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In Five Years Book Review ~ I Cried. A Lot.
I opened this book with a shrug and happy induced time traveling Outlander thoughts of Jaime. Be fair warned!!! I went in expecting You’ve Got Mail and got The Notebook. This is not a romantic fluff book. In Five Years covers a lot of emotional bases- love, friendship and fate. Rebecca Serle Romance, Time Travel Fiction, Domestic Fiction NYC, present Megan Hilty Book Review In Five Years 4/5 Accountant Dannie Kohan has the perfectly planned controlled outlook on life that only the young can afford. She has everything planned out, especially the next five years. On the night of her by the book marriage proposal she falls asleep only to…
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Where the Crawdads Sing ~ A Book Journey
Have you ever read a book so intense that you wanted more? Something about Crawdads sparked this need inside of me to explore for myself. It was just so beautifully written that I wanted more of Kya and the salt marsh. Sometimes books just aren’t enough for this nerdy girl. I had to see what Delia Owens so vividly wrote about. I packed my bags and went on my first Nerdy Gourmet adventure. Hence, book inspired travel and food became my passion. Where the Crawdads Sing ~ Review and Book Journey Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Delia…
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Mexican Gothic Book Review – A Disgusting Delight
This book is creepy, eerie and terrifying- great for the Halloween season. If you want a sneak peak into the novel, check out my Pinterest page for pictures of 1950’s vintage fashion, the setting of El Triunfo and more. Link above. by Silvia Moreno-Garcia narrated by: Frankie Corzo El Triunfo, Mexico, present time, Gothic Horror Book Review Young, beautiful debutante Noemi is a sophisticated 22 year old in 1950’s Mexico City. She does what she wants skimming the edge of society’s expectations. At the bequest of her father, Noemi travels to the countryside in response to a letter from her newlywed cousin, Catalina, begging for help in disordered ramblings. There…
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Warm Black Bean & Chickpea Dip
This dip is so comforting and delicious. You will catch yourself sneaking back for seconds of this scrumptious snack but I’m here to tell you that this recipe is full of healthy things like fiber and protein. No sneaking necessary! This recipe has 4 of the recommended Fall/Luteal Phase foods. black beans chickpeas garlic onion Have you tried making this recipe? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Green Mexican Salad
The flavors in this salad are so incredible that you won’t believe how healthy it is!! A ton of green veggies and black beans are the base but don’t let those boring ingredients phase you. Spicy and bright citrus notes will have you going back to this recipe again and again. Gluten and dairy free. This recipe has at least 5 of the recommended Fall/Luteal Phase foods. cabbage cucumber garlic onion black beans add to brown rice or ground beef for more phase foods and also to add warmth and comfort to the dish. Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback.…
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Brussel Sprout Salad
Mixed with quinoa, shredded Brussel sprouts are topped with pistachios, dried fruit and a healthy hummus dressing. This is a lovely side to any main dish and the leftovers make a perfect lunch for the day after. Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni
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Detox Cherry Smoothie Recipe
So I made a few unfriendly choices when it came to my body and food yesterday. This morning was a fresh new start and I wanted to give my body a reset. And voila- this smoothie was created. And it is delicious. Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Mexican Omelette
This is my low carb yet still delicious breakfast go to. Eggs are the best. They’re healthy and packed with protein and this Mexican twist makes these so tasty!! This recipe has 2 of the recommended Spring/Follicular Phase foods and is packed with protein: eggs avocado Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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The Guest List
by Lucy Foley narrated by: Jot Davies, Chloe Massey, Olivia Dowd, Aoife McMahon, Sara Ovens, Rich Keeble Irish island, present time, Psychological Thriller, Suspense Book Review A destination wedding has gone wrong on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. A dead body is found during the reception and all the guests are suddenly suspects. The Guest List is a whole mood. I found this book to be completely engaging. Rich, descriptive and captivating characters will immediately grasp your attention while a primitive fear oozes in the background. What an utterly engrossing “who dunnit” that you will not want to put down. My thoughts on the last TWO…
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Guest List Red Velvet Cake
When I read the Guest List, I knew almost immediately that I would be baking a wedding cake. Did you know that red velvet gets a natural slight red tint from cocoa powder?? Of course, it’s become standard to add coloring to get the deep velvety red that we know and love. Have you tried this recipe?? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Rustic Skillet Chicken
This was so easy to make and cleaning the one dirty pan was even easier! Heirloom tomatoes, fresh spinach and Italian seasoning makes this dish homey and comforting. This recipe has at least of the recommended Summer/Ovulatory Phase foods: tomatoes spinach bonus point if you serve over quinoa Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Greek Chicken Wraps
These wraps are my favorite lunch! Light and healthy, they are so filling and satisfying. If you happen to have leftover chicken, this is a fast, easy, delightful fix. I ate one of these everyday during my second pregnancy and most of my third! This recipe has 3 of the recommended Spring/Follicular Phase foods: chicken olives lemon juice Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Carrot Breakfast Oat Cups
Each bite of these are ridiculously delicious- and guilt free!! Gluten, dairy and refined sugar free makes these high in fiber and healthy. Not sure you could eat 16 muffins? They also freeze for up to 3 months! This recipe has 4 of the recommended Spring/Follicular Phase foods: oats eggs nut butters carrots Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Tangy Artichoke Tapenade
Cool, tangy and the perfect accent to any cracker or bread, this tapenade is my go to dip right now. It’s packed with lots of anti-inflammatory, good for your gut foods and the bonus- it takes 5 easy minutes to make! This recipe has at 4 of the recommended Fall/Luteal Phase foods. artichokes olives capers lemon Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
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Healthy Maple Granola Recipe
Go ahead and cross granola off of your grocery list. This healthier version is so easy to make! Maple flavors paired with warm spices create a comforting but healthy granola. I love this as an evening snack with my tea but it’s also great on any of my smoothies. I created this granola out of a list of recommended iron rich foods. Women have a higher iron goal than men: we need 14.8mg a day while men only need 8.7mg. Alisa Vitti recommends eating iron and vitamin B rich foods to support blood loss and energy during the menstrual phase of our cycles which is why I’m grouping this recipe…
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Relish Egg Salad
Egg salad is a great lunch and it can be healthy too! This egg white only version is packed with protein and the relish adds an extra layer of flavor. This recipe has 2 of the recommended Spring/Follicular Phase foods. eggs relish (pickles) Have you tried making this recipe? Are you cycle syncing? I’d love to hear your feedback. Please comment and rate! Peace & love, jenni Want to be alerted when I post new recipes? Subscribe below to be in the know!
