Dinners in my home have become lighter and lighter these days, and that’s because summer this year has come with mighty power! The days are so hot out there, that all I want to do is drink lots of water and eat foods that are the opposite of hot.Soups, baked potatoes and casseroles are out for a while, but… Continue reading Eat the Rainbow Summer Salad
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Spinach, Peaches and Chicken Summer Salad
Hope everyone’s holiday weekend was a blast and well spent by being with family, eating lots of good food, drinking lots of good drinks, and watching loud and impressive fireworks! 🙂 My husband and I spent a very nice and chill morning at home on the 4th of July. Chill and easy mornings are my… Continue reading Spinach, Peaches and Chicken Summer Salad
Healthy Bowl: Blackberry Bliss with Cherries on Top
Today’s Healthy Bowl has bold, flavorful and naturally sweet ingredients. I’ve added cherries, blackberries and bananas to the mix. Doesn’t that just sound dreamy? It is — and it will quench your thirst and cool you down after a long day out in this summer-like heat! Cherries are in season right now, so they are as red as… Continue reading Healthy Bowl: Blackberry Bliss with Cherries on Top
Cherry Walnut Summer Salad
When the days get longer and hotter, and one starts sweating seconds after stepping outside, one knows summer is RIGHT around the corner. Everyone loves summer…especially this Ecuadorian girl right here! I am used to lots of direct sunlight and humidity, which means I am totally okay with tan lines and perspiration. In fact, I crave both bad… Continue reading Cherry Walnut Summer Salad
Blueberry Cashew Waffles
Best waffles I have made to date. No joke. These little fellers are something else, you guys! I made these for my husband and for myself yesterday for a Sunday-fun-day brunch date at our house, and oh-boy, we were in for a total treat. I also made crisp uncured bacon and scrambled eggs to go… Continue reading Blueberry Cashew Waffles
Healthy Bowl: Berry Galore
It’s June already! Whaaa? Can you believe it? How CRAZY is that? Seems like we went directly from winter to summer, skipping Spring altogether. Ay-ay-ay. Time is passing by way too fast. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely planning on slowing down to be able to take it all in, and really savor… Continue reading Healthy Bowl: Berry Galore
Healthy Bowl: Very Berry Banana
Let’s talk about berries. Those beautiful blue, purple, red and pink little sweet fruits that nature has been so generous to gift us! Berries are not only appealing to the eye, but they are also delicious and super good for us. They offer a large array of nutrients that we require for optimal health and… Continue reading Healthy Bowl: Very Berry Banana
Healthy Bowl: Sweet Mango
Happy Friday to you all; the weekend is finally right around the corner! Friday mornings tend to bring so much excitement my way — and that is because I know that soon enough, I’ll get to relax, get to take a few days off from a crazy busy schedule, get to slow down and re-connect with loved ones, get… Continue reading Healthy Bowl: Sweet Mango
Healthy Bowl: Blueberry Banana
Everyone loves a good treat. What if I told you that you could have a super delicious treat EVERY SINGLE DAY, and that this treat wouldn’t have a negative impact on your fitness or diet goals? That instead, the opposite would happen…that your health would benefit from it. Would you be excited? That’d be super… Continue reading Healthy Bowl: Blueberry Banana
Paleo Blueberry Banana Muffins
My husband and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary yesterday. It was so romantic and sweet. I feel so blessed to have married my best friend. To start our day right, I surprised him with a fun little breakfast treat that I knew he’d fully enjoy. It was superhero themed (as he is a total nerd… Continue reading Paleo Blueberry Banana Muffins