Michele the Trainer

Michele the Trainer’s Almond Butter Dressing — One Run to Trader Joe’s Series

Michele the Trainer’s Almond Butter Dressing Wanna make a giant super filling salad? Please avoid this recipe if you have or suspect any nut or peanut allergies. In the USA, some cities have Trader Joe’s.  You can still enjoy this recipe by locating the ingredients at a healthy or bio…

Fat-Free Maple Balsamic Shredded Brussels Sprouts— One Run to Trader Joe’s Series

Soooo, I wanted to try a different BS recipe, but I didn't want oil, or an overwhelming taste of vinegar or mustard.  I also didn't want too much sweet (though of course with good maple syrup we all know it's tough to measure.) Walla! This was so easy and so…

Summer Splurge -Pancakes and Ice Cream with Strawberries-Brekky for Dinner-Assembly Recipe

The Secret Splurge of MTT :)   When it's hot outside and inside, ice cream for dinner sounds like an excellent idea! Summer Breakfast for Dinner—Pancakes and Ice Cream with Strawberries -VEGAN! It all started with the strawberries.... This is a cheat-y assembly recipe.  Please read the entire thing through…

Taco Salad Fiesta TROUGH – One Run to Trader Joe’s Series

Tacos! Who doesn't love Tacos? Fiesta? Who wants the fiesta to end? Let's create a giant bowl of taco fiesta fun fun fun! Let's make a One Run to Trader Joe's ginormous Taco Salad Fiesta Trough! This Taco Salad Trough is a One Run to Trader Joe's (the store) recipe. …

Vegan Hot Diggity Cornbread – One Run to Trader Joe’s series

Vegan HotDiggity Cornbread This cornbread is a One Run to Trader Joe's (the store) recipe.  Make the run, make the food, be happy and done! In the USA, some cities have Trader Joe's.  You can still enjoy this recipe by locating the ingredients at a healthy or bio store near…

Heart and Soul; Who are We Really? Will Robots take our Jobs? 1 in a Series

  Heart and Soul; Who are We Really? Will Robots take our Jobs? 1 in a Series “Is there Money where there’s Heart?” (a series of blog posts by Michele the Trainer, super inspired by Jana Pochop’s folk rap song Money + Heart and her book Money and Heart) There…

Salad is best with…

Salad is best with 1. Outstanding Salad Dressing http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 2. Pizza, or Hummus…why not both? http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 3. Pasta with great sauce http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 4. Lentils on top http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 5. Epic Bean Burger http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 6. Enchiladas http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 7. Make it a Mexican meal (taco salad) with PINTO beans http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 8. Baked Eggplant http://www.engineeringwellness.c... 9. Brushetta or Avocado Toast on exceptional bread 10. Olives! For more…