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Christmas Elves Kicked Me Out Of Our House

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Alternate title: An Early Christmas Present  Alternate title #2: My Husband Is A Bad Liar  About a week ago, I received an event invite on the calendar that I share with Mal. It said: “ Tina gets out of the house while Christmas elves put together her present. ” Hmm… very interesting. I accepted the invite, but, of course, I wondered what the heck Mal was planning. And as soon as he got home, I asked him about the “Christmas elves.” He just smiled and told me that I needed to find something to do on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Well, ok then. I knew he was excited about whatever he had planned, so I didn’t ask anymore questions. On Saturday morning (yesterday), I packed up my things, said goodbye to Mal, Quinn, and Murphy, and took off for the day. #peaceout First stop: CrossFit for a fun partner workout. My partner and I finished it as prescribed just under 30 minutes. After class, I took a quick shower at the gym, swung by Coffee Shack for an iced coffee, and then got a

Weekend Link Love – Edition 431

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Research of the Week Researchers  reverse aging in mice and human cells. I’d take an immortal pet mouse. Why not? Flickering light could help Alzheimer’s patients. Spanish tapas , circa 1.2 million years ago. Eccentric training (lowering the weight) increases flexibility by decreasing muscle stiffness and increasing tendon stiffness. Resistance training in a low-oxygen environment enhances strength gains . Eating more than a serving of red meat per day still isn’t associated with cardiovascular disease. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts   Episode 147: Stuart Tomc : Host Elle Russ hangs out with Stuart Tomc, a science expert with extensive experience working with natural health supplement companies. He’s currently with CVSciences, the makers of a new CBD oil product . Today, Stuart fills us in on the emerging science of non-psychoactive CBD oil. Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared as Primal Blueprint Podcasts. Need to catch up on reading, but don’t h

Holiday Cranberry-Vanilla Panna Cotta

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Panna cotta might sound intimidating, but I like to think of it as an elevated version of Jell-O. To me, it’s a perfect dessert option: quick to assemble, practically foolproof and stunning to serve. This version is a lighter take on the typical whole-milk version. Thick Greek yogurt keeps it luscious and creamy, but with about half the calories and fat of traditional recipes. If you can make Jell-O, you can make panna cotta. Bloom the gelatin in a bit of cold water, then add to a simmering pot of cream and fresh vanilla bean. The gelatin keeps the filling wonderfully delicate and wobbly. Since vanilla is the primary flavor here, it’s worth seeking out whole beans. Most well-stocked grocery stores will carry them in the spice section, though they can also be found online and in specialty grocery stores. Slice the bean lengthwise, then carefully open to reveal the fragrant seeds inside. Use a small paring knife to remove as many of the seeds as possible, then add both the bean and the