Wellness With Edie

June 29, 2017 By Wellnesswithedie Leave a Comment

Chicago, Illinois

Oh, Chicago. What a lively, captivating, energizing, and humid place you are. Like most metropolitan cities, you're a melting pot of people and cultures and traditions. You have quirky neighborhoods, outstanding architecture, towering skyscrapers, and unique boat tours. You have an expansive, beach-like lakeshore and beautiful homes.

June 20, 2017 By Wellnesswithedie Leave a Comment

Recipe: Healthy Avocado Salmon Salad

Tuna salad was a household staple growing up. We'd add it to toasted sourdough bread, scoop it up with Triscuit crackers, or add it to a few crispy romaine lettuce leaves. My mom would throw together ... READ the POST

You either love it or you hate it, but tuna salad was a staple in our house growing up. We'd add it to toasted sourdough bread, scoop it up with Triscuit crackers, or add it to a few crispy romaine lettuce leaves. My mom would throw together a few ingredients—freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper, mayo, and capers—and we would dive right in.

June 15, 2017 By Wellnesswithedie Leave a Comment

Recipe: Arugula and Artichoke Pasta Salad (gluten-free)

This gluten-free, vegetarian pasta salad is a nutritious and colorful accompaniment to any potluck, BBQ, or weeknight meal. I added chopped herbs and lemon juice to keep it light and fresh, but it's ... READ the POST

This gluten-free, protein-packed, vegetarian pasta salad is a nutritious and colorful accompaniment to any potluck, BBQ, or weeknight meal. I added chopped herbs and lemon juice to keep it light and fresh, but it's also hearty and satisfying thanks to the lentil pasta, garbanzo beans, and sun-dried tomatoes.

June 12, 2017 By Wellnesswithedie Leave a Comment

Manitou Incline: Colorado Springs

If you ask me if I love living in Colorado, I will tell you, yes. It's been almost ten years and this place has changed the trajectory of my life. We've had our up and downs, of course, but that's the ... READ the POST

If you ask me if I love living in Colorado, I will tell you, yes. It's been almost ten years and this place has changed the trajectory of my life. We've had our up and downs, of course, but that's the nature of any relationship. I've found my closest friends, a stable job, the love of my life, and a perpetual growth that keeps me in a constant state of change.

June 10, 2017 By Wellnesswithedie Leave a Comment

Eats, Lately: June 2017

I'm starting a monthly series called "Eats, Lately," to round up recent dishes, snacks, restaurant meals, etc. While I love sharing food over on Instagram, I certainly don't post everything I'm consuming. First and foremost, I have a life to live! Second, I would already have 3k photos posted to my account—I love to eat, and I eat all of the time.

June 2, 2017 By Wellnesswithedie Leave a Comment

Memorial Day Weekend: Napa Valley and Las Vegas

Once Memorial Day rolls around, summer is practically here. And I love summer—everything about it: the sunshine, farmers' markets, patio brunches, al fresco happy hours, hiking opportunities, and ... READ the POST

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