I think I am mentally on vacation. It was SO hard to wake up this morning but I knew I had to fit in my LAST workout at the gym for the next week since I will be leaving for Colorado tomorrow! Do you now understand why my head is in vacation mode? :) Either way, I scooted my behind into the gym for a rigorous weights and strength training class with one of my favorite instructors. She is yound and … [Read more...]
UliMana Review {Raw Treats}
This past week I had the pleasure of trying out some raw truffles that were delicious. Sometimes I do not have time to be making specialy treats for that occasional indulgence, but this one is a very healthy one.UliMana started up in 2005 and specializes in making all their truffles with organic chocolate (cacao) and are all raw, vegan and organic. Who could ask for anything more?from UliMana … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies {Gluten-free}
UPDATE: This picture won in the desserts category in Bob's Red Mill contest.Wowzers, this week has flown by so quickly! Perhaps it has to do with waking up so early the past 3 days. My gym changed the morning hours from 8am to 6am so that people that have to work can have their workout. Seeing that this was the first week, I have to say I have been LOVING it! It has somewhat been painful … [Read more...]
Buckwheat and Oats Waffles with Apples, Figs, and Maple Syrup
Today is such a windy day, so windy that our power went off for 20 minutes and could possibly go out again. These 40 mile an hour winds can be scary but at least it is sunny and cool. Hopefully the day will be much better tomorrow! Tomorrow I compete with 24 singers in the Nicholas Loren Vocal Competition. I am very excited to perform becasue I will be singing a brand new aria that is nearly … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Almond Coconut Bites and Two Reviews
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWhat a great way to end the weekend! I am glad to say that it has been nice not having to travel the last 2 weeks so that I could have a chance to catch up on activities and chores around my home. After a weekend of running errands, cleaning home and going to a Jazz Festival.Yesterday we had a great time in Old Town's Jazz Festival which was located just outside … [Read more...]
