Monthly Archives: September 2015

Sep16

Apple Pie Granola

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I moved to Houston from Ohio more than 5 years ago and one of the hardest things about that transition was September. September in the Midwest is kind of a magical month. The weather begins to change. Leaves start to turn colors. Summer feels like it’s over and a new season begins.

But in Houston typically, September feels like August. It’s usually still pretty hot here (make that really hot) at a time when you are ready for a change. Well, this week, September has been glorious. Cool mornings. Less humidity. It feels like a change of season. And it makes me want to shift toward some Fall tastes.

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Sep14

Black Bean + Fresh Corn Flautas w/Papaya Pico de Gallo

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For the last two summers, I’ve had the best time teaching stand-up paddleboard yoga with BIG SUP Yoga at a beautiful spring fed lake here in Houston (288 Lake). Spending time in nature, soaking up the sun, floating on water and doing yoga! It’s my favorite thing to do in this entire town. I always feel like I’m on a mini vacation right here at home.

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Sep2

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

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As the mother of two teenage boys, I’m constantly on the lookout for tasty healthy recipes that make a lot. And I mean A LOT. These boys can eat when they put their minds to it.

We have a little local Thai place near our house and they serve a massive mound of Pineapple Fried Rice that both the boys love. So I’ve been meaning to come up with my own version for a while now. I did, it made a ton and the guys loved it!!! Score for foodie yoga momma!

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