Welcome to the 4th edition of the COTTER CHRONICLES. Missed the last one? Click here and here! This post is part of a monthly series of “journal” entries focusing on sharing life updates, articles, links to love, food and recipes to try, weekly news, and so on and so on. Consider it a link love meets newspaper and of course, more coffee talk. Sound good?
The August edition (4th edition) of Cotter Chronicles is here! I know, you’ve been waiting for it, haven’t you? Just kidding. In fact, I think we all have been UBER busy this summer, waiting around is for the birds. 😉
But….
Soon we will be slowing down (hopefully) and smelling the pumpkins. YESSSSSSSSSS!!! Who’s ready for Fall? Um, this girl. This girl who is over Texas heat. I know, I say that each time. Fall also brings us more answers to life “schtuff.” Let me get to the news now, ok?
CURRENT EVENTS
Last month the kiwi was a groomsmen in a friends wedding in San Diego. We hopped on a plane and was literally there for 2 days. Not long enough. We realized how much we needed time together and time AWAY from work and reality. We soaked up every ounce we got and the wedding was a blast!
Plus I got to see THIS GIRL. San Diego, you are missed and you are loved!
Now we are back to work and back on the job hunt thing for the Kiwi. His side coaching business is doing well though, and there is potential for more opportunity come October. So say a little prayer that all things align for us/him. Ok? I will keep you posted.
FOOD AND WINE
As you can see, I’m on a GLOBAL food kick. Hence THIS recipe and THIS bread. In fact, I made another batch of Naan bread yesterday. Different herbs and a little thinner. Updated the recipe for both versions. OH SO GOOD! Naan Bread Pizza night anyone?
When I saw Lindsay’s Thai salad, I just had to share. Because yes.. GLOBAL FLAVOR LOVE!
Speaking of cultural, did you see that Laura made Coq Au Vin 3 ways? That’s impressive!
You know what else is impressive? How much I’m drooling over these PALEO twix bars!
Need more ways to use up leftover ingredients? Check out this 20 BEST QUINOA recipes for protein and blood sugar.
Or you can use up your zucchini with this zucchini pancake recipe from sam!
You can even use up the last bit of your berries with this HEAVENLY lemon blueberry almond loaf recipe from Olivia!
And of course, let’s not forget the wine.
Guess what I pinned? Yep –> THIS!
Wine Soaked Watermelon Granita anyone?
Need some ideas on how to pair wine with food? Check it out –> 15 Rules for Great Wine and Food Pairings
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Okay, now that we’ve eaten a lot of good stuff and drank some fine wine, lets talk health! haha.
For your gut –>
- How your gut affects your happiness. Yes, so true. I can relate… A LOT.
- Got Anxiety? Here’s How Your Gut Microbiome Plays a Part
- That being said, I’ll be drinking and making more KOMBUCHA stat!
For your FITNESS –>
- Running Injury Guide
- Are Ice Baths Pointless –-> I say yes and no.
BLOGGING FOR BUSINESS AND MISCELLANEOUS NEWS!
SEO Basics –> she’s always helpful
Do you believe in the 50/50 Rule? creating vs sharing content? I do! And it’s important to share OTHERS content.
Are blogging moms working moms? –> yes, blogging mom are. In my opinion. that’s a tough balance! But I think Michelle does a good job. Give her your feedback.
Making Product collages. I use this a lot.
5 Third Pary Apps to make a Killer Instagram Post
Snap Chat secrets revealed. And i caved. I joined
HAPPINESS –> A Secret to Help You Stay Strong and Beat Burnout
Louie Giglio: “Whenever you say yes to something, there is less of you for something else. Make sure your yes is worth the less.”
Oh and one last thing. My LOCAL friend and LOVELY food blogger MJ (and 3 other fabulous RD’s) just came out with a new ebook! Go check it out today! So good! I promise.
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
August 14, 2015 at 5:02 AMMy kombucha is bottled and will go in the fridge later today, and going to start brewing another batch 🙂 Thanks for so many great links and pins, have a great weekend!!
Cotter Crunch says
August 14, 2015 at 5:46 AMglad you commented but i totally forgot I wanted to add in your blogging post! xoxo doing it now
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
August 14, 2015 at 7:02 AMlol was just coming back here to say I must be a lunatic missing it the first time after seeing the pingback! Glad I’m not that far gone yet. Thanks love!
SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says
August 14, 2015 at 6:16 AMLet’s share some wine granita with a side of thai salad. And a twix. And ANYTHING lemon blueberry!
Liz S. says
August 14, 2015 at 6:20 AMFingers crossed for the Kiwi! Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Lindsay xo
misszippy says
August 14, 2015 at 6:28 AMWow–so much great info/recipes in one post! Thanks for putting it all together for us. Keeping my fingers crossed for the Kiwi.
As to summer…I think I could do endless summer, but a tad less humidity would be nice. Doing a 20-miler tomorrow and it’s going to be 90 and very humid. Blech!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
August 14, 2015 at 7:09 AMFingers crossed for you and the Kiwi – that something GREAT works out – in the meantime have a wonderful weekend!!!
P.S. I wasn’t prepared for all those delicious recipes this morn – now am HUNGRYYYYY!!!!
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
August 14, 2015 at 7:16 AMPraying for the Kiwi’s job! I am so wanting to get to San Diego. I hear such fabulous things about it! I’m also ready for fall. Hoping things cool down around here!
jen says
August 14, 2015 at 8:13 AMso many good links! Can’t wait to go through some of these. Thanks for sharing my Ninja workout!
Jess says
August 14, 2015 at 8:16 AMI hope all goes well on the work front for the kiwi and that you guys can get another opportunity to get away and soak up life with each other. What a great link up you have given me lots to read! 🙂
Katie @ mom to mom nutrition says
August 14, 2015 at 8:24 AMI can’t wait to try Lindsay’s salad and the twix bars! I also have a soft spot for Moms who blog… but you know that already. UMMM let’s connect on SnapChat girl!
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
August 14, 2015 at 8:38 AMOh man that lemon blueberry almond loaf looks incredible. I actually think I have all the things to make it. I haven’t baked in quite awhile! I usually save it for fall when I go crazy haha
Trainerpaige says
August 14, 2015 at 10:08 AMGirrrl, I just <3 you. Come to Colorado!!
Thank you for including my post 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
August 14, 2015 at 10:20 AMIt was so good to see you too!!! Next time a longer visits. Can’t Kiwi get a job here? Then you and I can start a baller-wine-trianing business. 🙂
This is one epic round up. I’m pinning away. And I want that granita.
Megan @ Skinny fitalicious says
August 14, 2015 at 10:36 AMOh my goodness so many good things to catch up on where do I begin? I wish I could be a blog editor because I truly love discovering quality work, giving it credit and sharing it with the world. And may I say how jealous I am that you and Laura met up? Ugh…it’s so hot in Phoenix I can’t even leave the house except to swim. My poor mother is dying, but I’m making her delicious smoothies to make up for it.
Cotter Crunch says
August 14, 2015 at 2:02 PMi agree! so much good content out there. hard to pin it all! haha. And if you ever have anything you’d like me to share in a round up. Please email it to me! ok?
Olivia @ livforcake says
August 14, 2015 at 10:50 AMHah, I too recently joined Snapchat and have YET to use it. It’s on my list of “thing to do”. Thanks for all the great links (and for including mine :)! Fingers crossed that everything turns out the way you want it to. And, yes, bring on FALL. Please!
Cotter Crunch says
August 14, 2015 at 2:02 PMoh we must chat!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
August 14, 2015 at 11:38 AMThank you for sharing my link! I look forward to the Cotter Chronicles every month now because so many good reads! Prayers said for you and kiwi and hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Blair says
August 14, 2015 at 12:01 PMSuch a fun read! And great pic of you at the wedding. 🙂
Have a good weekend!
Cotter Crunch says
August 14, 2015 at 2:03 PMyou are kind. keep it up. hehe. thx
Jody - Fit at 57 says
August 14, 2015 at 1:58 PMSo much to read. So little time! 🙂
I did Periscope but not Snapchat yet… too many social media platforms out there. Can’t keep up! 🙂
GiGi Eats says
August 14, 2015 at 3:26 PMSTILL wishing I got to see/meet you when you were in Cali – thanks for NOT telling me you were here! lol!
Cotter Crunch says
August 14, 2015 at 5:18 PMgirl you were jet setting in thailand or something. I should have gone with you!
Sarah says
August 14, 2015 at 10:16 PMI’m so bummed I missed this this morning! I would have loved to read it with my coffee. Instead it is after 10 at night so I skimmed and marked it to read on our way to NYC tomorrow morning with my coffee!
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
August 15, 2015 at 4:17 AMLove these links! Going to read some now 🙂
She Rocks Fitness says
August 15, 2015 at 11:17 AMLove these coffee talks! Off to read a lot of these posts…I’m dreaming of down time…someday it will happen, but for right now it’s full throttle ahead, even in this heat! XOXO
Katie says
August 15, 2015 at 1:32 PMlove these posts! I couldn’t agree more on the “how gut affects your happiness” Digestive issues= cranky crabby mama! haha Best things I’ve read this week… your recipe this morning! Can’t wait to make them! Also this… http://hellonatural.co/10-ways-to-get-beautiful-from-the-inside-out/ I’m finding a crazy passion for skin, digestive health and how it relates to food.
Cotter Crunch says
August 15, 2015 at 2:10 PMoh i love it! can’t wait to read. thanks friend!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
August 16, 2015 at 6:51 PMI try to share content, and it is so easy on Twitter now with all the click to Tweets, but I am horrible about it on other platforms, need to be better.
Cotter Crunch says
August 18, 2015 at 9:02 PMyes. thank goodness! click to tweet saves the day!
Min says
August 17, 2015 at 7:09 PMYes, I am totally ready for fall!!! And when can I come over for naan pizza party? I’ll continue to pray for you both, and I know He has wonderful plans for Kiwi..and you of course! His timing is a mystery (and very frustrating at times) but is ALWAYS perfect. I try to remind myself of that every time I sense a pity party coming on..As for our gut health and microbiome..man that’s all I talk about these days with my clients. You look beautiful as always and let’s seriously catch up soon when life slows down a bit! Thanks for helping spread the word about our ecookbook! love ya!!
Cotter Crunch says
August 18, 2015 at 7:09 AMyes, we need to catch up soon. <3 you!!
Jess @hellotofit says
August 18, 2015 at 11:34 AMPrayers for you and your husband in the job hunt!! I’m excited for fall, as well; even though I LOVE summer and will miss it dearly 😛
Cotter Crunch says
August 18, 2015 at 12:29 PMyou’re the best! thank YOU!