The summer after I graduated high school I worked at a marina in South Portland, Maine as a dockhand. I’ve always said that nothing beats a good summer in Maine and I still think of it as one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. I spent the majority of my days in the dock-house overlooking the marina and ocean waiting for a boat to come in or clients to stop by with questions or to buy supplies. I also ate a fudgsicle every.single.day. They remind me of a time when I thought I knew everything but actually knew nothing. They taste like carefree summer days, in the best way. So here is my {healthier)version- made with only 4 natural ingredients and even more delicious (in my opinion) than the original! Hope you love! xx- Sarah
I know you’re looking at this and thinking “Has Sarah spent the weekend stranded on a deserted island smoking weed?! OMG!” The short answer: No. BUT, if I had, this is most certainly what I’d want my rescuers to feed me on the helicopter ride to safety! Because you guys, PEANUT BUTTER CUP CHEESECAKE! Let me elaborate on this: a crispy chocolate crust, peanut butter cheesecake, chopped peanut butter cups and a chocolate drizzle. If you’re still reading this and haven’t rushed straight to the kitchen to whip this up than you’re a better human than I. xx- Sarah
I’m plan to get through these upcoming months with the following coping mechanisms: humor, Instagram, daily naps, Pinterest quotes and APRICOT BALLS!!! That’s right, I’m relying on those things and YOU. I hope you’ll be with me – if you have a joke you’d like to leave in the comments (ANY DAY), it’s wildly appreciated. If you see something funny that you think might make me smile- by all means, PLEASE SHARE!!!! If you want to make these apricot balls and get them all up in your mouth, PLEASE DO! We’re all in this together (and these balls are seriously delicious)! HAPPY FRIDAY! xx- Sarah
So this is the scenario: you have friends coming over for dinner. You’ve been running around after work trying to get everything ready for dinner, your hair is a mess and you realize that you haven’t thought about what everyone can snack on pre- dinner. AND THEN- THIS RECIPE SWOOPS IN AND SAVES THE DAY! A five ingredient, super simple, throw-together breeze of a dip that TASTES LIKE IT CAME FROM THE ARTICHOKE GODS. Serve it with some of these tasty (gluten free!) flax seed crackers from Blue Diamond Almonds. And now you have something to serve that will wow AND time to fix your hair. The only thing missing is your cape! xx- Sarah
This post was produced in partnership with Blue Diamond Almonds, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
I’m off to NY next week for a quick work trip and I’m already plotting what edible goodness will be in my carry-on! Do you do this? I get so hungry when I travel and can almost never find anything worth eating in airports- and there’s nothing worse than being tired, hungry and far from home! It’s the quickest way to turn me into a hangry monster! So here’s what I’m bringing on this trip and a little bit about why. There’s also a recipe at the bottom for that quinoa salad. Hope this helps on your next adventure! xx- Sarah
A JUICY NAVAL ORANGE: Planes are dry, right? And oranges are juicy- the good ones anyway. Which means they’re hydrating. They’re also full of vitamin C, which is so helpful when you’re in a germ incubator for 6 hours! Most importantly- they taste so fresh and so sweet. Yum.
BLUE DIAMOND OVEN ROASTED ALMONDS: As my acupuncturist has been telling me for months, protein is important for energy! Almonds are a great source of protein. They’re also crunchy and fun to munch on while watching episodes of Mad Men on your phone. I don’t know about you but I get crazy munchies while flying.
HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD: I need a proper meal when I’m traveling otherwise all of the snacks in the world are no good to me. I also need one that’s not super heavy, that provides some good nutrition, that holds up out of the fridge and still tastes amazing. Recipe for this one after the jump!
DRIED APRICOTS: I like to alternate bites of apricot and almonds. I think that’s reason enough to pack a handful!
HUMMUS AND VEGGIES: Celery is hydrating, carrots are packed with Vitamin C and hummus is a protein powerhouse. They’re all three tasty and healthy. And that bento box is a lifesaver!
DRIED MANGO: Maybe it’s boredom, maybe it’s the brain energy I expel creating elaborate fantasies (in my head) about my fellow passengers and their destinations. I don’t know, I just know I want to eat a lot of things that are yummy. And mango slices are such a treat!
RELAX TEA: Crying babies are stressful (no offense crying babies, I know you’re stuck on a plane with plenty of reason to be upset about it!), cold airplanes are uncomfortable, dehydration is terrible. Relax tea makes all three of those things a little better.
APPLE GRANOLA: This will serve as a morning snack, one that I can draw out for a looonnnnggg time. Helpful when I’m waiting to board!
NOT PICTURED: SO MUCH WATER I WILL ESSENTIALLY HAVE CONSUMED A LAKE BY THE TIME I LAND
This post was produced in partnership with Blue Diamond Almonds, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
Lately when I walk into the kitchen I have two distinct thoughts. The first: What can I make that would be good with chimichurri? The second: How can I get some chocolate and peanut butter in my mouth NOW! This is my life. Lucky for you it means I came up with a chocolate peanut butter (pretty damn close to instant) pudding. THAT IS HEALTHY. Kill me now. No don’t! I have too much pudding still to eat. And, since it shouldn’t go unmentioned- that is a peanut butter whipped cream you’re seeing piled on top of that chocolate peanut butter pudding. DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER. Yes, that’s right! Send flowers. xx- Sarah
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