by niccolapiccola | Oct 8, 2015 | holiday food, lunch/ brunch ideas, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, soups
I really wish California would decide whether it’s summer or fall here. Today it’s about 90 degrees out and just yesterday it was a cool 70. I am so confused as to what to wear, what to make for dinner and if it’s too early, or not, to start making...
by niccolapiccola | May 7, 2015 | animals and such, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, soups, yoga
“Be the most positive person you know” is one of my many mantras. It goes without saying that if the whole world thought like this, the planet would be an entirely better place. I really do try to look on the bright side of things because there is so much...
by niccolapiccola | Feb 6, 2015 | News & Updates, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, soups, yoga
What an exciting and exhausting week I’ve had and I still have two work days left until Sunday! I think I said it on Monday, but the Universe certainly works in mysterious ways! After loosing five classes and my job last week at a nearby studio, I was able to...
by niccolapiccola | Jan 29, 2015 | meditation and pranayama, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, soups
I’m back from the Midwest and back to eating a salad everyday, a kale shake for breakfast and watching my salt intake. Last week I not only had an Egg McMuffin, but I indulged in fried chicken at The Elks and delivery pizza that same night. Hey…when in the...
by niccolapiccola | Jan 8, 2015 | Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, soups
We’re officially a week into the New Year and as usual yoga classes are packed, there’s no parking at the gym and everyone is in high gear with their resolutions. I’m not really a big resolution setter because I try to give up too much at one time...
by niccolapiccola | Nov 20, 2014 | Baked goodies, books, breakfast, slow cooking, yoga
I opened my freezer this morning to discover five frozen bananas that have been sitting in there for ages, waiting to be used in some Yummy Yogini concoction and today seemed like a good day. It’s misting outside and a little chilly (a whopping 63 degrees) so...