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By Ollia

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BONJOUR!

I finally made it down to By Ollia this last weekend! I am seriously lucky that macarons are gluten free because they are one of my favorite treats! This time I tried yuzu + hibiscus and cotton candy- the cotton candy one tasted EXACTLY like cotton candy! I also love macarons for their elegance- I feel like its not just a food- but part of fashion! Call me a diva….

If I’m being super honest… I think these were the best macarons I have ever had! A little crunchy on the outside and soft, moist with the perfect chewiness on the inside! I have made macarons a few times and they seem to turn out different every time, they still taste delicious but I think I need some lessons! I found out they teach clases at By Ollia so I am super excited to sign up for one!

xo erin

My Monday Morning

Posted in breakfast, chocolate, Clean Eating, David's Tea, Dote Magazine, doterra, gluten free, grain free, Protein Shake, yyc by

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I did not want to get out of bed this morning! I could have stayed in bed all day because I have the day off…but I have this thing where I feel like I have to be doing something productive ALL the time! Sometimes I think I try to multi task too much…so things might not be 100% all the time. It has been hard for me to take it easy while I’m recovering from my surgery because I am no good at doing nothing! I need to learn how to take it easy haha.

I have been drinking a protein shake every boring for the last couple of weeks and I am really liking it! I take a scoop of my protein powder, 1.5 c of water (sometimes I mix it with a little bit of almond milk) and 1 c of frozen berries. It’s almost like a treat for breakfast! I have used a couple of different protein powders- Vega, Organic Hemp, and the latest Slim and Sassy Trim Shake.

I always love a cup of tea in the morning- well really any time of day! My favourite tea to drink in the morning is Yerba Matte! I order it in bulk so its cheaper and I drink it so much I need it in bulk! I often make a big jug, keep it in the fridge and warm some up every morning. This morning I had peppermint tea from David’s Tea.

This weekend I went to Market Collective in Down Town Calgary at the Chinese Cultural Centre. They come every couple of months and it is a bunch of local Artists and Food Vendors that set up booths. It is super fun!! I got my first copy of Dote Magazine this weekend and I am excited for their next issues! It is such a cute lifestyle magazine with recipes, styling ideas, business tips and more! I LOVE the lay out- so clean and pretty!

Today is going to be a great day! 🙂

xo erin