Hi! It’s your gal pal Kendall here for another delish roundup of Grocery Store Finds.
I am writing this post from the corner of a big plush couch with steaming golden milk in my hand and a fluffy blanket the size of my SUV. Winter storm Stella is twirling her strong, beautiful fingers through the window and I am in full on spring break bliss.
It’s most likely not a surprise to hear that Alexis has been an amazing influence and inspiration in my life for the past two years. With recent realizations of her passions and beliefs, she has me feeling more inspired, motivated, and at peace than I have felt for years. I am trying to focus more energy on being patient and kind to myself, and it’s a beautiful coincidence that the health and wellness gurus are calling 2017 the year of hygge. A Danish word, hygge roughly translates into “coziness.” This concept is built strongly into the culture and focuses on the importance of meaningful interactions, warm socks, big mugs of cocoa, and constantly doing little things that make you happy. Well, book me a flight to Denmark and cut me a big slice of Peanut Butter Zucchini Brownie because I’m in!
The foods I’ve chosen for this month’s Grocery Store Finds are some of my favorite staples that make me feel good and are a (tasty) show of love to my body when I enjoy them. Hygge on, my people.
Chocolate and almond butter. That is all. No seriously, go pick yourself up a Chocolate Almond Butter Miracle Tart from Hail Mary like now.
Annie’s has stepped up their Organic Shells & White Cheddar game with cheese made from the milk of grass-fed cows! Hello childhood and hello deliciousness.
Sticking with the 100% grass-fed trend, I discovered Stonyfield Organic Plain Greek Yogurt my freshman year of college and it is no doubt my absolute favorite greek yog to this day!
I first used Lightlife’s Organic Tempeh for Alexis’ Vegan Stuffing (which I have made four times, Thanksgiving or not) and I became hooked. The texture and flavor when baked or sizzled in a pan are out of this world!
I’ve had a recent obsession with cashews and Maisie Jane’s Creamy Cashew Butter is scrumptiously feeding it.
Square Organics Chocolate Coated Almond Spice has that perfect sweet and spicy kick that my body craves on the daily! Constantly on sale at Whole Foods, go and snatch some up.
I hope the rest of your chilly March days are filled with as much hygge and chocolate as mine will be!
XOXO, Kendall
God, cashew butter is so darn good! So smooth and buttery and sweet!! My recent find has been this gyoza sauce im totally diggin’!
Cashews make everything more delicious! Thanks for reading 🙂
That cashew butter looks delicious! I have been wanting to pick up some tempeh, but I always forget to when I am in the store…I should probably write myself a post it. Thanks for sharing these March finds!
Thanks so much for reading! 🙂 and I cannot recommend that Tempeh brand enough.
Isn’t hygge the best?! I just wrote this to my email list yesterday and thought I’d share it with you — especially since it’s relevant to Alexis’ posts lately ☺️:
“Losing power for much of the day yesterday reminded me of a few things I wanted to share with you today. I named my business after hygge [hoo-gah] because of how powerful a concept it is.
Hygge encourages us to slow down, enjoy the little things, & practice self-care. The Danish came up with this concept because of how harsh their winters are. Instead of fighting how brutally cold & dark it is there for much of the year, they came up with a system to embrace it. To make the best out of what they have.
What an amazing idea! How does hygge relate to us living a healthy life? Because we don’t need to wait for circumstances to change to get or stay healthy. We can do the best with what we have NOW. You don’t need to wait for anything to change to MAKE change. We can start living FULLY today.”
xo – Sam
Thank you so much for including your email blurb in your comment! I absolutely love it and cannot agree more.
i want to blow up and print the picture of that wall of nut butters and stick it to the ceiling above my bed so i can have wonderful delicious nutty dreams
Sounds out of this world!
okay that tart?!?! YES. and i’ve been craving annie’s mac for like a week now, so i might legit need to pick up a box now… thanks for sharing these!!
Annie’s also makes a vegan macaroni and cheese! Sooo good! Now I really want to hygge-fy my home and cook a big bowl of mac n’ cheese!
That cashew butter is my fave! Such a simple ingredient list and soooo creamy.
So jealous of of all the snacks you get in America!!!
That tempeh brand is my fave!! And thank you for reminding me to buy more nut butter this weekend.
Bring on all the coziness!