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👩🏼 Wife, Yoga Teacher, & mom of 4
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Poached eggs are just hard...anyone else find that Poached eggs are just hard...anyone else find that? I swear I’ve tried it all. My best answer to not dealing with a mess is using silicone poached egg mounds (google, everywhere!) but I’m kinda obsessed. Post workout in the am, poached eggs in a bed of sautéed spinach is literally a dream. If I’m feeling indulgent, smoked salmon with some everything bagel spice on top of a sliver of GF toast add to the morning breakfast party. The simplest healthiest pleasures that contribute to a sense of wellbeing are just uncomplicated. Happy Friday y’all! #poachedeggs #morninginspiration #breakfastideas
This photo is hard to put into words and feels a b This photo is hard to put into words and feels a bit vulnerable because it captures 22 years of investing in love. This year has taken a toll on so many couples. Almost everyone I know has had some form of turmoil this year that's affected the ones we are with. It has not been easy. Our flaws have surfaced, our challenges have deepened and for some, things have fallen to pieces. Seth and I went away for the first time in over two years because we are invested in each other. This trip for me repaired the weeks we skipped date nights and the years we didn't celebrate our anniversary because something else more 'urgent' came up. Love takes time and relationships take work. Wherever you are in yours, make time to prioritize each other. Listen more. Say yes. Go out alone. Over time we grow-choose to grow together. #loveis #marriagematters
I caught my first big fish!!! So much exhilaration I caught my first big fish!!! So much exhilaration and then we ate the bonito three ways for dinner...stay tuned for some fun footage. Meanwhile check out the pics. The slippery guy fell out of my hands... and caught in mid air...I’ve never appreciated fish as much as I do today. So interesting, we’re in the Seycheles and discovered that since covid has slowed down tourism that they’ve seen a revival of Marine life, new species populating the islands etc...supposedly humpback whales came to say hi this year for the first time ever...(meanwhile here we are fishing 😱)...but it reminded me of some of the valuable things covid has forced the world into...and I continue to think about what parts of living we should think twice about returning to. What do u think? #seycheles #beachlife
Ever wonder how picture perfect pics happen? This Ever wonder how picture perfect pics happen? This was pretty funny, I was all poised for perfection when a wave hit (im still cleaning sand water out of my ears haha). But for real, all those poses you see take ages to create and take forever to capture and edit so...stop comparing yourself with anyone on this platform! I’ve been off in a bubble nurturing my marriage for the last few days-creating moments instead of sharing them. I’ll be back as usual saying hey tomorrow...#seychellesislands #handstandflop
Today we mourn in saddens the horrific and frighte Today we mourn in saddens the horrific and frightening stampede tragedy in Israel. My heart goes out to all of the families mourning their fathers, their children and loved ones. It’s hard to comprehend and even harder to think about how explain to our children and to ourselves. There are no words. #tragic
Hold your horses, everyone! I've got the recipe fo Hold your horses, everyone! I've got the recipe for Kentucky Fried Cauliflower Poppers! In my cookbook, FOOD YOU WANT For The Life You Crave, there are more perfect derby dips in the party chapter but this one in particular will have your guests begging for more! Original recipe is in the book but I always encourage flipping things to be flexible so here’s a flexible flip on my original. I used frozen cauli here and fresh jalapeño, nixed the food processor and made it grain free by swapping crushed almonds for gf breadcrumbs. For popper dough: 1 bag frozen cauliflower rice 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup almond flour 2 large eggs, beaten For coating: 1/2 cup roasted almonds, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🌶Preheat your oven to 400°F. 🌶Generously oil a large baking pan. Place in oven to heat up pan. 🌶In a large bowl, mix all popper dough ingredients together except the egg. Taste for seasoning, then add egg. 🌶For coating, mix almonds, parm, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl and set aside. 🌶To assemble: I like to create an assembly line with the bowl of dough, the topping, and a parchment lined pan. Roll a heaping tablespoon of popper dough in the coating, then line up on the parchment. 🌶Remove hot pan from oven and place popper on sizzling oil. Cook until golden, then flip and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown, for about 20 minutes more. Gauge timing based on your oven and remove when browned and crisp. 😱 #cauliflowerrecipes
Run free on Derby Day by going beyond the Mint Jul Run free on Derby Day by going beyond the Mint Julep with a frozen Mojito! It keeps the mint theme going while giving a classy twist on the Cuban cocktail. I also have a fun champagne mojito recipe up on the blog for a flexible flip. Confession: I actually had to google and phone a friend to get scoop on the Julep. Turns out it’s just a fancy name for bourbon+mint+sugar+crushed ice so it’s sort of like a mojito cousin. I also see no reason not to play with rum and bourbon interchangeably (it’s almost the weekend, right?) My husband and I are on route to a romantic few days alone so I’ll send you some sunny sip pics at our destination! We just realized we haven’t been away in over two years (breaks our pact of prioritizing time solo to keep the spark alive). It was harder to leave that I was prepared for. Liam has been so attached to me this year with so much fear and weirdness so it was a challenge leaving him. Hopefully when a beach drink kicks in I won’t feel as bad 😜...
The Kentucky Derby is all about “being splendid. The Kentucky Derby is all about “being splendid.” 👗 I love this! Even though more of us will be watching from home, we can still make the event a “splendid” one by putting on a fabulous dress or even wearing a cute hat! 👒 All week long, I’ll be posting great cocktails and food to serve if you’re hosting a watch party so keep your eyes peeled for that! 🐎👀because what the heck, life is short. Have some fun.
Talk Derby to me! 🐎👒🥃🌹 Derby Week is o Talk Derby to me! 🐎👒🥃🌹 Derby Week is officially underway! All I need is my fascinator and a mint julep in my hand to mentally feel like I’m in Louisville, Kentucky! Who are you playing bets on??🐎 NEW recipe up into the blog! Stuffed peaches with crunchy oats for a healthy-ish indulgence. Bookmark this too for summer time peaches! 🔗link in bio ❤️
Do you prep for your week on a Sunday? Whenever I Do you prep for your week on a Sunday? Whenever I can I try and make my salad dressings on a Sunday so that they last the week and a salad is only a quick chop and toss away. This is a Caesar salad from my book but you can use the dressing on anything! Linked in stories to a simple video where I show you the formula to whip up any dressing, flexibly! Happy Sunday! #saladrecipe #ceasarsalad
As I prep to shut off devices after a usually chao As I prep to shut off devices after a usually chaotic Friday and immerse Into family Shabbat/weekend time I am thankful for all the people in my life I have the great blessing to pour a glass of wine for. Remember-serving/taking care of others isn’t just a thing you have to do. It’s a great responsibility and the greatest gift. Despite the rush of the day as I set the final glasses and accents for our dinner feast I feel blessed to serve the people I love. I think about this as it relates to all that we do. Can we walk through our days and our work responsibilities with love and consider how blessed we are to be of service to others. Because it’s far easier to complain, feel overwhelmed and sometimes even resentful. But as you and I both know, spending your life in service means you can sleep at night knowing that you make a contribution. Sending y’all love from our family Shabbat table! #familymatters #inspo
Can you keep a secret? One of my favorite ways to Can you keep a secret? One of my favorite ways to get my kids to eat vegetables is to be SNEAKY. Creativity is key when it comes to serving up the nutritious stuff. I’ve mastered the art of sneaky with zucchini noodles (AKA zoodles)— especially since you can just tell them it’s green noodles! What’s great about the green veggie is that it also allows for major flexibility with adult dinners like spaghetti or scampi plates, since it makes a great replacement for noodles loaded with carbs and gluten. Switching to a gluten-free lifestyle — or simply cleaner eating — doesn’t have to mean traditional comfort foods are off-limits. You just have to get flexible! I filmed my two of my favorite ways to serve up zoodles — a raw adult version and a cooked kid-friendly version. Use these serving ideas to spark your own creative ideas! 🔗Link in bio for full recipe and video.
PESTO HALIBUT🌱⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This recipe for gre PESTO HALIBUT🌱⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This recipe for green pea pesto is dang near perfect 🌟 It goes great with just about any fish dish with the citrus pizzaz 🍋 and lush texture. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ If you’ve been following for a while you’ll know that I love making flexible dishes with multiple purposes to slash time and stress and create multipurpose dishes. So you can have more time for the things that matter. Keep a jar of pesto in the fridge all week and whip this up fast! ⁠⁠ 🔗 GET THIS WHOLE FOOD RECIPE ON MY BLOG *Link in Bio* #foodyouwant #fishrecipe
I went to a funeral of an old and beloved family f I went to a funeral of an old and beloved family friend yesterday. Along with the sadness of losing loved ones and the sadness for the people one leaves mourning you behind, funerals are emotional for all of us because we are faced with our own mortality. What will people say about your contribution to the world before you are buried in the ground. Nobody talked about how much money he made or what line of work he was in. They talked about his selfless service, his devotion to his loving wife, his unconditional adoration for his children, his contribution to community, his love of israel and his people. The wars he fought in and the lives he protected. And his humble acceptance of his lot in life, moving through his days with a smile and love of life. Today feels like a good reminder for all of us to dedicate ourselves to the important things and focus on a life full of charity and generosity and using our gifts and talents to better the peoples lives that we touch. How often do we get stuck with oughts and shoulds and how often do we lose sight of what really matters? Deep Friday thoughts....last night even through some tears we celebrated Israel’s 73rd birthday with passion (some bbq peeks in stories). Have a meaningful weekend! #fridayfeeling
One day I opened the fridge and used whatever left One day I opened the fridge and used whatever leftover veggies I had to make myself a one bowl salad. It was so good I made it the next day. And the next. I even starting making it for dinner and having the leftovers for breakfast. Then I served it at bbqs, brought it to potlucks and it became everyone’s favorite. I call it a cauliflower crunch salad and I’ve been saving it for the next cookbook that I’m not even sure I will write (should I? 😦) and so....I finally wrote down a recipe and filmed the process for you guys. No but really-it’s totally crave worthy. Cauliflower, fennel, kale arugula, pecans and more get tossed with a creamy decadent dressing. Stay tuned for the recipe and go experiment in your own kitchen. The fun happens when you let go of the rules and just play a little to create something unique. #saladdays #saladrecipe #cauliflowerrecipes
Yesterday I promised you my actual favorite Vietna Yesterday I promised you my actual favorite Vietnamese spring rolls ever ever ever! I learnt these from Miss v’s cooking school in Vietnam a few years ago (oh the days I could travel there!). I wish I had the time to make them for an outdoor gathering this week-but alas sometimes you gotta get flexible and pivot because it’s just too much. So...bookmark these for a day you have the time to cook a filling and roll. I’m gonna make a basic raw version instead which slashes prep time and is still fun because what I crave more than these currently is time so that’s the trade off. Gave y’all a recipe sneak peek from my cookbook in stories! 💡TIP: when meal planning always start off with how much time and effort you’re willing to dedicate, then, plan accordingly. #vietnamesefood #springrollrecipe
Today I had a chat with the loveliest woman who wa Today I had a chat with the loveliest woman who was unhappy with some of of her unhealthy habits. We chatted through some of her struggles and some tools to help her design a lifestyle and eating habits that supported her dream. One of the takeaways that I thought I’d share with you is the idea of identifying unhealthy habits that you went to change (ex-eating chips while watching tv every night) and instead of using willpower to stop eating chips and just longing for them, replacing the chips with something else that is “better for u”. Like cut up veggies and dips or even veggie chips instead. Or perhaps replacing that snack with a lemon ginger tea and realizing you might not be hungry it just might be a habit to break. Anyways...always an interesting convo about taking little steps over time that make a big difference and ultimately shape your life. So curious what your challenges are. Tell me as I work on shaping some new offerings! Ah and PS-these spring rolls are just julienned veggies rolled in rice paper but one of my favorite spring rolls are in my cookbook-I’ll share the pic tomorrow and give you a recipe sneak peek! Happy Tuesday ❤️ #healthyhabitspayoff #changeyourworld
I’ve been waiting for the right time to share th I’ve been waiting for the right time to share this idea with you and now that we are seeing glimmers of hope as the world opens up I thought I’d tempt you with some Japanese flavors to dream up your next travel adventure. Or not. Or just make this at home and pretend you’re in Kyoto? Pre pandemic we used to spend a lot of time in Japan. Oh. How I miss you. I got these I totally adorbs bento boxes on Amazon of all places (link in stories to find them!). Watch my super quick video as I show you how to assemble these at home and a really fun miso seared salmon idea. Links in bio and stories! What’dya think? #bentoboxlunch #japanesefood
I’ve been on an uncomplicated streak lately. I l I’ve been on an uncomplicated streak lately. I love serving interesting, satisfying, sneakily healthy and finger licking foods to my crew and guests but I just won’t spend all day in the kitchen these days. So there are really two choices when meal planning: 1. Plan ahead to spread the work over time so for example: shop one day, chop and marinate veggies the next day, roast the following day. 2. Just don’t make complicated things that take more than 30 minutes to get on the table! These veggie kebabs are the perfect ex of a dish I really wanna serve because they are so much yummier and more fun (but are more involved) than a platter of roasted veggies (take 30 min!). I’m making these for a bbq on Thursday. Here’s an ex of how I’d make these stress free- ✨Today ill make sure I add kebab sticks and the marinade ingredients to my shopping list so I don’t have to make a special trip. ✨Tomorow I’ll make the marinade and use some for a salad dressing for dinner. ✨Wednesday I’ll skewer and marinate ✨Thursday I’ll roast. So basically each day I do around 30 minutes total of kitchen prep leading up the bbq so that Thursday is relaxed. Does this make sense? Some of my friends tell me they just can’t get organized in advance. But it’s a methodology and almost works like adopting a new habit or a new skill. It’s hard at first but then later becomes habitual, comfortable, useful. So curious your thoughts on this! Oh I also at forgot, recipe is my cookbook! But I’ll give y’all a sneak peek at recipe in stories. #stressfreeliving #stressfreecooking
Those of you who know will attest to the fact that Those of you who know will attest to the fact that I always have something I'm working on...my passions consume me and I'm deeply driven to create in this lifetime. ⁠ ⁠ Are you a creator? A visionary? Do you dream up big ideas and get riveted, in an instant, almost compulsively to chase those dreams? Do you sometimes get exhausted from the work and effort you pour into projects and end up depleted? I know you. I've been there. ⁠ ⁠ My coach @rabbijacobrupp reminded me of something deeply profound yesterday that I thought that you, a visionary, may relate to. Its advice I've given others time and time again but its always harder to hear things/see things in yourself. ⁠ ⁠ He reminded me that I'm already perfect. That you are too. Slow down on taking action prematurely. Don't just be impulsive and follow your passions. Make a plan. Be patient and deliberate. Wait for the right time. To create a tapestry you need to be patient for all the art pieces to form. Ensure that your vision and your dream aligns with the reality of your life. ⁠ ⁠ I love this. I'm working on some exciting things. But I'm waiting. I'm sitting, in the clarity and in the dark, the beauty of order and chaos fluctuating-thanks @jordan.bb.peterson for that. ⁠ ⁠ Feeling rather philosophical on this beautiful Friday afternoon...any of this relate?⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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