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MEAL PLAN May 28th

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I can’t believe that we are headed into the final week of May and Memorial Weekend! We went from straight up sweater weather on Tuesday to 85 and blue skies on Wednesday and let’s just say I’m ready for it to stay this way. Grilling season is finally here and I’m including one of my favorite grilled recipes for Monday. I traditionally get together with my very good friend Shea and her fam and make all the things! This year will be no different and these Sambal Chicken Skewers will be made again. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends and hopefully take a moment to remember those who have given their all for our freedom.

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MEAL PLAN May 21st

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I can’t tell you how much I have been enjoying the spring blooms and sunshine this week! It’s amazing what a difference it makes in all of our moods. Summer can’t come quick enough for me! When I was going through recipes and thinking about flavors for this week I was really drawn to middle eastern dishes. If you’ve only ever made red shashuka then the Israeli green version will be a welcome change especially with all the greens available in the markets right now. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner and it’s all served in one pan. I also am going to try a gluten free pita recipe that I will include to soak up the green egg goodness.

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MEAL PLAN May 14th

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Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the momma’s out there! Nothing in my life has changed me like becoming a mother and I can’t imagine life without Nova. The daily challenge and joy of parenting have stretched me and grown my heart in more ways than I thought possible and I’m only three years in! Motherhood is such a gift to the world. Whether you are a single mom, stay at home mom, working mom, or you just hope to be a mom one day know that the work you do day in and day out matters. It can be hard to see the forest from the trees some days but the gift of loving and helping shape a human life is priceless. Having Nova in the kitchen with me has been so fun and to see her interest in creating a meal or tasting a new food make my heart glad. Here’s to a new week of more meals around the table with the ones that we love.

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Matcha Latte Hot or Iced

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Matcha Latte Hot

Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha tea
  • 2 ounces water
  • 10 ounes macadamia nut milk unsweetened or milk of choice
  • 1-2 tsp honey optional
  • 1 TBL collagen peptides (flavorless) optional

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan heat up the water and milk to just before boiling, about 160 degrees. In a blender add your matcha, honey and any other optional additions. Pour the hot milk mixture into the blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour in a mug and enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

Other additional add ins of coconut butter, adaptogens such as maca or wild mushroom powders can be added to your liking. 

I must admit, of all the many food trends that come and go matcha lattes have quickly become a fav. On days when I want a lighter caffeine fix I turn to matcha. This whole leaf green tea is packed with antioxidants, naturally detoxifying, mood boosting and delivers a stable energy without the crash or jitters that coffee can bring. Because of its popularity there are many grades of matcha in the market but I’ve found that ceremonial grade delivers the best creamy, grassy umami flavor without the bitterness. There are many ways to make a matcha latte and I have included a basic recipe as well as optional additions that you can add to your liking. I have found that macadamia nut milk adds a really creamy and natural sweetness to the latte but you can use whatever you’d like.

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Matcha Latte Iced

Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha tea
  • 12 ounces macadamia nut milk (unsweetened) or milk of choice
  • 1-2 tsp honey optional
  • 1 TBL collagen peptides (flavorless) optional
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. In a blender add all the ingredients except for the ice. Blend until smooth and pour into a tall glass with ice. 

I’m really excited to be partnering with Easthill Tea Co. in Chicago for this giveaway. Easthill Tea specializes in small batch, premium loose leaf tea sourced for purity and freshness. Spring is matcha harvest season. For brands like Easthill Tea Co. the 2017 batch is still high quality, but they mark it down to make room for the new 2018 product coming in. This is a good chance to find a great deal on a very high quality product.

Easthill Tea Co. carries ceremonial grade matcha which makes a smoother, creamier matcha than lower grades. Their 2018 product will be available in June, and is always recommended straight-up without milk or sweetener. Their 2017 product is a great opportunity to get high quality matcha at a much lower price to use in lattes etc.
The giveaway is being held on my Instagram account so head on over for the details on how to win a months worth of 2017 matcha tea from Easthill. They are also offering free shipping on all orders with code JULIA at checkout for the month of May.

 

 

MEAL PLAN May 7th

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Happy May! I’m a couple of days late in getting this out, but I hope you all had a great Cinco de Mayo yesterday. I had my fair share of chips, guac, tacos & margs to celebrate a culture whose food I adore (any day of the week). For breakfast yesterday I made a ramp tortilla espanola, which is a Spanish omelette consisting of potatoes, olive oil,  ramps, eggs, salt and pepper. A few of you reached out and asked for the recipe so I will make it again this week and add it to the blog. And I would be remiss if I didn’t comment on the weather since we skipped Spring and headed right into summer this weekend. Everything is blooming! Here’s to a new week!

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