Hi friends! How's your week going? I've been having fun hanging out with my cousin Noelle and her boyfriend, who are in town from the San Francisco area. It's kind of funny how Noelle and I grew up in Jersey together, and now we are both Californians! I've been having fun playing host taking them to do some fun activities around San Diego, including a hike up Iron Mountain yesterday. And speaking of doing fun touristy things, today I want to talk about a very touristy area of California: Los Angeles. Admittedly, LA has, at times, underwhelmed me. It's a city that is hyped up so much, I imagine that there are a lot of people out there that have felt this way. Another cousin of mine, Michelle, was living there when I first moved to California, and in visiting her, I've spent ... [Read More]
Archives for June 2017
10 Blueberry Recipes to Make This Summer
I loveeeee me some blueberries. And now that it's June, we're in peak domestic blueberry season! Blueberries are awesome for a lot of reasons: They're packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants and full of vitamins, including iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Basically they're full of good stuff that has been shown to help ward off heart disease, promote healthy digestion, maintain healthy bones, and lots more. I find that a handful or two of blueberries is the perfect little something to eat while I'm waiting for my dinner to cook. I also often throw some of them on top of my cereal or smoothie bowls in the morning for a nutritional boost. While I love the fruit all on its own, I also love to incorporate it into recipes. Here are recipe ideas from myself and a few of my ... [Read More]