Hello Darlings! Summer is in full swing here in Colorado. And I know the nights are starting to get a little cooler, but that’s perfect for someone who loves the heat but happens to have a puppy dog who was bred to drags sleds through the snow. Essentially now the weather is a more conducive to hiking, and with and excessive amount of hiking comes muscle soreness and tightness, which can be wonderfully combatted by practicing yoga in awesome clothes like these that were gifted to me by ... Read More about Yoga Poses for Hikers
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Summer Drink Series: Spiked Blackberry-Sage Lemonade
Hello Darlings! I have loved lemonade for as long as I can remember. However, as I’ve aged I like to think my tastes have become a bit more elegant (except you still can’t beat a box of Annie’s mac and cheese- I’m not 100% adult, promise). So I’ve moved on from scooping instant lemonade to squeezing my own and creating more of a flavor profile. With summer in full swing the flavors I come up with are generally quite fruity or fresh with herbs, so why not combine? This blackberry-sage ... Read More about Summer Drink Series: Spiked Blackberry-Sage Lemonade
Meatless Monday: Honey-Balsamic Glazed Figs & Homemade Whipped Cream
Hello Darlings! It is fig season! *Does a little happy dance* I love figs, their versatility (did you see them as a pizza topping?), how robust their flavor is without being overpowering, and, of course, they are gorgeous to boot! Now, while I love figs on top of salads or just plain, I thought I might kick them up a notch and create a decadent dessert. Their natural sweetness paired with that of balsamic, honey, and aromatic spices creates a depth of flavor that pairs well with either ... Read More about Meatless Monday: Honey-Balsamic Glazed Figs & Homemade Whipped Cream
Meatless Monday: Sautéed Vegetable Quinoa
Hello Darlings! This summer has been crazy, and this upcoming week even more so! I am really bad about eating when I get super busy because I tend to graze- eating whatever is close by and easy rather than eating more nutritiously. So I decided to help myself out a bit and make big batches of delicious food so I have something quick to grab when I’m hungry that will both fill me and fuel me! Quinoa is one of my go-to quick dishes (seriously, I pop it in the rice cooker and walk away) and ... Read More about Meatless Monday: Sautéed Vegetable Quinoa
Summer Drink Series: Summer Citrus Sangria
Hello Darlings! After I graduated from college I decided I didn’t want to be a full-fledged adult yet, so I bought a plane ticket to Spain and spent a few months in Barcelona before backpacking across Europe. I loved the culture of Barcelona, full of late night tapas bars, afternoon siestas, and street performers displaying spectacular costumes, there was always something new and exciting happening. The food and drink, mirrored the excitability of Barca’s residents, each day brought a new ... Read More about Summer Drink Series: Summer Citrus Sangria