out at home- I’m a med student and life is just too crazy to make it to fitness classes often enough! My major goal would be to wake up early and get my workout done before class, but this night owl does not like 6am!
Congrats, Sam!! Send me your info (fitnessista at gmail dot com) and I’ll forward it along to the Canyon Ranch fairy 🙂
Stay tuned for more amazing giveaways! xoxo
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I would love to win because I was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis so I’m always looking for ways to change my workouts without a flare up 🙂
I would love to win because I’m at my halfway goal. I lost 25 pounds so far and I’m interested in trying new things so I don’t get bored at the gym.
Well, obviously I want to win so I can eat a few of those cookies then burn them off 😉
In all seriousness, though – with the craziness of the holidays and the freezing cold temps, it gets hard to find the time and motivation to get in a quick workout. I’d love to expand my at home options and get a few more ideas to quick additions to my post-run routine.
I want to win because I need a strong toned & sexy body for summer (New Zealand has summer in Dec/Jan/Feb).
I might have to make those bacon cookies for my brother…but I’ll keep the other ones for myself if I win. 😉 I’d love to win because I’m always looking for a new workout, especially anything yoga!
I would love to win because i love trying new workouts and keeping it mixed up! 🙂
I want to win!! I just had a baby girl a few months ago and I am ready to start incorporating exercise into my life again. I need the motivation of getting new fitness goodies to kick start my workouts again.
I would love to win because I workout at home, and I would love to add a new DVD to my collection. But also, those cookies are making me salivate 😉
Haha, I love love love bacon, but its my 2x a year treat. Needless to say I must now attend a bacon themed party —bucket list 😉 These dvds would be an awesome way to jump start those days where I dont feel like heading out into the chilly cold! Thank you!
I’d lo to win so I can try a new workout and those yummy cookies!!
I would love to win because winter is upon us and I will need something on those rainy days when I cannot get outside. I asked Santa to bring me a new TV/DVD for my exercise room.
I would love to switch up my workouts and try something new!
This would be perfect for winter (when running in the snow/ice isn’t so fun)! I love trying out new videos 🙂
I would love to win because I love working out and reading your blogs keeps me motivated and inspired! I am currently working on fulfilling my “bucket list” dream of becoming a body step fitness instructor at age 45! I am finding that stretching and building strength is a key element to my success in step and I think these videos would be a great help to me! 🙂
Perfect timing! I’d love to win because just today I decided to incorporate a TV/DVD into my basement gym. These DVDs would make a great start to my workout collection and who can’t use more yoga?? The cookies? Um, yeah, I’ll enjoy those too!
I would love to win this because I would love some at home options for tips and workouts since
I have been so preoccupied with the house we just bought, our engagement, and all the stress that comes along with it! Need some yoga and “me time” without having to leave the house!
Oh, those cookies look delicious. Even though I am a vegetarian, bacon gets me every time.
I would love the DVD’s because I live in Tanzania and it is hard to find a good gym here. I do most of my exercising in my air-conditioned bedroom with my computer. It would be great to pick them up at my mom’s this summer when we travel back to the US and have something new to do! Thanks!
At-home workouts are a must sometimes with my busy schedule of school and work. These DVDs look like a great option!
I would love a nice workout DVD for days when my gym is closed/it’s too snowy to get there. I hate missing a workout when I knew I really wanted one!
I would love to win because it’s getting cold outside and I need some new dvds to keep me going through the winter!
I would love these DVDs because I’m about to study abroad for a semester in London. I don’t know if I’ll be able to afford paying for a gym while I’m over there so having more “at home” options would be wonderful to have with me so I can stay active on my own (or with some of the other students on my trip) and not get bored as easily. Plus I’m from Arizona so the beautiful AZ scenery would be a a nice bonus.
I’d love to win! As a grad student, my budget doesn’t allow for many yoga classes and GF treats, so it would be tres helpful. 🙂
I haven’t run in 5 weeks due to a stress fracture, and I’m scared to start working out again. What if I’ve lost all my endurance? What if I’ve grown to hate it? What if I push too hard and end up injured again? These DVDs seem like the PERFECT thing to get me back up in the saddle, so to speak, and hey, cookies certainly can’t hurt (and might give me motivation to go for a run!).
I would love to win because I want to start some at home workouts and this would be a great start!!
I’d love to get in better shape! Thanks!!
I would love to win because I am looking to try yoga to help with my flexibility! Also, you shouldn’t put giveaway in the title and make it a reward for the readers who make it all the way to the end of the post 🙂 Those bacon cookies sounded DELICIOUS…even though you don’t eat bacon 🙂
I would love to win because this pie food-baby from Thanksgiving needs to go!
I’d love to win because I’m getting married in May and these yoga/stretching DVDs would be a great addition to my fitness regimine 🙂
I would love to win because I’m a beginner yogi and these DVDs sound great to help me out with my core
strength!! I’m also a big fan of gluten free cookies 😉
I would love to win because after a horrible weekend of muscle spasms I need to stretch more and sculpt my body to lessen the chance of getting them in the future.
Would love to win because I always love adding a new workout dvd to my collection. When I’m home from school I tend to be lazy and just do all my workouts at home!
I would love to win this because I teach pilates and strength classes at my gym at college, and I am always looking for new material! Also, the cookies look delicious 🙂
I would love to win because I am always looking for ways to mix up my workout routine!
I would love to win because the gym can become to monotonous over time. I would love the chance to switch up my work outs from time to time and try something new!
I’ve been getting into the habit of working out again, but I’ve always been more comfortable in a class-like environment (or basically where someone is telling me what to do) – so that’s why I’d love to have those DVDs! I have a gym membership but no car, so these would be great for the times I can’t find a ride ^^
Bacon cookies sound very interesting but I guess I’d have to try one. I’d love to win the DVDs I’ve been slacking on working out this month. I started a second job ad then got very sick for a week. It’s time to restart the healthy living and these would help!
I’d love to win because I need to start working out at home- I’m a med student and life is just too crazy to make it to fitness classes often enough! My major goal would be to wake up early and get my workout done before class, but this night owl does not like 6am!
I think those DVDs would be great for a preggo girl like myself. So would the cookies!
Been looking for some new workout DVDs! And who can say no to coooookies? 🙂
I would love to win because I don’t always have time to get to the gym before classes-an at home DVD would greatly help this. 🙂
id love to win one because the winter weather is finally upon us and some days i just cant make it to the gym! these would be great for those sort of days!
Heading into summer and this would be the ideal workout for a busy girl like me. I just love the pictures on the front of those DVD’s – they ooze ‘health spa in a hot place’.
I would love to win because I’ve been looking for a new way to spice up my workouts. I’ve been doing the same DVDs for years. I run a lot (I recently ran my first half marathon!), but I tend to skip yoga & strength training because I’m sick of the dvds that I have.
I’m currently seeking new workout videos so I’d love to win this! Also, cookies? Yes. Please.
I would love to win these DVD’s! My primary cardio is running and I really need to supplement this with more core, strength training and yoga. It would beer fact to be able to do this at home. Plus I have to admit I would also love to try those yummy cookies!
I was just saying how I need to add strength and flexibility into my routine to prevent injuries.
I am always wanting to try new workout videos for days when I can’t make it to the gym! And a batch of those cookies wouldn’t be too bad either 😉
I would love to win these because I have been dying to try out a new yoga/pilates dvd. And you know, I wouldn’t mind gluten-free cookies either ;-).
Thanks for holding this wonderful giveaway! A few months ago I made the decision to truly commit to my health and that’s included incorporating a fitness routine that makes me feel my best, and not just because it’s the new “it” thing. Running outdoors has become such a place of peace and joy, however with winter upon us, I’d love the option to be able to exercise at home and I think this would be perfect!
I think I’d want to win just for the cookies 😉 Haha, love the bacon party idea reminds me of the youtube sensations- Epic Meal Time, they are obsessed with bacon. I reckon the saltiness for the bacon with the sweetness from the cookie dough oh and the pb- sooo amazing!