I haven’t shared one of these posts with you in awhile so I thought I would let you in on what I’ve been liking in my kitchen, in my belly, and in fitness!

Yuca Root

For our very first Christmas, Adam got me this cookbook called Roots.  It’s all about root vegetables and I was thrilled because 1. I like food 2. I love root vegetables 3. This book had gotten amazing reviews.  I dove in and started learning more about root vegetables and where they come from and traditional ways to prepare them. It’s as much a history book as it is a cookbook.  I love that!  Well, I got to the yuca chapter and kind of skimmed over it but didn’t pay much attention.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago and I’m grocery shopping.  I see a yuca root at Jewel and on a whim I decide to get one.  I had no clue what to do with it but I knew I had a whole book about it at home.  I made chips with it and they were awesome and I’m obsessed.  I’ve been playing around with it so expect to see some recipes soon….

Maca Powder

See? I told you I’m all about the root vegetables.  Maca powder comes from the maca root which is typically grown and consumed in the Peruvian region.  It has this nice malty-caramel-y flavor and I’ve been adding it to baked goods and my smoothie bowl.  It also has a pretty impressive health profile.  I got this brand from Amazon and I’m pretty happy with it.

My Homemade Coconut Milk

I’m still amazed at how easy it is to make coconut milk and have been making a batch of it every week for smoothies, coffee, baking, and cooking.  It’s pretty impressive and you don’t need a fancy blender to get a good result!

Parsley

I know this isn’t that exciting but for some reason lately I’ve been obsessed with parsley.  I buy at least 2 or 3 bunches and put it in everything.  I blend it into my scrambled eggs, top all my vegetables with it, gnaw it raw like a rabbit… ok I don’t do that last one but you get the idea.  I think I’m just ready for farmer’s market season and all the fresh herbs.  Once I can get my hands on some fresh basil that isn’t $2 for half an ounce, all the pesto shall be made.

All-Clad Fry Pan

For Christmas this year, Adam got me a double-handled all-clad saute pan and then this fancy fry pan that claimed to be the non-stick of all non-sticks.  Yeah. It sucked.  I took care of it exactly how the instructions said and everything stuck to this pan.  I’m not a happy camper when half of my dinner is left in the pan.  My all-clad saute pan, on the other hand, was a dream.  So last weekend I got an all-clad fry pan and all is right with the world again.

Strength Training

I know I’ve talked about Fitness Blender before and told you that we’ve been doing their workout programs but I’m going to say it again.  I seriously love them and these programs.  Their strength training programs, in particular, are awesome and I’ve gotten stronger and am surprising myself with what my body can do.  That’s always a good feeling.  Plus, Kelli and Daniel are motivating, positive, and funny.  All good things when it comes to working out.

 

So that’s what I’ve been enjoying lately, how about you?  Any new things that you’ve fallen in love with?  Let me know in the comments and have an awesome Monday friends!