Hi friends! The official first day of summer is coming up in just a few days, and it certainly feels like it here in San Diego. The beaches are packed, traffic seems crazier than usual, and all of a sudden the sun is super strong - SPF 50 for this girl, and I still keep getting more sun than I want to! Does it feel like summer where you are yet? I'm excited this week because I'm on a vacation countdown. In just a couple days my husband and I are heading to Hawaii for a getaway! We will be staying on Kauai, and I am really looking forward to doing lots of fun outdoor activities on what looks like a magical island. After we get back, I'm heading to IDEA World Convention + Blogfest, which takes place this year in downtown San Diego. I've gone to the fitness conference a bunch of years now, ... [Read More]
4th of July
Blueberry Granola, Berry & Coconut Yogurt Parfaits {vegan + gf}
Happy Friday! What do all of my fellow American readers have planned for the 4th of July weekend? It kind of feels strange for it to fall on a Tuesday this year, and I don't have anything too exciting planned. Besides working on some freelance recipe development & blog stuff, I'm hoping to spend some time outdoors to enjoy the weather - I'm thinking perhaps some time at the beach, a bike ride with the hubby, and soaking up the sun in my backyard poolside. Oh, and my hubby will undoubtedly force me to watch episodes of the HBO John Adams series. It happens every year & he's been putting it on TV late-night all week (much to my dismay!). Naturally, I'm sure that my holiday weekend will include some good eats. Today's recipe is an ode to America: red, white & blue yogurt parfait ... [Read More]
Red, White & Blue Pancakes [Vegan & Gluten Free]
Does anyone else feel like the month of June just flew by?! I can't believe that the 4th of July is already coming up at the end of this week! To celebrate Independence Day and get into a festive spirit, I came up with a red, white & blue recipe of one of my favorite meals... pancakes! I haven't posted a pancake recipe in awhile, and trust me when I tell you that this one is deeeelicious. I've seen red, white & blue pancake commercials around for chain restaurants lately, and had the itch to come up with my own homemade version that's gluten free, vegan, healthy and light. ... [Read More]
Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad + 4th of July Weekend Recap
Hi everyone! I hope that all of you American readers had a great 4th of July weekend, and that everyone else has had a fabulous last couple of days as well. On the workout front, my long weekend included a mountain biking + swimming workout on Sunday... ...my first ever TRX class on Friday morning (more on that sometime soon!), and hiking with my pup on a hot but breezy Saturday. Fun and food-wise, my weekend included Sunday afternoon wine tasting with friends, followed by tempeh tacos with sweet potato fries from a cute vegan joint we found... ...spinach and artichoke dip making, muffin baking (also more on that later on!), and having another couple and their adorable baby over to hang out poolside on the 4th. My drink of choice that day was sangria.... ...and I made salsa and ... [Read More]