It’s taken me the past two weeks to decompress and process the recent experience I had in Vermont at 29029. This is an ultra endurance event where participants are given 36 hours to climb a mountain the number of times equaling the vertical height of climbing Mt Everest. My event was at Stratton Mountain, VT, but they also have events at Snow Basin, Utah and Sun Valley, Idaho. My only job was to hike the mountain, take the gondola down and repeat…17 times. Oh, and this was my second attempt. I flew to Utah last year and was hit straight on with altitude sickness and only made 4 of the 13 summits there. Obviously, I had unfinished business.

These black bean burgers are easy to make and perfect for meatless Monday! Great in a bun or perfect with a dollop of your favorite guacamole. Serves 4.

My friend Paul Faust requested a recipe for my Crispy Brussels Sprouts as part of Two-Minute Tuesday. I did one better, and created a video. Check it out on Facebook or my Instragram TV.

Erin requested the recipe for this yummy salad as part of Two-Minute Tuesday! It is a quick and easy summer dish that even my finicky 15-year-old son will eat. It was also featured on Peach Dish, the local Atlanta meal kit service a few months ago. Enjoy!

This dressing is my go-to salad dressing at home almost every night. I must admit, I stole it from a college boyfriend who went on to become the current conductor of The Boston Pops!

Enjoy!