Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Peanut Butter Chocolate Espresso Cookies
I always buy a bag of chocolate chips at the store because you never know when there will be a need to make some cookies. Since I've been on a chocolate peanut butter kick lately (let's be honest, my whole life), I decided to mix two of America's favorite cookies...
Sauteed Brown Sugar Salmon w/ Spicy Fresh Mango-Pineapple Chutney
I'm discovering the secret to my own personal cooking style. See, this meal wasn't originally called "brown sugar salmon" but I made it that way because when doesn't brown sugar make everything better? Basically, I decided that in addition to some honey in the...
Today’s 19 Miles
Today's RunWhat: 19-mile training runWhere: Rosslyn/National Mall/GeorgetownWhen: 5:15am-9:15amHow: 2 miles treadmill at my apartment (5:15am), 10 miles running group (6:10am), 7 miles gym treadmill (8:15). Fuel: 1/2 cup coffee, 2 mini-cliff bars, 2 electrolyte...
Book Review: “Commencement”
I just reviewed her other book, "Maine," but I had to do this one. I'm fresh from finishing "Commencement" by J. Courtney Sullivan. In fact, I was almost at the end on the way to work so I read it walking from Union Station to my office and then had to sit for 10 more...
Fantastic Chicken Fajitas
What is that pile of mess you might be asking. As you probably know, a good pile of ingredients can make a darn good burrito -- or in this case, fajita. I LOVE Mexican food -- it might be my favorite. Until three months ago, I didn't know you were supposed to add...
Exhiliration Tuesday
I decided I have to get down to business with this marathon training -- so obviously I wore my 2010 Chicago Marathon dry fit t-shirt to run this morning. It's not hard with I have blogger motivation from people like Ali & Theodora but they are in New York (and I...