Author: ssotelo

• Lifestyle

  Lentil + Barley Soup.

  This was my first time cooking with barley and needless to say it was delicious! I found this recipe and I altered it a little- the recipe called for a crock pot and simply put, I am impatient. Lentil Vegetable and Barley Soup 1/2 large onion or one small onion,…

  January 22, 2014
• Lifestyle

  Ricotta Pancake Bliss.

  Hey friends…Happy Tuesday! I feel like the weekend always flies by…oh wait! IT DOES! I had a great weekend combined with both work and a little bit of play time. Although it was a three day weekend for many- in the restaurant business that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a vacation…

  January 21, 2014
• Lifestyle Weekend

  Friday Love.

  It’s Friday my friends! This week seemed like it flew by faster than usual possibly because the sun was shining a bright 80 degrees?? Unreal.  I feel accomplished, healthy and grateful that the weekend is here. My workouts were on point (I’m feeling pretty sore) as I am trying to…

  January 17, 2014
• Fitness Lifestyle

  Athleta + Gap Fit Nail it!

  Gap Fit Nails it! by ssotelo12 featuring a nike footwear Ladies and gentlemen! Let me introduce to you GAP FIT. I know, I know it’s not new to the rest of the world but it’s new to me. I am an avid GAP shopper when it comes to my everyday…

  January 16, 2014
• Newtritionsavvy Recipes

  Veggies w/ Spicy Marinara

  Last night I ended up getting home pretty late (9-ish) after a long day of work, working out and then hitting Whole Foods for the week. The problem with me is that on my nights that I have off I LOVE to cook! Sometimes I intend on making something quick-…

  January 15, 2014
• Weekend

  Yup, It’s Friday!

    Yeahhhhh….it’t Friday! I am beginning to look forward to the weekends more and more these days. When you are so busy with events, work and trying to find a social life in between nothing sounds better than a litter R&R! The weather here in California has been nothing short…

  January 10, 2014
• Newtritionsavvy Recipes

  Veggie Enchiladas

  I made these vegetarian enchiladas the other night and they were AMAZING! Often times when you try and recreate something vegetarian it turns out to be a bigger hit than the original.  Dinner time for me is full of excitement. I LOVE going to the grocery store and figuring out…

  January 9, 2014
• Lifestyle

  Winter Favorites

  Winter Favorites by ssotelo12 featuring slip on shoes Happy Wednesday friends! I am killing time in between getting a new passport that my little fur babe chewed up.  I have an upcoming trip to Mexico and won’t be traveling far without it! In the meantime, here are some of my…

  January 8, 2014
• Newtritionsavvy Recipes

  Grapefruit + Jicama Salad.

  If you are looking for a light salad, this is perfect. I find more often than not that when I make something I usually have leftovers of the items that I didn’t use. The problem is I love to cook but sometime can’t eat the food fast enough so I…

  January 7, 2014
• Lifestyle

  CHEERS! It’s Our First Monday in 2014!

  Happy 2014 Friends. Newtritionsavvysarah is back! It’s been a while since I have had a chance to catch up on the blog. Life was a little bit hectic for a minute there with a change of job and suddenly feeling like I had no time to do anything but sleep…

  January 6, 2014