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Valentine's Day might be over, but that doesn't mean you have to stop spreading the love.

Clearly Kombucha  has a slew of delicious flavors for you

to shake, rattle and roll into a delicious cocktail, any night of the week!

Just add a bit of sparkling wine, or gluten-free fizzle to make any day an extended V-day.  Better yet, check out their list of recipes to find your perfect combination.



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TRY THIS JUICE BY OPEN SOURCE ORGANICS

Open Source Organics

"Raw. Vegan. 100% Organic" - Open Source Organics

Talk about being in the right place at the right time! About a year ago, I did a three mile hike in the West Hollywood hills area, and upon my final steps back to the parking lot, a food truck was waiting there. Being a girly girl and a lover of country-chic designs and clean lines, I locked my eyes on the cute mason jar full of juice. They were large in size, and if I recall correctly, about $9.

 "Hmm...Not bad," I thought, for something that was vegan, healthy and only made up of simple ingredients.

I was excited to try it, and picked out my juice, "Apple Pucker."

 The gluten-free, 100 percent organic and "made with LOVE," mixture of apple, lemon and mint tasted delicious, and its mojito resemblance (sans alcohol and additional sugar) was the perfect resource my body needed post-cardio sesh.

For weeks, er, months after that initial meet and greet, I couldn't forget that juice. Something about it was just THAT different to me. Thankfully through a diligent search and determination to not give up, I found out the name of the company that made this joyous concoction, Open Source Organics, and the rest is history.

If you're a foodie, like to live healthy, on a special diet, or just want to try something new, check them out. You'll be happy you did.

Open Monday-Sunday 7 am - 8 pm  7107 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood CA, 90046 

 

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Photo by @opensourceorganics

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Welcome, October! Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins recipe

It's finally here!!

 Pumpkin spice, nutmeg and deliciousness have reached our doorsteps,

drive-thru coffee stations, and have even infused our homes.

To graciously welcome fall, I made a simple pumpkin-chocolate chip muffin combo and handed them out to my work colleagues who may I add, squealed with enthusiasm before inhaling.

To make your own, just follow my recipe below. Or get creative,  and use coconut flour, almond flour, swap out semi-sweet chocolate chips for carob chips or dark chocolate.

Whatever you desire, make it with love and enjoy!

Ingredients 

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 can organic pumpkin puree (I got mine from Trader Joe's)
• 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil 
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups coconut flour (Trader Joe's brand. Please note... this was an accident because I ran out of regular flour.)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (TJs)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (12 oz bag, again from TJ) :) 

Baking directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°. 
2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt; Add flour mixture slowly to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths to almost all the way full.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Tops can scorch before center is fully cooked, so keep a close look on these. Cool in pan 10-15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.  Insert toothpick to make sure center is fully cooked. If not, add five minutes.
4. Makes 2 dozen muffins.

Egg Protein stack is a super snack

I made this quick and tasty snack in 10 minutes! Here's what you need:

• 2 eggs (scrambled)

• 2 gluten-free 100% whole grain thin stackers. 

• 1 light, creamy Swiss cheese wedge from @TheLaughingCowusa 

•  Pepper and salt for extra taste. 

Delicious and so easy to make. Whether you need breakfast on the go, midday snack or after gym meal. 

Chado Tea Room Downtown LA

Whether you're looking for a light lunch, need a spot for a new date, or are just interested in trying something new, make a reservation at Chado Tea Room in Downtown Los Angeles, California. 

Located on first street, in the heart of Little Tokyo, this quaint spot sits inside the Japanese American National History Museum, which makes for a great pair when you want to walk off all the delicious treats and cups of tea you'll consume.

The small, but friendly tea house carries over 400 flavored teas, that range from black to champagne infused.

Have any questions? The friendly staff will explain it all and even offer recommendations. 

My little group went all out and spruced up the experience with fancy hats...

Cheers to an afternoon well spent. 

If I could make one suggestion, it would be to splurge on the full "afternoon" tray of sandwiches and desserts full of smoked salmon, turkey and cranberry and orange marmalade, scones and carrot cake. 

Absolutely delicious! Enjoy!! 

For more information on Chado Tea Room, call

 1 (213) 258-2531or visit www.chadotearoom.com

Lunch Date to Cure Winter Blues

The post Christmas blues can leave you feeling...well...blue, if you're not careful. The combination of dreary weather, the holiday shopping rush coming to a halt and trying to stay warm, can leave you cooped up under the covers.  But unless you feel like gorging on more snowman cookies, you gotta get out of the house! The change in scenery and sound of people mingling, will give you the boost you need to perk up. 

Today I made a date with my auntie. A fellow Scorpio and overall good soul to share belly laughs, with. We swapped stories over delicious crepes filled with chicken and salsa to bananas and Nutella. It doesn't get any better than this!

Happy Monday, indeed! ❤️

Bolu Bakery - Orange County

So the other day I walked into Bolu Bakery in Fullerton, California. I knew they had a few things I would like, but my eyes widened when I spotted gluten-free options. 

I bee-lined straight for the gluten-free cookies, but was blown away at the large assortment they had of French Macaroons, also gluten free. 

Now, let me just preface by saying that I don't live entirely under a rock, as I have seen French Macaroons before, I've just never tried them. (I know!).

This past Tuesday's visit to Bolu Bakery however, was going to change my sweet tooth world forever. 

 I ordered a box of eight, and filled it up with my personal selection of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coconut, gingerbread and mango macaroons. Heaven! I finished the box on my drive home and now they're all I can think about. I can't wait to visit again, and soon! 

The bakery is rather large and serves more then just desserts. You can grab lunch or chilled coffee options with a friend, study and eat a sandwich, or park a seat next to a window and people watch. Whatever you choose I know you'll enjoy this sweet spot. Enjoy!