Life Lately:
We had this AMAZING Thai brunch in Boston at Banyan. I’m still dreaming of this gluten-free sandwich on scallion pancakes.
Earlier this week I took a few days to go on our annual spa trip with very special friends. We had the best time relaxing, laughing, and enjoying Norwich Spa and Mohegan Sun!
We stayed at The Spa at Norwich Inn, then took quick 5 minute taxis to Mohegan each night. We ate at Tuscany and Bar American, and visited our favorite, Vista Lounge, both nights!
Does it get any better than this? I can’t wait to cook through this week’s CSA haul!
Now I’m back to work, work, work and WEDDING PLANNING! We are one month away!
Blog Posts I’m Loving:
The most gorgeous Summer Fruit Plate ever.
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Vegan Fudge? Sign me up!
I want this Skillet Fish with tomatoes this weekend!
The perfect way to use avocados and my tomatoes and cucumbers is this salad.
Grilling a Delmonico Steak just got easier!
Quote of the Week:
“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love…” ― Marcus Aurelius
What’s HOT on Pinterest This Week:
Caribbean Pulled Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Recipe | Pin It
Hosting the Perfect Brunch: How To | Pin it
Easy Blueberry Jam: Recipe | Pin It
Loaded Paleo Nachos: Recipe | Pin It
Current Must-Haves: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Edition
This off the shoulder top.
These booties.
This casual T.
This awesome structured bag.
My favorite everyday bra.
What You May Have Missed:
This Easy Beet Slaw.
My Thai Curry Soup with ALL THE VEGGIES!
Better Beauty & Safer Skincare
I’ve been talking a lot more about what products I’m using to create a non-toxic home and I can’t say enough amazing things about what I’ve been using lately.
Here’s a look inside my medicine cabinet!
Hair: I love Oi oil by Davines.
Teeth: I brush with Dessert Essence Toothpaste in this flavor, and find it at Whole Foods Market or on Amazon. We love it.
Deodorant: Primally Pure in Lemongrass. It’s fabulous!
Pre-cleanser: I like this pre-cleanser oil to remove dirt and make-up before washing.
Face Cleansers: I use this cleansing bar in the shower, and this face wash for AM & PM.
Face Exfoliators: Here’s my light exfoliator. Here’s my go-to heavier exfoliator (my favorite).
Face Moisturizers: I love this serum oil, this moisturizer for AM, and this for PM! I also still have this serum that I like.
Face Mist & Toner: I really like this complexion mist, and I use this clarifying toner from Norwich Spa.
Lip Treatment: I love love love this lip conditioner.
Eye Cream: I love this rejuvenating eye cream.
Face Masks: I love this charcoal face mask and this camphor mask from Norwich spa.
Shampoo: This is my favorite, and a little goes a long way.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me!
Enjoy the weekend, loves! Thanks for reading!
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6 comments on “Beyond the Kitchen”
Thanks for featuring my salad:) xo
It looks fabulous! Xoxox!
That spa looked amazing! I’ll be in Boston on Sunday for 3 weeks for a dance intensive 🙂 Favorite restaurant in the city? (If you can narrow it down haha)
Oooooh hard one!!! Check out Island Creek Oyster for good seafood, Oleana in Cambridge is really good, Craigie on Main is amazing but pricey, Barcelona is great, Mistral is great, Legal Harborside roof deck for a drink, Alden and Harlow in Cambridge for brunch, Banyan for brunch, Envoy Outlook has a good brunch too.
Lexi,
I have always stayed away from Scallion pancakes because I assumed it was made with flour. Are you sure that they are gluten free? Thanks.
Fran
They have gluten-free at that restaurant, I’m not sure about others! 🙂