Friday, March 18, 2016

COCONUT ACAI BOWL

Around two years ago, I was out and about with my little buddy Lexi, after a morning at Sea World. We were just meandering around the Mission Beach area, and stumbled upon a smoothie shop that sold acai bowls. We were in need of a mid morning snack, and at the time, Lexi loved smoothies. I purchased a yummy strawberry banana blend for her, and settled on trying my first acai bowl, with fresh granola & coconut on top. From that moment, I was hooked on this delicious and tart treat. I have spent time to re-create the most delicious and yummy bowl I can make at home, for days when I want a change from my normal protein smoothie in the morning. It took a while, but I have completely converted Derek into this trend. On busy days, we like to whip one of these up, and share it on the couch, dreaming of a tropical location and beach. We are ready for a vacation, and to kick these years of residency behind us! 
You can see where to purchase the Sambazon packets in your area here!

Thursday, March 10, 2016

A WEEKEND IN SAN DIEGO

Last weekend, we flew down to our favorite city for a weekend away. The weather was beautiful and perfect, minus a rain storm Sunday morning, and we enjoyed fabulous company, food, and sights. It was almost as though we hadn't moved away, but we definitely were in vacation mode. Friday morning was spent wandering an empty Balboa Park, and enjoying the cool morning, We enjoyed lunch at our favorite Con Pane in Point Loma, and met friends in Old Town that night for dinner. Saturday morning we went to our favorite farmer's market, and ate copious amounts of samples, and pizza in Little Italy for lunch. As the mist rolled in that evening, we played a competitive game of mini golf with my family, and had the best time! For our final day, we met friends for breakfast in La Jolla, and enjoyed the crystal clear sky and water, fresh from the storm, and one last early dinner with family before heading back to the airport. It was a wonderful weekend, and perfect timing. We have been so busy with everything, to escape for a few days was exactly what we needed!