Sharing some of the best things we ate in Tokyo and some gluten-free picks! 

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend and hope that my US friends had a lovely 4th of July. We went to Mt. Lemmon with friends and it was perfection.

Before I head into today’s post, I wanted to share some amazing 4th of July deals that are still happening if you’re in the shopping mood. (TBR I’m always in the shopping mood)

Organifi- Hair Launch: Buy 3, Save 30% + 20% off with code FITNESSISTA here! I love their Gold, Green, Red, Shilajit gummies, and lately I’m obsessed with their hydrogen water tablets. Check it all out here.

EquiLife– up to 30% off sitewide, get a new tote on all orders over $149, and enjoy 25% off community favorites

My top choices:

Omega 3

Full-spectrum magnesium

Detox

Daily Detox Support

Adrenal Energy

Andrenal Soothe

Melatonin

Lumebox– 45% off through tonight! If you don’t have one yet, I LOVE ours and use it every single day. The kids use it, too. Here’s the link.

Oliveda – huge sitewide discounts and a free F59 (my FAVE!) on orders. Check everything out here! I use the Olive Peeling, F59, Corrective Face Cream, Mint Shower Gel, and Olive Rose Skin Tint.

Farm Rio!!! 4th of July sale ends toniiiiight. Extra 50% off sale styles with code SALE50. I LOVE this dress.

Real talk

TBH it’s been a bit hard for me to blog lately. The nutshell version is that the blog landscape has been extra rough… I’ll share more in an upcoming post. For now, I’m trying to just enjoy a 90s summer with the girls (swimming, roller skating, time with friends, going to the mall) and reminiscing on our AMAZING trip to Japan and Korea.

We ate SO much delicious food that I still think about daily, and I wanted to share some of the highlights in today’s post

If you have ever found yourself standing in the kitchen at 5 pm with absolutely no plan, these 10 easy dinner ideas when you don’t know what to cook are about to save your night. From fast weeknight fixes to hearty crowd-pleasers, every single one is simple, delicious, and guaranteed to get dinner on the table without the stress.

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Fast and Flavorful

When the clock is ticking, these recipes have your back. All big on flavor and short on time. These easy dinner ideas are perfect for families or simple get-togethers.

Chocolate and strawberries are one of those combinations that just make sense, and this Nutella Strawberry Dessert Pizza on Naan is the most delicious proof of that. If you are looking for the perfect grilled dessert pizza to end your next summer cookout, you have absolutely found it.

Warm, pillowy homemade naan hot off the grill, a generous smear of melty Nutella, and fresh, juicy strawberries piled on top. It is indulgent, it is a little unexpected, and it is truly one of those recipes that makes everyone stop and ask what on earth you just made.

This Nutella strawberry pizza came to life on a fun afternoon with my dear friend Deborah from Taste and Tell, and it has been a warm-weather staple ever since. Oh, and Cade? The man who turned down my famous caramel brownies when we were dating because he was on a strict no-sugar kick? He is absolutely obsessed with this pizza. People change. Nutella helps.

Ingredients for Nutella Dessert Pizza

This Grilled Nutella Dessert Pizza keeps things beautifully simple. A handful of pantry staples come together to make the most incredible homemade naan, and then just two toppings take it completely o

This cantaloupe bread recipe uses sweet, ripe cantaloupe, and a hint of spices to produce a soft, warm loaf of bread. If you’re not sure what to make with cantaloupe other than a bowl of fruit, this is the best recipe you could ever find!

Cantaloupe Bread Recipe

My mom planted cantaloupe. The melon I hated as a kid. And it ended up that it was 100 times better home grown! There was now only one problem, it was exploding in her garden, so we had no choice but to find new recipes to use it in. Which got us thinking, if zucchini produces an over abundance and it makes good bread, could cantaloupe work like a banana, applesauce and zucchini and produce the same? PBS in Iowa had a recipe so we set out to try it!

I’m sorry for how many photos were added, but it was just so good. I changed the cinnamon and ginger from other recipes to pumpkin pie spice because it was in the front of my cabinet. I also used oil instead of butter and no milk as it wasn’t needed.

How to Pick Out a Good Cantaloupe

Feel the weight: It should feel heavy for its size, which means it’s juicy.

Check the stem end: Look for a smooth, slightly sunken scar where the stem was attached. Avoid melons with a pointy or jagged stem end.

Look at the color: A ripe cantaloupe has a warm golden or beige background, not green or gray.

Smell it: Give the blossom end a sniff. It should have a sweet, melon aroma. No smell usually means it’s underripe.

Press gently: It should give slightly at the blossom end, but not feel soft or mushy.

Inspect the netting: The netted skin should be raised and well-defined, not smooth or flat.

Avoid blemishes: Skip melons with cracks, soft spots, or large bruises.

Ingredients for Cantaloupe Bread

• Cantaloupe: Adds natural sweetness, flavor, and moisture that keeps the bread tender (similar to zucchini or banana in quick bread).
• Eggs: Bind the ingredients together, add structure, and help the bread rise.
• Vegetable Oil: Provides richness and keeps the crumb soft and moist.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the bread and balances the subtle flavor of the cantaloupe.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor and adds depth of flavor.
• Flour: The base structure of the bread, holding everything together.
• Salt: Enhances flavors and balances the sweetness.
• Baking Soda: Works with the acidic components to help the bread rise.
• Baking Powder: Gives additional lift for a fluffy, tender loaf.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: Adds warmth and cozy spice notes that complement the sweet cantaloupe.

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Hi friends!

I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about mold and how it can silently be affecting your health.

I’m sitting down with Brian Karr, second generation indoor environmental consultant and co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test. Brian has helped thousands of people create healthier living environments and has become a go-to expert for medical professionals nationwide on mold and biotoxin issues.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your home could be affecting your health, or if you’ve been dealing with mystery symptoms that nobody can explain, then check out what we chat about:

• Why mold is not a new problem, but why we are only now starting to connect the dots between it and so many chronic health conditions
• The surprising reason why dried out mold colonies can actually be more dangerous than wet ones
• Why new builds are not automatically safe and the three ways mold can get into a brand new home before you even move in
• Why you do not have to gut your entire house, and how having the right data makes the process far less overwhelming and expensive
• The most common spots in your home where mold is hiding that you are probably not checking
• Why those little mold testing pucks from the store can give you both false positives and false negatives and what to do instead
• What The Dust Test is, how it works, and why it gives you a much more accurate picture of what is happening in your home
• How The Dust Test can actually cross-reference mold in your home with mycotoxins found in your body
• The free Mold Exposure Score tool Brian created and how to use it as your starting point

And so much more!!

It was so great getting to talk with Brian and I hope you love this episode!