Category Archives: New Foods

My Day Vs. Food

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Melissa

I’ve had a few people ask me since I had my “Ah-ha” moment a few months ago to post a day of food…and talk about eating intuitively. It has been an interesting road for sure, going from worrying about my … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Birds, chocolate, dessert, dinner, Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Recovery, ED entry, ED Side Note, Fears, Green Smoothie, Guilt, Hunger, Insanity, Intuitive Eating, lunch, Negative Thoughts, New Foods, Recovery, Running, Shakeology, Side Notes, Soy Yogurt, Stress, Vegan, Ventura | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Coastal Anniversary

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Melissa

Sorry I’ve disappeared on you. I was gone on an extended weekend with Whit to celebrate our two year dating anniversary in Cambria, CA! We found an awesome deal on Travel Zoo for a cute little inn along the sea … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary, Birds, Cambria, dinner, Eat, Environment, Hiking, Hummingbirds, lunch, New Foods, Northern Harrier, vacation, Vegan, Walking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Heart’s Cafe, Ollantaytambo, Peru

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Melissa

During our visit to Ollantaytambo and the Incan ruins we were able to visit a restaurant with a great cause: Heart’s Cafe. This restaurant not only focuses on serving up nutritious food but also helping out impoverished communities in the … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, cuzco, dessert, dinner, Eat, New Foods, Peru, Pie, Travel, vacation, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

27?!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Melissa

First of all, thank you all soooooooooo much for all the wonderful and encouraging comments from my last post! I don’t k ow what I’d do without you and your encouragement! ~~ It is ridiculous that I forgot it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, birthday, Blogger Love, chocolate, cuzco, dessert, Hiking, Insanity, New Foods, Peru, Strength Training, Travel, vacation, Vegetarian, Walking | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Awareness

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Melissa

This week has been a doozie. I don’t even think I can even start to explain the emotions I was going through with packing, moving, digestive issues again, physical therapy, counseling, starting a new job….the list could go on. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth Hour, Earth Hour 2012, Environment, Farmer's Market, New Foods, Organics, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

In The Season: Fresh Green Beans

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Melissa

You all know I get a weekly box of ORGANIC and LOCAL vegetables and fruit as part of my list of the things I want in 2011.  It’s been going very well and I’ve been pleased with all the goodies … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundant Harvest, New Foods, Recipes: Asian Green Beans | Leave a comment

Visit Time!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Melissa

Whew! What a weekend it’s been, and it’s not even over yet!  Yay!!!  Where do I start?! So Saturday…I was still getting ready for my weekend…and being sad I had to leave Honey for a few days.  My poor kitty; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1/2 Marathon Training, Long Run, New Foods, Redondo Beach, Restaurant Review: The Green Temple, Running, The Portofino Resort and Yatch Club, vacation, Vegan for a Week, Walking | Leave a comment

Post-Funk

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Melissa

Because I know you watch Glee (I mean really, who doesn’t; if you haven’t, DO IT!) a “funk” seemed to be going around but like them, I was able to pull myself out of it!  Thanks goodness for that!  I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Banana Bread, Berry Chocolate Chip Recipe, Cabot Cheese, ED entry, New Foods, Roasted Vegetables, Running, snacks, Strength Training, Trader Joes | 17 Comments

Bringing The Holiday To Me

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Melissa

Sadly, I am one of the unlucky ones that doesn’t get to have Memorial Day off.  The joys of being a contractor right? So, since I couldn’t have the extra day off, I brought the things I would have done, … Continue reading →

Posted in Banana Bread, Berry Chocolate Chip Recipe, Homemade Hummus, Market Review: Murray's Family Market, New Foods, shopping, Trader Joes, Travel | 15 Comments

Emptiness…Means More Chocolate of Course

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Melissa

I’m glad everyone enjoyed last night’s Dear Body post.  It hit me at some point during the day when I had a bit of time to think…which from the looks of it will happen quite often with my new job…thank … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, ED entry, Field Work, New Foods, work | 9 Comments