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Happy Happy Friday!

First day of summer this Saturday!

Do they have to park at the end of my driveway?

Are you coming to the Cape this weekend?
It's going to be beautiful weather.

Why can't we have summer year round?
Winter is so.....pointless.

I hope to do a little stand up paddle boarding this weekend.
What are your plans?

Did I tell you yet that Cape Cod has it's own Whole Foods now?
I might have mentioned it a couple times.  LOL
They have really good pizza.

White peaches are in season--let's make a tart!

Chubby wifey ice cream?

peanut butter-oreo ice cream

peanut butter-fudge puddle cookies are DANGEROUS!

around the web:

black coffee stops your teeth from rotting? hmm
scary symptoms of stress
strawberry shortcake ice cream bars
make your own electrolyte drink
cantaloupe-mint caipirinah cocktail
key lime cheesecake milkshakes!
warning signs you're dealing with a toxic person
will ferrell & chad smith drum off (I love this!)
5 ways to improve your day
banana & brown sugar popsicles
armpit cleanse: to reduce breast cancer risk
artsy craftsy sequin projects!
overcoming excuses & believing in what you can do!
yep spiders that eat fish exist!
America's happiest seaside towns (yay to p-town!)
how to freeze baked goods by alice medrich
sriracha crab salad rolls
watermelon painted donuts
healthy obesity?
NY style paleo pizza crust
can intermittent fasting help you?
your favorite carby foods made healthy & delicious
6 superfoods for a healthy prostate
common insecticides may be linked to child behavior problems
runaway juno: she's living the dream I want--traveling!
high levels of cancer-causing compounds found in hairdressers blood
breast cancer risk factors connected to 102 chemicals
bacon & avocado macaroni salad
anatomy of a starbucks beverage
fruits, foods & drinks that revitalize & restore
6 tips to get you motivated when you're feeling depressed
Globe Trekker fans!
people who overshare on Facebook just want to belong
the difference between rolled oats, steel-cut oats & quick oats
hair perfume?
DIY beehive cake
world cup themed cakes & cupcakes
22 tricks to avoid bloating
Oh Joy goes to London!
easy focaccia made in your skillet
sriacha bacon wrapped onions rings
quick & easy berry jam
grilled middle eastern lamb burgers w/ garlic sauce
chocolate swirl paleo banana bread

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Happy Friday kids!


It's good, strong but good. Add a little bit of whole milk and ice and you're good to go.

By now you know the cape finally got it's own Whole Foods, and the sushi offerings there are so good.
Here is the spicy shrimp crunch roll. So good.

Have you made my one-bowl brownies?
They are quite popular, one of the most downloaded recipes so far.

In case you haven't tried this.....you simply must.

The tuesday after Memorial Day weekend and the beach was empty; they cleared out fast.
The cape traffic was so bad, that on Monday morning by 10am there was already traffic backed up and well past exit 5 on Route 6.  That's bad. Normally it doesn't start till after 12pm and only goes to about Exit 3.  I can only imagine what Route 6A was like (one lane roads).

The sun is very strong in May, you might not feel it since it's cooler, but the rays are very strong.
Make sure to wear a good & safe sunscreen.  I love Badger brand because it's all natural.
Not greasy either.

I am obsessed in love with the strawberry shortcake at Whole Foods.
Their poundcake is to die for good--must recreate!
This is going to be a long and fattening yummy summer.

around the web:

recognizing the early signs of osteoporosis
probiotics linked to reduction of allergies, psoriasis + more
what makes your eyelid twitch?
how much fat should I eat?
sensitive to gluten? a carb in wheat may be the culprit
whole fruit ice pops
neiman marcus cookie recipe
how breast cancer 'expresses' itself
why self pity is harmful
little apricot cakes
creating space for sciatic nerve pain
homemade animal cookies
what causes memory problems
how to pit a cherry using a paperclip?
22 bizarre photos aka 'what's going on here?' (LOL!!)
gluten free fig bars
universal antidote for snake bite promising
apple cider vinegar myths
gluten free fried chicken from ATK
recognize the "cape cod" hedge at the bourne rotary?
60 rare history photos
tool to better screen & treat aneurysm patients
mind blowing illusions!
why we get hooked on sushi
a tiny 'heart-shaped' island
vietnamese fried chicken
caramel-maple mud cupcakes w/ fudge frosting!
artisan chocolate bars
age 71, he earns his 3rd degree
are you a good mind reader?
what is gelatin and do we need?
churro-cheesecake bites
pistachios: could help avoid diabetes
4 psychological traps that keep us stressed, anxious & trapped
natural sunscreen: foods that help protect you from the sun
surprising effects drinking hot water & lemon had on me
foods you can eat well past their expiration date
more good news about eating yogurt
5 things you can do today to help you sleep better
wonderful interview with david lebovitz from ATK
taco salad with paleo catalina dressing
pb cup icebox cake
brownie & oatmeal monster cookies
I love this: ballet dancers talk about their most challenging moves
24 hours of HAPPY! Yes Yes Yes!

and with that last one....have a wonderful HAPPY weekend!

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Happy Friday!
The long weekend is ahead of us.
What are your plans?
I hope the traffic on cape cod won't be too bad. Ha, who am I kidding?
Anyone coming to the Cape?
They say kind of crappy weather Sat & Sun, but Monday is looking good.
Don't forget the Cape just got their own Whole Foods Market!

I was stuck in traffic on the Sagamore Bridge, and able to snap this photo of the cape cod canal.

Bonk Breakers are really good.
I love the almond butter & honey and the peanut butter-chocolate chip.
A very filling protein bar without all the junk and fillers.

Veggies & cream cheese the lazy way.

Is that true?

Veggie rolls with bread & butter pickles, really tasty. No really!

My favorite smoothie: blackberries, banana, protein powder, milk or almond milk.

My other bad addiction: strawberry shortcake made with pound cake and fresh whipped cream.
Found at Whole Foods. Don't buy it, you'll get hooked.  Their pound cake is INSANELY good.

around the web:

how to make doctors irrelevant
magnesium: the missing link to better health
the worst digestive health habits
gisele planning the next "goop"?
3 ways to face your phobia
a 'fat tax' on plus size clothing?
best foods for pure vitamin C
bay leaf creme brulee
real weight loss story: sarah
yoga poses for less stress & better sleep
stop the progress of pre-diabetes
how to make violet syrup
4 ways to beat allergies naturally
gluten intolerance may not exist?
mac & cheese with tomatoes (this one is a keeper)
homemade burrito bowls
peanut butter croutons
5 really good oatmeal recipes
20 foods you didn't know were named after people
lemon-vanilla pound cake
changing the bed linen: does this look familiar?
calming the working mind
cauliflower rice w/ peanuts & cilantro
best foods for your immune system
double dark chocolate excess cake
peanut butter cup cheesecake (dairy free)
brown butter popsicles!
26 baby photos that are so bad they're good!
"I write to explain things to myself" ~~Helen Vendler
roasted strawberry ice cream
cheddar buttermilk waffle BLT's!!
how to make beeswax candles
and finally, the best drum off in ages: will ferrell challenges chad smith to a drum off
PLUS more cowbell makes an appearance.


Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Cape Cod Whole Foods Market now open! + Friday Links

May 14, 2014 was the grand opening for the Hyannis Whole Foods.
Cape Cod has waited a long long time for this day.
I was there for the opening, didn't get to stay long, but was able to snap a few photos.
I thought it would be a nightmare parking and getting in the store, but it was nothing of the sort.
Whole Foods really planned out traffic control with ample police and whole food employees directing traffic in and out of the parking lot--actually it was a breeze to go in and out.
Inside wasn't that bad either to move around, packed yes, but the aisles are nice and wide, plenty of room for people.
When you first walk in you see the lush produce aisles, to the back walk the huge seafood walls, the middle aisles are health & beauty, along with frozen foods--really nicely done.  The other side of the store is the meats, sandwich & burrito bars, hot dog bar, pizza bar, WAFFLE BAR (yes you heard right), bakery along with gourmet bakery (the strawberry & pb mousses are to die for btw), then in the middle of all this we have the prepared foods section and ample hot & cold salad bars.  I can't tell you, in a long enough post, how many sections, varieties and delicious tempting offerings they have in the prepared foods section--let's just say it's huge.
Everything (and I know I am missing some) from clean eating to exotic seafood, sandwiches, salads, soups, international foods, sweets, baked goods, breads, pies, seafood, etc...You need to see for yourself, and you need to grab a fresh Belgian waffle.
This Whole Foods, as with all Whole Foods, takes pride in sourcing it's meat, produce, dairy and other food items from local vendors in the northeast; natural and organic products mainly.
Local fishermen, produce farms, and even cape cod specialty food items will be featured in store.
On opening day, 5% of the profits will go to local cape cod charities.

What a great crew they have--they all worked so hard to get the opening done fast & right, and they did just that.  If memory serves correctly, the construction started back in early fall/late summer of 2013--so they worked fast.
Welcome to cape cod whole foods, you are so welcome here!

front door opens to fresh glorious produce.

they've designed the store so you make a giant circle, ending over there in the back by the registers; good flow for heavy traffic.

a protein powder bar

hot dog, burrito bar

the sandwich bar, one of my fav's, I highly recommend the Nobska with extra pickled onions

all the sandwiches there are good--all!

hard to see but a row of prepared foods, hot & cold salad bars, pizza bar, bakery, etc...

a real smoothie bar complete with all kinds of protein drinks, fruit smoothies, veggie smoothies, etc..
hard to see the menus but everything there is fresh and natural--zero fillers.


of course I ended up here: the waffle bar. red velvet waffles, chocolate waffles, plain--all with ice cream and all the fixings. it's crazy and I love it!
you can order it in-store OR use the walk up window outside! fabulous!

made fresh to order, served hot with literally any topping you want.

FINALLY cape cod has decent sushi

the dangerous section

the very dangerous section (see the windows in the back? those are all the walk up windows)

I made away with healthy (rice paper avocado roll with spicy peanut, salmon & rice teriyaki bowl)
and just a little bit of heaven: fresh peanut butter mousse.
You have not lived until you try the pb mousse from whole foods (don't read the ingredients or calories).
Want to find out more about Whole Foods Hyannis?
Follow them on Facebook & Twitter.
I'll post more photos when it's less crowded; there is so much to see there.  It's a 28,000 sq. ft. store.
Located on 990 Iyannough Rd. Hyannis, MA. (in the old Borders Books building, Iyannough Rd aka Route 132).

around the web:

how to dry herbs
buffalo chicken puff pastry waffles
mexican hot chocolate shortbread
four orange cake
chocolate chip yogurt cookies
an honest wedding invitation
this woman cooks everything in a coffee maker
hair cuticle facts
kefir ranch dressing
easy ways to protect your kidneys
red onion tarte tatin
chocolate cookie cups w/ strawberry buttercream
different types of kitchen whisks
yogi cookie cutters (LOVE!)
10 raw food staples to keep you healthy if you're on a budget
salted honey lavender caramels
why people self sabotage their happiness
mike mullins granted his wish: sing the national anthem for the Boston Red Sox
why writing is good for your health
4 foods that have surprising medicinal benefits
orange supremesicle cookies
old fashioned raisin pie
thai herb pork salad
nutella buttercream frosting
found after 500 years: the wreck of Columbus' Santa Maria
the dangerous impacts of social media & the rise of depression
strange food blog about either bad photos or bad meal combos (can't figure it out)
buttermilk-berry crumb cake
grain free & paleo pizza crust
butterscotch muffin pan cookies
curried chicken
BLT deviled eggs
5 tips to help you deal with toxic people
health risks of calcium supplements
poop apps for tracking your poop? (LOL)
doctors prescribe 'exercise' as best preventative drug
recipe tattoos (is this the new thing?)
#1 weight loss tips from the fitness pro's
touching WWE video of 9-year old with brain cancer get his wish (very sweet)

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Happy Friday!


As seen on the Massachusetts state highways starting today.  I love it.

Saw these birds in west barnstable (what are they, not sure?).


I am in love with this tasty little snack mix by Bhuja.

A little treat for myself. I can't afford the bottles so I get the rollerballs, much cheaper.
I am in love with this scent.  Found at Sephora.

Every spring I get so excited at the arrival of the giant blackberries from Driscoll Berries.
I just wish it wasn't such a short season. (found these beauties at Whole Foods).

Speaking of Whole Foods, Cape Cod is FINALLY getting their own Whole Foods.
They open next week 5/14/14. I am so excited. Follow them on Facebook!
I was lucky to get a quick sneaky peek of the inside of the new Whole Foods in Hyannis, MA.

Had no idea how big the store is.  It kind has the same giant, open, free and easy shopping as the flagship store in Dedham, MA.
There is going to be a walk up waffle bar!
I very big seafood market in the back of the store (finally!).

Really nice outside sitting areas. A long row this way and another long row behind this photo.
Cape peeps and anyone else interested in coming to the grand opening (from Whole Foods Hyannis):

"Grand Opening May 14. We invite you to our grand-opening celebrations where we'll be "breaking bread" at 9:45 a.m, with special guest speakers. Can't make it to that? We'll have raffles, live music, on-air DJs, caricatures and so much more all day long! Come join us!"

I am so excited to finally have a whole foods on cape cod.  I'll report back with more photos!
Like Whole Foods Hyannis on Facebook for upcoming events, deals, specials, etc...

As seen at Marion's Pie Shop in Chatham, MA




Absolutely loving the weather here on cape cod.
No snow, no blizzards, no nor'easters, no torrential rainfalls....just heavenly.
Feels good to be outside again.

around the web:

easy ways to get protein
mom's diet mirrors child's food allergies?
a better lipstick (would love to try this)
what happens when you pee in the pool?
18 reasons chefs are better at life
citrus drop cookies
copycat krispy kreme donuts
9 weird things running does to your body
coconut crusted ganache pie
from GRIT farm: live baby chick cam (so cute!)
rice bun burgers
foods to balance your hormones
rhubarb-cream cheese hand pies
does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
bacon smores in burrito form
6 reasons you NEED more sleep!
black bottom oatmeal pie
what mel brooks eats for breakfast
creamsicle chiffon pie
dangers of microwave popcorn
cold chocolate snacking cake
sallie mae under fire for death-induced defaults
baked boston cream donuts
mediterranean udon salad
omega-3 deficiency predicts faster brain decline
iced coffee popsicles
chocolate-cardamon muffin cakes
sweet cream vanilla coffee cake
indian style coleslaw
chewy dark chocolate chip cookies (Paleo!)
DIY natural insect repellent spray
chocolate milk & cookies ice cream
Top Chef is coming to Boston!
how to avoid GMO's when dining out
hair care super line?
got gas? it could mean you've got healthy gut microbes
Adam Walker swimming the oceans gets a little help from the dolphins
happiness & laughter are natural immune boosters
5 easy ways to make yourself highly attractive (it's not what you think)
clean eating: coconut cream pie
tangerine-coriander sorbet
handy baking conversions chart

Have a wonderful weekend!