by niccolapiccola | Nov 4, 2014 | health and wellness, Quick dinner ideas, salads
It’s November Fourth People! Did you get out and vote? I’m proud to say I was one of the first in line this morning at my Grover Beach polling station and the turnout was looking good! It makes me so happy to be an American. Being able to cast my vote and...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 23, 2014 | holiday food, News & Updates, Quick dinner ideas
Picture Trader Joe’s like it’s the set from the show Cheers, when you walk into the store and you immediately see people you know, some of the cashiers are yoga students of yours and the wine selection is so off the hook that it’s enough to make you...
by niccolapiccola | Nov 14, 2013 | Baked goodies, Desserts and Yum Yums
…into my salads, veggie burgers and for the first time today, brownies! Why? Because my friend Summer told me she makes a mean red velvet chocolate cake using beets as the dye and I didn’t believe her! Then I looked on Pinterest and wow, beets are everywhere!...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 27, 2013 | Baked goodies, beverages, books, Desserts and Yum Yums
Yesterday’s book club at my house was such a success! I had the pleasure of hosting 10 lovely ladies to discuss the book “Wild,” by Cheryl Strayed, while we snacked on ridiculously good cupcakes that Elizabeth brought and stayed warm outside sipping...
by niccolapiccola | Oct 20, 2013 | animals and such, Baked goodies, breakfast, Desserts and Yum Yums
I love being a pet-sitter, almost as much as I love teaching yoga! Just like in the studio, everyday is a different adventure when I’m watching my furry friends. Unlike my yoga students though, these pals don’t have any special requests… just the...