We have some exciting news!
Introducing a new writer at Oatmeal in my Bowl: Caitlin from CaitPlusAte! *applause* Caitlin is now the writer for Oatmeal Toppings Link Love Saturday. So starting next Saturday and here on out you’re are going to get a juicy, delicious dose of health and fitness!
Bio: Caitlin is a total foodie and loves restaurants. She also loves learning about nutrition and fitness. And is striving to live a healthy and happy lifestyle.
You can find Caitlin on Twitter @CaitPlusAte and Facebook.
Please help me give Caitlin a Great Big Welcome!
Cooking, Experiments, and Highland Dancing
This post is part of a weekly series, Oatmeal Toppings, featuring a few of the best healthy living posts on OatmealinmyBowl.com.
Here are some of the best articles I have stumbled upon, found on Pinterest, read on Facebook, retweeted on @OatmealBowl, and read in RSS subscriptions this week.
- Basic Biscuits – The name may be basic, but Krissy has done an outstanding job making these Oh So Delicious! Please give me some jam for my biscuits!
- Spicy Lemon Pasta – Cindy has totally combined 3 of my loves. Spicy-Lemon-Pasta. Amen!
- Counting Down the Days – Not only does Bobbie have an exciting upcoming trip coming up (jealous), but she has also had 7 new clients signed up for personal training… that she does from home. Dig through her posts to find the picture of her awesome home gym.
- Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta – Brussels sprouts here, brussels sprouts there. I love it! And Brandy has hit the spot with the addition of pancetta. And the pics easily draw you in. *drool*
- Hippie Cookies – Not your typical cookie ingredients but a whole lotta goodness! It’s split personalities of a little carrot cake, a little oatmeal raisin… ya, its got something good going on. And you’re right Gina, I couldn’t think what else ‘coconut’. Well except for maybe mochi!
- Small Victory – Lori just found victory in her great Detox Experiment of 2012. She dropped the sugar, the alcohol, the dairy and the Chai latte (caffeine). But found a decaf soy sugar free vanilla latte (say that 10 times fast) was pretty good.
- A *cuss* storm – The Climbing Chef, a gluten-free cook, shows off an amazing cauliflower gratin. The aztec cookies look yummy, too! Just hope she starts feeling much better after receiving a vicious spider bite.
- Eleventy Eleven – Susan tries out a meme. And I discover she knows how to Highland Dance. Way cool. I think she should make a video of her Highland dancing to prove it.
BTW, Susan… Vespas are cool. I want one, too. - Mixed Berry Oats - Courtney quickly drew me in with this delicious bowl of oatmeal. She even used the awesome Coach’s Oats. And with the addition of a nice, hot cup of coffee. Oh ya, she’s gotta it going on.
Super Bowl Series: Healthy Artichoke Dip!
If you have trouble viewing: http://youtu.be/1enGFHclpZI
Nicole Culver from Making Good Choices and Jill Hanner from YouTube GoBoSpeaks take to making a “healthy” artichoke dip for your Super Bowl party. And yay! The recipe calls for Chobani {my fave}. The two together… a total crack up. Watch the duo as they are coming out with a few more SuperBowl video recipes.
BTW, the recipe is Vegetarian and Gluten-free!
Upcoming This Week: What’s in your Packed Lunch?
I have gotten out of the loop with packing lunches. So next week I am doing a “What’s in your packed lunch today?”series. Are you in? Would love for you to share a picture on our Oatmeal Bowl Facebook page of what’s in your brown bag or designer lunch bag!
About Christine McCarthy
How exciting!! Looking forward to Cate’s posts!!
Emily (faliLV) (@FamilyNLifeLV) recently posted..Vote for @MyBaybah to be the next #Mamavation Mom| Walmart $50 Flash Giveaway
So am I. Its an exciting move for OIMB!
Christine McCarthy recently posted..After-Gym Green Protein Smoothie
Thank you!!
woot to Caitlin and love the artichoke dip!
Tara Burner recently posted..Fit February Challenge
Glad to have her aboard! The artichoke dip looks super delicious. Better plan my Superbowl grocery list…
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Thanks Tara!
Caitlin recently posted..Struggling to Rest and Johnny Longboat’s
What a fun partnership! I look forward to reading more from you and Caitlin! Love the FitFluential network
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I totally love the FF network!
Christine McCarthy recently posted..Xtreme Bootcamp and Wicked Oatmeal
hi caitlin!! so fun! i love all the link ups. Good toppings indeed!
lindsay recently posted..No Rush
haha. Link ups are great. And I didn’t want to sacrifice that due to my own time restraints. So, we are trying something..someone new. I think Caitlin is going to be an awesome asset to the OIMB community!
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Thanks Lindsay I am psyched!
Caitlin recently posted..Struggling to Rest and Johnny Longboat’s
Welcome Cait!!!
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*thumbs up*
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I’m looking forward to Caitlin’s contributions. Should be good reading!
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I was happy to find another blog reader addict for this position. LOL. I think she’ll bring a good dose of health & fitness to these link ups.
Christine McCarthy recently posted..Recap of The Red Carpet Premiere of Spartacus
I’m so glad to hear that
Caitlin recently posted..Struggling to Rest and Johnny Longboat’s
love Cate! how exciting!!
Excited and scary for me… growing an empire. Muahahaha! She is going to be great! No doubt.
Christine McCarthy recently posted..Tumblr Fitness Blog
Thank you for the love
so excited to see Christine grow!
Caitlin recently posted..Struggling to Rest and Johnny Longboat’s
How awesome! Look forward to Caitlin’s posts.
Thanks for the Hippie love
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen recently posted..10 things I’m loving this week
Honored to hear that Gina!
Caitlin recently posted..Struggling to Rest and Johnny Longboat’s
Yay for Caitlin!
Love her blog and am excited to see what she comes up with. 
Shannon from Healthiful Balance recently posted..Blueberry Yogurt Muffins (High Protein)
Aw thanks Shannon!!
Caitlin recently posted..Struggling to Rest and Johnny Longboat’s
These are some great tips! love all the healthy options…YUMMY! Thanks for posting these!!
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