So here we go…

While Lee and I were on a journey collectively in March, we discussed developing a 6-week fitness and diet program. It’s a little obvious why we wanted to generate it because in the event that you couldn’t tell, we have been both incredibly passionate about those two subjects. It was possible for us to envisionRead more

Farmer’s markets. Romance. Gluten-free breads. Coconut flour. Investor Joe’s Fig Jam. Adorable reddish skinny jeans. Chocolates nut butters. Oatmeal pancakes. Tzatiki. California. Touring. Writing. Letting go of inhibitions.

I have to say starting completely new has been the best experience yet; because what’s life really without a little adventure? Or crazy strange (and great tasting) grilled mozzarella cheese sandwiches for example? I enjoy living life since it comes. Mostly through meals experiences. And let me tell you, raspberry jam is simply leading thereRead more

Have you baked something yet this holidays? Something fantastically nice, warm and ooey-gooey? Otherwise, I encourage you to make an effort out. There’s something spectacular about having a huge baking day together with your relatives and buddies; and of course, I’m here to create you up for baking success.

It’s actually quite ridiculous how many cookie formulas I have on this blog. Gluten free ones, double chocolate, plenty of brown butter, plus some hearty oatmeal bites too! So of course, when Caribou Espresso asked to partner with me to help celebrate their brand-new Gingersnap Cookie Mocha , I had been happy to bake aRead more

I’m going to be in Minnesota the rest of the weekend getting up with family and friends, plus doing the whole Easter brunch point. As a youngster, Easter utilized to be one of my favorite holidays. Most likely because I adored all the delicious chocolate bunnies and sugary things. I believe my Mom got me an Easter basket every year until I had been about 16… until the calendar year she didn’t and I threw an entire fit. As with, I literally researched the entire home looking for my Easter basket because I believed she was kidding when she stated she didn’t obtain me one. It had been such a particular tradition to me and OMG could utilized to like JellyBelly beans and Reese’s eggs. Mom… still looking forward to my Easter container… you’ve kept time! HINT.

Most of the time though I’m all about building things for others. I love being back home because it provides me the opportunity to bake as many things as possible without concern with them going bad. Yesterday I made my mom thin banana chocolates chip muffins (one of her favorites) and tomorrow I’m planning onRead more

Explanation: Complete the circuit three or four 4 occasions through.

15 Single Calf Squats on Physio Ball (per leg): Begin sitting on you still left leg using the physio ball behind you, under your right ankle. Drive your right knee back, decreasing into a squat. Maintain your left leg stacked above your ankle and chest raised. For the exhale, reset back again to the start.Read more

I’ve been wanting to make beet burgers since my Mom introduced me to them a few years back. Whole Foods utilized to make this fantastic edition full of crunchy walnuts, beets and so much flavor; often times we’d headscarf them straight down after our workouts.

Sadly, I cannot appear to find exactly the same tasty beet burgers at any Chicago area Full Foods. The other day my mind wandered to these beet burgers once again. Also craving them a lot more than peanut butter on a spoon. (If you know me, then you understand that’s A LOT.) Therefore the adventureRead more

Cooked Turkey Parmesan Meatballs with Rigatoni and Chunky Tomato Basil Sauce

Too much? Okay, reeling it back in for an instant for a genuine time discuss my meatball obsession. As much of you may or might not understand, I normally usually do not consume meat or pork. It’s a rare event that I’ll possess a cheeseburger or ham; usually only on vacations or holidays. Sometimes IRead more

Oh hi! Is it possible to believe it’s already April? I CANNOT wait for patio season here in Chicago and going to some baseball video games at Wrigley!

Lately It’s been so much fun to find out everyone on trips through the weekdays and of course, the lake shore continues to be filled with people running, walking and biking. It’s nothing beats running around the track on the Princess Cruise liner when it’s sailing the sea, but it’s definitely still beautiful. Of course,Read more

This weekend I participated in my own initial yoga triathlon! It was amazing, challenging, hard and energizing all at the same time.

Now you might be wondering just what a yoga exercise triathlon is; mine was a yoga sculpt class, a three mile run and then a vinyasa stream class. We didn’t compete keenly against each other, but rather participated in the tri as a community of people who love fitness and yoga. The complete event lastedRead more

Hi! Sorry I’ve been away for a couple days. I’m on my way back to Chicago today after a truly wonderful a vacation to Mexico with Tony. I’ll be bombarding you with photos and updates on life recently, and yes Health and fitness Wednesdays are coming back. I’ve already got next week’s started and it’s really gonna be a good one!

In the meantime, I needed to pop in and bring you this recipe for some super easy peanut butter I produced a couple weeks ago because it is FABULOUS. I can’t tell you the amount of occasions I spread it on a banana in the mornings, or how it was spooned it directly into myRead more