Silver Lake & Los Feliz Guide

♫ Fleetwood Mac- Honey Hi ♫ 

Finally got a chance to try Honey Hi in Silver Lake, you guys must try this place...it's healthy and oh so yummy!

We got the breakfast bowl and salmon bowl...so delish!

Stumbled upon this rad bookstore/cafe called Stories 

Silver Lake sights lol

After lunch we stopped at Dayglow coffee, my sister got their iced coffee and it was so refreshing, their decor and aesthetic was on point too! 

I couldn't resist so I had to stop by Matcha Bar too which is walking distance from Dayglow. I highly recommend trying out their rose matcha! I've been obsessed with anything rose-flavored lately and if you are too, then you will love this drink, plus it's topped off with edible rose petals!

The NOW Massage Boutique

If you need to unwind and need a massage The NOW Massage Boutique is the place to go, loved their vibes!

After Silver Lake we drove a couple minutes to Los Feliz and stopped by Skylight Books, another bookstore on my bucket list which I truly loved! They had a great selection of books...and of course I was all about their whole aesthetic!

Spotted this neon sign at Tacos Tu Madre, didn't try this place but it's now on my list! haha 

This place is literally next door to Skylight Books, you can't miss it, it's so colorful and artsy!

We ended the day at Little Tokyo's Chinchikurin for some Okonomiyaki, I was craving this for a while and this place did not disappoint!

DTLA Golden hour.

x

StephC

Healthy Snacking

Hey guys!

So although I can't wait for fall, summer weather isn't going anywhere any time soon here in SoCal, which is why I'm still trying to achieve my summer glow with healthy snacks! I'm big on snacking, I'm always carrying snacks in my bag and car.  Although I sometimes have my fair share of unhealthy snacks I usually opt for healthier snacks like: unsalted almonds, walnuts, cashews, and other trail mix. Kale chips, roasted seaweed, and multi grain crackers are some of my new snacking faves! 

As I've mentioned before in other posts I'm also a huge sweet tooth! Some healthier sweet snack alternatives I'm loving right now are cacao nibs, dark chocolate, and dried fruits!  

Not only does healthy snacking help you achieve a beautiful summer glow and overall healthy skin but it will also make you feel better from the inside out! Thanks to Nuts.com  I was able to find all my favorite snacks with one single click. You will find a variety of snacks ranging from: nuts , dried fruits, and other sweets! If you would like more information on healthier snacks check out their site here.

x

StephC

Homemade Harvest Parfait

In honor of October's arrival and my excitement for fall, I got inspired to make my own homemade quickie parfait. If you haven't noticed from previous pics and posts I'm obsessed with parfaits and acai bowls, the more toppings the better! :)

It took me less than 10 minutes to prepare this in the morning before work. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's also a perfect midday snack.

Here's what you need:

1. Yogurt 

( I used Fage yogurt)

2. Sliced apples 

3. Granola 

( I used Kashi's honey almond flax granola)

4. Dark chocolate bits

(Trader Joe's has yummy dark chocolate with almonds I just cut it into chunks/ pieces and voila)

5. Pumpkin spiced pumpkin seeds

(Again, Trader Joe's has the best pumpkin spiced seeds and they're the perfect addition!)

6. Cinnamon powder

(one or two pinches should be fine for that extra kick)

Last but not least, mix it up and enjoy... it literally tastes like autumn in your mouth! 

Cheers to a new month lovelies :)

x

StephC