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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Bacon cookies? My hubby sure would be happy if I made these… too bad I’m a vegetarian haha!
I’d love to win the DVDs because I am in need of a new workout DVD. The ones I have aren’t doing it for me as much lately. Plus, I could use some more yoga in my life! (Who couldn’t?!) I used to practice at a studio and LOVED it, but I had to stop since it’s a little pricey. These DVDs would be great to get back into it!
Those DVDs look awesome! I don’t have any workout DVDs to use at home on rainy (or snowy) days… so these would be great!
Yoga for strength and ENERGY… yes, please! I need all the energy I can get during this time of year 😉
I love trying new workout DVDs. They’re a fun way to mix it up. Haven’t gotten bored or stuck in a rut in my fitness routine!
Chocolate chip cookies? *drools*
I would like to win because I ow yoga helps eliminate my lower back pain and I probably can’t keep my gym membership after the new year. Thanks! AmyD
*know 🙂
You had me at gluten free cookies! Need I say more?!?! Haha also yoga DVDs will give me the chance to branch out into a new fitness routine on my tiny college student budget that doesn’t leave much room for drop in classes.
xoxo, Grether
I’d love to win these DVD’s because since moving to NYC post-graduation and couch surfing for the past 3 months while I’ve been saving up for my own apartment (finally moved into my own place last weekend!) I haven’t been able to find the time or a place to work out (gym membership doesn’t factor into my budget right now, womp womp). These DVD’s would be perfect to help me get back on track…and who wouldn’t want to win those gluten free cookies?!
This would be great for all my holiday travels!
i’d love to win so I can get to know a little bit more of canyon ranch- and to try those yummy looking cookies of course!
I need to get back into my yoga-groove! I used to practice 3-5 times a week and now I sadly haven’t seen the mat in almost 6 months 🙁 No excuse really, just plain unmotivated!
I’d love to try the DVD’s because I’m recovering from a knee injury and need some workout options. And the cookies look amazing!
Mmm! Just bookmarked the cookies and now want to throw a bacon party. 🙂
I’d love to win this giveaway i’m moving away from any convenient gyms so I cancelled my membership and will be relying on DVDs and running for my workouts now. I need to up my variety!
I love that you now live on Christmas Lane……..awesome 😉 My 18 yr. old son has just been diagnosed with gluten intolerence. It has been difficult for him to understand what he can and can’t eat and to stop and think before he takes a bite…..these cookies would let him feel “normal” again. Happy Christmas! P. S. the videos look amazing and I can do it anytime from my living room, SCORE
I would love to win because I can never have too many exercise dvds. More of an incentive to work out!
I’d love to win those videos because I just let my gym membership expire to save money and I need some motivation to work out at home 🙂
I would love those DVDs for when I can’t get to the gym
And need an at home workout. The cookies would def be a bonus!! 🙂
Love your blog Gina!
I would love to win! I am trying to get back into exercising after a few months of not doing much. 🙂
I need to change up my workouts a bit and refresh my collection before the holidays to keep working out/balance all of the goodies this season! These would be the perfect addition!
I LOVE workout DVD’s! They are great for when I don’t feel like hitting the gym.
I’m working at getting back into shape after a crazy year. At-home workouts are the best!
I live in Maine where it is now too freezing to go outside any more than absolutely necessary. Meaning, I love me some at home workout DVDs, especially yoga! My goal is to do yoga 5-6 days a week leading up to the holidays. So excited!
These DVDs would be perfect! Winters can get pretty brutal here and sometimes getting to the gym or yoga is a bit too chilly. Plus, cookies! Delish.
I’d love win because I am always looking for new at home workout videos. Especially ones that include yoga. Plus those cookies make me drool when I look at then!
I would love to win because we are about to buy a home and I need to cancel my gym membership , so additions to my home workout selection will be needed!
I love doing combinations of short workouts so these DVDs would be a great addition to my workout routines! Just in time for pre- and post- holiday workouts!
With the temp getting colder, slowly taking away my ability to power walk daily, I would love a way to keep up my fitness while taking care of my baby Georgiana each day. Plus! Who doesn’t love cookies!
I actually just put workout and yoga DVDs on my Christmas list! That would be perfect!
I’d like to try those cookies!
I’d like to win because I love to try new workout videos.
I’m more motivated to exercise at home because the stuff is staring at me when I sit down on the sofa!
To get back in shape after my baby arrives!
I’m on wedding count down in 6 months and just had to give up my gym membership. I’d love some new DVDs.
I would love to have some short effective workouts when I am stuck inside because of the weather. I would love a yoga video…I am trying to really make yoga part of my routine.
I do a lot of my workouts inside, so the DVD’s would be great to mix-up my work-outs!
I’ve been telling myself that I am going to start yoga for far too long…it’s time to get crackin! With these videos, I would have no excuse to start my trek to finding my inner zen.
I’m pregnant and my hubs and I are gluten free, those cookies would be great! And those dvds will come in handy to help me get rid of my baby weight in a few months!
I’m always looking for new workout DVD’s to add to my tiny rotation of 30 day shred and tone it up. Plus, now that we’ve had our first snow (in Michigan) i think it’s probably a good idea to have some more at home options.
I would love these DVDs because with a three month old at home it is hard I find time to get to the gym!
I’d love that! Not sure if you’ll ship overseas though. If so, I’ll donate the cookies to you, Gina, because I’m not sure they will survive the trip 🙂
I’m from western New York and the snow is begining to fall.
It would be so lovely to work out with videos from the warm and beautiful Canyon Ranch.
Bonus…gluten-free c.c. YUM!
Thank you, Gina.
I’d love a new set of DVDs—I’m trying to switch up my workouts and break out of my “run-elliptical-lift” routine. This looks like just the thing!
I’d like to win mostly so I can try those cookies! 🙂
I really want to start practicing yoga and starting it at home first would be awesome! I want to get comfortable with it and then start doing it at the gym as well!
I want to win because I need to bring some new stuff into my workout routine, and I have gluten sensitivity- and have yet to find a cookie I love! Maybe this is destiny…lol
Great for newly pregnant moms!
I’d love to win! I was just thinking I NEED some yoga in my life. We just bought a house, I’m starting a new job in 2 weeks, and I’m getting married in May! I’m pretty much a ball of stress right now : )
Yoga is something that I love doing, but it’s not in my life nearly enough. These DVDS would be a great way to incorporate it into my fitness routine!
I would love a workout DVD to use when I can’t get to the gym. Plus I’d love to see an example of some of the workouts available at Canyon Ranch. Sounds like an amazing place! Also, those cookies look delicious!!
When I get busy and stressed with school and don’t have time to go to the gym, it’s nice to have dvds that I can just pop in and get in a short workout. Helps relieve stress and give my brain a break!
Also, no complaints on having some cookies : )
I would love to win! This is perfect timing for me. I just found out that I have a third stress
Fracture from running. I’m addicted to running, but now am forced to take a 9 week break. I’ve been thinking of trying yoga in the mean time as a low impact or no impact alternative.
I had surgery on Monday and have six weeks before I am allowed to work out again! Hoping my doctor will let me at least start doing some light yoga again before the six weeks are up.