Well, it's more like a smoothie, but it's still delicious. First I soaked the almonds in water over night: Then I peeled off the skins: I then blended the peeled almonds in the blender with water, agave and a bit of vanilla extract. The blender I used is about 30 years old so it didn't …
Author: Jordan
Hi, my name is Jordan, and I am a 29 year-old yogi. At the start of this blog I was a half marathoner, and while I may not be running around anymore, I still have plenty of steps to take, so come join me :)
Cleansing the Vegan Way
I have avoided dairy since I discovered my severe sensitivity to the food group back in High School. And while I also do not eat red meat, I do love a good chicken noodle soup, slices of turkey and sushi. During this second week of the cleanse we are supposed to adopt a vegan-based diet. …
Cleanse Check-In
Yesterday officially marked week number 2 of 3 of my cleanse. The first week I got rid of flour and sugar and to be perfectly honest I don't really miss them. Every once and a while I crave a sweet treat after dinner. But I think it's more about snacking while being in front of the …
Savoring the Moment
As an avid yoga-goer, and teacher, I am used to hearing the mantra of being in the moment before, during and after class. The idea of being fully present is incredibly important in yoga, but simply mentioning it or listening to this statement does not make it happen. Tonight I took a yin yoga class. This is …
Happy Happy Birthday!
I just want to wish the most beautiful sister (inside and out) in the world the happiest of birthdays today! You continue to inspire me every day and I am so excited to see you continue to blossom into the magnificent woman that you are. Enjoy your special day because tonight I'm not holding back during …
Treat Yo’self
It might be a random Thursday, but some days you just need a few hours at the hairdressers to get in a good head massage and a beautiful blow dry. And as much as I love cooking up a meal for myself or the family, it's always a nice treat to end the day with …
Go-to Cook Book
For the most part, I don't follow recipes. This is why I am not the best baker. I don't like to sift flour, measure to the gram, or wait for things to rise or set. This I leave to the finace, Dave. Really, he won't even let me near the kitchen when he starts to …
Trust is a four letter word and other ways in which I prove I was overly exhausted yesterday
If you had a chance to read yesterday's blog post before I updated it this morning you would have seen a glaring error in the first sentence. When writing that post last night I wrote, "Trust is just a four letter word." Did you catch it? Do you see the majorly incorrect fact? Trust obviously …
Trust
It's almost a four letter word. But sometimes trust can be so intimidating and uncomfortable that we choose to avoid it. Since the start of the new year I have been asking my yoga students (as well as myself) to trust themselves on and off the mat. It's not a simple ask and I don't expect …
Stir-fry Sunday
The weekend is winding down and the kitchen is heating up. This simple stir-fry has been a go-to-meal since college. No two are ever exactly the same, but they are all delicious and soul-warming. Sauté some garlic and onions with a little bit of oil. Or, if you prefer to avoid oil you can use …
Almond Jay 