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 need a new workout to keep me going.
I would love to include more yoga into my routine:)
i am in a workout rut and love working out to dvds
I would love to win because these would be perfect for workouts in my dorm room when I don’t have time to go all across campus to the rec center! And gluten-free chocolate chip cookies = amazing. 🙂
I would like to win because I’ve had my eye on the Strong and Sculpted DVD ever since you first mentioned it on your blog and I’d love to try it without having to buy it. 🙂
I would love to win because I just got the 6 week postpartum “all clear” from my doc to start working out again! And this being my second baby, there’s a lot of work to be done!
U, gluten fee chocolate chip cookies? Need we say more?
Seriously, I love yoga, but I like getting in my exercise in short bursts . . . so tbe DVDs are perfect.
I always workout in my living room each morning, so I’d love to add to my collection of fitness DVDs to choose from!
Bacon cookies?!? Who would have thought? 🙂
These DVDs would be awesome to win! I love that they are shorter and that I can do them right here at home while the kiddos nap.
I can always use some at-home workout ideas! (And some GF cookies, but that’s besides the point.)
I want to win because I need more at home exercise options. Sometimes a quick at home workout is all I can fit in and doing the same one over and over again just leads to me cringing when I know a cheesy saying is coming up. Also I love cookies 🙂
Would love some at home workouts for my busy life and the chocolate chip cookies sound amazing!
Now that I’ve moved to Spain and don’t have a gym membership, I’d love more at-home exercise ideas!
Not going to lie: I think I’ll have to make those bacon cookies for my fiancé as a Christmas treat. (Though I may sample a few, since that particular food aversion has mostly diminished.)
I’d love to win the DVDs, since I’m looking for more at-home workouts that I can fit in after our new baby comes in January! Those sound like they’ll be right up my postpartum alley.
My hubs would be all about bacon cookies!!! Haha! I want to win because they seem like achievable at home workouts for a mum!
I love yoga and need some new workout DVDs!
Quick at home workouts are the only workouts I get. I like that these have yoga mixed in. I definitely need more of that in my life.
And the cookies? Do I really NEED a reason for them? Haha….because they’re good for my soul!!!!
I would love to win!! My gym only has one yoga class a week that I can’t get to because I teach. And I have been having some tight/sore hip issues that some yoga could help with. And I love cookies!
I’d like to win because I’m trying to get back into a regular workout routine after/during a nagging food injury so I’m in desperate need of low-impact, at-home workout ideas!
I would love to win because I am am extremely active girl who is always looking to add strength, flexibility and balance to my routine.
Cookies… I want to win cookies!
Thanks for the awesome give-away! I would like to win because these DVDs look like great cross-training options.
Just had a baby and need to work out! Cookies are nice too! Ha!
I want to win because I get the go ahead to workout again in 2 weeks! I had a baby via c-section on Oct. 26th.
I need a jump-start!
Now that’s its starting to get colder where I live, it would be great to have an at home option for those really frigid mornings
I’m a sucker for an at-home workouts and those cookies look delicious!
Those dvds would be the perect addition to my suitcase as I travel for the holidays.
I’d love to win bc DVDs are quick & easy workout for stay-at-homes mommy’s like me! 🙂
Honestly, I’m not much into at home workout DVDs, I just don’t have the space in my small apartment to make it work. But I think these DVDS would be interesting as the one DVD has bonus information about bone strengthening and anti-inflammatory foods. And I can’t turn down a giveaway that offers free cookies.
Glad to know I’m not the only American who doesn’t like bacon Haha, those cookies still LOOK amazing though!
I’d love to be able to do some workouts at home this winter, so I don’t have to go out in the cold.
These workouts look like a fun way to energize my winter mornings! I never win contests, but why not try?! Tis the season for miracles 🙂
I’ve been trying to incorporate yoga into my workout routine and it always feels good to do it! Being a working mom, I workout at home and in bursts so these sound perfect!
Yoga & cookies should go together more often? Yes please 🙂
I’d love to try the yoga dvd for some new moves!
Another at home workout option is always a good thing now that winter is here!
I’m taking a short break from running and am gradually getting back into the swing of things working out wise, and it’d be awesome to have some good home videos for those days I want to work out but just can’t motivate myself to get to the gym.
I’ve been trying to get back into yoga but its been so long, I’m afraid to go back! A little practice revival at home could be the ticket to get me back on track.
My fiance and I are buying a house this week and I can’t wait to turn the smallest bedroom into my own yoga/workout room. These DVDs would be Ahmazing for use in that room, particularly when we’re too bust painting all night and can’t make IG to the gym. 🙂
Those at home workouts would be awesome!
I’d love to win this giveaway because I’ve been looking for a new DVD workout that I can do at home. This one seems to have a few elements that I could really use in my routine: sculpting, strengthening and yoga. Thanks!
I would love to win the DVDs because I currently don’t have a gym membership. I’ve been running outside using a great running app, but I need to add some yoga and other home workouts.
The cookies, well, how can a person say no to those?! I’m avoiding wheat, so gluten free is perfect.
Amy
Amykaireen at hotmail dot com
I have a 6 month old and could really use some variety in my stay at home workouts! (Since that’s pretty much all I do these days)
I love being able to do yoga at home, and right now the only DVD I have is Jillian’s. it’s time to change things up!
I love at home DVDs, I am a student so My gym time sometimes comes when the gym is closed unfortunately! I usually like to get DVDs from the library since it is free, but it would be nice to have some of my own DVDs! I am also gluten intolerant, but i never have enough extra money to buy all the different types of flours to make cookies or brownies, but i would LOVE to try some! Thanks Gina hope you have a fabulous Sunday =)
Um, why wouldn’t I want to win!?? I actually was just saying the other day that I wish I had more yoga DVDs, so this is perfect!! (Hi, I’m Brittany by the way, I’m a fairly new reader :))
I love how you always throw in some yummy naked goods to your giveaways. That alone is a reason to want to win! But with the holidays coming up I need to get my butt into shape again and all the workout DVDs will be super helpful!
Those DVDs look great !
Hi Gina –
I love your blog. Been reading for 6 months now. The workouts you post are motivating and oh so helpful when I don’t make it to crossfit.
I would love to win the DVD’s, I need more flexibilty in my life…. and yoga would be the perfect remedy.
Happy Sunday.
I am always looking for new ways to add to my at home workout routine and would love to give this new DVD a try!!