Life Lately

Wedding season with my love, (Washington, Connecticut). Wearing probably my absolute favorite dress to date - splurge on this one you guys, you will not regret it.

Kind of healthy, yet not really, gluten-free cheesecake. I mean, how healthy can cheesecake (made with cream cheese) really get?! I used the real stuff too (organic of course). Recipe here.

Not sure why this hollow back handstand pose is SO DARN HARD for me, but I'm getting there! Practice practice practice.

Finally made it out to Sunday in Brooklyn for Nick's birthday. Incredible menu, full of light, healthy, delicious small plates. Highly recommend  the chicken drumsticks (SO good), and the super unique craft cocktails ("Champagne Problems" specifically, because it has beets, mint, and is so delicious).

I had the opportunity to spend 4th of July at the most incredible house I've probably ever stayed at. I spent the weekend in this pool, getting some much needed vitamin D, and explored the town of Amaganssett (which I'm entirely obsessed with now - so cute!). 

I've been on a huge matcha kick these past few months and have finally gotten to a point where I can make a great one at home. It's become my daily morning routine. I originally purchased Sunfood matcha, but it just wasn't the kind I love in a drink (its the type that would work better with baking). So a couple weeks ago, I finally splurged on some real, true, matcha. Yes, it's pricey, but it's much cheaper than going and buying a $5 latte every day! Stay tuned for a post on how I make my matcha lattes soon!

One more shot of this dress, because it really is that good.

Cutest shop in Amaganssett - I wanted all the baskets! I can't remember the name, but it was on the right hand side as you're just entering town.

I couldn't get enough of this bathroom, which was in the house we rented while in Washington, CT for the wedding. Goals.

Meat sauce is on repeat in our household. Warming, hearty, healthy, and delicious, it's the perfect meal (and we always have leftovers for the next day). Throw it over some zucchini noodles for a lighter dish in the summer! Recipe here.

One of my favorite views of NYC.

Slightly obsessed with all the Beautycounter products I just stocked up on, this mask being one of them. It brightens, firms, lifts, and gives my face this fresh and clean glow in 10 minutes flat. To top it off, it's non-toxic and full of natural ingredients. But then again, I wouldn't let anything else touch my skin, would I?

I've just recently started putting brazil nuts in my smoothies. Did you know that only one a day gives you 100% of your daily intake of selenium?! Pretty cool, and a very easy way to get it in.

Matcha Latte in a Nutribullet

I've become such a fan of matcha lately as I've been drinking less and less coffee these days. No, its not just some new year's resolution I'm doing because I feel like it. I'm doing it because coffee actually had a huge effect on your hormones, metabolism and more (a little more on that here), and when you have a tendency to have hormonal issues like I do, it's best to avoid the things that trigger those imbalances. That and coffee gives me the jitters sometimes, especially when I drink it on an empty stomach. Yes, matcha does have caffeine, but it's different from the caffeine in coffee. Matcha also has a ton of other nutrients that coffee doesn't have, and it doesn't have insulin and glucose spikes or crashes. It's a great way to get a little energy fix without all the side effects that coffee gives me.

So with that, I'm going to tell you about my new favorite hot drink: a (dairy free) matcha latte! I make mine in a nutribullet because I don't have a fancy whisk that people use to make matcha lattes, and I loved how it turned out. Sometimes I make mine with only coconut milk (no hot water), to make it creamier. In that case, you'd use about a cup of coconut milk. You can also sub almond milk or any other milk you'd like. The proportions below are just something to go by... I usually want more than a cup to drink, so I'll add a little extra of everything. 

To make, you just throw all the ingredients together in the nutribullet and blend for about a minute. It makes a nice, frothy, delicious latte. Super simple!!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (OR 1 cup coconut milk, & omit the water)
• 1 tsp matcha tea powder (I got mine here for a great price!)
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1 tbsp organic coconut oil

PS - you can buy all these ingredients at Thrive at a major discount. I'm absolutely addicted - I order all my super foods and healthy goods from there. Learn more here! 

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