If it’s Sunday, I am joining my pals Annie and Mary Ann for none other than our Sunday Faves. This week let’s Fuel your Body, Mind and Style with Healthy Eats, Inspiring Reads and More Sound like fun? Let’s dive in!
FUEL YOUR BODY MIND AND STYLE WITH HEALTHY EATS, INSPIRING READS, AND MORE
HEALTHY EATS
SIMPLE HEALTHY SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER
Many of you requested healthy recipes in my survey which kind of surprised me. I rarely ever feature anything but healthy food, which I will continue to do. Have you tried the spatchcock Chicken from Trader Joe’s? I have been making Ina Gartens Tuscan Chicken for years, and this is almost as good and much easier. Our local market had some really good beets so I made a beet salad (no recipe) but very similar to this beet orange salad from feel good foodie. I served sauteed yellow squash and zucchini on the side. A simple, healthy, and delicious dinner.
INSPIRING READS
PREPPY EMPTY NESTER’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2023
I wish I had more time to read (2024 goals) work smarter, not harder. Katie is an avid reader and when I am looking for a good book to read I consult Katie. You can read Preppy Empty Nester’s favorite 2023 reads here (oh and if you don’t follow Katie she is hilarious), and the mister is a great cook.
VERANDA CASA GUSTO GARDEN-SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
I found this beautiful garden featured in Veranda photographed by Charles Peed. Does this make you want to plan a getaway to beautiful San Miguel de Allende soon?
The family also owns the fabulous Casa Gusto in Palm Beach where they source antiques from all over the world and wonderful accessories from Mexico. You can read more about Cas Gusto’s evolution here in Paper City Magazine. You can also follow Casa Gusto on Instagram here.
PINE CONES AND ACORNS 11 WAYS TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES
We have nothing to complain about here in California but we have had what seems like weeks of dreary weather. We love the rain, but I am talking dreary with not all that much rain. My friend Elizabeth has some great ideas in her post 11 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues here. As you may know we are heading to the beautiful Wilamette Valley on Monday and more rain is in the forecast. We are looking forward to experiencing some great pinots, wonderful food and the beautiful Atticus Hotel.
FASHIONABLE OUTFIT
OUTFIT OF THE WEEK
This week’s outfit of the week features a Suzani jacket from Etsy, favorite spanx pants, rothy’s mary janes, a scarf from Etsy, and a quilted MJ wallace bag that I own from years back.
SHOP THE OUTFIT OF THE WEEK-
Thank you for reading Fuel Your Body, Mind, and Style with Healthy Eats, Inspiring Reads, and More. If you missed any of my Sunday favorites you can find them here. Now let’s pop over and visit Annie and Mary Ann for their Sunday faves.
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I love your advice and recommendations….but it is getting too hard to tell your recommendations from the ads. Frustrating. I know that is the way of the world now, but I would rather pay for content than trying to discover it with all the flashing photos. Ads or recommendations? Who can tell?
Hi Cara
I am sorry but we are undergoing website work right now so everything is wonky. Give us a few days and it should be resolved. Thank you for your patience.
A million thanks, dear Cindy for mentioning me. I have met many of your friends lately! I am in awe of your personal style and eye for design! I hope you have a wonderful week!
Hi Katie
Of course! Love your blog!
Cindy, I cant thank you enough for the reading list from Katie… I am an avid audiobook listener and go thru sometimes 2 a week. No radio for me . just downloaded 2 for this week and am looking forward to them
thanks again.
Cindy,
THANK YOU for sharing my 11 tips to beat the winter blues, Katie is so funny, she always has the best recommendations. I bookmarked that post too.
Healthy dinners are always a good thing, this salad and chicken dinner sounds delicious.
Have an amazing and safe trip, it sounds like it is going to be a wonderful adventure.
Hi Eliz
Of course! Thank you!!
Lovely black and white jacket!!!!
And particularly enjoyed the link to how to deal with winter. I love winter here in Southern Australia – 9-10 Celsius is about as low as it gets during the day and life is for the taking, I think. There’s always empty beaches to walk, trails to hike, gardens to care for and then classes to attend.
But some of the tips in that link were perfect.
Have a lovely break.
Hi Prue
Australia is on my bucket list!!
Cindy! Safe travels! Can’t wait to learn more about Atticus Resort! I know one thing for sure…you will be the best dresses…make sure to share all your outfits!
xx
Hi Annie
We are looking forward to it!!
Thanks for the reading lists. Always welcome. We don’t have a TJ in our town so I spatchcock my own chickens. My husband of almost 49 years is always impressed! Have a terrific road trip. The weather may be rainy but you will look fabulous!
Hi Patricia
Thank you!! I used Ina Garten’s recipe…still do but for the two of us the TJ’s version is hard to beat!!
Hi Cindy,
We have been visiting the Willammette Valley every fall for the last few years (our daughter lives in Portland) and love staying at the Allison Inn in Newburg. A beautiful hotel with gorgeous grounds and an amazing art collection. You might want to check it out. Plus, it is in the heart of the wine country and there are all those wonderful pinots! BTW – I love your posts and always look forward to reading what’s new!
Hi Donna
I hear the restaurant at the Allison is wonderful too! If not this time the next!!
Hi Cindy,
Thank for a lovely post, the garden you mentioned is exquisite and dreamy l could just loose myself in there! Have a wonderful road trip!! We loved Oregon and checked out colleges with our daughter years ago, it is a gorgeous state.
Hi Francesca
We are in Oregon now almost to McMinnville! Thank you!!~
Hi Cindy-
You are going to love visiting Oregon and the Pinot areas… We did a road trip to visit Katie and kids who live in Lake Oswego and stayed at RedHills loft and of course loved their market below., And a trip to the air museum a must!
With so much rain and wind and ice last week Katie lost power for over 6 days and tons of trees and power lines down and roads undrivable!
Hope the weather turns for you but be sure to bring rain boots and umbrellas! The landscape is so green and gorgeous. Can’t wait to hear about your adventures.
Barbie
Hi Barbie
The weather is nice today but rain predicted most days. I will post about it next week!
I needed some book recommendations!…and what to make for dinner. Thanks for all the recommendations!
Hi Mary Ann
You have your own personal chef!