“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Recipe:
1 cup of cauliflower
half of an avocado
1 cup of kale
2 tbsp. of chickpeas
1 tbsp. of store bought pickled red onions
1 egg
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°
cut cauliflower into mini florets
place cauliflower and chickpeas on baking sheet
add a sprinkle of coconut oil and add chili flakes and salt for flavor
sautée kale in saucepan on low - season with olive oil and garlic salt
add 1 refrigerated egg into boiling water
cook for 6 minutes and then rinse and peel - cut in half and season with chili flakes
Breakfast Eggs
Recipe:
2 eggs
half an avocado
5 cherry tomatoes
Preparation:
crack eggs in warmed up saucepan on low
flip each egg after 5 minutes
smash avocado with fork and evenly spread
add tomatoes cut in half on top of avocado
top off with eggs and chili flakes
Baking
baking a sweet treat is always a yummy and relaxing way to de-stress
Recipe:
Pillsbury Doughboy Slice N Bakes
Preparation:
listed on box
Vegetarian Heaven
Recipe:
quarter of a sweet potato
1 cup of spinach
quarter of an avocado
2 tbsp. of Siracha hummus
2 eggs
Preparation:
preheat oven to 375° for sweet potatoes - add coconut oil an chili flakes
place 2 refrigerated eggs in boiling water - cook for 6 minutes then rinse in cold water and peel - cut into halves
sautée spinach in saucepan with olive oil and garlic on low
top with a sprinkle of Everything seasoning
Seasonal Salad
Recipe:
1/2 of a red beet diced
2 tbsp. of canned hearts of palm
5 cherry tomatoes diced
quarter of an avocado diced
4 cucumber slices diced
1 tbsp. of red onion diced
2 tbsp. of chickpeas
topped with lemon juice, 1 tbsp. of olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette and garlic salt
Salmon
Recipe:
1 portion of Atlantic Salmon Fillet
1 tbsp. of teriyaki sauce
2 tbsp. of soy sauce
1 tap of chili powder
1 cup of udon noodles
quarter of an avocado
sesame seeds
sesame oil
2 scallions
1 cup of spinach
Preparation:
preheat oven to 400°
mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and chili powder in bowl
drench salmon in marinade - let sit for 15 minutes
add noodles to saucepan for 8 minutes - add a few drops of sesame oil and garlic salt
sautée spinach in saucepan - add garlic salt
top with sesame seeds
Local Business Support
walking to a favorite coffee shop to support local Austin businesses
“Active living means giving my body, mind and soul the respect and care it deserves.”
Austin City Limits
evening walks remind us of the incredible world we live in and the beauty surrounding us on a daily basis
Hikes
hiking around Lady Bird Lake is a beautiful and scenic exercise to get endorphins flowing; seeing a family of ducks and other hikers’ dogs is always a highlight
Flowers
walking natural trails and stumbling across beautiful and bright flowers automatically enhances
“The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of everyday.”
Rosé All Day
happy hour during golden hour with a class of wine or sparkling rosé is the perfect way to end a long day
Sketching
as an artist, this time is great for practicing techniques, brushing up on skills, and learning new things; having a hobby comes in handy
At Home Manicure
a pop of orange to brighten the mood
Skincare Routine
trying those face masks hiding in the back of your drawer is a fun, easy and refreshing activity for you and your skin (Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask)
Daily Inspiration
following inspirational Instagram accounts (ie: The Good Quote) as well as noticing hidden gems of signs and graffiti calms the mind and reminds us that we’re all in this together; oh! and “every little thing is gonna be alright”
Fostering
helping those in need is not only extremely rewarding but you also make a best friend in the process…meet 2 month old Teddy!
Relax and De-Stress
bubbles, a good book and candles are all that is needed for a soothing and relaxing bath
Read
now is the time to read the books that have been collecting dust on the shelf…a great romantic novel will sweep you away into a completely different world and for a few hours, will let you escape this harsh reality