Food Friday: Quinoa

The first time I had quinoa was in the U.S. at a BBQ, someone brought a salad and I just loved it! The second time I had it was in California at an Israeli restaurant called Oren's Hummus Shop. So, again I was really excited about it when I've found it here. It's really versatile, especially when you like it lighter in the summer; you can substitute it for rice, millet or pasta. Just perfect for vegans or people who are allergic to gluten. I bought mine from the organic brand Rapunzel. They make great nut butters, too!

Some facts about quinoa from Mind Body Green:

+ one serving fills 48% of our daily magnesium needs

+ low in cholesterol and sodium

+ it can be white, red or black

+ is a relative to leafy green veggies like spinach

+ very high in protein

Take a look at the recipes:

Golden summer 2013 at Roxy

Have you seen the new summer swim 2013 collection from the girls sports brand Roxy? I just fell in love with their signature bandeau for the campaign. It's white, strapless and has golden crochet details on the bra. Just beautiful and perfect for anyone who loves the combination of metallic and white. YES! I love it, I want it and just cannot take my eyes off of it! 

Roxy belongs to Quicksilver Inc., the largest sports brand for everything dealing with boards. The brand Roxy targets young women and encourages them in sports, especially surf and snow. They also sell equipment, footwear, accessories and more. I think they try to do a mixture between sporty and girly, which works very well for me now ;-) ! Fashion and sports goes hand in hand here.

First capture in Berlin

M #1:  Gap Vintage top, Pieces jeggings, Zara sandals, Coach Vintage purse, C&A sandals, Snash Jewelry NY outline bracelet and rings.

Who loves everything vintage? I do! You can find real bargains in New York City, also known brands like Coach, Jacobs etc. I just love mixing and matching it with new clothes and accessories from small designers like my bracelets from Snash Jewelry which you can find here. 

Better yet, you can find her designs at Brooklyn Fleas and Markets. Some of them have the NY skyline cut out, others are more rough and have claws. You have to look what fits you best, I'd stick to neutral ones because they'd fit to anything.

Want to be happy?

Read the longer version with explanations here: 15 things you should give up to be happy.

I love the 14th and 15th point the most: 'While love… well, real love is pure, kind, and self less, where there is love there can’t be fear, and because of that, attachment and love cannot coexist) you become so peaceful, so tolerant, so kind, and so serene. You will get to a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying. A state beyond words.'

and 'You have one life – this one right now – you must live it, own it, and especially don’t let other people’s opinions distract you from your path.' 

OWN your life! 

♥ + ♥ + ♥ = more ♥

Just read this lovely article about 'How to get what you want and earning karmic bonus' by Mind Body Green :  

'Whenever you open your mouth — or place your fingers on the keyboard — you have an opportunity to add to the love in the world, or subtract from it.

You have an opportunity to lift someone’s spirits — or sink ‘em.

You have a chance to get what you need while giving — or get what you need while taking....

Read on the article

Unconditional love means loving without expecting anything in return. Love because you believe in it. I believe in the good and positive in human beings although some of them can be cruel, but I think that in their most inner part that everyone is true and seeks out love.

However, before loving or giving love to anyone else, love yourself first because that's the the longest and deepest relationship you're having with! Look within and start embracing your uniqueness! 

10 quotes to remind YOU to love yourself