Over the past few weeks, I’ve been playing around with different recipes for turkey sliders. At first, I used just salt and pepper. Then I spiced things up a little by using Montreal Seasoning.
While these were great, I wanted something that was very bold in flavor. Something spicy. Something a little salty. But more importantly, something BOLD. Here is my latest recipe for Spicy Turkey Sliders.
Medal (Noun)
1 : a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture 2 : a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement.
As we get through summer, I can’t help but feel a very heavy sense of pride for my many friends who are training for various 5k’s, 10k’s, half-marathons and even marathons. No race is “a walk in the park”.
Some of us are in better shape than others. Others have the mental fortitude that people like myself don’t. The one constant for all race runners, particularly half and full marathoners, is the medal. For some, this “piece of metal” signified an accomplishment.
In the fall of 2006, I began training for my very first marathon through the AIDS Marathon Training Program. I spent seven months preparing my body for a 26.2 mile run. Throughout the whole process, all I could think about…was getting a medal.
I was that “husky” kid in school. I never won medals, trophies or belts. I was awarded certificates for academic achievement…but I never got any recognition for my athletic efforts.
Pineapple Dessert Sliders
Here is a recipe I “cooked” up last weekend. It’s not the most healthy, but it is one of the more delicious. All things in moderation kids. All things in moderation.
These are dessert sliders inspired by the various mini burgers I have enjoyed in many different capacities. This is a unique creation using King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. SO TASTY!
Only two months left before my birthday, and the heat of summer has finally made it’s graceful entrance into my Vegas life.
The past few weeks have been amazing. I’ve been fortunate to spend some time with my “out-of-town” friends, as well as be a part of some local shenanigans here in Vegas.
I also had the opportunity to hear former President Bill Clinton speak at a rally for Senator Harry Reid. After the speech, I used my nimble body to squeak my way to the front, and shake the former President’s hand. I did this while taking a picture. I needed proof 
TWO MORE MONTHS! I can’t believe it. Time to get crackin’.
This new playlist features just a couple from my previous Spin Doctor playlist (part3). This list features some awesome songs from this summer, as well as summers past. The weather in Vegas is starting to heat up. It’s time to take it up another notch with music.
1. Fantasy Girl—Baby Bash
2. Getting’ Over You—David Guetta
3. Cooler Than Me—Mike Posner
4. California Gurls—Katy Perry
5. Break Your Heart—Taio Cruz
6. I Like That—Richard Vission & Static
7. Evacuate The Dancefloor–Cascada
8. Hello Good Morning—Diddy
9. Me Against The Music (Rishi Rich Remix)—Britney Spears
10. Ready, Steady, Go—Paul Oakenfold
11. Love Lockdown—Kanye West
12. Cream—Prince
13. LoveStoned/I Think She Knows—Justin Timberlake
14. I’m the Ish—DJ Class
15. Today—Smashing Pumpkins
Sometimes, it’s important to be a little indulgent.
This afternoon, I went to a Yelp event in Henderson, NV. For those of you who don’t know the Vegas area, Henderson is on the “other” side of town. The event was at Atomic # 7, which is this new ice cream shop. A unique concept, in that you can basically custom order your ice cream.
You pick all of the ingredients from the menu
And then they put everything into a Kitchen Aid mixer that has some sort of Nitrogen attachment, and voila! Ice cream.
Here are some pictures and a video of the process. Pretty neat-o.
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The cone immediately started to break, so Atomic#7 was kind enough to give me another cone, and a cup.
Photo by LeMond Fitness
In the interest of awesome playlists for my workouts, I am creating a new category for blog posts: Music.
This playlist has been on my iPod for about a week, but I can’t stop listening to it. It’s just about 60 minutes long, and perfect for a strong bike ride, or spin class.
I call it Spin Doctor 3. Spin Doctors 1 & 2 were good playlists, but not as cool as this. The first song is by far my favorite song on the playlist. The last song, is fun, and perfect for a cool down and stretch.
Also, don’t dare judge me for having Bieber and tons of Black Eyed Peas on this playlist. 60 minutes of intense spinning is rough, and a couple of silly songs are good to lighten the mood a little.
Let me know what you think.
Another update on my 30 Before 30 list. If you want to help me with any of these, let me know. I’m open to help. In fact, I’d prefer it.
The big 3-0 is coming up. Less than three months. I am excited. Aren’t you?
Run a marathon
Go camping
Learn how to gamble.
Begin writing a cookbook
Tell someone I like, how I feel about them, regardless of the outcome
Begin writing a book.
Watch a movie I’ve never heard of before.
Make someone feel special.
Sleep in until Noon for once
Figure out a system for managing my socks.
Write a song
Surprise an old friend.
Learn how to properly swim
Get to under 200 lbs.
Change someone’s life for good.
Attempt to grow a plant
Roadtrip through California by myself..visiting friends, breweries, wineries.
Make someone laugh till they cry.
Cook a complete meal for someone other than myself.
Do a real pullup or ten.
Properly cook an artichoke.
Learn to dance
Learn to skate (ice or rollerblade)
Show someone the Grand Canyon
Go to Moab and visit Arches National Park
Brew beer at home.
Buy a new computer (PC)
Use my job skills to help someone outside the workplace.
Ride in a helicopter
Skydive
On August 22, 2010, I will turn 30 years old.
A couple months back, a buddy of mine challenged me to come up with a list of 30 things I want to do before I turn 30. Below is the list of things I came up with. A couple of the items are “big deals” and although I had already accomplished them, they were on my unofficial list of things to do.
The biggest sacrifice so far has come by the way of sobriety. I think this can help me with item#2 under “Not Completed”. It’s going to be a tough road.
It’s always a good idea to start off with accomplishments…so here goes…
Completed
To Accomplish
