Where on earth have I been the last few weeks?! Too far from my blog loves, that is for sure 😀
I am back now! With Round 1 of midterm exams complete and a month until Round 2 begins, I have the time to find some balance between school, work, life, and, oh ya, the pursuit of happiness and healthiness 😀
I have a lot to share with you since I’ve been away–well, away at the library, but same difference…
First, you need to meet my friend, Sam. She’s the calm, cool, and collected soul on the left (I’m the one on the right who can’t stop laughing, per usual):
Sometimes, I prefer to call her Goddess of Goat Cheese & Figs. Here’s why:
She arrived at my apartment with a carton of fresh figs and goat cheese, having been inspired by the warm fig and goat cheese salad that we had at Pisticci back in September. 400 degrees later, these guys popped out of the oven….
These figs tasted so good that they seemed to melt in my mouth. If you are craving a slice of heaven, then you owe it to yourself to make them for yourself. I told you Sam is a goddess 😀
Next up, please meet Mr. Mango, as he has been affectionately named.
Pretty cute, right? 😀 I found him in my fruit bowl after the Goddess of Goat Cheese & Figs left. What a delightful surprise, I must say…
Well, that is all for now. I have a lot of posts planned for this coming week, so I’ll be back soon with strawberry spinach salad, runs on the Hudson River, and homemade LARABARS. Can’t wait to catch up on all your blogs and lives!
Smile out loud,
Rachel
Smile Out Loud 
welcome back Rachel!
OK- I love figs and goat cheese. Never thought of taking fresh figs, not dried, and baking ? Duh-
or as you would say, SOL! So I’ll give these a try.
Today I’m baking Applecrisp and baked Chili Rellanos for a dinner party! I better get to the kitchen!
So glad to hear from your blog again- SOL
Pam
Hope the dinner party went well, Pam!! The menu certainly sounds delicious to me 😀
Hi Rachel!
Your mom sent me your latest blog entry and I’ve gone back and read everything. Love your take on life and your energy! I have a yoga experience for you for next summer. This past summer Emma, Sophie and I tried paddle boarding. Did you know they have yoga classes on paddle boards? Can’t even imagine — but something tells me you could do it. So glad to have this glimpse into your exciting life. xoxo Jamie
Hi Jamie! I’m so thrilled you’re reading!!
Wow, yoga class on a paddleboard–that sounds absolutely incredible! I can’t wait to hear about your experience paddleboarding. I’ve never even tried it, but it’s going on my list now 😀
Have an awesome weekend!
sounds really good!!!
Thanks, Krista! Miss you oodles! I loved getting your postcard this week 😀 Hope all is well in Germany.
yum those figs w/ goat cheese look delish! 🙂
mmmm they were, Sharon! You should try them 🙂
you run on the river? teach me.
Hahaha ok dwang0, I’ll try 😀