April 16, 2015

V I D E O || A Seasonal Produce Guide: Spring 2015 Edition

April 16, 2015/ ekfriend

|| A Spring Produce Guide ||

find out what's in season and the hows and whys behind buying seasonally and locally

A Seasonal Produce Guide || Spring Edition from Emily Friend on Vimeo.

|| April & Spring Produce Guide ||

Vegetables

+ artichokes + mushrooms + beans + spring onions + arugula + new potatoes + sweet potatoes + zucchini + kale + spinach

Fruits

+ strawberries + raspberries + citrus + apricots + avocados

|| Additional Resources ||

+ Find the local foods in your state by particular month and time of the month. Woohoo!

+ Below is a guide made by The Bountiful Year about all seasonal produce and we'll talk about them all as the seasons come and go. Enjoy! --

+ How will you incorporate seasonal produce into your current meal planning? Tell me on Facebook, Instagram, or in the Comments below!

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April 09, 2015

|| R E C I P E + V I D E O || Emily Goes Into New Territory | 4.9.15

April 09, 2015/ ekfriend

The Training Wheels Green Smoothie -Spinach & Banana (and other things of course)

The Training Wheels Smoothie from Emily Friend on Vimeo.

R E C I P E

+ 1 cup of Non-Dairy Milk (I normally use almond milk and add water to thin my smoothies)+ 1-2 Cups of Spinach (if new to the world of green smoothies, start at 1 cup and work up) + 1 banana + Flax Seed (anywhere from 1/2 - 1 tbsp) + Almonds (anywhere from 5-15; alternatively, use equal amounts flax and chia seeds or hemp seeds) + Spices of Choice (I love cinnamon and nutmeg) + Ice (optional)

Add all ingredients to a blender until all is combine and no longer in chunks -- there really isn't a better word for this, is there? To thin, add more non-dairy milk or water. To thicken, add more ice or plan ahead by freezing the bananas in small pieces.

Why do we love Green Smoothies? The one above packs potassium, manganese, folate, fiber, vital vitamins and nutrients (think B6, C, E, omegas), as well as protein and more, and it's all jam packed into something that tastes amazing ;-). Plus, it makes your body glow from the inside out and feel like it can go for hours (if you're wondering how filling a simple drink could be, try it out, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised).

For another smoothie recipe, check out this Berry & Beet Smoothie. + have you tried green smoothies before? was this a new idea for you? comment below!

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Xx. Remember, always listen to your body and soul -- it's generally in there that you'll find just what you need.

March 22, 2015

Optimistic & Lackadaisical || Weekly Finds 3.22.15

March 22, 2015/ ekfriend

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|| Spring Fever ... You're here, but where's the Spring? ||

I'm ready for this to be over. I'm ready to feel empowered again and in charge and ready to break barriers and soar to new heights. I'm ready to feel like the world is at my fingertips again. Maybe it's just the week -- too much drama, not enough balance. Maybe it's just my attitude -- eh. Maybe it's feeling like there are a million things on my to-do list, and I'm too overwhelmed to do them -- cue the shutdown. No matter what it is, I've watched all the shows I can, I've procrastinated enough, and even though the sun hasn't come out in days (metaphorically & literally), it's time I put my big girl panties on and face my life head on. So who's ready to get down to business? Anyone? Everyone? Thought so ;-). Maybe I'll have some coffee first, though. Here's some links to hold you over ---