Dashing Dish
  • ABOUT

My name is Katie Farrell and I have a passion for the Lord, my family, fitness, health and cooking! Over the years, my passion to be healthy (spirit, soul, and body) combined with my love for cooking has led me to take my favorite recipes and alter them to make them healthy, while still tasting as close to the original as possible!

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I firmly believe that ‘dieting’ is horrible (in so many ways) and that it doesn’t last. And even if it does for a period of time, it makes people miserable and ultimately ends in failure! Besides, who wouldn’t want to ditch the diets forever and start eating the foods they love, while keeping you healthy, satisfied, and in shape?

With Dashing Dish I hope to show you how easy it can be to make simple changes that will end the misconceptions about healthy eating, while teaching people how to make quick meals that are healthy for themselves and their families.

I also share ideas and techniques from my personal experiences of getting in shape (I lost 20 lbs and have kept it off for over 5 years now), while still eating the foods I love!  Dashing Dish is all about inspiring you to get fit and healthy for life and enjoying doing it!

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?  You are not your own; you were bought at a price.  Therefore honor God with your body.” (1 Cor 6:19-20)

Random Facts About Me:

  • I ♥ Jesus.
  • I married my high school sweetheart (Sean) August 8, 2009 after dating for 8 years!                                                  (Click Here to see Our Wedding Slideshow!)
  • I have an older (Sarah) and younger sister (Emily)who are my best friends (we are all 3 years apart).
  • I have a blonde Pomeranian named Zoey!
  • I have been cooking since I was 2, which happened to be with syrup, brown sugar, eggs, etc. on our new white carpet while my dad was “babysitting” (sleeping).
  • I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse, and love to be a part of a miracle every day!
  • I used to be very shy, but have since realized ’shyness’ is really a very inward/selfish character trait…So I try to step more out of my ‘comfort zone’ everyday.
  • I believe life is too short to not do what you have a passion for!

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Where Do You Buy NuStevia? I buy my stevia from Amazon, (that’s the only place I’ve found that I can buy it in bulk for cheap)! Otherwise  you can find it at GNC and WholeFoods!
  • What Type of Protein Powder Do You Use and Where Do You Buy It? I use Designer Whey Protein Powder. I buy the vanilla flavor because it’s a good base to add whatever flavors you want to make! I buy it from Kroger, GNC, Trader Joe’s, Amazon, or http://www.netrition.com
  • What is Your Workout Regimen Like? I generally try to mix it up every week to keep my body guessing, and keep myself from getting bored! I absolutely will not do a workout that I am dreading, because I don’t ever want to associate working out with a ‘bad’ feeling! So..If I ever get bored or don’t feel like doing something, I will try something new! I generally try and find a new class, video, or workout I find online if I’m needing something new! I try and do weights 2 times a week, a circuit or HIIT training 2 times a week, and a cardio once a week! However, I always try and listen to my body and if I’m overly tired that week I will take more days off or lighten the intensity! I have learned that rest is just as important to your body’s health as working out is!
  • Where Do I Find Your List of Protein Shake Recipes? In the Recipe Index OR Just Click on This Link: I Can’t Believe It’s Not a Milkshake
  • What are Some Healthy Snack Ideas? My favorite healthy snack is a protein shake! I have been making the Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake a lot lately, (especially after a workout), and it is DELICIOUS! It tastes a lot like a Wendy’s frosty… and is nutritious and filling at the same time! I also enjoy Greek yogurt with frozen fruit, Zone Bars (when I’m on the go) and some of my homemade “Vita” Chocolate Muffins!
  • How Do I Find Healthy Foods in the Grocery Store? Check out my Ultimate Grocery Shopping List link!
  • What Type of Camera Do You Use? My hubby’s the photographer, and he uses a Cannon T2i! :)
  • What is Peanut Flour and Where Do I Buy It? Peanut flour is actually the same thing as ‘FitNutz’ or “PB2” with out the ‘brand name’. It’s a essentially a ‘dry’ form of peanut butter, where the oils are taken out…Making it a ‘low calorie’ version of peanut butter (but it still retains the same peanut butter taste especially when added to a recipe or protein shake!)  I buy mine at Trader Joes or online at  http://www.netrition.com/ (just type peanut flour in search bar).
  • What is Your Favorite Meal? My favorite meal is my Asian Chicken Salad! It’s very filling, has sweet and salty flavors, and has a lot of different textures…So it really does hit the spot every time! I also love it because it makes a great portable meal to bring to work!
  • Overall, How Do You Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle? Overall, one of the most important things I’ve learned is to truly listen to my body!!! I don’t go by any ‘rules’ or follow any standards, because I know that my body is different than anyone else’s!
  • What Are A Few General Tips For Healthier Cooking? I try to cut as much white flour and sugar out of my cooking/baking as possible! There are many great replacements and alternatives that still taste just as great…You just have to know how to work them~ which is where my website comes in!

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