OMG. Life’s been crazy lately. I mean really insane. With the #SummerSWEATseries occurring, recipe development, other amazing tasks plus travel, I haven’t had the chance to sit back and really compose to you about what’s been taking place in my life.
So let’s stage back several months and chat about all the deliciousness, good things, bad junk and everything in between. But first proceed get your morning sit down elsewhere and then we can sit down for a chat.
A few months ago, I attended a conference in Chicago with some bloggers. We rented a house and everything met up and discussed all things blogging. I took away so many helpful points for AK; it generally helps to obtain outside perspective from others within your industry. Plus, I cherished meeting other bloggers that I’ve generally noticed on-line but never really had the chance to meet personally.
Here’s a picture of me and my good friend Rachel from Rachel Cooks She’s wonderful in every way and I’m so happy I got to know her through blogging. And in even more fascinating new, I’ll be happening another blogger retreat next weekend (Rachel is normally hosting!). I’m uber thrilled!
Hmmm what else?
I got the outcomes of my MRI back again. If you keep in mind a few months ago, I stated that I got a pretty serious neck/back injury that was restricting my physical exercise. Lately it’s become quite better due to acupuncture and a fresh cervical cushion I purchased off Amazon. YAY.
I’m also being mindful of what We eat due to a possible irritation response in my own body (via bloodstream tests). I’ve been pretty good generally. Primarily, I’m trying to end up being good to myself and my body, which includes acquiring days off and indulging in Buffalo Crazy Wings with Tony. Ha!
Here’s another highlight from recent months: Getting together with Sarah from Broma Bakery Sarah and I ‘met’ online a few years ago. I stumbled upon her blog and immediately observed her skill for cooking doughnuts, cookies and having a distinctive style.
What I noticed immediately with Sarah, is the fact that she has an incredible talent for photography, something that Personally i think like I’m not really the best at. I asked Sarah to come quickly to Chicago to do several photoshoots with me and in exchange I’d train her a few things about the technical part of blogging. What we both didn’t realize is that we’d become such good friends and hit it off like we’d known one another for years. Seriously it had been redic.
I mean, just check her away with Milly; they became besties after 1 day.
Of course, we weren’t just going to talk about blogging the entire time she was in Chicago. We were on a mission to eat and EAT WELL. Early one morning hours we stood in line for the Doughnut Vault for an excellent 45 moments. While their doughnuts were good, they certainly weren’t our absolute favorites.
BTW If you live in Chicago, I’d love to hear your doughnut suggestions!
Once morning after a super sweaty hot yoga exercise program at Corepower, we made a decision to dive into pancakes. These chocolate chip types are from Wildberry pancakes and so are probably the best in the city.
FYI: You must know that in the event that you move there on the weekend, you are bound to wait at least one hour. Sarah and I waited for one hour . 5. #worthit #carblovers
I can’t await Sarah another again. We’ve already got a vacation planned in August. YAY!
My grandpa and grandma at their wedding ceremony in 1954.
Right now onto some not great news…
A few weeks ago, my grandfather passed away unexpectedly. It had been heartbreaking for my family, particularly for my Grandma. These were married for over 60 years and led a beautiful life together which included the delivery of seven kids. My Grandpa was a sweet man using the corniest jokes, and most of us loved him for it. He was someone who by no means judged you but instead gave advice based on life encounter. He was honest, loving and kind.
My Grandpa and my Mom at her graduation.
We are going to miss him dearly but always like him and hold onto the memories we’ve.
If you want to browse even more about my Grandpa, you can check out my formula for his favorite better-for-you banana muffins or read about their sweet love story
Love is beautiful and he previously a wonderful life.
In various other news, I’ve been trying harder to plan out my meals so that I’m prepped for the week. The formula above is usually Lee’s Healthy Kung Pao Chicken It’s freaking delicious; I made it three times in fourteen days.
Obsessed.
I’ve also been really into making grain-free recipes, specifically types with coconut flour. I really like the taste, consistency and the actual fact that it’s FILLING due to the healthy extra fat, fiber and proteins. Just say yes to healthy fats! I remember when I utilized to be so afraid that fat would make me fat. It’s not the case at all. I would know because I eat a Kind Bar daily along with a minimum of two to four tablespoons of nut butter. Haha.
I will be publishing them SOON.
Loved causeing this to be Taco southwest salad with the amount of good flavors. I ate it for a few times and added some delicious turkey taco meat too. It’s basically everything you need this Summer. And it’s gluten free of charge. CHOMP CHOMP.
This recipe is coming sooonnnnnn! It’s not grain-free nonetheless it is really a burger. And burgers = delicious. Yes they are a healthier version… what do you expect?
BTW DILL PICKLES FTW. I can’t even talk to people who like loaf of bread and butter ones. Jk… but really?
Have I talked about that I have become enthusiastic about tennis? It might be the only sport that I’m somewhat decent at therefore i figure I would aswell try my best. I produced Tony go purchase rackets so we’re able to play at his Summer time apartment in Alabama.
Just call me Serena. Or Venus. Or John McEnroe.
My favorite snacks recently include these deliciously crunchy freeze dried strawberries. I wish to live in the bag forever and ever.
Wow I’m super dramatic today. (Just in case you couldn’t inform.) But really, they’re only 100 calories for the whole BAG. It simply satisfies me understanding I can polish off the complete thing. Am I the only one?
Following snacking obsession? Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter I began buying the little packets for while i head to Tony’s baseball games and do not want to eat whatever they are selling in the concessions. I rip open one of these and eat it right out of the packet, no spoon required!
The little packets do satisfy me for a couple of hours. I’ll avoid those popular dogs at all costs. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
I’d want to know: What’s your favorite nut butter lately?
My last favorite snack: Skinny margarita.
Jokes.
I did have this mouth watering margarita at a little Mexican restaurant called the Little Donkey in Birmingham, Alabama. I always order a fresh margarita over the stones with handful of agave. So basically it’s tequila, new lime juice, triple sec and handful of agave. Great tasting and not made with weird stuff.
Last week Tony had some time off baseball so he came residential to Chicago for a couple days. We walked around the town, tested restaurants, saw a present at Second City and slept in. It had been wonderful.
In the event that you haven’t gone to Chicago in the summertime, you most surely should get your ass here pronto. It’s an absolutely gorgeous city around the drinking water… and the meals is THE Top.
LET ME SHOW YOU.
Here is a pizza we appreciated at Eataly (in Chicago). It got fresh mozz, basil, spicy salami and essential olive oil. Absolutely incredible!
Another pizza we tried was from Homeslice Whether it’s an option, I usually get pineapple on my pizza!
And that is what I am up to up to now this Summer.
I’m planning on taking some time off from your blog in July, but we’ll find out if that happens. I don’t have any crazy travel approaching, other than a short trip to Michigan for any blogger retreat. For once, I might be within my apartment for pigs feet socks more than a couple weeks. I’ll be back again with component two of the life span Lately summer edition later in the season.
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Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend!
YES! Isn’t Frontera the best?! Did you get one of these margarita?
Glaze and Infused adjustments their doughnuts frequently therefore i haven’t experienced those two yet. Sounds Mouth watering though.
And also this one:
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Talking about lovely, your grandpa appears like he was an absolutely lovely man. My grandparents will celebrate their 60th loved-one’s birthday this year too and it’s just so inspiring to find out this kind of long-lasting real love. I hope your grandma is doing well. It should be so strange for her to not have got him by her side, but it seems like they had a wonderful long life jointly.
I’m so happy the MRI didn’t show anything severe but BOO for no true solution yet. I am hoping PT helps and get you back again to yoga asap.
Okay see ya Friday moneybags! xo