Okay, time flies. Because how is it that I have already been in Chicago for almost three weeks?
Do you guys have a favorite leafy green?
Truthfully, I’m one of those people that likes all her greens but if I had to pick one, it would be arugula. It belongs to our beloved cruciferous family (think kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and cauliflower) and takes a salad to the next level with its peppery taste and bite. I like kale and spinach just as much as your average health fanatic, but arugula’s unique characteristics add that “something extra” to a salad that you actually want to eat.
The other day on Pinterest I started pinning crockpot recipes for fall….too soon?
I guess with Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (and all the fall goods that drained my savings account) and the marathon training runs in 100 degree weather, I’m looking for a little cooler situation on the horizon.
One way to beat the heat? Summer smoothies, obviously. Served icy cold with all the summer berries!
Quick marathon training update: things are moving right along – I hit the 13 mile mark last weekend and realized I’m basically halfway there (AND I’M FREAKING OUT ONLY A LITTLE BIT!)
In a true nutrition fanatic sense, one of my favorite things to talk about during training is marathon fueling (aka the food). I spent a good amount of time researching sports nutrition during my undergrad years, which I’m always happy putting to good use!
The other week I took on a fun project at one of my go-to spots here in Charleston, appropriately called the Daily. (all the coffee sleeves pictured above…all found in my car. True story!)
The Daily is the sister store of the famous local hot spot that serves some of the sandwiches in town, Butcher & Bee. It’s a specialty grocery store/ juice & coffee bar, so you’ll find on the shelves many of the items served at Butcher & Bee. I love the grab and go concept because B&B is only open for lunch on the weekdays and when the craving is real for a B&B kale slaw, I know I’m covered!
Summer, is that you?
It hit 90 degrees the other day in Charleston, so in my mind it’s basically a yes. With the recent warmer weather, I’ve also increased my beach days from zero to a million in a month so needless to say, I’ve got boat days, summer stripes, and berry picking on my mind.
