Author: ssotelo
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Mission Peak Hike….Check!
As part of the September checklist challenge for FNS, I officially completed the Mission Peak Hike in Fremont. I had no idea how high this hike was, nor how steep. All I knew was that I needed sunscreen because it wasn’t shaded. My sudo brother in law was kind enough…
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Easy Lentil Soup!
What you’ll need: Carrots/Celery/White Onion Lentil Beans (Can buy in bulk section @) Whole Foods {Cheaper this way} Fennel Zucchini Tomato Sauce or Paste (either works) Garlic cloves {2 or 3} Bay Leaves {2 or 3} 1/2 cup lemon juice {Fresh preferred} How to Prepare: Chop veggies {carrots, celery, fennel…
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Labor Day BBQ.
{After 10 shots we finally got a good one} {Backyard View…not too shabby} {My cousins who are really like my sisters} {Intense game of Scategories} {Cracked Pepper Water Cracker, Cream Cheese and Apricot Jam} {Heavenly Greens- Spinach, Basil and Romaine} {Fall is Officially Here….Homemade Pumpkin Pie} {Finished the night…
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Sunday Farmers Market.
If you haven’t guessed, Farmer’s market is one of my favorite weekend activities! I love the concept of “In Season” produce shopping. For me, this makes the enjoyment of what is here a little more exciting considering some fruits will be gone in just a couple of weeks. Hope you…
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On the Move.
It’s Friday! I am on the move this weekend. Aside from the physical moving part (I don’t think I am the only one who dreads this) I am beyond excited for a new chapter and place to call home. It’s always bittersweet leaving a great situation, but knowing that in…
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Why wouldn’t you vote YES on Prop 37?
What are GMOs? GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This experimental technology merges DNA from different species, creating unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that cannot occur in nature or…
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So Ready for Fall.
Happy Monday! I took a mini trip to Sacramento over the weekend and let me just say I am ready for fall to get here. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer but nothing beats flats, boots, skinny jeans, long sleeve shirts and the everyday chambray to keep us stylish.…
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Starbucks Makes a Healthy Switch
I went to Starbucks today for my usual cup of Joe and noticed some changes in the refrigerator section. There was no longer a supply of Naked Juices, but rather a new juice and smoothie brand called Evolution Fresh. Immediately I picked one up to check the nutrition label and…
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Sunday Farmers’ Market
Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great 2 days off. My weekend was great- a concert Friday night, a gathering with long time girlfriends on Saturday followed by a relaxing Sunday. It was just what I needed after a fully scheduled last week. My favorite part of the weekend is…
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A Couple Snaps of the Week.
It has been crazy busy work week this week- that hardly left time for anything in between. I was only able to get one day of FNS in (going today) but happy that it is FRIDAY! I love being busy, but sometimes you lose track of your daily regimen when…
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