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FEATURES 18 Woman to Watch Keivette Hammond 26 Now We're Cookin' 32 Girl Power 41
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26 Departments 8 Business Spotlight Kurtz + Atkins Design Co.
50 Travel Washington, DC
13 Girl’s Guide to Gardening
54 Career Digital Spring Cleaning
14 Girl’s Guide to Eating Organic 22 Inspire/Empower Caryn Dayhoff 47 Fashion Spotlight Rosa Pinto 48 Beauty Feed Your Face
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I don’t know about you, but after this winter’s blizzard, I am DEFINITELY ready for Spring! Warm weather, flowers blooming, birds singing…and Sass Magazine! We’re still overwhelmingly humbled by the positive support you've given and we're ecstatic to be able to fill a much-needed niche highlighting some of the fantastic women who make up our community! We've made great progress as we continue to grow this grass-roots operation! Here’s a few things we’ve accomplished this season:
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• Hosted our first Girls Night Out at Jojo’s Restaurant and Tap House—thanks to all who came out! Stay tuned for another GNO coming this June (and so much more)! In this issue, we hang out with some of the area’s top female chefs—special thanks to Vita Images Photography and The Kitchen Studio for our shoot location. We get work-out inspiration from super strong women, with photography by Doug Via and shoot location at SoldierFit. And, we introduce you to three unique women who are living their dreams. A unique business entrepreneur; the first female in a male-dominated position; and a woman who has overcome a lifelong medical condition—you’ll be sure to find inspiration in their stories. A huge thank to you to all our advertisers who’ve supported us from the very start! Businesses such as Colonial Jewelers, Mountain Memories at Thorpewood, The Mount, Martinsburg County Tourism, Patrick Street Interiors, Cheryl Poirier Homes, and The Muse have been with us from our first issue. Please be sure to support them, as well as the other fantastic local businesses and organizations you'll find throughout these pages. Our advertisers allow us to continue producing Sass Magazine and keep it a free resource. Visit their storefronts, inquire about their services, attend their events…tell them you saw them in Sass Magazine! Before closing, I’d like to give a shout out to some of the Sass men who’ve helped out tremendously. First and foremost, a huge thank you to Tim Moore (my dad!). He’s been hitting the streets getting magazines delivered all around town and is the main reason why we’ve been able to increase our distribution in just a few short months. Retired?! Not anymore! Also, I’d like to thank my husband Jimmy who has been helping out at photo shoots and producing some of our behindthe-scenes video footage (be sure to check out the video from our weightlifting shoot). Lastly, just a reminder to visit us at SassMagazine.com. Get a glimpse of behind-thescenes photos and videos, read up on exclusive Sass extras, plus weekly educational and informative articles. Finally, we hope you follow us on Instagram (@sassfrederick) and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/sassfrederick). Happy Spring!
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BIZ SPOTLIGHT
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Small business owner Jodi Kurtz may just be the ultimate recycler. Her uniquely designed and handcrafted furnishings bring new life to old wood. Utilizing reclaimed wall studs from historical row homes in Baltimore and Washington, DC, Kurtz creates beautiful, one of a kind pieces of furniture from wood that would otherwise end up in area landfills. 8
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BIZ SPOTLIGHT Why did you decide to start this business? A: I relocated to Maryland in December of 2012 from Minneapolis. I have always loved designing and building furniture for myself and people close to me. In June of 2011 I was hit by a drunk driver while on duty as a Police Officer. The experience was life changing to say the least. It made me re-evaluate what was truly important in my life. It pushed me to pursue my passion for designing and building. When I first moved to Maryland I built a farm table made from reclaimed wood I had found on the farm I grew up on in North Dakota. I built the entire thing in the carpeted dining room of the newly constructed condo I was living in. I am sure my neighbors thought I was crazy! I decided to post the table on Craigslist. I received over 45 e-mails about the table…one thing led to another and I was soon building farm tables for clients around the DC area.
How did you decide on your business name? A: In October of 2013 I met Bryan Atkins. We formed Kurtz + Atkins Design not long after. Bryan received a woodworking and furniture design degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Paired with my bachelor’s degree in art history and masters in organizational leadership we were a match made in woodworking heaven. I spent two years learning everything there was to learn about woodworking from Bryan. Our clients frequently called him the wood whisperer! We spent 50-70 hours per week building to keep up with demand. In June 2015 I bought Bryan out, so I could focus on 2-3 custom furniture projects per month. We still speak daily!
What makes your business stand out? A: All of the wood used in my projects is reclaimed from area buildings. The wood would otherwise end up in area landfills. I learn as much as I can about the buildings that the wood is coming from and work closely with Max Pollock of Baltimore Brick by Brick. They are a great non-profit that deconstructs Baltimore row homes. He takes the time to research the mills used to originally process the wood over 125 years ago. The last batch of wood I used was from the 900 block of Port Street and 2400 Block of Eager Street in Baltimore. These homes were built in 1907-1908 by Frank Novak. He was known as the "two story king." In his career he built more than 7000 row homes!
What is a typical day like? A: With a small business there is for sure no such thing as a typical day. That is one of the parts I truly enjoy. I get up long before my alarm goes off and never know what the day will bring. It keeps me on my toes and constantly challenges me to learn new skills.
How did you get the background and skills necessary to run this type of business? A: My undergrad is in art and I have a Masters in organizational leadership. The blending of right brain and left brain has proven to be a huge asset when running a design company.
What is it like to work for you? A: Well, my boss is pretty cool! Overall, running my own business has been extremely rewarding. I have some of the most amazing clients that have helped me get to where I am today. There are definitely days when I’d love a team I could delegate the less fun tasks to!
How does the social and economic environment in the area impact your business? A: Frederick has been a great place to open my workshop. There are so many small business owners in the area who are great resources and support. The majority of my clients are in DC, so I find Frederick the perfect location. My workshop is located on seven acres just outside Frederick. The cost of operating a business in Frederick was a huge draw. I have a tiny house that I use to design and meet with clients, something I would not have been able to do closer to DC. The seven acres are also a great way to keep me grounded. When I get stressed or need a break I take a spin on my 1967 Sears Suburban lawn tractor or the '49 Ford 8N. It reminds of the farm I grew up on in North Dakota.
What is the best part about what you do? A: For me the most enjoyable aspect of my business is working directly with clients. It is unbelievably rewarding to design a piece specifically for each client. There is nothing like watching their reaction the first time they see their bespoke piece of furniture. It is not uncommon for me to get hugs from my clients. Knowing that I have created something for them that will be in their families for years and years to come is truly one of the best feelings in the world.
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ing parts of running a business is that it’s just you! It is really important to have a team of people you can reach out to.
If we weren’t already in this business, would you enter it today? A: Absolutely! I wake up and fall asleep thinking about design and furniture. Getting hit back in 2011 while on duty really showed me that life is too short to not do what you love!
Can you describe your customers? A: Amazing. I have been fortunate to have some of the most amazing clients. Nearly all of my clients are via word of mouth from past clients. I have not had to advertise and that is something that I am very grateful for.
What is the single most critical talent you possess in your role as a business owner? A: Wow, that is a tough question. I think that it's really important to embrace mistakes. They are going to happen when you own a small business, and it's extremely important to learn from your mistakes. Some of the best ideas and designs have come about because of a mistake!
help keep me grounded and motivated to keep creating. If I am not spending time with my loved ones I can likely be found fitting clients for bespoke suits for the Brooklyn based Bindle & Keep. Lena Dunham just produced a documentary about us for HBO called "Suited". It premiered at Sundance in January and will be premiering on HBO in June. I designed and built the furniture that will be featured in the documentary, so I'm very excited to see the finished film. Cooking and traveling are the other two things that I cannot live without. Needless to say, I am almost always on the go.
What matters most to you in your business?
A: Integrity. Growing up in a small farming town of 1500 really instilled the importance of honesty in business and always staying true to my morals. Those values are intertwined into every aspect of my business. I also strive to make sure that I educate my clients about the wood I am using. When the pieces of wood become too small for me to use I donate them to the When you're not running your business, what Kreeger Museum for their art education classes. I really want are you doing? A: Running a small business is all conto be able to see the materials go full circle. It is pretty amazing suming. There is always something that needs to get done. That to see an old heart pine wall stud from a Washington, DC row being said, the ability to turn off and take time for yourself and home become a farm table and the farm table scraps to then family is key. Family and friends are very important to me. They be made into an 11 year-old’s work of art. Really nothing better.
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Growing vegetables is no more complicated that it was when you were in kindergarten and sprouted your first bean seed. The only difference is you’ve got a lot more than Play-doh to occupy you during the day. Follow these steps to save time and make your edible garden as fun and rewarding as it was when PB&J was on the menu and a kiss on the playground didn’t warrant a harassment investigation. Plan your garden. Now cut that plan in half. Most of us plant far more than we need. That means more maintenance, more water, more stress and more time hollering at your kids or significant other to do some weeding. A tomato plant can bear more than 15 pounds of fruit a season. One plant. Consider this and share those six-pack seedlings with a friend.
starting your day. If you have to be to work in the early morning, don’t fret, watering in the afternoon or early evening allows the plants several sunless hours to absorb water. Oh and don’t bring your phone—even to take tomato selfies. Just savor the moment.
Use raised beds or containers for edibles. Though you may need to use a little more water, a raised bed or container sets your vegetables apart from lawn and weeds and makes maintenance manageable. You can see what you have to do in an instant—and are more likely to do it. You’re also more likely not to over-plant with boundaries in place.
Keep some neem oil and BT on hand for emergencies. These organic pesticides kept in handy spray bottles will make it easier for you to cope with the pests that will inevitably find your garden. BT based sprays will take care of cabbage worms, leaf miners and thrips. Neem oil will target sucking pests like aphids, mealybugs and mites. Don’t panic the minute you see insects. Monitor the situation instead and spray in the early morning if populations are steadily growing.
Schedule a specific time each day to tend your garden. With busy schedules and a blazing summer sun to contend with, it’s easy to let the garden get out of hand. Set aside time just as you would to go to the gym or make dinner. For most people, this is early in the morning, before work or life gets in the way—and it’s one of the most satisfying ways of
Research suggests that gardening is one of the top stress busters for women. It also offers great physical exercise and supports mental health, so c’mon, get out there and garden. Wow your friends with a gourmet salad or a stir-fry whipped up from your own garden and feel GREAT about it. It’s worth a little dirt under the nails, don’t you think?
Marianne Willburn Marianne is a Master Gardener who writes from Lovettsville, VA. You can read more irreverence at www.smalltowngardener.com or follow The Small Town Gardener on Facebook.
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Food consciousness is a necessity to living a healthy, balanced life. We eat multiple times a day to nourish our bodies, yet often don’t consider what we’re popping into our mouths. I eat organic because I want food that tastes exceptional, is high in nutrients, free of toxins and makes me feel good. My husband and I founded Pleasant Hill Produce, a farm dedicated to sharing delicious, feel-good food with our community. For me, eating organic isn’t just about grabbing a product in the grocery store labeled “organic.” Instead it’s about making conscious, healthy choices for my body and mind. This Girl’s Guide offers mindful suggestions about eating, and thinking, organically:
Preparing or cooking your own food allows complete control of every ingredient used; strive to incorporate organic, high-quality products. Avoid processed foods. Sure, they’re convenient, but processed foods are more expensive, less nutritious, rarely organic and don’t taste as good as fresh foods. They may also contain mysterious, hard to pronounce, ingredients you wouldn’t want in your food if given the choice. I set aside time each week to plan meals, sides, and snacks. I then spend a few hours in the kitchen on Sunday, preparing as much as possible to make my week easier. If you’re headed out to eat, try choosing a farm to table restaurant or one that strives to use organic ingredients.
Keep It Simple Just because you’re preparing your own meals and snacks doesn’t mean you have to spend all your time in the kitchen.
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Balance your diet with easy to prep foods. Raw fruits and vegetables are delicious and require little to no preparation. Eggs are quick to hard boil and convenient. Roasted or steamed vegetables make easy sides for dinner.
Choose Local Food Eating organic is important, but I also want my food to come from a local and trusted source. I enjoy shopping farmer’s markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) as often as possible. There are more than a dozen weekly farmer’s markets held throughout the area providing local and organic fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, bread and more. You can talk directly with farmers about their growing practices, kitchen tips and recipes. Make one or two markets part of your weekly schedule. Many farms also offer CSAs. When purchasing a CSA you choose a local farm to provide you a share of fresh produce. Experience eating seasonally
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Planting a garden is a rewarding way to enjoy organic food. Even a single tomato plant on the back porch can produce a rewarding burst of flavor—one grown entirely on your own! and try some new foods with your weekly share of fresh, organic vegetables.
Grow Your Own Planting a garden is a rewarding way to enjoy organic food. Even a single tomato plant on the back porch can produce a rewarding burst of flavor—one grown entirely on your own! Growing fruits and vegetables saves money and provides a direct connection to your favorite foods. YUM! You’ll have complete control over the growing methods and know exactly where and how each food is produced. Fresh foods are full of flavor and you can’t get any fresher than picking your very own.
Preserve Guarantee your food is not only organic, but also void of preservatives, additives, or other unknown ingredients, by preserving food at home. During the growing season, grow or purchase items in bulk to freeze, dry, or can and later enjoy when they are out of season! Make a batch of chicken broth from saved carcasses, get creative with pickling, or freeze your greens for a delicious winter soup. Preserving is a fun, cost-effective way to enjoy organic foods all year long.
Be Kind to Yourself Shopping, prepping and eating local organic foods 100% of the time is unrealistic. Sometimes you want to make that box of macaroni and cheese or enjoy greasy delivery pizza and that’s okay. Eating organic doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You’re not a failure if you don’t eat all organic all the time. Instead enjoy the positive, feel good benefits of eating organic whenever you can.
Heather Saylor Co-Owner of Pleasant Hill Produce and a private math tutor, she lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband, Ben, baby, Griffin, and dog, Rocky. She enjoys cooking, good music, and spending time outdoors.
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Keivette Hammond made history in 2015 when she became the first ever African American woman to hold the position of Athletic Director for a Frederick County public high school. As the Athletic Director for Frederick High in Frederick, Maryland, Hammond is determined to instill in her student athletes a sense of pride and purpose on the court, in the classroom and throughout the community. Hammond views the sports program as a vehicle for academic and behavioral success throughout high school and into college. While Athletic Director is a huge undertaking, Hammond is not to be outdone- she also maintains positions as the Student Service Learning Coordinator, and the Facilities and Activities Coordinator for the school, oh and she also teaches Physical Education. Hammond is an unstoppable, amazing force. Hammond attended Western High School, where she excelled at tennis and basketball. A native of Baltimore, Hammond says, “I am a kid from a disadvantaged neighborhood that was consumed with stereotypical pitfalls and traps attributed to an urban city who was fortunate and blessed to have parents who sacrificed and worked diligently to provide me with opportunities that ultimately changed the course of my life.” Inspired and supported by her parents and coaches, Hammond overcame the pitfalls of her neighborhood to graduate and move on to earn an A.A. degree in athletic coaching from Potomac State College, where she excelled on the basketball court. She continued to play ball and earned a B.A. in business management from West Virginia University Institute of Technology and later received a Master’s Degree in athletic administration from Marshall University. Hammond was the assistant basketball
coach at Birmingham Southern College in Alabama before finally accepting a teaching and coaching position at Frederick High in 2004. After ten years of coaching, she left her post as head coach of the girl’s basketball teach and stepped into her role as Athletic Director. Hammond is a fearless leader and passionate educator who, as head coach, took her beloved FHS girls basketball team from a one win season in 05-06 to state champions in 2011. She demanded respect of her athletes, and they in turn responded with heart and a determination to work hard and ultimately win. This is Hammond’s gift to the students of FHS, she gives her all and strives for continual self improvement as a reflective and life long learner. She demands the best of herself and inspires the same in those around her; perhaps this is her gift to all of us.
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I do not limit myself by trying to fit in; I allow myself to have the ability to think; I adapt fast and am always trying to improve myself and continue to learn.
What do you think has helped you the most with your success? I was raised knowing I had everything I needed but not everything I wanted. This gave me a sense that I would have to work hard for the latter. I have always held on to the drive to never give up and to believe anything is possible. You need to first believe and then work for it. What has been the biggest challenge you have overcome to achieve your goals? We all have our challenges and walls to climb. Circumstances that for most seem impossible. But for me, it is not about being better than someone else. Instead, It is about being the best me I can be at any given moment. Because at the end of the day all I can do is all I can do. And all I can do is enough. So I don’t compare myself with others, I compete with myself to do my best.
ed to hear. She challenged me to think and grow beyond what others expected of me and set an example to be thankful, regardless of how you get up everyday, for the opportunity and to give the day the best you have.
What are three pieces of advice you could give to readers about following their passions/dreams? 1) Build a strong support system. I am fortunate to have a great a support system to help me accomplish the many tasks that What has been your biggest success in life and/or your cahelp me to be successful on a daily basis. reer thus far? Winning the first girls basketball State Champion2) Prepare for the opportunity you want. Most would like a new ship in Frederick High School’s history. In my first year we won 1 opportunity but do they prepare themselves for the opportunity game and in my second year we won 2. By my sixth year we won they want by taking full advantage of the opportunity they currently have? I think this is key. Many people lose sight of taking a State Championship! We spent a decade building a program care of what they have in front of them, so when the correct that is still successful to this day, giving student athletes an opportunity to use athletics as a vehicle to be successful and teaching opportunity comes around they are caught unprepared. lifelong lessons. I believe this is a true example of passing success 3) Be fearless. How do you know if you’ve never done it? Some forward; it is one thing to still be present and have something be never take a chance for a new opportunity because they fear successful, but to be able to move on, as I did to a new position, they may not be successful or may not like it. How will you ever and have the atmosphere within the program you worked so hard know if you don’t try? You can always go back and do what to create operate as if you are still there is a great thing. you’ve always done. But if you don’t move forward with faith and belief you may never get the chance again. How did you get to where you are today? I do not limit myself by trying to fit in; I allow myself to have the ability to think; I adapt What is one sassy saying that inspires you? “Believing is seeing.” I have faith and that faith allows me to believe in fast and am always trying to improve myself and continue to things before they happen. If you have the mental attitude that learn. Some ask when will it be their chance and sit back and you can make it happen even though all the odds are stacked allow opportunities to pass by because they are not prepared. I against you, you have the mental edge of seeing things before will be prepared for every chance worth taking. they even happen. What is your favorite question to ask others? “What’s your What was the most important thing to you when you were story?” I believe it is interesting to learn about where a person 12 years old? Martial Arts and Basketball. comes from, what they have been through, what they dream to become, and what their defining moments have been. When people are willing to answer this one question, I feel as if I instant- What is the most important thing to you now? Spending ly learn a lot about them and make a connection with them. A quality time with family and friends. I now understand life isn’t connection that allows me to learn even more about the bigger always about trying to figure out what’s next and within those picture of life. efforts missing the importance of “now.” At some point you have to slow down and enjoy the moment and be happy with where Who is your female hero? My female hero is my mother Regina you are. I do not count the time but I instead make the time I have Hammond, because she made sacrifices for my success. She count. I also love using athletics as a vehicle to help students told me what I needed to hear and not necessarily what I wantreach academic, behavioral and life long goals.
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Caryn Dayhoff By Sarah Gray
As women we are all to often caught up in the superficial beauty of life, but Caryn Dayhoff, who is bald, is working to empower women through a true sense of inner beauty. As if middle school was not hard enough, when Caryn entered sixth grade she began to lose her hair in large clumps. After several doctors’ visits she was diagnosed with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes unexplained, and unpredictable hair loss. In a matter of weeks she was completely bald, and would eventually lose her eyelashes and eyebrows as well. Despite this devastating blow, it was in this dark time that she truly learned to find her inner beauty. "Because of dealing with this disease, I feel I am much more confident in myself now. Thanks to the help of good friends, Caryn was able to mentally overcome this disease, and become confident in who she was without hair. Caryn has always considered herself an active person, but a breast cancer scare in 2014 marked a turning point 22 SASS magazine | sassmagazine.com
in her life. “Having found several lumps in my breast, I was terrified of the diagnosis.” Fortunately, she did not have breast cancer, but did have a horrible infection that left her ill for several months. After months of illness, she was fed up with feeling poorly, not being able to exercise, and barely having the energy to leave the house. She needed a change. That change came in the form of a 12-week fitness and nutrition challenge sponsored by Labrada Nutrition. “I was going to do the challenge no matter what. It was all or nothing.” Not only did she complete the challenge, she won the Most Inspirational award for the 2015 Lean Body for Her Challenge. “As a result of the challenge, I was hooked on fitness and nutrition.” Taking this passion she pursued a certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and in October became a certified personal trainer. She now works at Snap Fitness in Mount Airy, MD. Caryn has also formed a group called Caryn’s CREW,
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Take a minute to think about your morning routine as you head off to work. You get dressed, do your hair, brush your teeth, add some mascara to your eyelashes, grab your coffee, and run. Now, how would your morning routine be altered if you had no to hair to style? How would your attitude towards life change if you were bald?
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inspire/empower The most important decision I have made in life is to keep going and keep getting back up no matter how hard things get.
Q: You inspire us, what inspires you? Seeing women live lives with confidence no matter how they look. Inner beauty displayed in confidence is truly one of the most inspiring things to me.
Q: What do you think was the most important decision you made along the way during your journey?
Q: What advice would you give someone who was going through something similar? Don't lose faith. There is a reason for every hardship in life. Surround yourself with friends and family who will lift you up and encourage you. Remember, it can't rain forever.
Q: You inspire us—who inspires you? Local resident [and life coach] Liz King for her work with women in Frederick and how she inspires and empowers them.
The most important decision I have made in life is to keep going and keep getting back up no matter how hard things get. Sometimes things have looked really dark and almost impossible, the idea of giving up seemed appealing.
Q: What's next for you?
Q: How do you feel empowered?
Q: What do you think gives you your Sass?
I feel empowered when I am able to help others feel confident or achieve their goals. Making them smile at their accomplishments makes me feel accomplished.
My confidence in who I am in Christ. I like to hold my head high regardless of what others think and live a life that honors God and inspires others to live confidently as well.
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Starting Caryn's CREW (Creatively Renewing Every Woman) my personal training business where I hope to inspire and encourage women to reach their potential both inside and out.
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(Creatively Renewing Every Woman). Her dream is to train women, especially brides (or the entire bridal party!), instilling in them an outward confidence and inner beauty before they walk down the aisle. The strong sense of determination, pride and beauty that she helps to develop in other women makes Caryn truly an inspiring empowered woman.
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A recent study by CareerBuilder revealed that one-third of college-educated individuals are working in a field unrelated to their studies. A 2015 report by the Economic Policy Institute found that 46% of graduates are working low-paying jobs that don’t require a college degree. What’s an educated girl to do in this bleak, unstable job market? Put on her sassy pants and get creative, that’s what!
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“I have fallen many times,” Carroll admits. “[But] it’s not how you fall it’s how you rise above.”
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Sass recently sat down with ML Carroll, owner of Canapés Catering in Frederick, Christine Van Bloem, owner of The Kitchen Studio Cooking School in Frederick and Stephanie Wilson, executive chef at Vintage restaurant in New Market. Each woman started her adult life in a degree related field, but all found themselves drawn to a place where they felt challenged, inspired and ultimately, at home — the kitchen. ML Carroll left her studies in political science and economics to join her first husband in Frederick. She worked as a server at various downtown restaurants “trying to get on her feet” when two unexpected events changed the course of her life. In 1989, Carroll found herself newly unemployed after being suddenly fired from a job in the food services industry. Shortly thereafter she received a phone call from a young engaged couple in search of a caterer and didn’t hesitate to answer “yes.” Unbeknownst to them, Carroll had never cooked a day in her life. She was banned from the kitchen as a child due to her clumsy nature, and would watch her twin sister cook with their mother from the doorway. Carroll’s lack of experience wasn’t going to stop her from taking the job. She began studying Martha Stewart cookbooks, practiced, practiced, practiced — and admits her first cake “was a disaster.” Her persistence paid off. Her first catering gig was a success, and one job quickly turned into another. Suddenly, Carroll had a path in life. Canapés Catering was born.
“I was hungry and new and I had a lot to learn, but I came through with what I promised,” Carroll said. “Only the strongest survive in this business. It’s not for the faint of heart.” Carroll’s strength has been tested throughout her career. At one point she found herself living on a friend’s couch after giving up her home in order to keep Canapés going. Though her world was spinning with financial trouble, messy relationships and aging parents, Carroll continued to show up to work each day. An email from her brother kept her going and continues to inspire her today. The email read, “You are the phoenix rising.” “I have fallen many times,” Carroll admits. “[But] it’s not how you fall - it’s how you rise above.” Canapés offers catering options for corporate events, weddings and private parties, as well as cakes and cooking classes. “The food we prepare here is a direct reflection of me,” Carroll said. “It’s kind, it’s steady, it leaves you wanting more.” For Christine Van Bloem, cooking was simply an outlet from a busy job at an advertising agency. She took night classes at Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School (now Institute of Culinary Education) and fell in love with the camaraderie found in the kitchen, including sharing food with her peers after class. Students at the school were encouraged to find careers in the restaurant business, but Van Bloem knew that wasn’t for her.
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“I knew from the very first cooking class that I took that [teaching] is what I wanted to do,” she said. Van Bloem moved to Frederick with her family shortly after graduating cooking school and continued to work in the advertising field. She began working as a personal chef in 2001 and offered cooking classes out of people’s homes. She opened The Kitchen Studio Cooking School in 2005. When asked what accomplishment gives her the most pride, she replied, “I founded this concept in Frederick ten years ago, and I’m still open! It was my idea, it was my vision, and I’ve worked my ass off. I hustle!” The Kitchen Studio Cooking School offers team-building exercises, parties, kid’s events, private events and personal enrichment. Examples of classes include Fundamentals of Cooking, Sushi 101 and Bacon Date Night. 30 SASS magazine | sassmagazine.com
“A lot of people think that because they can cook, they can teach. I would get my ass handed to me in any number of restaurant kitchens, but I can teach better than almost any chef you could find,” Van Bloem said. “I am really good at communicating difficult ideas in an easy to understand way. And you’ll laugh while you [learn],” she promised. Stephanie Wilson occasionally waited tables while studying anthropology and archeology. Over time, she realized her heart wasn’t in her studies — it was in the kitchen. “Every other job I had paid the bills,” she said, “but [none gave me] that feeling of ‘this is where I belong.’” Wilson set her sights on becoming an executive chef and attended L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg. She began working in the kitchen full-time in 2009, and was mentored
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At Vintage, Wilson flexes her creative muscles to create menus that “elevate American classics” and “let the ingredients shine.”
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by a chef at Brewer’s Alley who put her “on the fast track,” opening the door to more opportunities. Wilson reached her goal after only a few years and now works as the executive chef at Vintage in New Market, which opened Fall 2014. At Vintage, Wilson flexes her creative muscles to create menus that “elevate American classics” and “let the ingredients shine.” “Sometimes the simplest things are the most complicated,” she said. While the rest of us might use our non-working hours to turn our brains off, Wilson is always thinking about food. Her down-time is spent reading food magazines, watching food shows and cooking for her friends. “I love food — it’s always evolving, there’s nothing static about it.”
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Laura Rennie is an interior decorator and freelance writer in Frederick. She loves reading memoirs, cooking curries and exploring new places. Her most unique travel experiences include sledding in the Alps, getting engaged in London and being stared at in a Korean spa in Seoul.
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Strength training is a kick-ass way to stay healthy, yet the National Center for Health Statistics found that only 20 percent of women are pumping iron. According to Mosby’s Medical Dictionary strength training is “a method of improving muscular strength by gradually increasing the ability to resist force.” Weight lifting is the most well known form of strength training.
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Weightlifting is Empowering. “Before getting into the world of weightlifting all I based my body image off of was my family, friends, magazines, and celebrities on TV,” says Michele Fettner, “I had a very low self-esteem. I would get picked on in school and never felt good about the way I looked.” Now a physical education/ health teacher and personal trainer at SoldierFit, Fettner began lifting in high school and returned to the sport after seeing her parents struggle with health issues. “Lifting weights is such an empowering feeling, and once you start seeing results it is like, ‘Wow! I cannot believe I never tried this!’ Lifting not only helps physically and mentally but can do wonders for one’s health.”
Weightlifting is Discipline. For Karen Gue that means early mornings, “I go to the gym 5 days a week at 5am before work in the mornings. My workout entails [the] squat, bench, and deadlift.” A competitive runner, Gue began lifting weights after completing a marathon. She wanted to build more strength to become a better runner. Gue admits that she went into her first competition
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The benefits of weightlifting include increased muscle to fat ratio, higher metabolic rates, increased bone density (lessening the onset/effects of osteoporosis), better mind focus, less body fatigue and weight management. In order to reap these benefits the Department of Health and Human Services suggests women pick up weights at least twice a week. Yet still, only 20 percent of women are lifting weights. Let’s address the elephant in the room. “Aren’t you afraid you’ll look like a man?” “NO!” says Kristy Kraynak, a 56 year old personal trainer, certified nutritionist and fascial stretch therapist. “I have been lifting heavy weights since my 20’s and I have yet to build enough muscle to not look feminine.” Jen West, owner of IronStrength in Frederick, MD, claims this unfortunate stigma kept her on the ellipticals for far too long. West hopes readers will come to see that “women who lift are just as feminine as we are strong.” In reality no woman who naturally lifts weights will ever bulk up enough to look like a man. Exercise physiologist Phyllis Richey found that women simply do not manufacture the hormones necessary to bulk up.
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cocky, assuming she would set a record. “Yeah, that was an epic fail. I was so embarrassed of my performance I swore I would never worry about breaking records again.” Now she competes to celebrate her disciplined and determined efforts in the gym.
Weightlifting is Confidence. “I've battled a negative self image and eating disorders since my early adolescence,” says Jen West. Before lifting West worked out solely for weight loss, she never felt “skinny enough.” After meeting an amazing personal trainer her focus “began to shift from the numbers on the scale to the numbers on the bar and the number of reps I could do each set. I started getting stronger and feeling better about myself.” Through weightlifting West realized she was happy and confident in her appearance, she no longer compared herself to any other woman. “I love my curves and embrace the fact that I can’t fit into most jeans because I’ve turned into a quadzilla. I see myself as strong and confident and nothing can hold me back from reaching every goal I set for myself.”
Weightlifting is Healthy. Women lifters experience a shift in their food focus. Rather than worrying about how food will affect the way they look, they instead consider how food will affect their gym performance. “I eat about 5 times a day. Each meal or snack has protein and fat and carbohydrates. I do not eat processed foods (very often) and I avoid all types of sugar and simple carbs,” says Kraynak. She makes sure to include healthy fats, veggies and fruits to round out her diet. Food is fuel.
Fettner has pulled an 11,000 pound airplane, an army deuce, and a U-Haul truck while competing in Strongwoman competitions. She recently reached a personal record of 300 pounds in the deadlift. Gue holds two Maryland State Powerlifting records and placed 11th in the Open Competition at the 2015 Raw Nationals Powerlifting Championship. Kraynak set two new International Powerlifting Association World Records for her weight and age group in the bench press and deadlift. West became a personal trainer and opened IronStrength “to help other women feel empowered, strong, and, without a doubt, know that they are complete badasses.” Pictured: Karen Gue 36 SASS magazine | sassmagazine.com
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Weightlifting is Community. Gue remains inspired by the camaraderie of the weightlifting community. “There's so many great experiences I've encountered. But the one that always stands out to me the most is knowing people believe in you when you don't at times.” Kraynak agrees, “The people you meet and compete with are always inspirational and a lot of the time, become friends.”
Don’t be afraid to ask for help…we love lifting but we also love sharing our passion with other women. So if you see a woman in the squat rack or picking up a deadlift, ask her for advice.
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So go ahead, climb down from your elliptical machine and pick up some iron for healthier, stronger, more confident bodies and minds.“Yes, the gym can be intimidating at first for a lot of women, but if you just try and ask for help people are always happy to guide and assist” says Fettner. “Being with a trainer at first drastically reduces any anxiety about being in the “man room,” says Kraynak who stresses the need to learn the proper technique. “DO IT!!!” says Gue, “Don't worry about other people in the gym. Let them stare. You go and do your thing. That's why you're there, right?” And don’t be afraid to ask for help says West, “we love lifting but we also love sharing our passion with other women. So if you see a woman in the squat rack or picking up a deadlift, ask her for advice.”
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When you think all American style, denim and stripes are sure to come to mind. These classic wardrobe staples never go out of style! Right now, they are both HUGE trends for spring, in a fresh, re imagined way. Picture head to toe denim and big, bold, geometric stripes in bright colors. The best part of these trends? They travel seamlessly from day to night! So ladies it’s time to reinvent those classic closest staples with a few new funky updates.
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D AYT I M E STRIPES 1 on’t be afraid of color! Pick a D striped pattern in shades that best suit your skin tone to stand out from the crowd.
2 Add some edge to the look with a pair of distressed denim bottoms. The white shade helps the stripes POP!
3 Mixing prints adds more interest to the look. Stick with the same color palette and pick a smaller print to accent your main stripe!
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Rethink the traditional stripe. This geometric print gives the look of stripes while changing widths to accentuate your curves!
2 on’t be afraid of the maxi! D This is one trend that isn’t going anywhere. Update the look with high side slits to add some extra va va voom!
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D AYT I M E denim 1 You're sure to look effortlessly chic in a full denim jumpsuit. Take the time to find one that perfectly fits your body, you won’t regret it!
Mix up the look with a pair of deep chocolate booties. The bootie will add height without making the look too feminine.
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3 Pair the look with a denim jacket‌but whoa there cowgirl! To keep from looking too coordinated, pick a denim that is a darker or lighter shade than your jumpsuit.
4 Stay hands free with a vintage messenger bag. Keep the color neutral to let the jumpsuit do all the talking.
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2 are a little skin in a crop top! B To avoid looking too scandalous, pick a flowy option that just grazes your skin.
3 Pair the crop with a high waisted skirt. Score bonus points for mixing in a fun cheetah print!
4 A pair of patent wedges with a platform heel keep the look sexy without killing your feet.
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Feed Your By Rebecca Carrera
Eating clean and filling your diet with power foods can help you beat diseases like diabetes and heart disease, but did you know that what you eat can actually improve your skin? Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it reaps the benefits of good eats too. Here are my 5 favorites when it comes to beauty from the inside out. Green Tea In a 2011 study conducted by the Journal of Nutrition, people who drank green tea daily for 12 weeks had more elasticity and smoothness to their skin. Green tea, which contains polyphenols is packed with anti-oxidants, boosting blood flow and oxygen to the skin, which in turn delivers key nutrients to keep your skin happy and healthy. Tip: Stir in a teaspoon of honey for a healthy sweet treat.
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DARK CHOCOLATE This delicious treat rich in cocoa flavanols (anti-oxidants) helps to hydrate and improve circulation. Studies have shown improvements in skin texture when consumed daily. Tip: Stick to just a 1-ounce portion a day to keep the calorie intake down.
All hail kale, the super food! With lutein and zeaxanthin, it absorbs and neutralizes free radicals created by UV-Light. That Including pesky wavelengths that make it to the surface of your skin, through topical sunscreens. 1 cup gives you 134% of your recommended daily value of Vitamin C and 133% of your daily Vitamin A needs. Tip: Toss lightly in olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. Bake on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes at 400 degrees and satisfy your need for chips.
RED WINE WATER Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drinking 8-10 glasses a day won’t actually hydrate your skin, the journey is too long to make it to the surface. However, it helps flush toxins. Move out the bad and you’re providing the perfect environment for skin to flourish. Tip: Add sliced lemon to warm water in the morning before you eat or drink anything else to really jumpstart the flush of toxins.
Not only has resveratrol, an anti-oxidant found in red wine, been found to have anti-tumor properties, this nightly favorite could possibly reduce the rate of skin lesions caused by long-term sun damage. An Australian study showed a reduction of 28% in people who sipped half a glass of red wine a day. Cheers!
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“This is my first trip to DC,” my sister, Kristin, says after we board the Red line at Shady Grove. I’m aghast. We live in and grew up in Frederick County. How can this be her first trip to Washington, DC? “What about that day trip we took with mom and dad when we were kids?” I ask. Then, I do the math and realize she was only three years old that summer. Of course, she doesn’t remember. I was seven. I vividly remember seeing Dorothy’s ruby slippers, The Star-Spangled Banner, and the gallery of First Lady gowns at the American History Museum. I also remember eating astronaut ice cream at the Air and Space museum and climbing on a triceratops in front of the Museum of Natural History on the National Mall. For this trip, we’re trading museums for manicures and astronaut ice cream for gelato and enjoying a sassy just-usgirls’ night out in the District. We’re staying at the ultra mod Donovan House, a Kimpton hotel that overlooks Thomas Circle, in a corner room with a beautiful view. We have an hour or so before our manicure appointments, and decide to explore the neighborhood on foot. Ten-minutes later, we’re standing in front of the White House. There’s a small crowd gathered outside the gate, mostly tourists, like us, taking photos. We’re surprised by how small the White House appears in person compared to how expansive it looks on television. Maybe next time, we’ll plan ahead and arrange a tour. White House tours must be arranged well in advance through Congressional offices. However, there are many guided tour options of the city’s sights, like the hop-onand-off bus tours from Union Station, the Segway tours of the Smithsonian, and the name-your-own-price DC by Foot walking tours. There are also several neighborhood heritage trails to explore by foot. We’re content exploring DC on our own as we walk from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to the nailsaloon on 14th Street. We arrive at the nailsaloon by recommendation of a friend. The nailsaloon prides itself on providing toxin-free products and services in a fume-free environment. Another bonus is the complimentary beverage that comes with our manicures. I order their signature drink, the Cosmopolish, a mixture of cranberry and pineapple juices, vodka and sparkling cider. My sister orders tea. Sipping our drinks proves a bit challenging once our nails are painted. Kristin opts for a blue polish with glitter; I choose a deep red polish. It’s the best manicure I’ve ever had.
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We stay on 14th Street for dinner and dessert, eating at B Too, a Belgian restaurant, and Dolcezza, a gelato shop. The 14th Street Corridor, from Thomas Circle to U Street, is home to many great restaurants. Some additional favorites include the Parisian style café le Diplomate and soda shop Ted’s Bulletin. As the evening winds down, we return to our hotel room to watch a movie. That Awkward Moment starring Zac Efron is playing on one of the movie channels. We miss the beginning but watch it through to the end anyway. We stay up late watching HGTV and reminiscing about the house we grew up in, the house our parents sold last year. Kristin and I briefly shared a room in that house because we wanted bunk beds. We fought over who would get the top bunk. I won. I mention the bunk bed rooms at the Hotel Rouge, another Kimpton property in DC, and we decide to stay there next time. I make a mental note to let Kristin take the top bunk. In the morning, we dress up in our Sunday best and Uber to the Kennedy Center for brunch at the Roof Terrace Restaurant. Brunch is served buffet-style in the kitchen and features prime rib, Eggs Benedict, French toast, bacon, fresh fruit, a smörgåsbord of vegetable dishes and a raw seafood bar. I’m not a fan of hollandaise sauce but I try the Eggs Benedict anyway. The dish is divine. 52 SASS magazine | sassmagazine.com
Brunch includes champagne, a mimosa or a Bloody Mary from the build-your-own bar. I opt for a mimosa and eye up the omelet station in the dining room. There’s also a dessert table, which I don’t dare pass up. The homemade Swiss cake rolls are calling my name. As I load up my plate, I spy the Lincoln Memorial through the floor to ceiling windows. Outside the restaurant, a wide stone terrace wraps around the Kennedy Center, providing a spectacular view of the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, Reagan National Airport and Georgetown. After brunch, my sister and I pose for a photo outside on the terrace and pinky swear we’ll explore DC together again soon.
Shannon Morgan is the author of 100 Things to Do in DC Before You Die. Her favorite thing to do in DC is to try new restaurants. Connect with Shannon and discover more things to do in DC at 100ThingsDC.com.
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By Mary Kate Battles
With warmer weather on the way, we all get the itch to clean out! We clear out closets, fridges and even our cars. But it’s also a great time to clean up and organize our digital lives. Here are seven ways to start the new season with more memory and less scrolling.
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1. Your Resume & LinkedIn
While you might be comfy at your current job, having an updated resume is always a good idea. Resumes aren’t just for interviews- they are used for awards, scholarships, and to apply for volunteer activities, like being a member of a board. When was the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Research shows that recruiters and businesses looking to hire are constantly searching for new talent using LinkedIn. Make sure you keep your profile up to date- a current photo (looking professional- not at a wedding!), recent certifications, classes you’ve attended and volunteer activities are all good tidbits to have on your profile. Extra bonus items that will get you more attention like professional writing samples and blog posts, a PDF of your resume, and professional connections need to be updated as well. Feel like a co-worker really rocked out a big project? Write them a review- it helps both of you.
2. Your photos
Your phone has told you three times this week that you’re almost out of memory. You have 900 adorable photos of your niece on your phone. And your cat. And the sunrise this morning. And the dinner you cooked last week. And that vacation to Key West in November. Get the picture? Unclog your phone by backing up your photos and deleting them from your phone. A photo service like smugmug lets you upload images directly from your phone or computer into easy to use folders. You can even password protect the folders, and order prints or other gift items directly from their site. With so many good apps out there for saving your photos, you have no excuse- get ‘em off your phone!
3. Pinterest
Delete the board you made for your sister’s bachelorette party three years ago. Get rid of those Pinterest fail recipes (it’s ok, we’ve all experienced it). Check your “I Want This!” board and delete anything you’re no longer interested in acquiring. Glance over your style boards and purge the pins that no longer speak to you. When you have less pins to scroll through, it will be easier to find what you’re looking for.
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4. Weed Your Feeds
Social Media. Enough said, right? Ask yourself this question- how do you want to use your Facebook? How far are you willing to extend your “friend” circle? Family, extended family, old coworkers, business contacts, blog readers, acquaintances? Do yourself a solid favor and create guidelines regarding who gets to be apart of your Facebook circle. Now the tricky part. Want to stay friends with someone you went to middle school with, but don’t want to see their daily dog updates? Simply go to their page and “unfollow” them. Have a crazy ex-coworker that you just “can’t even” with anymore? Unfriend, unfriend, and unfriend. Then move to your “liked” pages. What pages did you like for a contest or friend that you have zero interest in? Get rid of it. Your Facebook feed will thank you. With a clearer and more focused feed, you’ll spend less time grumbling and more time with your eyes on things you enjoy seeing. While Facebook can be the most overwhelming social media to edit down, it’s also a good idea to go through your Instagram, Twitter and other social media feeds to make sure you’re only following those who interest you.
6. Apps on your phone
How many apps do you have on your phone? How many do you actually use? Scroll through and see what is taking up valuable real estate on your screen and delete ‘em.
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RECIPE
Food for Fuel The first few teasingly warm days of Spring always get me pumped. I’m ready for cold, dark morning workouts to be over and leisurely evening runs to become the norm again. Whatever my workout routine though, I usually need some fuel before and after.
Pre-workout I tend to reach for half a banana but when I have time I like to prep some of these grab & go snacks. Sometimes I need the chocolatey motivation.
Avocado Toast
By Sarah Kurtanich
1 -2 slices Ezekial bread, toasted 1 avocado, sliced in half and de-pitted 1-2 Tbsp hemp seeds Honey for drizzling Sea Salt Red Pepper Flakes (if you like things a little spicy)
1 Scoop out and smash 1/2 the avocado on each slice of toast. If you’re only using one slice, store the other avocado half for another use. 2 Drizzle a little honey on top of the avocado. 3 Sprinkle a generous amount of hemp seeds and a good pinch of sea salt on top. 4 If you want a little heat shake a few red pepper flakes on top too.
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Post-workout it's all about the protein and healthy fats. A smoothie is the quickest way to refuel but on the weekends I like to linger over my breakfast with a nice cup of green tea.
RECIPE
Pick Me Up Banana Bites
2 bananas, cut into 1/2 slices Dark/Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips Shaved Coconut Cacao Nibs Chopped Nuts
1 Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2 Put 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1.5 minutes. Carefully give the chocolate a good stir (the bowl will most likely be hot). Continue microwaving in 15-30 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted. 3 Dip the banana slices in the chocolate and lay on the parchment paper. 4 Sprinkle coconut, cacao nibs or nuts on the slice before the chocolate begins to harden. Continue until you’ve dipped all of the slices. You may need to reheat the chocolate at some point. 5 Place the cookie sheet in the freezer until the chocolate hardens. Once the bites are frozen, they can be stored in a smaller container, but you’ll want to keep them in the freezer. Enjoy 3-4 of them before a workout to take the edge off any hunger pains.
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Cashew Cookie Protein Smoothie
1 frozen banana, sliced 2 C almond milk 2 Scoops vanilla protein powder of your choice 2 Tbsp cashew butter chopped cashew pieces and cacao nibs for garnish (optional)
1 -2 slices Ezekial bread, toasted 1 avocado, sliced in half and de-pitted 1 In a blender combine the frozen 1-2 Tbsp hemp seeds banana, almond milk, vanilla Honey for drizzling protein powder and cashew butter Sea Salt and blend until smooth. 2 Pour Red Pepper Flakes into two glasses and garnish with(if you like things a little spicy) crushed cashew pieces and cacao nibs if using.
Sarah Kurtanich Sarah is a food enthusiast. She blogs about her own life and culinary adventures at BySarahRae.com, leads culinary tours of her beloved hometown with Taste Frederick Food Tours and brings epicurean enjoyment to others’ homes through her catering company Taste Gather Enjoy. spring 16 59
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