It was one of my BFF’s birthday’s this past weekend. Of course, I wanted to make her something nice and decadent.

Unfortunately, she avoids gluten so my Fabulous Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake was not an option. Instead, I re-worked a flourless chocolate cake so it wasn’t too dense, but still quite fabulous.

Like all of my recipes, gourmet is made simple and approachable. I encourage you to try it for a special occasion.

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It’s often said that the most successful leaders have a strong team around them.

The best leaders give all the credit to their team.

The key to this is that the leader realizes the people they are surrounding themselves with are in some way superior to themselves. This doesn’t mean the leader herself isn’t talented, but she sure is bright! I know I was told this often from a young age by my sports enthusiast family …

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I made this decadently simple snack over the weekend and I realized I absolutely had to share it with you as soon as possible!

If you like quesadillas, brie and/or peaches, then you need to try this simple recipe …

Peach and Brie Quesadilla – Serves 2

1 ripe peach, thinly sliced
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chives, chopped
4 oz Brie, thinly sliced
2 flour tortillas

Combine the sliced peach,

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Are you discouraged that the number on the scale doesn’t seem to budge? That you don’t have the energy to complete that hour hike in the hills? That you simply don’t have the time to work out? Or the motivation to get to the gym at the end of the day?

You’re not alone!

 

My #1 rule for exercise is that it should never be a chore.
If fitting in a workout causes you additional stress,

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