by Ava | Sep 16, 2011 | Travel
Here’s a peek into my schedule at the end of next week. I’m taking a trip to Miami, Florida, in the middle of a packed weekend of coaching clients. Friday: 8 hours of coaching clients and students Friday night: A red-eye flight from Seattle to Miami,...
by Ava | Sep 15, 2011 | Recommended Reading
I was at a garden party this weekend, with raspberry lemonade sweetened with stevia, and nearly 20 other dishes of fruit and fresh summer veggies. After the sun had set, the birthday woman began opening gifts under the outdoor tea lights. She cheered as she unwrapped...
by Ava | Sep 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Sometimes we eat piles of food to keep full. I’ve held jobs where my lunch times were limited, and it was useless to bring in beautiful leftovers from the night before, because I wouldn’t have the time to enjoy them. Instead, I would bring simple salads,...
by Ava | Aug 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Years ago, we could go out for a walk through orchards of peaches, apples, pears, and plums. If you live in a warm climate, the walks probably take you past mango, oranges, or even avocado. Eating as much fruit as you could was easy, once you climbed the tree, tossed...
by Ava | Aug 23, 2011 | Recipes
At my very first job, at a plant nursery, there were 3 old peach trees. They needed wooden poles to prop up the branches, especially as August rolled around. I always took a few peaches home after a hot day in the garden, and appreciated the sweetness of this seasonal...