Snack Attack: Fresh Figs

I love fresh figs! That's why from June to October my go-to snack is 4-8 fresh Figs paired with and 4-5 Brazil Nuts.

Keep it healthy!

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Crazy Easy Steamed Asparagus

Crazy Easy Steamed Asparagus
Yields: As much as you want
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Asparagus (trimmed)
• Water
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Sea Salt

Directions:

1.  Layer two, three half sheet paper towels on top of each other and spray with Water until well saturated
2. Spread out Asparagus and apply Seasonings liberally
3. Gather Asparagus into a bundle and roll in the towels 
4. Microwave for 3.5 minutes
5. Unroll and enjoy!

Hoff Thoughts: Truth be told, this was not my idea, I lifted it from Alton Brown.  That guy really knows his food stuff.  But it is by far my most preferred way to prepare Asparagus - it's quick, easy & tasty! If you can't tell, I like to use those select-a-size paper towels - 3 squares per layer seems to do the trick.  Basically you just want enough paper towels to wrap around your Asparagus bundle & enough moisture to steam.

A Ripple Can Make A Wave

There is a little park at the end of my street, where kids can play on the swing set and such & boys as well as grown ass men gather to play basketball.  It's the latter that leaves the park covered in trash on a daily basis.  Why anyone would choose to play, work or live in garbage is beyond me.

Whenever I walk by this park I make a point to pick-up any trash along my path and place it in the provided trashcan (yes, there is a trashcan as you exit the park!)  My hope is that the kids/men will see me and get the hint & be inspired...

This past Sunday, the park was in the worst condition I had ever seen.  Determined not to allow the ugly side of mankind mar the beauty of Mother Nature and all that she gives us so freely - the Garbage Chick in me sprang into action & I paused from my daily walk to clean every inch of that park (my park, your park, our park).  It was early morning; no one was around - so no inspiring today I thought.  Until, a friendly wave and a good morning, greeted me on one of my many trips to the trashcan.  Friendly banter ensued around what I was doing, followed by a sincere thank you.  But more so, this stranger was inspired to call his local councilman the next morning and demand a second trashcan be placed in the opposite side of the park.

Just when you think one person can't make a difference with a simple, small act...a wave starts to form.  That wave led to a second trashcan...who knows what else...

Do it for yourself...
Do it for others...
Do it for the animals...
Do it for the planet...

It doesn't matter why you do it, just be the change you want to see in the world.

Keep it healthy!

NASCAR Goes Vegan!

 Kinda, sorta...

Stewart-Hass Racing announced yesterday that Nature's Bakery will be Danica Patrick's major sponsor in a new multiyear deal starting 2016!  NB is new to the world of racing, so this is a very big deal!

If you're not a NASCAR fan, Danica is the only chick behind the wheel, running with the big boys right now and holding her own quite well (You go girl!).

"Patrick is the only woman to win a pole (for the 2013 Daytona 500), has the best finish of any woman in the Daytona 500 (eighth in 2013) and has more top-10s (six) than any woman in Sprint Cup history."

Nature's Bakery's "mission is to make delicious, convenient, on-the-go snacks that complement health-conscious living and active, everyday lifestyles."  And I am thrilled that they are fulfilling this mission with 100% non-GMO, vegan fig bars!  Bonus - they have gluten-free bars too, for you sensitive types.  Now if they would only ditch the oil, I'd do a Snoopy dance... Despite the oil, I cannot wait to get my hands on their limited edition Pumpkin Spice bar!


Check it out!

Source:
http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/13461504/danica-patrick-gets-extension-stewart-haas-racing-lands-nature-bakery-sponsorship

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