Author: ssotelo
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All about Dat Bacon.
Note to Self: When going to the Beer & Bacon Festival BYOS (Bring your own snacks!) Obviously as a vegetarian I wasn’t in my element, but nonetheless it was a great time! The B&B Classic was held at San Jose Municipal Stadium in downtown San Jose. Local food and beer venders from…
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Short & Sweet.
Friday thoughts: Short & Sweet. I’ve learned in order for good things to come your way, you need to believe you deserve them. Don’t get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction. Ask. Believe. Receive. Have a great weekend! photocredit: @kentavenuephotography
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Soul Sundayzzz.
{Soul Sunday @ Soul Cycle in Palo Alto} {Abundance} {Favorite part about Farmers Market} {Always Blogging} Friends! It’s been a minute. Most of you all know that me and Jillene have been working our butts off in the gym as well as out. In this time of accountability you are sort…
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Just Beet It.
It’s Wednesday my friends! Two days closer to the weekend. If your summer has been anything like mine, it’s been full of events left and right which sometimes leads to lack of planning and eating 100% on point. I have been in and out of town, going to concerts and just…
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Watermelon + Feta Goodness.
Ever wonder what to do with all of the extra watermelon?? Here’s your solution. Watermelon + Feta + Mint Salad. This is so refreshing!! What you’ll need: Watermelon Feta Mint (chopped or sliced) Olive oil/Red Wine Vinegar Salt (just a dash) Red Onion (Optional) Prepare watermelon and mint. I usually…
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Go Vegan for a Night!
It’s summer and It’s hot so let’s lighten things up a bit. Sometimes we tend to load up on the refined carbs when its not really needed, so with this recipe I say, ditch the carbs! I do think the right carbs are okay to consume but if you can eat a healthy meal that tastes…
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Mexican Quinoa.
Hey friends! After my crazy hard workout last night I jumped on Pinterest and found this recipe. Mexican quinoa is EASY ( I am all about easy) and damn good at the same time! Nothing like a recipe that kills it in the taste department. Score! I have made different variations of…
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Vegetarian Pasta Salad.
What you’ll Need: 1 Medium Summer Squash 1 Medium Zucchini 1 Medium Broccoli Crown 1/2 Medium Red Onion 2/3 jar roasted red peppers 1/2 Bunch Parsley 1 Roma Tomato 1 Cup Pasta (I used penne) Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1…
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Garbanzo Bean Summer Salad.
What you’ll need: Cucumber Pepperoncini’s Garbanzo Beans (1 Can/Rinsed) Black oilves (Sliced/1 Can) Marinated Artichokes Red Onion (Sliced) Olive Oil/Red Wine Vinegar Dried Oregano Salt/Pepper (to taste) This salad is SO easy. Start with the garbanzo beans, rinsed in a bowl. Slice onions, pepperoncini’s, cucumber and add olives(drained) into your…
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Fourth of July Recap.
Happy Monday Friends! Hard to believe fourth of July is Ova! Time flies when you have too much fun. This weekend was great. I took a few days to sort of check out and simply relax. I tend to work a lot, so getting time off can be tough, but this…
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