I once ate these.

Grubs.

No lie, ate the whole thing.

Tasted like a Slim Jim. The jerky, not the sandwich. 

my blue heaven.

Just when you thought Chelsea and I couldn't get any cuter...

It was too beautiful of a night to eat inside, so we made this cozy little set up on the back porch. 

We ended up staying out there all night, Jen and Carly joined us for lots of wine and stories.

I truly live for nights like that. 

Saturday in the park

I think it was the fourth of July.

Actually it was Friday, April 17th...but thats all relative.

It was the first real day of spring today, and the ladies and I decided to celebrate by lunch in the park. 

Two of the best, not to mention beautiful, friends in the whole world.

There was the most beautiful butterfly kite being flown in the park. You can't really see it in this picture, but it was great. 

Iquitos, Peru

Some mornings, actually quite a few mornings, I wake up wishing I was laying beneath a tent of milky white mosquito netting, on top of a ridiculously hard and flat mattress. 

Regardless of how "rustic" the accommodations are, there is no sleep like the sleep you get on those balmy nights, so completely exhausted from the amazing adventures you had that day, letting the sounds of the rain forest lull you into slumber. 

I hope by next year I can make trip number three a reality.

Words really don't do justice to how incredible this place is and how beautiful it's people are.

I tried to capture it with photographs. 

 

Mornin' Sunshine

Vanilla Almond French Toast with Coconut and Berries

I wish I had the time and resources to make this breakfast every morning. I think it would probably make the majority of the days a lot better. My waistline, not so much.

Instead I'll do this.

Vanilla Almond Granola with Kefir, Honey and Berries

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Raspberry Beret, I think I love her.

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Raspberry Almond Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache 

I don't know about her but, I know I love these. 

I have more treats to post, but I am pretty exhausted from a busy Easter Sunday.

It was my first Easter away from home but Jen and I made it wonderful regardless. We went to see our favorite team, The Detroit Red Wings, play the Blackhawks. Although we played miserably it was still a lot of fun. After the game we went over to Dave and Laura's house for an Easter Feast (er?). Not only was it delicious, but we had so much fun. We did an egg hunt and had a bonfire, not to mention quite a bit of wine. Made some unexpected new friends, which is always wonderful. Overall it was just a really beautiful day. I feel very grateful to be living the life I do. I hope everyone was fortunate enough to have a great day with family, friends, both or maybe like mine, they are one in the same. 

Old Man Chicago.

Chicago was beautiful this evening. I look forward to nice weather being a regular occurrence. 

Today was a good day. I spent the majority of it in the kitchen, which is always a treat. I have some beautiful things to post tomorrow. 

I belong to Hockeytown.

Since I can't be with my biological family on Easter, I will be with my hockey family, the Detroit Redwings. Can you see the resemblance? 

Round, dark and handsome.

Vegan Chocolate, Cinnamon, Peanut Butter Cookies.

Sure to brighten the day of any vegan...or anyone with tastebuds.