August 17, 2011

BluePrint Cleanse

I’ve been putting off doing a cleanse FOREVER and once I had Cooper I thought there was NO WAY I could be a mom and cleanse because it just didn’t seem possible! How the heck would I manage?? Where would I get the energy to chase around an active toddler? I seriously NEED to eat and drink coffee in order to function. Or so I thought…

What turned me off on cleansing was the annoyance of having to buy ultra specific/pricey/exotic foods and the idea of spending lots of time prepping meals. How do you make 3 different juices, poached fish, steamed vegetables and white miso soup for your work day? Who can do that in the morning? When I saw Joy’s review of her cleansing experience, I decided to give the BluePrintCleanse a try. It’s a 3 day juice-only cleanse where you simply drink 5 different juices throughout the day and then you end the day with a tasty cashew milk. Everything was labeled, convenient and easy to follow. Instructions were emailed, juices were sent and I was in it to win it! I’m proud to say that I made it through and it was MUCH easier than I imagined.

Come take a look!
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August 16, 2011

Guacamole Hummus

If guacamole and hummus had a baby, they would name it Guacamole Hummus. It would be thick, rich and creamy. It would taste and look just like guacamole but have the density of hummus. Guacamole hummus would eventually settle down with a bowl of chips and make a nice home in your stomach. Don’t you just love a happy ending? I do. Especially when there’s an avocado involved.

Make this. Inhale it. Smother it all over your body. It’s seriously good. Guacamole hummus is my new best friend.
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August 14, 2011

Honey Lavender Crème Brûlée

I’ve never been super-girly. I tend to avoid pink at all costs. I’d prefer not to smell like flowers and I JUST recently got into nail polish. But when it comes to eating things that are typically feminine, I definitely own my femininity. I will totally drink a bright pink cocktail out of a martini glass. I’ll eat a cupcake covered in frosted flowers like a champ! This honey lavender crème brûlée might be the most girly thing I’ve made, and I had absolutely no problem eating it. It’s subtly floral and perfectly sweet. It has a thick custard bottom that’s both light & creamy and a hard caramel shell that’s fun to crack into. It’s the crème brûlée that made me like crème brûlée!

That’s right, I’m not a huge fan of crème brûlée. So why would I put it on my list of things to do before my birthday? Somehow I felt that if I made it from scratch I could grow to appreciate the dessert. It totally worked! I love it and I think you will too. If you happen to make this for your husband or boyfriend, don’t mention anything about it being feminine. Trust me.

# 23. Make crème brûlée = DONE!

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August 13, 2011

The Gaige House

Last weekend Casey & I went on a much needed vacation; we were totally due! My parents watched Cooper (thank you, parents!) and we were able to indulge in some great wine as well as some crazy good food. This was our first vacation away together in a little over 2 years, so were able to save up and splurge!

This is our second time staying at the Gaige House in Glen Ellen. We absolutely fell in love the first time we went in 2009 and we’ve made it our destination when we want to get away. I like that it’s a little less than a two hour drive from our home. Though people come from all over the country to stay there and I can totally see why. It’s truly a ZEN oasis.
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August 12, 2011

365- Week 31

A food related photo everyday until 2012. Here’s week 31:

223/365 Last day of the BluePrint Juice Cleanse!!

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August 11, 2011

Episode #13 is Live!!

Friends! This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast over at Homefries, we’re at it again!

We’re PAYING IT FORWARD! On this episode you’ll find:

our response to listener’s RED FLAGS
our first question from a listener on AIR!
Good Karma tips & how to Pay it Forward!
birthday parties for cats (I can’t believe I just typed that).
more info on the Homefries U Retreat & our first giveaway!
you can also see a picture of the delicious pizza I made & didn’t eat. Cleansing!

You won’t want to miss it! Come check it out!

If you want to ask us a question, email us!

Homefries has its own Facebook page! You’ll totally LIKE it.

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August 11, 2011

Out to Eat: Ad Hoc, Yountville

Earlier this week I showed you our pictures from The French Laundry and today I’m gonna give you a sneak peak of our Brunch at Ad Hoc (another EXCELLENT Thomas Keller restaurant in Yountville). We’ve been to Ad Hoc three times now and I think this particular menu has been my FAVORITE! Here’s the deal about Ad Hoc– everyday they post a new menu and you get exactly what they serve! It’s family style. As in, they bring enough food for your party and you dish it out on your own plates. Three courses for $34 a person (for Brunch) was music to my ears after our fancy pants dinner at The French Laundry. The cool part is that you can get second helpings if you want! The portions are always plenty for the two of us so we’ve never asked, but I’m pretty sure I know a few people who would!
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