Almost every Friday, a volunteer at the non-profit where I work brings muffins and other little breakfast pastries. Such a sweet gesture that is always a big hit with everyone! While I usually have no problem passing on any store-bought baked goods, this past Friday there was just something about the Blueberry muffins that gave me a major hankering! One way I have learned to keep myself on the "paleo track" over the years is to tell myself, "If you want to eat a ____, you can but you have to make it yourself." This is a[...]
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Am I the only one that gets slightly irrationally irritated at the premature celebration of Fall? Don't get me wrong, it is EASILY my favorite season of the year and I long for it from about June 1st on. But in order to really enjoy it, it has to really feel like fall. Fortunately, the 1st official day of Fall AND 3 consecutive days of temps in the mid 70's collided for a perfect opportunity to revel in the best season of the year. With a Sunday morning with no plans on my hands, my brain was swirling with ideas for how[...]
And just like that, it's Monday again! We are heading into a HOT week here in San Diego, so summer isn't leaving without a fight, that's for sure! We have a big weekend to look forward to (a very special Labor Day Weekend wedding) so I am keeping my eye on the prize. But before I get ahead of myself, let's chat about the weekend we just had! It was another lovely couple of days filled with fun, relaxation, and a little bit of work here and there. Friday night kicked it off in the best way possible...NACHOS! Any time I[...]