Monday Morning Fuel

"Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince and dine like a Pauper"

 I enjoy being up early in the morning, smelling the freshly brewed coffee that was preset the night before and going over my checklist for the day.  Spicy eggs with arrugula, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, and a small amount of Olive Oil.  I find the sweetness of the peaches to offset the 'kick'.

Scrambled Egg Taco- Gluten free tortila, heirloom tomatoes, jalapños, avocados and orange cherry tomatoes.  These dishes will rev up your morning.  Que Tenga Un Buen Dia!

Fage Nonfat Yogurt with blueberries, peaches, strawberries and cinnamon on top.  This is my simple, nutritional go-to.  When you add fresh fruit there is no need for flavored yogurt.

You can also include organic granola, this will give the yogurt that crunchy texture and, of course, adds great flavor.

Bob's Red Mill Oat Bran Cereal is my #1 choice for hot cereal.  It's high in fiber and provides a sure-fire way to start your day right!  Studies have shown that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber, specifically the soluble fiber found in oat bran, may reduce the risk of heart disease. I've also included flax seed oil.  Flaxseed provides you with plant omega-3 fatty acid and may help with symptoms of menopause and help lower cholesterol.   Ladies take care of your heart, you are important.  How about adding yummy raspberries, blackberries, blueberries with a slice of papaya.  Finish off your presentation with a touch of rosemary.  

Don't forget to Be Grateful...

It's Succulent Sunday

Why not think beyond the blooms for your planting pleasure and seek out the succulent.

I couldn't decide what I wanted to plant in my kitchen window, so I hopped in my car and  headed to La Cienega Nursery.  I know succulents are all the rage so why not be part of the Succulent Gang? 

Once I began planting these beauties I wish I had bought more.  Their colors are so vibrant and  I love their  geometric shapes.  

When planting your succulents don't forget to choose a pot with a drainage hole in the bottom  and ask about lighting so you can have proper placement.  Be sure and welcome your new friends into your home.

It's believed our little-green leaved friends are helpful for our mind and body.  Sometimes everyday life and routine are a bit boring, and we can get 'stuck in a rut'.  This is where gardening can be beneficial, and might I say healing too. Not only are plants beautiful to look at, but just the simple act of feeling the dirt in your hands brings you in touch with Mother Nature, and thats always a good thing.  There is a real sense of achievement when you've finished your planting, and you'll probably notice a little smile on your face, just looking at the beauty.  Planting allows you to be in the moment, it's the simple things in life that make us appreciate just how fortunate we are. 

French Beauty Treasures With A Tropical Shimmer

I can't get enough of these products.  They smell so feminine and lovely, and they leave your skin feeling like silk.  The shimmer of the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil  is just the right amount of shine.  

Dry Oil Huile Prodigieuse - For Face, Body and Hair.  France's leading beauty oil.  Made with Botanical Oils - Macadamia, Hazelnut, Borage, Sweet Almond, Camellia and St. Jon's Wort.  Hand and Nail Cream Reve de Miel - Leaves your hands silky and non-greasy.   Lip Moisturizing Stick - with Honey and Sunflower.  It feels as great as it sounds.  These French cult beauty items are a must to add to your collection.  Enjoy!