1. Peaches. They’re so good this year. Knock wood, I haven’t had a single mealy one yet. And when the garden gives you cilantro, you know you need to make salsa. Here’s a great peach salsa recipe adapted from one found on Yummly.
Fresh Peach Salsa
- 2 peaches, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/8C red onions, chopped
- 2T chopped fresh cilantro
- 1T sugar
- 1T lime juice
- 1/8t cayenne pepper
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Enjoy!
2. Day Camp. Thing 2 started day camp this year so nervous she literally cried in the bathroom before I took her the first day. Fast forward 2 weeks and she’s having so much fun, she asked to go another week. Win! Definitely a girl who needs to be nudged out of her comfort zone.
3. Magic pillow. If you’re anything like me, you’re very particular about your pillow. I’ve had mine…oh…let’s just say far too long probably. I’ve tried to replace my “vintage” pillow, but nothing could come close to it’s comfort. Until I was asked to test the adjustable pillow from Rem-Fit. You add or subtract foam until it’s just the way you like it. I’ll give you the full scoop in another post, but let’s just say, I am totes digging this new one.
4. A cold recovery beverage. You know I love my coffee. In summer it gets iced. In marathon training season it gets proteined up. Since we’re in both of those, all of the above. Many of you have asked how to make it. Here you go:
Protein Iced Coffee
- 2 oz. almond-, coconut- or milk of your choice
- 1 scoop protein powder. I’m currently using this chocolate one from MyProtein. It has a great chocolate flavor and contains dextrose (read high carb), which you may not want if your’re not recovering from strenuous exercise. But my coach recommended I throw down a mix of protein and carbs in the 30-minute window post workout when the body is most willing to absorb it to rebuild and restore.
- 8 oz cold brewed coffee
- Secret ingredient: coffee ice cubes. The more the merrier.
Mix it all up in a blender and you’ve got a delicious, ice cold, recovery drink. Remember the ratio of coffee to milk is totally up to you.
5. Block Island Organics Sunscreen. Between summer camp, pool days and the like, we’re outside all the time. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t question the ingredients of most sunscreens on the market. Face it they’re filled with chemicals. This one from Block Island is not. It’s a physical sunscreen made from minerals and things like aloe vera, shea butter and coconut oil. It’s a vegan formula that’s non-comedogenic, paraben- and phthalate free. Made in the USA and not tested on animals. Best of all, it goes on light and works great. We’ve worn it at the beach and pool, when out for bike rides and at day camp. Wanna try it? Use code marcia when ordering and you’ll save 20%. But hurry because this offer expires on 7/31.
What are you loving lately?
Love protein iced coffee!!!
Usually I love the pit fruits but we recently had a HUGE recall on them and I am a little gun shy this summer. 🙁
That coffee recipe sounds delish! I’ve been drinking chocolate flavored core power but they are so expensive, my husband is begging me to find something different.
I’m also loving the peaches! Although it seems I need to eat them as soon as I get them. That almost sounds like a problem.
I was just thinking about needing an organic sunscreen. I’m just afraid to change because I’ve actually avoided getting burnt this year.
Oh – that peach salsa sounds super tasty!!!
I have struggled to find a pillow that really works well for me – I think that is part of my sleep problem!!
The protein iced coffee sounds good. Might have to try that if I ever switch my weekday runs to before work.
Totally with you on the peaches. I have had some great ones and still need to make a trip to the farm for our annual peach picking extravaganza. The salsa recipe looks great.
I want that pillow!
When I read your title, I was thinking peaches too! 🙂 I’m loving everything about summer. Especially the weather. I’m always cold and these are the few months where I can walk out the door and not worry about temperature!
I love grilling peaches for salads. I haven’t done a salsa this year (yet). But I have lots of home grown jalapenos that are screaming to be used.
I’m loving the polar vortex and the cooler temps it’s been bringing us!
Thanks for sharing your protein iced coffee!! I’ve been making peach salsa too – peaches have been amazing this year!
Mmm I love peaches!
peaches and watermelon have been my obsession this summer! i’m intrigued by the pillow. I REALLY need to update mine. I’m loving my vitamix and new garmin!
Need that pillow!!!!! 🙂 LOVE PEACHES & that recipe looks amazing!
I love iced coffee and have some My Protein chocolate protein powder on the way….so guess what I’m making!!!! Woohoo!!!!
My favorites this summer? Garden time. Sleeping in.
Hopefully you didn’t get any peaches that were recalled! We did, and of course, ate them before knowing. Ugh.
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