Links to Healthy Weekend

I’m looking out the window at a very dreary, rainy afternoon. It may have ruined plans for a walk, but I can’t help being happy to see the drizzle. Why? Well, because if you look closely you can actually see the landscape getting greener by the minute. It is amazing what a little (almost) spring rain can do.

These changes remind me of why I love living in this part of the US. - the four distinct seasons we experience. I’m always excited for what the next part of the year has to offer.

This great weekend started on Friday when we finally got our couch! I’m so happy with it. After not having a comfortable one for 3 years (Brazil just doesn’t offer the same types of couches we use here in the U.S.), and then being without one completely for the last six months, I really just want to curl up on it all day long. Although, I’m not sure who loves it more, me or the pug. I had no idea the pillows would be the perfect pug size when we ordered it.

Despite the rain today, it has been an excellent weekend around here. Yesterday I attended a Farm to Table: Diversity in Ag mini-conference in our county. I learned about worm composting and growing herbs, both of which will result in posts later this spring and summer. I also had a delicious lunch of local foods which I’ll talk more about this week.

To top off all those happenings, I ran 10 miles yesterday! And, no. I have no idea how I did it! It is by far the furthest I’ve ever run, and now I finally feel ready for the half marathon in two weeks.

How was your weekend? Is spring peaking out where you are?

I didn’t get a links post up last weekend so some of these are from the past couple of weeks. I think you will enjoy them.

The Theme Is…Peanut Butter! is the ultimate peanut butter recipe round-up from Tasty Kitchen at The Pioneer Woman. I know most of the food blogging world reads this blog, but I couldn't pass up sharing this fabulous post. If you like peanut butter even the tiniest bit you will want to check this out. From sweet to savory to spicy, the selection is unbelievable!

Real Food Face-Off has been a weekly feature at Kitchen Stewardship the past few weeks. It features a Q & A with several real-food-advocating authors and bloggers. I’ve really enjoyed reading about all the views, practices and opinions and especially like this one I’ve linked to here.

EatingRD provided us with a very well researched post about maca. I’ve been seeing the powder mentioned on several blogs around the web. If you are interested in learning more about it check out this post.

What IS “Healthy” Food? from Food Sleuth answers this question from a real, nourishing food perspective. I have to say, I’m a big fan of the answers provided.

Abundant Mangoes from Sense and Serendipity put a big smile on my face and had me day dreaming of more tropical climates. If you want to see some of the beautiful fruit nature has to offer, and perhaps get a wee bit jealous of this mango bounty, head over and take a look.

I also recently posted Advice from an Expat Who Hadn’t Planned to Be One at The 3 Star Traveler. If you want to know a little more about me and my ex-pat experience I welcome you to take a look.