Author: ssotelo
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Get Your Smoothie On
I love the idea of smoothies because you can pretty much add anything you want, blend and go. I know sometimes it seems easier to just buy one but if you’re like me and love Whole Foods smoothies, well- they can add up! $7 a day x let’s say 3…
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Life is All Good.
Good morning my friends! What a whirlwind of a couple weeks I have had. I recently moved out of my house that I was living in (such a blessing) to now be one step closer to the big apple. It seems like I have been dreaming for months now (since…
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Watermelon + Feta + Mint Salad.
{What you’ll need} -Watermelon -Feta -Chopped spinach -Chopped mint -Sliced red onion -Olive oil/ red or balsamic vinegar (I like both) This Salad is SO easy, fast and refreshing. I recently bought a watermelon last week and little did I know it was enough watermelon to feed a family of…
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Orzo Salad.
{What you’ll need} Orzo (I used 1/2 a cup and only used half) Fresh basil Fresh dill Cherry tomato Red onion (chopped) Sliced black olives (canned is fine) Olive oil Salt/Pepper Boil orzo for about 7-9 minutes. The first time I cooked orzo I overcooked so beware, it cooks fast…
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Look Back at 4th of July.
Happy Wednesday! I know I am a couple days overdue, but here is a little look back at the fourth of July holiday weekend. Much of the weekend was spent lounging around because we were struck with a week long heat wave. Temperatures in the 100’s will make for lots…
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Birthday Celebration Stinson Beach Style.
This weekend was my first visit to Stinson Beach. It was my cousins birthday and instead of doing the traditional dinner and drinks we opted for a more productive birthday including an amazing hike and BBQ. Stinson beach is located in Marin. The drive out is a little far if…
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Lululemon Find.
Happy Friday! I stopped by Lululemon yesterday and was desperately in need of a new sports bra. Unless you have a problem area you won’t understand my excitement in finding this new gem. I usually am a fan of the tata-tamer bra but have lost some inches in the last…
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Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Avocado
Remember these? Here is the recipe. Enjoy! {Ingredients} Spiced Quinoa: Avocados (1 small avocado per person) ½ cup quinoa 1 can black beans (rinsed) ½ chopped red pepper ½ cup corn ½ chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro + some for garnish 1 tbsp taco seasoning Cilantro…
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Organic Dog Biscuits: Yes Please!
I recently came across this amazing bakery that sells organic dog biscuits. We constantly hear all the fuss about eating healthy for ourselves, but what about those furry friends of ours? They should be fed the best food as well that will help them live long, healthy lives. If I…
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NYC Part 2.
NYC Part 2. Here are some more snap shots of the big city. We stayed in Time Square which is always an adventure in itself. The people watching is to die for. Naked cowboy anyone? We ventured to Chelsea where there is an amazing Skyline Park. The High Line is…
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