Lets talk about food, baby.

Jeeze, I'm such a nerd. I supposed everyone replaces words in songs so they become relevant to what they're talking about right? RIGHT? So...I follow a blog called My New Roots which has taught me sooo much. I can't even begin to explain how often I rely on this site for food inspiration and information. I tell EVERYONE I know about it. Literally, everyone. Anyway, I bought some goat yogurt awhile ago at the co-op with the intention of getting the good stuff from dairy, just not the cow version... Ill just say this, goat yogurt is not my fave. So I started looking for ways to use it up so I wouldn't have to toss it out. At this same point in time, I had some lovely bananas rotting ripening on my counter and wanted to incorporate those as well. I stumbled upon this recipe Let me tell you!!!! I have made this stuff 3 times in the last 2.5 weeks. Its that good. So good. Everyone loves it. Even my brother loves it, which is a miracle. I dont have the heart to tell him its made with goat yogurt...thats my little secret. haha! Here are some phone-shots from when I made it before my trip to Palm Springs:

The Medjool Dates were soooo cheap in California. I pay an arm and leg for them here and the deliciousness doesn't even compare. I called my mom and asked her to bring back another two pounds with her!!

Hike

Recently, I opened mail from REI and saw that I had some member dividends that needed spending. There are many things that I want from that store, but not many things I can buy with only $15.80...so today, I went online to see what could be found in my (low) price range. As I was scrolling through the zillions of items, I remembered that after our hike to the oyster dome on Saturday, I was talking to Martine about wanting some gaiters...I didnt know they were called gaiters and kept calling them 'spats' til Martine finally figured out what I was talking about and politely corrected me. Hey! Im no professional hiker! For crying out loud! I hardly even venture outside unless the temp is above 70 or I HAVE to for work or food purposes. Anyway, I got to looking around the gaiter section on REI and found the perfect pair!!!! 20% member discount, minus 15.80 in dividends, plus FREE SHIPPING equaled 19 bucks! Stoked! Ive been delighted to find a sport(?) that I enjoy. Hmmm..what other hiking related items do I need...

Im so excited to get them in the mail!!! They were available in store, but its so much more fun to get stuff delivered <3