by niccolapiccola | Nov 2, 2016 | animals and such, holiday food, News & Updates, Quick dinner ideas, slow cooking, yoga
And just like that it’s November and I actually saw a Christmas wreath up yesterday.. yup, the day after Halloween. Either embrace it or chase it away I guess but truth be told the holidays are actually coming. In order to avoid having a meltdown over pre-season...
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 | Sep 26, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums, food, Quick dinner ideas, salads, slow cooking, yoga
I’m just amazed at how fresh the produce is here on the Central Coast. One of my favorite things to do in general is grocery shop, and the Farmer’s Market’s here have taken it to a whole new level! Fruits and vegetables that I’ve never seen,...
by niccolapiccola | Sep 5, 2013 | Desserts and Yum Yums, food, yoga
Nothing about my life is slow. I’m a mover and a fast-shaker, and I get tired when I slow down, so I don’t! That’s why I love practicing in the Ashtanga Yoga tradition. The practice itself is fast moving and there’s no time to talk or think,...
by niccolapiccola | Aug 26, 2013 | Desserts and Yum Yums, Uncategorized
The weekend is over and summer is almost gone too. Now that I live in California though, this isn’t a problem since September and October are our best months! Gone is the June/July/August gloom that living near the beach allocates during the summer. And yes,...