Monday, October 28, 2013

Balsamic Vinaigrette: A Versatile Dressing

This is our households go-to salad dressing. It pairs perfectly with a Fall-inspired Chicken Walnut Salad with Gorgonzola, Red Onion and Dried Cranberries or as a simple marinade for beef or chicken.


Ingredients:
1 cup EVOO
1 cup Balsamic vinegar 
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Non-parteil capers
1 small Garlic clove minced (or 1 Tbsp dried minced garlic)
Salt and pepper to taste 

Variations: Add a Tbsp of honey for sweeter dressing.








Directions:
Use a magic bullet or Vitamix to blend the ingredients for about 30 seconds or until dressing is smooth.


Note:
This is a very concentrated dressing and a little goes a long way. For a large salad, I would use approximately 2 Tbsp of dressing.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Improving Game Speed with the Hyperwear Vest Pro

It is undeniable that speed is extremely important in sports. It can be the difference in scoring the game winning touchdown, getting to a rebound, or determining whether you win a 50/50 ball in soccer. Regardless of the sport, speed is a vital component to achieving success on the field/court, and as the saying goes “speed kills.”
Speed can be interpreted many ways, so before we begin our discussion we must first understand what speed is, how it relates to sports, and how it can be improved.