wife. best friend. creative enthusiast. pastry chef. avid saints fan (whodatnation). foodie. runner. conspiracy theorist. eternal optimist.Tumblr (3.0; @ashleyfromscratch)http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/Les Miserables. Holy mother of god! Brilliant.http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39732210994http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39732210994Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:09:25 -0500Break back into my routine of regular exercise/running Ride my bike to work more Try at least 5 new...http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39515953152http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39515953152Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:13:51 -0500Bring it, 2013: Be Happy. Finish things I start Blog more Food Diary Become more fluent with my...http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39514310017http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39514310017Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:55:11 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bc1abd7083a245e3fae463b3c6303ae7/tumblr_mfye1cLHg31riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy New Year!!</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39384480933http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39384480933Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:36:48 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3f4288fc2ea0670e8725d1512792e479/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b16f0de31da29d32cf0839599e8b5a55/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/51d3479591942adda555e8e432b15eff/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/608f717867c9d4f97fd95d29d24c8fb7/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8e01bff033a2cf33a0de60765c4bdbe8/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo5_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dbbd1a7f6530b23e0c5549f47c607d7e/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo6_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4c939152439b6ca6bbc17d525a57fa52/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo7_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5c91fd70d3b276590d7a29e723788b73/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo8_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/79eb185ab1ada69ab48c5ee44e020b19/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo9_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/44a75214d060ba0a4bace1d7e668dab3/tumblr_mfrxvuhLkM1ra0kmoo10_500.png"/><br/> <br/>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39135500198http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/39135500198Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:09:40 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/710cf26c87722dc10c2407975704995b/tumblr_mf511k8sxU1riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Fat Cat Sunday :)</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/38080577875http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/38080577875Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:05:43 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me8amgZID71riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Burrito Gallery and Folio nights. #folio #igersjax #ilovejax</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36783668019http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36783668019Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:51:51 -0500ilovejaxfolioigersjax<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdyl43uB1v1rkwh85o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://insane-skinny-sam.tumblr.com/post/36375104520/join-my-for-my-holiday-squat-athon-reblog-and" target="_blank">insane-skinny-sam</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Join my for my Holiday Squat-athon! Reblog and comment if you’re going to join me for the next 30 days to get your ass in shape for Christmas!</p> </blockquote>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36514566514http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36514566514Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:06:36 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdwe9w3LOM1riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Thanksgiving, from us and the Geera. :)</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36288992878http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36288992878Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:39:32 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdwbnn9YrZ1riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>6k champions!</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36285991812http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/36285991812Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:42:58 -0500I am!! :) I’m attempting to get back into regular blogging, sometimes easier said than done!...http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35441357741http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35441357741Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:30:55 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md733aSFVz1riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dinner on a cold November night. #ilovejax #igersjax #soupson #delicious</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35304775384http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35304775384Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:37:57 -0500soupsonilovejaxigersjaxdelicious<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md59fqRLKF1riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Now this is what I’m talking about…</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35238589084http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35238589084Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:59:50 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md4vekvAUW1riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ahhh..Bold Bean. :) #igersjax #ilovejax #coffee</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35215840731http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/35215840731Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:56:44 -0500ilovejaxcoffeeigersjax<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcxn46U7ts1riv7q4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Today has been a very productive day! </p> <p>Biked to Veg Fest, a festival of vegans/vegetarian vendors, live music, and very informative causes like No More Homeless Animals and Pro Animal activists. It was pretty awesome, and a ton of people there! Then, I biked to Grassroots, and natural foods market for some organic tea tree oil soap (my fave). Afterward, I biked over to the RAM (Riverside Arts Market), checked out all the vendors, got a great deal on some produce, and enjoyed some folky bluegrass. </p> <p>I wanted to make soup tonight, but needed to stop by Publix for a few things, but my pack was already heavy and full. So, I biked home, read a few pages of my book, got back on my bike and went to the store. While I was there, I decided to buy myself some roses, and had about 5 people ask me who they were for. Why is it strange for me to want to treat myself to fresh flowers, I don’t need anyone to get them for me. I bought them for myself, because damnit, I’m worth it. :) </p> <p>After biking back home, I still had quite a bit of energy, so I went out for a 5k run. One of my best times too: 30.35! Gotta get ready for the 6k on Thanksgiving Day!</p> <p>So, now here I am, feeling great about my fitness today and food choices. Gonna bust out a few pushups and crunches while soup is cooking, then proceeding to spend the rest of my evening watching Dawson’s Creek reruns (no shame) and not feeling guilty :)</p> <p>Hope everyone is having a fabulous Saturday!!</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34930330343http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34930330343Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:14:30 -0400Day One: I could never express how thankful I am to have the love of my life/best friend/husband in...http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34845481693http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34845481693Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:41:00 -040030 DAYS OF THANKFULNESSthankfulLet&#8217;s do the damn thing:  Keep up the healthy eating habits, only allowing 1 day per week for...http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34803848680http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34803848680Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:20:18 -0400goalsnovember<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcbhe8wPEe1rnipr0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://smilestones.tumblr.com/post/34127188269/healthy-apple-pie-smoothie-ingredients-1-3-cup" target="_blank">smilestones</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie</strong></p> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <ul><li class="ingredient">⅓ cup apple cider</li> <li class="ingredient">⅓ cup greek yogurt</li> <li class="ingredient">2 tbsp oats</li> <li class="ingredient">1 banana, peeled</li> <li class="ingredient">½ tsp cinnamon</li> <li class="ingredient">5-6 ice cubes</li> </ul><div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol><li class="instruction">Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!</li> </ol></div> </blockquote> <p>On my to do list. :)</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34780593880http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/34780593880Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:11:33 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XBPQbMpI5-Y?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Check out Metro Diner featured on Diners, Driveins, and Dives!!</p>http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/33511333694http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/33511333694Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:02:26 -0400metro dinerjacksonvillediners driveins and diveslocalThis lovely Saturday morning, the husband and I decided to try out a local favorite, Metro Diner.  I...http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/33511237740http://ashleyfromscratch.tumblr.com/post/33511237740Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:01:06 -0400metrodinerjacksonvillesan marcofoodlocal