More than any other time I can remember, my experiences this summer have changed how I view the world. I spent almost six weeks at a summer program with the top high schoolers in the state. It was an amazing and transformative experience, from the abstract conversations, performances, films, and the wonderful people I met. I'm not usually a big crier, but I cried really, really hard on the camp's last day. The people and the discussions had brought up questions and topics to me that I had never considered before. I was left with a much deeper thought process, an appreciation for abstract thought and art, and a greater confidence in myself and my ideas. Thanks to those changes, a notable amount of my interests have changed over this summer. So I think it's time that I wrote a new "Loving Lately" post about the hobbies/recipes/trends/ideas/whatevers that I have been - well - loving lately.
Here we go:
Here we go:
- Using YouTube and watching videos on life hacks, and cooking
- Drinking black tea
- Drizzling tahini and vinegar over salads
- Munching on cacao and dried fruit for dessert
- Spreading almond butter on medjool dates
- Looking at the moon
- Giving away anything I don't use on a regular basis
- Having long discussions with friends about jokes and philosophical justifications of the existence of everything
- Reading nonfiction books on topics that interest me
- Attempting creative writing
Oh, another thing I've been really into lately? Avocados. Just look at the number of avocados in my recipes and Instagram pictures and you'll know what I mean. So when I decided to add cocoa powder to avocados and blend it all up, I knew it had to be good. Avocados often serve as additions to savory dishes - which they often do, and they do well - but they have their place in sweet treats as well. Case in point, this amazing pudding.
Have you been interested in any of these things recently?
What have you gotten into? I'm interested to hear about it.
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What have you gotten into? I'm interested to hear about it.
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Cherry Chocolate Mousse
(makes 2 servings)
Ingredients:
Directions:
(makes 2 servings)
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup of almond milk
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon of cocoa
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon + a few pinches at the top
- 1/4 cup of fresh cherries, chopped
Directions:
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the cherries in a blender and blend until smooth and evenly colored.
- Scoop the mousse into two small bowls and top with cherries and a few pinches of cinnamon. Enjoy!
