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It’s been years since I’ve celebrated Mardi Gras in Louisiana but I always make something to remind me of home. One of my oldest recipes from a decades old Real Simple magazine, this shrimp, greens & white beans is always a favorite. Happy Mardi Gras! 💜💚💛

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I loved today’s Daily Calm “No problem.” As in, it’s no problem if thoughts disrupt you during meditation. The goal of meditation isn’t to control the mind. It’s to release its grip over us, and when thoughts come in as they invariably will, recognize and release.

One of today’s thoughts was brought by Mardi Gras, lest my Louisiana friends and family fear I’ve lost my history: “Zulu is going on right now. Coconuts are flying.” Yep, got to let that one go too, with that “soft smile” and happy memories.

Many clients have told me they just can’t meditate, it’s not their thing. I think what they mostly mean is they can’t meditate the way they think they *should* be meditating. If I had a penny for every thought that hijacked my meditation time, I’d be rich. But because I know the science and I know how I feel after sustaining a daily practice, even with the thoughts of coconuts flying, I keep at it!

Prepping for our annual ❤️-shaped pizza bar, and found this double mushroom. I actually LOL'ed as I showed my 15 yo, exclaiming "look at this fun guy! Get it, fun-gi?!" He had to stifle hysterical laughter I'm sure since he was up early doing laundry. Teens at 8AM are a tough crowd. 😂

While I crack myself up over my pizza toppings, I hope you all are having a fabulous Valentine's Day with the ones you love, and especially with the FOOD you love. Be sure it loves you back!

And yes, we do love roasted broccoli on our pizza!

Super Bowl Eats! Tim’s baked wings with honey dijon, and delish dairy free onion dip & skillet queso. Even the dairy eaters agreed- Yum yum!!