Angels Weekly at Spring Training

It's official, I'm the new host of Angels Weekly on Fox Sports West. This week I was sent out to spring training in Arizona to meet the players and staff. 

HALO HEAVEN

XOXO

Coconut Veggie Quinoa

After my Skinny Mode post, I had several requests for my favorite quinoa recipe. Seeing as I eat quinoa daily & with everything, I'm sharing my most versatile recipe- coconut veggie quinoa. I usually make enough for 2 helpings- one for dinner, and the rest for tomorrow. You can toss the leftovers in a scramble, salad, or just re-heat and enjoy :)

Need:

1 cup quinoa

chicken broth (or veggie broth)

coconut oil

squash

zucchini

broccoli 

spinach 

eggplant 

salt

pot with lid

sauce pan with lid

Do it:

1. cook 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cook on low for 17 minutes (with lid on)

2. chop veggies, then saute eggplant, zucchini & squash in a spoon full of coconut oil on medium/low. After 7 minutes add the spinach and lid.

3. broil broccoli (I usually broil until the edges turn light green, but still dark in middle), strain, then set aside. 

4. once all is cooked, mix the veggies and quinoa in the sauce pan and stir it up. I usually season with 2 pinches of sea salt. 

If you're a sauce lover, you're in luck because this recipe tastes delicious with ANY sauce you pair it with. 

Benefits of quinoa
Quinoa is exceptionally high in protein, amino acids, iron, fiber & magnesium (key for everything from mood support to electrolyte balance). Being fiber-rich it fills you up and gives you slow-burn energy (meaning you feel full longer, thus reducing your appetite). Finally, quinoa’s high protein helps you burn fat and calories. The quinoa diet works every time!

Lose Control

Meet Lose Control- a newly formed hard rock band from Hermosa Beach, California. The band was put together by longtime friends Jeff Nisen and A.J. Bartholomew (who both play in popular bands in the South Bay). Lose Control showcases their incredible mind-blowing guitar playing, with each of their unique styles playing a crucial role in defining the overall sound. Reminiscent of bands such as Black Sabbath and Guns N' Roses, Lose Control is guaranteed to rock your world. 

Last week I had the pleasure of styling their shoot...For Jeff we channeled Chris Cornell, and for A.J. we showed off those beautiful tattoos. 

The Future

The much needed after-shoot-grub-down...but of course, I brought my own meal- ahi poke & seaweed salad.

Album is set to release this APRIL

Fashion: Tux Out

After recently falling in love with Alexa Chung's wardrobe, I was inspired to bring some Chung into my outfit. The blazer & tuxedo blouse paired with the tattered shorts, is the perfect mellow/chic vibe for a day event.

I rocked this outfit today at Kari Feinstein's Academy Awards Style Lounge

Outfit

Blazer: Urban Outfitters (same here) // Blouse: Strawberry Kats (LF) // Shorts: Free People // Purse: Vintage Gucci // Tights: Gap // Heals: Michael Kors // Shades: Ray Band // Nails: OPI- a little nookie

My hot date :) 

HAPPY WEEKEND 

xoxo

Sunday Funday- Ship Wreck

Yesterday's Sunday fun-day, turned into a full day adventure hiking along Palos Verdes coast line to the 1961 ship wreck.

We started our hike at the cove, and walked along the coast to the wreck. If you decide to embark on this adventure, I recommend bringing water, snacks, study shoes & taking the drain pipe short cut. This will turn your 3 hour rock hop into a fun 45 minute stroll.

There's not much of the ship left, but the few rustic pieces made the adventure totally worth it.

We opted for the shortcut back, walking along the cliffs trail. 

Prez Weekend

Vanessa, you are so darn serious in these haha

Saturday afternooner 

After a much needed sleep in, we rode to 12th and Highland for breakfast and mimosa's in the sun. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing weekend :) 

Skinny Mode: The Quinoa Diet

A week before a shoot I go into skinny mode: two work outs a day paired with the quinoa diet. I rotate my workouts between yoga, circuit training, running & 200 crunches before bed. I’ll start my morning with a protein smoothie, snack during the day then make a veggie and quinoa medley for dinner (always before 7:30pm). 

Quinoa is exceptionally high in protein, amino acids, iron, fiber & magnesium (key for everything from mood support to electrolyte balance). Being fiber-rich it fills you up and gives you slow-burn energy (meaning you feel full longer, thus reducing your appetite). Finally, quinoa’s high protein helps you burn fat and calories. The quinoa diet works every time!

photo by roboppy

Daily go-to healthy snacks: gluten free granola with blueberries & almond milk, apples & almond butter, celery & hummus, avocado toast, quinoa, KIND bar or smoothie.

 

Here's my favorite quinoa recipe: coconut veggie quinoa