Cynthia Groseclose
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Cynthia Groseclose
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I love to travel, but sometimes traveling can make it difficult for people to feel as though they are able to eat the healthy foods they would normally eat because there is usually a lot of eating out. . . Going out to eat has always been one of my favorite things to do and I love trying new foods in the places we visit. It has been important to me to figure out how I can do this in a way that works with the healthy way I want to eat and live, so I wanted to share a few tips that I’ve learned through trial and error for anyone who might feel challenged by eating healthy while traveling. . . Something that has helped me feel like I can maintain a balance with healthy eating while traveling is to do a little research through word of mouth and Google with healthy restaurant options in the places I’m traveling to before I go. . . I make a note on my phone of the spots I find, take a look at their websites, check out the menus and then loosely plan out where I want to go and when, so I can feel good about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but also enjoying meals out. . . I also always ask if there are things on a menu that can be slightly tweaked to fit how I’m eating. I used to be a little embarrassed to do this, thinking I would come across high-maintenance. But what I’ve learned is most places are more than happy to accommodate special requests and can sometimes even suggest their own creative solutions I wouldn’t have thought of myself. . . The colors of health today at @adaptkitchenjuicebar 🌿
Hey Everyone! I’ve been unplugged for a bit. I’ve learned over the last few years that a little quiet time helps when I’m working on creative ideas and just wanting to be more present in my day to day life. I truly believe we all need this from time to time. I love this platform for so many reasons and have made some friends I wouldn’t have made unless I had chosen to be a part of it and that’s a good thing. One of those is connections I value is with @carvedesigns (the suit I’m wearing in this photo) and my friend @cameronleebarnum beautifully described her thoughts on this supportive, woman-owned, body-positive company we represent for women who love the outdoors. Check out her post today, because her words say it all. . . I’ve been working on some things the last few months that I’m excited about. Some pop-up events in Charleston and hopefully in other locations as well. The first will start in the fall with a Sunday Night Supper - an exciting collaboration with @basic_kitchen and a natural wine and fall entertaining workshop I’ll be teaching in collaboration with @monarchwine. More on all these events in the coming months. . . In 2017, I led some accountability groups with daily exercise and clean eating and I’m excited to be doing some of that again. I have friends in Charleston, California, Colorado and NYC that I’m working with and it’s great way to find community and support when you are time-crunched and wanting to make your daily health a priority. Message me for more info. . . I’m excited to get reconnected on here and share things with plant-based cooking and healthy lifestyle inspiration by the beach that will hopefully be of value for this community. 🏄‍♀️🌊💫 . . photo | @nickie_stone for @carvedesigns
I met my girlfriends for a surf this morning. The water has warmed up, so the first surf of the season without a wetsuit and it felt so good. I’ve been focused on doing more of what brings joy this year and working to focus less on what doesn’t. It’s become a slower way of living for me, letting go of the inner pressure to hustle and the need to do and be more...and to just be. And while I have my moments where the need to achieve creeps in and that voice tells me I’m not doing enough, I have more moments where just being in the moment shows me it’s possible to still have purpose and meaning in creating and experiencing those simple things in life - even if there isn’t an ultimate endgame aside from just living more joy. . Baking bread is something I do frequently for work, but not enough for my family. So bringing the joy with early flavors of summer with a post surf-lunch. Tartines with my homemade gluten-free bread, heirloom tomatoes, almond milk cheese, basil, evoo and Maldon. Happy Saturday 🌿
I don’t share my food styling work too often, but looking at this beautiful photo just makes me happy and having the opportunity to work with artists and artisans who are truly masters of their crafts is just an honor and inspiration to me every time... and that’s something worth sharing. The Chartreuse Julep with an herbal forward chartreuse liqueur, mint + thyme. I will say it smelled amazing and I might have had a small sip. Cheers 🥂 . New work with @makersmark x @gardenandgun for Mint Julep Month... with some of my favorite fellow artists that are like family. . photo | @pfephoto prop styling | @hoardersheir drink styling | @cynthiagroseclose
Sea breezes. The tide hitting the shore. Early morning surfs with friends before the winds shift direction. That summer heat you can’t escape, but Iove. Sun-kissed skin. The sound of kids outside playing. Riding my beach cruiser to the farmer’s market with a big straw tote. Margaritas with lots of lime and mint. Long slow dinners followed by late nights sitting on the porch laughing with friends. I’m so ready for summer. Making this today almost takes me there. Almost. Berry Galette (gluten, dairy + refined sugar-free).
3-Day Spring Plant-Based Reboot (with options for families who don’t eat all plant-based) 🌱| May 14-16, 2019 . I’ve had a lot of requests to do a repeat of my fall plant-based reboot, so I decided now is a great time before the summer starts. The idea behind the reboot is to help busy people who want to cook more healthy, plant-focused meals at home by sharing simple, easy and delicious recipes that are also family friendly. . One of the biggest issues I hear from people who want to eat more plants is that not everyone in their house wants to eat this way. I hear you because I have the same challenge, so I’ve got homes with different diets covered with simple protein ideas you can make to pair with your plant-based main. . How it works | Go to my website (link in bio) and shoot me a message that you want in. • Meals include breakfast, lunch + dinner • You will be sent all of your recipes, and the daily menu, as well as shopping tips on May 11, so you can get organized. Simple is my focus • If you are on Facebook, there will be a private group for sharing tips, techniques and to answer any questions you may have over the 3 days. • Cost $50 • Minimum sign up to hold group is 5. Sign-up Deadline Wednesday May 8. . All the recipes I create are designed to be clean, quick, creative and delicious (free of refined sugar, gluten-free options and vegan options) and will be recipes you can use over and over again. . photo | @pfephoto for @charlestonmag

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