Bacon and Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast

March 22nd, 2014 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (9 Comments)

I get a kick out of eating Brussels sprouts.  In my mind, they are famous for being the most disgusting vegetable someone might ever threaten a child (or picky adult) with having to eat.

When I discovered that Brussels sprouts are not disgusting or gross, there was only one logical conclusion that I could make about myself:

I like Brussels sprouts, therefore, I am a bad ass.

Trimmed Brussels Sprouts

Before I continue to congratulate myself on my vegetable badassery, allow me to whisper the secret to enjoying Brussels sprouts if you don’t already know it.

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Yoga Teacher Training, Part I

March 14th, 2014 | Posted by Alison Spath in Life - (2 Comments)

I think I took my first yoga class in 2002.

I was 23.  I talked fast, I thought fast, I liked things fast.

Yoga was slow.  It was uncomfortable, it was kind of boring.

Did I mention yoga was slow and I liked things fast?  I did not really like yoga.

Yoga books for teacher training

Still, there was just something about yoga that kept me coming back to it.  Read more...

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Vanilla Chai (Optionally Green) Breakfast Smoothie

March 10th, 2014 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (11 Comments)

Perhaps you’re a regular smoothie drinker, or perhaps you’re on a smoothie hiatus for the winter.  Either way, I was recently amazed at the way the right combo of spices can turn an otherwise ordinary banana and milk smoothie into a Chai masterpiece.

If you like chai and you like smoothies, this is your drink.

Vanilla Chia Breakfast Smoothie

Actually, this was my drink.  You are going to have to make your own.

I recently happened upon this chai latte coconut almond smoothie through my Internet (err, Pinterest) travels.  My version is definitely “inspired by” that recipe, but the beauty of this chai smoothie concept is that you can take cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and black pepper to chai-ify (new word!) any smoothie you might already make.  Read more...

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Chick Pea Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 6th, 2014 | Posted by Alison Spath in Healthy Snack Attack - (10 Comments)

I am so excited to tell you about these cookies, you just won’t BeANlieve it!

Gluten Free Chick Pea Chocolate Chip Cookies

OK, so that pun was really bad, but these cookies are really good!  They’re made with chick peas – as in garbanzo beans – STOPMAKINGTHATFACE!  They’re good! It’s true.

I have no problem making and eating “healthy” cookies or treats (like Secret (Spinach and Carrot) Brownies, Banana Oatmeal Cookies or Black Bean Brownies) but if it’s so healthy that it tastes healthy and no one will eat them but me (like White Bean Blondies), then there’s just no point.  Read more...

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