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]
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2-Minute Berry Banana Sorbet
Happy, happy Friday! Any fabulous plans for this weekend? I'm looking forward to my long weekend full of football watching, a hiking date with my hubby, doing some recipe experimentation, a workout with a girlfriend of mine, and a mix of both doing some productive things and relaxing. Today's topic is a never-ending love of mine - fruit. I have a serious obsession with fruit, from apples and banana to cherries and strawberries. In fact, while I enjoy veggies, I have to kind of plan them into my meals mindfully. Otherwise, on the produce front, my diet would consist of all the fruit and none of the veggies. Since I have a huge sweet tooth, I'm always finding ways to make meals that could be dessert, but are also healthy and nutritious enough to be considered a wholesome meal. I'm sneaky ... [Read More]
Words of Wisdom + Frozen Berry Bowl
As I just finished a yoga workout a little while ago and am in a yoga-inspired sort of mood, I wanted to share the following phrases that I jotted down awhile ago and find myself constantly looking at. I can't actually remember where I got it from, but I find these words to be calming and inspiring: 7 Zuda Yoga Axioms/Universal Truths: 1.) You are exactly where you are supposed to be. 2.) Fear and pain are life's greatest teachers. 3.) Laughter and play are the keys to the fountain of youth. 4.) Exercise and rest are the keys to vibrant health. 5.) Touch and intimacy are basic human needs. 6.) Everything is impermanent. 7.) Everything is connected. I especially love the phrase everything is impermanent as a reminder to just breathe and keep on pushing through tough times, ... [Read More]