Meh.. I kind of let this week go. I mean, after Monday’s tragic event and then the West Texas explosion, I really didn’t have much to talk about or share. I mean, I could have, but honestly I had nothing to say. Just a lot of prayer and heart felt grieving. I think it’s needed, to go through the motions that is. To grieve with and for others. Then we can turn around and BE STRONG the days following. Yes!
Isaiah 41:10
But I also had a FULL week. Lot’s of Healthy Bite orders, a sickly husband who needed some tender lovin’ care, and a NEW NIECE! Yes, my 3rd niece! Born on Monday, the 15th! She has been a blessing during this time. New life, so pure and innocent, blessed us just when our hearts were needing a little more FAITH!
Welcome Harper Faith Taylor. You are LOVED and YOU are what makes this week FAITHFUL.
It’s times like these I realize that no one can steal your joy, your passion, your purpose! No matter what turn of events takes place, God always shows the good in the midst of it. He shows us how to BE STRONG for OTHERS, to BE LOVING, to BE THANKFUL.. each and every day!
As a wife of a professional “racer,” I am always at that finish line, waiting, cheering, supporting. Nothing will change that.
Nothing can change my passion to be a sherpa wife. Nothing can change my husband’s passion for racing, for running, for triathlon.
And even more so, nothing can change the fact that we are BONDED in community, built on FAITH FILLED miles, sweat, and high fives.
This weekend take the time to run, walk, swim, bike, lift, etc. with a FAITH FILLED heart. Then go share a meal/break bread/coffee/etc. and embrace this wonderful FAITH FILLED community.
Thank you Jason for letting us share our love of FOOD and more with this wonderful community.
Gluten Free Baked Cinnamon Raisin Cashew French Toast with Honey Almond Custard (topping)
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- Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread (I use Udi’s bread)
- 1 egg or ⅓ cup egg whites
- ½ cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- cinnamon (to taste)
- small handful or less of raw cashews
- fresh fruit to garnish
- almond butter and/or peanut flour to use for the topping.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly oil a baking dish/cookie sheet and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, honey, and milk. Whisk together. Coat each piece of bread in your egg batter and then place on baking dish or cookie sheet. Spread your cashews on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip over bread and broil for another 1-2 minutes. Be careful you don’t burn the cashews. While the French toast is baking, take your left over batter (eggs, milk, honey) and microwave for 30 seconds. This will make a nice custard like texture. Add in 1 spoonful of melted almond butter and stir until smooth. This will be your topping. Once the bread is baked, add your honey almond topping and fresh fruit. Drizzle with syrup or honey.
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#EnduranceFoodies Participants for the upcoming week:
The #EnduranceFoodies are athletes who love to spend as much time in the kitchen as they do training and racing. Since we all have different tastes and inspirations getting a group of like-minded people together to share in our passions was the goal. This month’s theme was TWO COLORED meals. Here are the participants for this month:
- Brittany – Green And Yellow (The Fit Formula – Kale/Avocado/Mango Salad With Mango Habanero Kale Chips)
- Donna – Red And White (Beating Limitations – Gnocchi With Red Sauce)
- Amanda – Green And White (Run To The Finish – Kale Chicken And White Grapefruit Salad)
- Joanna – Green And Orange (Living Mint Green)
- Mia – Red And Green (Diets Are Crap)
- Adrienne – Red And Yellow – (Six Kick Switch)
- Lindsay (me) – Red And Tan – (Cotter Crunch)
Faith filled .. let’s keep it going!
Cheers,
LC
p.s.
Looking for a way to get your community involved in the HEALING for BOSTON? CHeck out Pavement Runners Run for Boston taking place this Monday!
I love your new niece’s name – it’s beautiful!
She’s quite beauty too!
A new niece…. heaven on earth.
I also love your perspective about how we cannot let these evil people change what we love 0- we will continue to race and to cheer on others who do as well.
amen amen! and now we’re cheering even LOUDER!
Congrats on the new niece! Just divine! Out of darkness comes light.
amen to that!
Putting cashews on that toast is genius!! I must try that!! Beautifully written post, and congratulations on your niece!! What a beauty!
i think cashews should be a topping for everything, yes? and maybe some honey roasted cashews. hehe
As another wife who’s picking up Ironman sherpa duties in just over a month – I’m with you. I will not be afraid, I will be there supporting my hubby as he races (even though that wasn’t the original plan).
And my day ended on a very high note when I a BIG box of Healthy Bites in the mail. 🙂
oh you will be an AMAZING sherpa wife! already are!! and yay for healthy bites! made it safe and sound!
Congratulations on your new niece!! Love her name too. That is lovely, bright news this week. It has been one heck of a week but you are right – no one can steal our joy and it’s important to remember that.
i’m just glad the weekend ended in victory! yes!
There really was a lot of good that came from this week. That’s what we need to focus on!
I’d say the GOOD WON!
Your niece is absolutely precious – and what a beautiful reminder that life and goodness always prevail. Thanks for this uplifting post, lady. It’s been an emotional week for sure.
it sure has! i’m glad it ended on a better note though, yes?!
Said so well Lindsay!!! It has been such a crazy week & more today but we need to be strong & not let the evil win!!! Hope your hubby is better & I am looking forward to my special order healthy bites!!! Maybe my request will turn into a monthly one for you to share for all! 😉 IF you need to twek it – feel free! 🙂
Hugs to all & your niece is adorable!!!!
and I can’t wait to get them to YOU! thank YOU!
Isaiah 41:10 one of my favorites. Great uplifting post. We need more positive thinking like that during all this. And congrats on your new niece!
thank you Molly! my fav verse too. A great reminder!
I know what you mean about the bombings and all the tragedies affecting you, it’s kind of hard to move on and pretend everything is normal in the world, when it isn’t but we just have to keep flowing our positive energy and prayers to those who need it most.
Great post beauty! Always love your attitude. Ans congrats on the niece! What a beauty!!! And lovely name too.
Happy Friday!
it is very hard to move on. But i think we need to ride out those emotions then come together and PUSH forward, yes?! hugs friend
Beautifully written and I appreciate your encouraging words. Faith is the true key to happiness. Congratulations on the new niece. She is adorable!
i know you will agree that FAMILY makes everything better. Blessed.
Absolutely love this post. We really have all bonded. You are such an incredibly supportive wife. I am so glad that your passion has not changed.
amen friend! nothing can break apart that unity! hugs hugs hugs
Amen. Let us walk in Faith.
congratulations on your new niece!! very exciting 🙂
I’ve been running on faith, faith, faith this week too my friend. ((hugs)) to you for all of your support, and your words, always. And your sweaty miles! Love it 🙂 XO
love love love this focus on faith!
Congrats on a healthy, happy, beautiful newborn niece! Yes, truly a blessing . . . always a blessing!
she made this weeks BLESSED for sure! love her
Yay for your new niece… so awesome during this time of tragedy this week! Lots of prayer and reflection over here especially with what today means to this Oklahoma native. Praying for all those affected w/ the tragedies this week and with this day of remembrance today as well. I love you friend & hope you have a blessed & faithful weekend!! 😀
I love you, and that big heart of yours… that is all. xoxo
Wow this looks absolutely amazing. I am going to make it after a morning of fitness at the gym! Teaching spin at 7, followed by the new Body Pump and CX launches! Gotta support my fellow instructors! 🙂
I truly loved this post. You are a gem Linds!
xoxo
SO many things to say. I’ll start with the food, because I love the ‘two color’ theme. How creative. 🙂 Also, it has been way too long since I’ve had French toast, but it keeps popping up today…
I want to go into this weekend faith-filled and faith-FUL. I hope to enjoy time with friends, time alone, and just the fact that I HAVE time. Love to you. 🙂
Congratulations on your new niece; she is definitely a blessing during a time of of pain for so many. I love the name Harper.
Happy Friday, and keep spreading your faith and positive encouragement!
You always have the best attitude and outlook Lindsay, thank you for sharing! And Harper Faith Taylor? That is a beautiful name!! I’m so glad she was born healthy and has brought your family so much joy!
Amen friend — sitting here praying in faith, living in faith, being in faith as best as I can right now. Thank you for such an uplifting, thoughtful and FAITH FILLED and FAITH FULL post friend, much much love.
PS congrats on your new niece, she is perfect! <3
It seems this week has been quite the rollercoaster for everyone. Whew.
love this toast! Especially the cashews… my favorite nut! The 2 color theme is such a cool idea for a link up. 🙂
Love your faith-filled posts <3 Your new niece is beautiful!!! You are also an awesome race wife, you're so supportive! Happy Friday, love!
“It’s times like these I realize that no one can steal your joy, your passion, your purpose! ” Yes, I agree with this and it’s definitely something to remember right now. I think most bloggers have not felt quite normal this week, I know i’m right there with you. I think many of us don’t feel comfortable talking about the positives, the joys. But we need to. Those things weren’t stolen from us. They are still there despite the sadness.
It is hard to just switch gears. When I find myself doing something else, I’m just constantly thinking of those in Boston who are suffering. It’s great, though, the monsters are being caught as we speak. One of them has been killed but the city of Boston has united and shut down to find the last monster.
Love this. You are so supportive I am sure your husband appreciates it! The new niece is so cute I love the name!
Your words are so powerful. xo
Yay for new kiddies! Angels come when we need them most 😉 xo
Congrats on your new niece! Hang on to the happy things in the hard times! She is adorable 🙂
i feel like anything with cashews is so decadent!! love em!!
Hope husband feels better!!! Sorry to hear he was not well!
Congrats again on your niece, love her name!
Love you!
The whole Boston thing is just so sad, makes my stomach sick <3
I really need to sort out how to make a gluten free cinammon bread. I have a feeling that might be my next GF experiment so that I can enjoy this recipe, as we don’t have Udi’s over here!
Thank you so much for posting your thoughts – it is all about community. I was hesitant to share my thoughts on Boston but one of my friends reached out and reminded me that sharing right now is about hope and love. I appreciate your addition to that – faith.
udis has GF cinnamon raisin bread. It’s delicious! and thank you for the thoughts. we need to stayed united and strong! agreed