yoga.

My new favorite thing. I love the mind, body & spirit concept of yoga. And it's tough! I've felt more sore the day after a yoga class than after a good cardio workout.

I feel as cool as this dude when I'm doing my downward dog. Guitar & dreads included.

Plus, my yoga mat is way cuter than his.

art appreciation 2.

LANDSCAPE NEAR ANTWERP by GEORGES BRAQUE, 1906

oil on canvas

One of my all time favorite styles of artwork- fauvism, with beautiful color and brushstrokes. Lovely.

Source: Guggenheim

mediterranean quinoa.

Easy, healthy, and yummy recipe. 

Measurements aren't really necessary, just add more of the ingredients you like and less of those you don't like!

Ingredients: 

quinoa (approx. 1/3 cup)

diced cherry tomatoes

basil

spinach

cucumber

feta cheese

olive oil 

salt & pepper

So simple. Cook quinoa. Dice veggies. Crumble feta. (Snap artsy picture).

Drizzle with olive oil. Stir in veggies, basil, and feta. Season with salt & pepper. Serve chilled. 

happy birthday edgar degas!

Happy birthday to French artist Edgar Degas, famous for his portrayal of young ballerinas. A favorite of mine. In celebration of his birthday, a modern twist on his favorite subject.

         

art appreciation 1.

No. 175 by Luis Feito, 1960

oil with sand and pebbles on canvas

A recent visit to the Guggenheim Museum is the inspiration behind these art appreciation pieces. I wasn't familiar with several of the artists whose work I really enjoyed, so I thought I would take note and share. What is most striking about this particular piece is the immense amount of depth in the artist's layering of materials. It is truly a three dimensional piece that requires closer examination. Cold, subdued, and mysterious.

Source: Guggenheim

lettuce wraps.

So delicious, healthy, and easy! I started with the recipe from skinnytaste, but made a few minor modifications. For convenience, I substituted ground chicken for the chicken thighs (which are later ground in a food processor, so essentially the same thing). I love veggies, so I added extra mushrooms and water chestnuts. And of course, I had to add one of my all time favorite ingredients, sriracha! I put it into the skillet as well as on top of wrap. A very flavorful, spicy chicken lettuce wrap...yum!

no shoes.

I had no shoes and complained, until I met a man who had no feet.
-Annonymous