Running for the wise- Sundays with Sarah

Installment #1 

I get inspiration at the strangest places and times; in the shower, while folding laundry, when I am on the brink of sleep, and on trains and long drives....

Today, I felt inspired while on a run. (walk/jog) 

Letting my feet carry me for miles, skipping over cracks and bumps in the sidewalk, and seeing Eugene from a new perspective. Running is calming, centering, and exhausting in all the right ways. 

Music makes a big difference in my mindset... the key is finding your perfect mix of energy and serenity. I could run for hours with the right music to motivate me.

Today's playlist:

Let it go- James Bay

Warm foothills - Alt J

Georgia- Vance Joy

Want you Back- Jackson 5

Coming over (Filous remix)- James Hershey

I stopped mid stride to capture some of these shots- and not one looks as pretty as it did in person. I am lucky to be surrounded with such beauty. I'm lucky in general. Feeling grateful- now that's an epiphany I need to have more often. 

I am fortunate to be given so much, to have free time to explore my town, and to be stressed by high expectations and school work. I complain, but in reality I am living a life of tremendous privilege. 

Down the road, I need to make self reflection and humility more of a priority. I started this whole blog business with that in mind, and even though I doubt my abilities... I will always strive to create quality content with pride. The future is a bright place, and I hope to capture it well!

With love and footsteps,

Sarah Belle

Paleo Peach & Blueberry Crumble- Sarah's Eats

This recipe is easy as pie! (Get it? So punny) As well as being super simple and easy to make, this sweet treat is paleo approved and as desserts go- healthy! The mind behind this creation is Diane Sanfilippo, and I love her 'Practical Paleo' cookbook. She does an amazing job breaking down how individual foods directly affect our health and body functioning. It is safe to say that you really are what you eat. For those of you don't know what 'paleo' means, it more or less refers to 'whole foods' that are unprocessed and found in nature. Eating paleo leaves me with the 'clean full' feeling, even after large meals. There are no fake sugar rushes, breakouts from dairy or too much sodium, and keep me energized for longer periods of time. By no means do I claim to be a perfect example of health, but being aware and educated about healthy lifestyle choices can never do any harm. Enjoy the pictures and recipe- try it and home and let me know if you did any better than I did! 

Feel free to supplement with any fruit of your choice! 

Macadamia nuts added a sweet and nutritious crunch to the crumble topping!

My crumble topping ended up a bit dry for my taste- at this step I would recommend some almond milk, or more maple syrup!

Looking back, I would have taken out the crumble early and added more moisture to the top. Maybe a squeeze of lemon juice, or melted coconut oil mixed with maple syrup? Feel free to make this your own. 

Imperfections aside, the crumble was pretty delicious. I took off some of my topping and added some almond milk ice cream, and it became the perfect summer night sweet-tooth solution. I could see this dessert being great for early Fall, a warm treat for cool nights, but not too heavy. Switch out for more seasonal berries (even apples) and make this your new personal specialty. I know if I will be trying this again to get it just right!

The original recipe for the curious and hungry: http://balancedbites.com/2013/06/easy-recipe-fresh-blueberry-crumble.html

With love and sugar,

Sarah Belle