There aren’t too many things I can complain about right now. Well, maybe the wind. I’m not a fan of windy weather. I suppose it’s another excuse to wear my cozy Uggs in the middle of June though. Despite the less than ideal climate, home life is pretty plush; the eats are particularly superb.
Waffle Wednesday
Van’s Organic – wahoo! – Flax Waffles
Half 1: Dad’s Homemade 0% Yogurt, S + B Berries, Organic Agave
Half 2: Flax P.nut Buttah + 1/2 Organic Banana
The following meal might be one of my very favorite dishes… ever! That’s huge, folks. I made this once last summer, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting peach season ever since.
Summer Salmon with Apricot Peach Salsa
[original recipe @ In Praise of Leftovers]
Life is tough.
Want to make the most-delicious tasting Omega 3’s?
Salsa:
Chop 2 small ripe peaches and 3-4 ripe apricots and place in a small mixing bowl. Add ~1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/3 c. chiffonade of fresh basil, and 1/2 – 1 whole [red or green] jalapeno pepper – finely chopped. Sprinkle with a couple teaspoons of sugar, a pinch of salt, and drizzle of olive oil.
Salmon:
Rinse and pat dry a filet of wild salmon. Brush meat with olive oil and place in a glass baking dish. In a small bowl, combine a few tablespoons of light brown sugar, salt and a pinch each of oregano and thyme. Rub onto oiled filet. Bake @ 450* until fish is opaque, approx. 12 minutes [depending on thickness].
Meanwhile, cook a pot of quinoa [or brown rice] for the whole grain base. Then assemble your summery salmon + salsa and enjoy by candlelight sunset.
Speaking of summer and salsa… College Lifestyles Post #3: CLassy Sassy Summer Salsas.
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Other good things:
- Lunch at Renata’s Creperie with Miss Molly.
Buckwheat Crepe + Apple [subbed for chicken], Pear, Jack & Chevre Cheese, Onion, Chiffonade of Fresh Basil, Honey + Crème Fraiche
- Jitter Bean daily.
I love lattes & they love me.
- Sweet Tater Fries + Homegrown Arugula Salads.
Enough said.
- Much-needed haircuts.
Hair is a serious matter.
Not only do I strive to keep my insides at their healthiest, but I also believe maintaining your outer beauty health is important too. I like to give my mane a healthy trim every 3-4 months. How important is skin/hair care to you? How often do you get your hairs trimmed?
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Sweet Tater + Black Bean Balls + 3 hours of So You Think You Can Dance… I’m off!
XOXO,
Hillary