Day 4: Chia Seeds

Day 4: Chia seeds. Have you heard of them? Until spending time with my friend, Bita, the only Chia I knew was a pet.

Ch-ch-ch-chia

Chia seeds are chockfull of fiber, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. So say Dr. Oz and Dr. Weil.

Bita puts 1 tablespoon of the seeds in her water once or twice a day. She swears it fills her up. So I bought my Chia seeds today at Whole Foods.

Chia... the miracle seed?

 If I start sprouting green leaves on my head, cut me off.

Day 2 and 3: Simple and Spectacular

On Day 2 of my 40 days, I spent most of the day flying back from a 2-night work trip. When I walked in the door, Chad took off for a couple hours of well-earned time away. My OCD-like compulsion to unload and load the dishwasher, pick up stray shoes, and unpack my suitcase was strong.

Instead, I turned a blind eye and headed outside with the girls. We enjoyed an hour and a half of bike riding, flower picking, and walking. We need to spend more time outdoors.

On Day 3, I ate. And drank. And laughed.

Chad, two friends, and I enjoyed a unique eating experience at a farm near St. Louis. With 100 other people, we had a 7-course meal prepared by 17 local chefs using a bunch of vegetables from the farm we were on.

It was a benefit for our local Slow Food chapter. Slow Food St. Louis raises money to help small, local farmers.

The white tablecloths, vases of huge hydrangeas, and newly restored barn made me feel like I was in a Saveur magazine photo shoot.

The bottomless wine glass made me feel like I was in college.

The humidity and pine benches made me feel like I was at our family reunion. With less bacon.

The barn at Claverach Farms

Slow Food St. Louis Dinner ~ Feast in the Field

What a Difference a Week Makes

Charlee's give up crawling now. She's all walking, all the time.