LOCAL SOURCE OF CHILLS.

April was a busy month! I’m excited to get back into routine, which includes my Sunday farmers market trips. And the month of May could not be more enticing…there are tons of new fruit and veggie crops that will brighten market aisles, as well as my dinner plates.

Here’s this months list of what’s in season!

Apricots (1st month!)
Artichokes
Arugula
Asparagus
Avocados
Basil (1st month!)
Beets
Blackberries (1st month!)
Blueberries (1st month!)
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Cherries (1st month of only 2 months!)
Collards
Garlic
Kale
Lemons
Mushrooms
Nectarines (1st month!)
Onions
Oranges
Peaches (1st month!)
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Raspberries (1st month!)
Spinach
Strawberries
Summer squash (1st month)

Amazing list! Enjoy filling your fridge this month!!!!

Mixing rain and sun during SF’s magic hour = An ethereal glow, and yeah, some killer rainbows. Local Chills, from my neighborhood and my roof.

Did I go overboard at the farmers market today??

Nah.

And had this incredible farmers market salad for lunch to prove it.

Ingredients (all organic):

Local arugula and mixed greens
Sunflower sprouts
Chopped radishes
Baby cucumbers
Red onion
Dino Kale
Broccolini
Chopped cilantro
Apple cider vinegar / extra virgin olive oil / salt / pepper / garlic

Another sunny February weekend in San Francisco. Homemade juice, best friends, and one incredible back porch view. Local Chills.

Juice: green apple, spinach, baby kale, cucumber, celery, parsley.

Nothing beats this! Green juice post hike in the beautiful Marin Headlands. I get The Plant’s Green Basic; kale, celery, parsley, lemon, and I sub apple for cucumber for an all green blast of freshness. The perfect replenisher.

Can’t believe it takes me about 10 minutes to walk from my apartment to this unreal setting. This was the last warm and sunny weekend in sf before winter hits! Local chills.

Opened just this past month, please welcome Evolution to the Fillmore neighborhood. A juice, smoothie and food bar, this spot could easily become an immediate staple in my weekly routine.

Owned by none other than…wait for it…STARBUCKS (yes, you heard me), this brand has been housed with their cold drinks as a healthy green juice option. Now, they have opened four doors in the US (3 in Washington, one right here in SF) and are cashing in on the organic, gluten free and juice trend.

Want a peak at the menu?

Cold Pressed Juices: using organic apple, greens, blueberries, beets, ginger, mint, and beyond.
Hot Scrambles: featuring free-range eggs, quinoa, black beans, feta….etc.
Non-fat greek yogurt, steel cut oatmeal, granola.
Signature Bowls: Choose from lentils, wild rice, kale or quinoa, kale, and butternut squash. OR build your own bowl, selecting from various gluten free grains, greens, and mix-in’s ranging from grape tomatoes, fresh herbs, grilled zucchini, mixed seeds and more. Add a protein and choose a sauce. Sounds right up my alley.
Salads: long list of fresh vegetables and proteins

All menu items are totally reasonably priced. The only thing they fall short on is offering all ingredients as organic. Regardless, I am so excited to see how this place does, as it really supports the emerging trend of true whole food eating while showing people how delicious it really can be. LOCAL CHILLS!

On Fillmore and Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA.

Our short-lived summertime make for the best roof nights. A couple of sunsets from the past week. Local Chills.

Incredible display tonight San Francisco!! A FULL double rainbow extending across tonights entire skyline. A reminder of how much I love this city and how grateful I am for my health, happiness and continued hope. I attempted to capture every bit of it…it was giant!!!!

LOCAL CHILLS.

Sunday evening local routine. My Real Foods trips are to most peoples Target runs. If I’m too busy to stock up at the farmer’s market in the morning, I set myself up for the week every Sunday at the quaint Fillmore location. They have by far the best selection of organic, high quality produce, and tons of fun new gluten free treats to try. My rules are… Only bring one bag to limit how much I can carry home, annnndd don’t shop hungry.

LOCAL SOURCE OF CHILLS.

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