Hello, hello! Let's sweeten up the start of this workweek with some cookies, shall we? It's no secret that I have a sweet tooth. One of my favorite ways to experiment in the kitchen is to come up with recipes and meal creations that are healthy ways to satisfy that sweet tooth. Today's recipe is a perfect example of that: apricot almond oatmeal breakfast cookies. Summertime is my favorite season for produce. I just cannot get enough summer fruit in. Cherries, nectarines, strawberries... you name it, I love it. The fruit star of today's recipe is the adorable apricot. ... [Read More]
Archives for July 2016
Hiking Cuyamaca Peak
Happy Friday guys! I'm sure you all are looking forward to the weekend! And speaking of days off, whenever I have a long weekend, I like to do spend part of it doing something fun and new. For 4th of July weekend, this was no exception. We had a party at our friends' on the agenda, which I made my very first red, white & blue cake {angel food cake with cream cheese frosting & a fruit flag} + caprese pasta salad for. We also had some house stuff to do (homeowners, do you also feel like the work is never-ending?!), but that was pretty much it... so, we had some time to go on adventure! I decided that a new area hiking spot was to be explored, and the weather was perfect for doing so. A lot of hiking trails in San Diego County are inland, and inland areas can get HOT ... [Read More]
Cinnamon Chai Banana Protein Shake {vegan, gf}
Being such an active person, one thing I'm constantly paying attention to is my nutrition. Food is the fuel that gives me energy for all of the hikes & bike rides I go on, strength training and yoga sessions I power through, daily long walks with my dog, and the list goes on & on! Plant-based diets tend to be carb-heavy, and while eating complex carbohydrates is a very necessary part of fueling my healthy lifestyle, one thing I focus on is eating enough protein. Otherwise, I could just easily eat a big bowl of fruit for breakfast, a pb & banana sandwich for lunch, an apple and granola bar for snacks, and rice & veggies for dinner. Is that a healthy day of eating? Sure, but that doesn't give me enough protein to properly refuel my muscles with all of the working out that I ... [Read More]
12 Recipe Ideas for the 4th of July
Happy (almost) 4th of July weekend to all of my fellow Americans! Despite the adversities that we as a country face (ahem, one of which is a certain person who has diarrhea of the mouth running for president), I'm proud to be an America. I'm proud to live in a country where a woman like me can be whoever she wants to be. Looking for 4th of July recipe ideas? In honor of our celebration of independence, today I'm sharing 12 recipes that make a great fit to whip up over this long holiday weekend! #1. Let's kick this list off with my most patriotic looking recipe: red, white & blueberry pancakes! Made with oats, banana, and ground flaxseed, and topped with a maple blueberry sauce, fresh strawberries & shredded coconut, these pancakes are a dreamy holiday brunch idea ... [Read More]