February is a special month and not only because it's focused on loving yourself and the special ones in your life. As a blogger and business woman like myself, I like to think of this month as a way to support and show love to all of the businesses that help me do what I do. In the past two weeks, I've received products from two Cleveland-based companies that I really love and want to share with ...
Pumpkin Pear Spiced Smoothie
I think this year I've become more obsessed with pumpkin and banana. A weird combination to most but when they're blended together, a whole new world is opened up. The sweetness of the banana with the fall flavor of the pumpkin is unbeatable. I love having this smoothie for a snack post-class or in the morning for breakfast. It's like having dessert in the middle of the day and is a great pick me ...
Rocky Dandies Road Banana Ice Cream
If you didn't grow up as a kid liking rocky road ice cream were you even human? Probably not. Marshmallows, nuts, chocolate ice cream... sounds like a dream come true if you ask me. I've never been a huge marshmallow fan, aside from the occasional s'more every other day in the summer, but this dessert just had to happen. This past summer I received an awesome package from Chicago Vegan Foods ...
Açai Bowl Wednesdays
I tried my first açai bowl in Chicago this past year when I stumbled upon Chicago Raw (located at 51 W. Huron St) and when I realized I could make my own for a few dollars cheaper, I became an açai addict. At Whole Foods, the lovely brand Sambazon sells juices, sorbets, frozen smoothie packs and açai powder. I've only tried the smoothie packs when making my smoothie bowls instead of the actual ...