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]
summer recipes
5 Summery Recipe Obsessions
Hi strangers! Long time no talk. I'm back in the United States after quite a whirlwind trip to Ireland, where I had such a blast. I will be sharing more about my trip with you soon, but today I want to talk about a few of my favorite recipes of the fleeting summer season. While a lot of Americans consider Labor Day the end of summer, the season officially ends in two weeks. I'm soaking up the last bit of summer, but I'm also looking forward to some cooler autumn-ish weather and all that comes with it (YAY for football season!). Today I thought I'd share a couple of my top favorite summery recipes. There's still time to whip up these seasonal dishes, so let's get to it! I made this berry banana sorbet at least a few times a week all summer long. I love customizing it with ... [Read More]