Sweet Relief

Last week was the first time in 3 months that I was able to wear a tee shirt during my morning run. I've even experienced that cold-hands feeling a couple times, where I have to keep clenching my fists to get the blood circulating. I'm always soaked through with sweat by the end, of course (Deborah says I sweat so much because of my high metabolism?), but it feels like the seasons are changing, and I am ready. I think I could really love fall here: cool mornings and nights with warm, sunny days...it will make the heat of the summer worth it, I hope.

Okay, on to the food- before my trip home I made an incredible meal that I haven't had time to share until now. I adapted this recipe from Rachael Ray's Stretch a Buck Turkey and Bean Burrito Burgers:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cooked brown rice
a little over 1/2 a pound ground turkey (sorry, I know that's vague)
1/2 can pinto beans
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
salt and pepper to taste (unfortunately I don't remember these measurements, but knowing me, I probably put a lot in)

Method:

Combine the ingredients and form into patties (this recipe made three big ones!). Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry each patty, about 5-7 minutes per side. I served mine with homemade apricot lime salsa, roasted potatoes, and kale chips. Seriously, amazing. Andddd unfortunately I have no picture because it won't upload. It's a beautiful photo, though! Check out my awesome breakfast instead:

Oat bran, Hershey's special dark cocoa powder, coconut oil, TJ's Sunbutter, brown sugar, and raspberries. So glorious!