Month: July 2020

Kale chips are great. Sweet potato chips, too. But red beets, so sad for you.

These guys just didn’t crisp like a proper chip. Chips, to me, are basically vehicles for dips and sauces. But these soggy, flimsy guys couldn’t hold a dollop.

I think they needed to dry out more after being sliced on the mandolin. I will try again.

The first day of school is less than a month away. It hasn’t felt much like summer with this fog, and I’m afraid the first day won’t feel special, especially for Marlowe starting kindergarten and no idea what to expect (or what she is missing!)

I’d like to make it extra special. I’m thinking of bringing back this Valentine’s Day Chocolate FUNdue S’MOREgasboard (yeah I totally just made that up! 😬🤪)

It kinda blew their little minds.

How will you celebrate the first day “back”? Please share your fun ideas and suggestions!!!

No fancy recipe required. Just how purty are these babies?!

Avocado oil. Organic shishitos from the local organic CSA box. A well-seasoned cast iron. And flaky salt. Not to sound snooty or pretentious but purity and quality over quantity always wins me over. Plus, mega vitamin C, A, K, B6, fiber, antioxidants…This snack sparked joy. Pairs well with sriracha mayo or Bitchin’ Sauce (see following post for that recipe.)

Guilty confession: I’m addicted to self-help books.

I recall being inspired by Ben Franklin’s pragmatic approach to personal growth and development with lists and routines way back when I was 12. I’m always striving, reaching, yearning for positive change. Because, why not try to live to our full potential?

Just a few chapters into this book I had a clear vision of a new path I’m ready to slowly explore.

If you’re looking to break out of your comfort zone and conquer the fears and challenges and excuses that hold you back, get your nose in this book.

After patiently waiting thirty some days, I got to taste the funky strange brew that’s been sitting in my pantry!

I ordered a kit from Thrive Market- just this little packed with a dehydrated scoby and some little ph test strips. The directions were simple but I did not want to mess this up, so I found videos on the website.

The result is strong, like buzzy strong. A mix of vinegary sweet tea. I was expecting it to be fizzier and lighter, so I poured a glass mixed with soda stream bubbly water. Soo good!

The second batch now sits in waiting. The first two batches are only about 3 cups, but after the scoby matures, I can make a gallon! Well worth the wait!

Now and then I find myself in a different headspace, with a fresh perspective and clearer focus. Thanks to this book, I feel like I am functioning on a higher level this week. And to continue on this course, I’ve been more mindful, taking a closer look at all my daily decisions, the people and things that surround me, from the most micro to macro levels, and examining how they make me feel. Or as the author says, what is the level of vibration?

Yes, I believe in the physics of our energy- that we are vibrating at certain frequencies, and that we emit and receive frequencies.

Read more in this inspiring and motivating book. It’s a life changer.