YUM! Walking the streets of Paris you are bound to come across freshly made crepes. They are the best! Check out the video to see our nutella and banana crepe being made.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qq-CGBhpa4?hd=1&w=420&h=315]
I have never tried a savory crepe, have you?
Here is our man in action.
I just got back from a Jukari Fit to Fly and Fit to Flex Reebok photo shoot in Toronto, Canada. I did not really get to explore much of the city, but what I saw during the ride from the hotel, to the set , and back to the hotel, looked very promising. A lot of character and charm in the restaurants and the little shops we passed.
Jukari models hanging out
This was my frist professional photo shoot. I have done video footage before, but still shots are much different. It was a full two days of shooting at Kingwest Fitness. There were 6 girls on the shoot. Two girls from Canada, three from NYC, and then me from Boston, baby! We had an amazing crew of people; Reebok and cirque marketing , art directors, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and we can not forget craft services. The food was always delicious and healthy. My favorite was the banana chocolate muffins... YUM! Together everyone created such an amazing atmosphere . The hours flew. Not to say we did not work hard, but it was a fun experience all the way through.
The wardrobe/fitting part was great as we got a sneak peek at what Reebok is bringing us for next season. I can not say much, nor can I share pictures of the clothes or shoes, but I will say I "oooo"ed and "ahhhh"ed a lot.
The hardest part of the shoot was having to hold crazy poses that not only took balance but a lot strength. There were usually 3-4 girls in each shot and getting everyone together and looking good was a fun challenge. There was one time where I thought I was going to lose my lunch. But I held it in and we moved on :) We were often spritzed with fake sweat made of glycerin and rose water, but there were definitely times where the fake stuff was not needed. We were working hard, and today I am sore in all the right places!
On set. Fit to Fly
One last thing, I LOVE REEBOK sneakers.. and no they did not pay me to say that. They have really developed their product and have slowly become my favorite go to sneaker. I was really sad when I could no longer find my favorite Nike shoe, but honestly, I am even more pleased with the Reebok shoes. They have great color combinations and are really comfortable. When I find my top Reebok sneaker I will be sure to post and keep you updated.
I am hopeful that the future will bring me more experiences and opportunities like this one. Thank you Reebok and Cirque, my first photo shoot experience was amazing.
Set
FLY!
A couple of days ago I was invited to participate in a training at the Reebok headquarters for a class called Jukari Fit to Fly. Reebok and Cirque du Soleil have combined their strengths to create this FUN and amazing workout. When I say fun, I really mean it. You are flying through the air, swinging, sweating, laughing, and performing all at the same time. The FUN element makes you forget about all the working you are really doing. Today, two days later, I am still sore. My lats, back, abs, and oh man my butt!
Mischa Barton (above) and Molly Sims (below) at the Jukari Fit to Fly Studio in LA
The FlySet is the first piece of fitness equipment to combine 360 degrees of movement with suspension. Not only is there a jump/fly series but there is also a mat strength series you can do using both the bar and the leg straps.
Here is a video from our training:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T59ItqH4mW8&w=560&h=315] I really hope to see Jukari popping up in gyms. The only reason why I think gyms would hesitate is because the equipment is not the easiest to set up. There would need to be some overhead installation in order to get the suspension. I will keep you posted on the powerful future of Jukari!
This past weekend I went to Jimmy's Bar & Oven to grab a salad with a friend. I was IN LOVE with the decor and ambiance of this restaurant... high ceilings, cement and chalkboard walls, industrial lighting, an open kitchen, bar seating, and my favorite spec: a glass garage door that opens up to the outside street. I saw a man and asked if he was Jimmy. Luckily, he was. Turns out he used to own a restaurant in the South End and closed it 4 months ago to open up this new place. I did not get into too many details, but told him how much I love the look of Jimmy's (sorry I wish I had my camera on me to take a picture of the interior!)
jimmys
Both my friend and I ordered baby arugula salad with figs, and goat cheese. I also asked for a side of beets. The Salad was fresh and delicious, we asked for more goat cheese, since we felt that both salads could have used more. They brought us more with no charge. Hey we love cheese!
The thing we enjoyed most about the salads were the figs. They were smaller and darker than what we thought normal figs were. We asked the waitress what kind of figs they were and she said "normal figs". We thought they had to have been soaked in something because they were oozing with goodness. But turns out they were just ordinary figs! They were oozing with their natural sugars! Totally sweet and yummy. I found them in Trader Joes today:
figs
I just ate some now. I cut them up in small pieces and put them in greek yogurt with walnuts! YUM it was delish. I love the creamy texture of the yogurt mixed with the chewyness of the figs, and then the crunchy texture of the walnuts.
What do you do with your figs?
frozen grapes
Some not so dangerous ways to satisfy your sweet tooth! Remember everything in moderation, regardless of what your food choice is.
RECIPES
chocolate chia seed pudding
chia seed pudding
ingredients:
directions:
*Helpful tip when refrigerating stir every 10 minutes (at first). The chia seeds expand so its good to keep mixing them. Aim to let it sit for 30 minutes, but you can let it sit as long as you want.
black bean brownies recipe (compliments of Anna)
black bean brownie
ingredients:
Directions:
Enjoy your treats!
