Morning everyone!
I hope everyone is having a great day and is thankful that another week is upon us.
As much as I love how fast these months have gone by, I’ve had little time to actually appreciate the fact that I’m so lucky in my life everyday. For those simple things I take for granted.
Especially when a lot of the world is going through pain and suffering. We all have so much to be grateful for.
All those simple things add up.
Today, I’m honoring those facts.
* brown rice tortilla, tomato paste, oregano, nutritional yeast, sauteed spinach in coconut oil, plain spinach, goat cheese *
I know that my tortilla pizza I made for dinner last night was delicious.
Even if it wasn’t all that gourmet.
Lazy wins, sometimes.
* view from my room when I lived in Calgary for school *
I know that I’m super jealous of everyone who is getting snow right now.
As much as I hate being cold, I dislike rain way more than snow. Yep, I love snow!
Too bad Victoria is lame and we never get any.
* a trial run of gingerbread with cashew butter *
I know that in despite of the snowless weather, I’m getting prepared for lots of holiday baking.
Bring on the gingerbread and peppermint flavored goodies!
I know that I’m blessed to have my health and will never take that for granted again.
* isn’t this just the most fun (giant) wine glass? It’s my friends not mine, but I heart it *
I know that as much as eating healthy is important to me, enjoying a glass (or two) of wine every now and again is perfectly healthy.
Obsession isn’t healthy, balance is.
I know that coconut butter is the greatest roasted squash topping ever. Or any topping in general.
No other nut butter can beat its delightful flavour.
I know that Zuzana’s newest workout kicked my booty.
All her workouts are seriously amazing, and all can be completed with minimal equipment and time.
There’s no excuses to not get a good workout in.
I know that David’s Tea cocomint tea is oh, so scrumptious.
A lot of people asked me about this flavour, and I definitely recommend it!
I haven’t tried the other 2 flavours I bought yet, but I’m assuming their equally as good!
The perfect Winter tea for a chilly night.
I know that kale chips make a perfect side dish.
Especially, when they are cooked with nutritional yeast, coconut oil and dill.
I know that today is going to be a good day, and I hope yours is too!
What is something you know?
How do you make your kale chips?
What’s your favorite at home pizza toppings?
About Lisa
I know that you should move to Toronto for the snow! (And so that we can hang out!)
That would be amazing! I may go to Toronto next year, since my Aunt lives there!!
i know i need to try davids tea and i know i need that wine glass. I know you are one amazing woman!
hugs.
Love you Lindsay! You have got to try some David’s Tea, it’s awesome stuff.
we made pizza last night! i love loading on the veggies!
Pizza nights are always fun! I’m the same way.
Heck yeah to to wine!!! Love it. Oh, and I had kale chips made with nutritional yeast the other night. And coconut butter. Bhahaa
Ha ha. We are so twins it’s insane.
I know i am sore today from my workout yesterday! LOL
I bake kale chips in the oven as well! Hopefully I get a dehydrator eventually.
A little soreness is always good. I love a little bit of that sore feeling, since I’m odd. Oh man, I’d love to get a dehydrator!
I can’t wait for your gingerbread recipe! Looks good! I’m not a fan of the snow but I’m so jealous of everyone with warm weather right now! Have a great Tuesday!
I just need to test it *hopefully* only once more and it will be ready!
You’re more than welcome to some of our snow, girl! We look pretty much like what you had in Calgary right now, and as much as I love the snow, it definitely makes things a little bit more complicated. I ran out of my favorite nut butter a few days ago and haven’t been willing to brave the crazy streets to get more. And I’m pretty sure I have to try that tea… I still haven’t made it through their Fall flavors though, and I have so much tea that I’m not sure I should be buying more!
I totally know what you mean! I was lucky that I lived on residence at the time, so it wasn’t a problem to get to class or anything. I just love that weather, but it’s definitely no good for driving!! You definitely have to try the teas! I actually like them better than the Fall flavours! And I loved all of those. Oh man, I have about 13 different teas ha ha. Oops. I guess it’s good I drink it all day long.
I am the opposite I hate snow! glad we have not gotten any yet. I love all gingerbread flavored things, i am ready for that taste!
Oh man, that flavour just gets me even more excited for the holidays!
loooove ginger
I’m planning on making ginger snaps this year 
oo I love the snow.. when I don’t have to drive to work in it haha I like to enjoy it at home
I can’t believe I’ve never had ginger snaps before! Clearly, I need to fix that this year! Ha ha, I’m the same, as long as I don’t have to drive to work the snow can stay!
“Obsession isn’t healthy, balance is.” Love that! This quote is such a great reminder and much needed for me. Thank you
My favorite pizza toppings are spinach, onions, tomatoes, artichokes, and pineapple. I LOVE me some pizza!
No problem Hannah! Yum, those sound like great topping choices!
Love that quote! The things you take forgranted someone else is praying for…so true and often forgotten!
That wine glass is epic!
Favorite pizza topping: spinach, feta, artichokes, and red pepper.
I can’t wait to see the final gingerbread recipe. I have been craving gingerbread cookies for some reason.
Have a great day Lisa!
I know that you are right, in that we all have so much to greatful for & are blessed. I need reminding of this frequently.
Also I’m pretty excited by the ginger bread , it has to be one of the most perfect sweet munchies to enjoy in the festive period, ginger is so warming & also good for you. I definitely want to make some.
I totally agree that Zuzanas workouts are BOMB. She has like this knack for making exercise challenging , yet fun , and speed by. The last one I completed was Zwow 41 which is awesome. I’ve yet to do 42, I’m going to soon though, those strict mountain climbers are freakin hard!
Xxx
I know, hopefully I can get the recipe right this weekend! She totally is the best! Oh god, I was dying with those guys, but they’re so effective!
This post is so cute! I love it! I need to try coconut butter: I’ve still been holding out on that one. But I do love me some Kale chips! Nothing better in my opinion. I just toss mine in coconut oil, S&P, but I love the cheesy nacho flavor from Trader Joes!
Um yes, you need to try it out!! I’ve never had the TJ’s ones. They sounds good though!
Hi lovely, I am SO far behind on blogs but am currently a ‘lady of leisure’ (aka unemployed !) so I have plenty of time to catch up
Your pizza looks so yummy. I know what I will be making for dinner tonight!
It doesn’t snow in my neck of the woods, sadly. I am definitely a Winter person. Summer has come early here and it is so hot and muggy.
Something I know is not to worry about not having a job, just to concentrate on applying for as many suitable jobs as I can and knowing that the right job is out there for me.
I don’t make kale chips as we can’t buy it here which is frustrating. Fav pizza toppings? Good old margarita!
I’m glad you’re back! I can imagine it must be pretty muggy where you are! Yes, the right job is certainly out there for you!
What a wonderful post!
It’s so true to remember the things we take for granted are truly gifts, thanks for the reminder!
I know that wine glass looks like something I want for Christmas! I know that I need to try coconut butter ASAP! And Kale chips!
Yes, try both immediately!
If you think that coconut butter is the best topping for squash do this…roast an acorn squash with some olive oil for about an hour then drizzle tahini *sesame seed butter* on top. Seriously………this is the BEST THING on earth…my latest obsession!
Oh, got to try that soon!
Davids Tea..where do I buy this decadent treat? I make citrus flavored kale chips, I know it sounds off but when you squeeze grapefruit, lemon and sea salt onto kale its like heaven sent! I know that the holidays are going to be the best yet, since I am hosting every holiday at my home this year
Love and Shine CourtStar
You can buy it online or in stores! But, I know a lot of places in the US don’t have it yet. It seriously is the best tea I’ve ever tried! Oh I think that kale idea sounds so interesting! I’m definitely trying it out next time I make kale chips!
yay for all the wonderful things we have in life, and realizing those things could be ripped away in seconds!
ohhh my goodness that David’s tea Cocomint Cream sounds delicious!!
I have 2 very good friends who live in Calgary! Are you still going to school there, or do you go to school in Victoria now? I’ve taken the Ferry to Victoria so many times…it’s such a beautiful city!
I hope you’re having a wonderful week girlie!
I live in Victoria now! I was just going to school in Calgary. It was so much fun there, but I missed Victoria a lot as well. Hope you’re having a great week too!!