Where does time go?

It's been quite some time since I've had quality time with Tea & Treats...June, in fact.

I've missed blogging for certain!  Since that time I've started a new job (that I absolutely love!), turned 25, gotten back into yoga, taken a few day trips outside of the city, and more.  It's been a busy, wild, hectic, but rewarding and enjoyable couple of months.  My life is in a good place.

I joined a vegetarian, gluten free lunch club at work.  Yesterday was my first time to cook for the other members. I made a healthy Tomato, Basil, Cheddar soup (healthy version, of course) and Lizzie's mom's famous salad (though my version is never quite as delicious as hers!).  I found the soup recipe on Pinterest as I do with all other foodie inspiration! The salad recipe isn't something I can share - I'm sworn to secrecy! :)  Check out my Vegan/Vegetarian Eats board though.  There's so much yummy stuff that I cannot wait to make including baked pickles. YUM.

One other interesting note - I've started drinking green smoothies in the morning.  I just started this week, but I have to say that this has been a very positive change for me.  I use about 50% vegetables, 50% fruit as nourishment, then water and ice to make it an actual smoothie. I use swiss chard, arugula, spinach and cucumber normally as veggies.  The fruit I change up daily.  My favorite combination of fruit is mango, strawberries and banana - it's honestly delicious once you can get past the green coloring of the concoction.  I always, always add chia seed (my magical ingredient in all my prepared meals) to keep me full. My skin hasn't looked better in a while and I stay full for hours!

I hope you all have been having an enjoyable summer, but just remember, protect your skin and eyes.  Don't forget sunscreen and protective sunglasses.  Off soapbox now!