Back again, with more things I have been loving in the month of May!

Things to EAT:

1. UNREAL Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups – These really are unreal, they are SO delicious. We bought a bag at our local grocery store (Harmons) and I think I ate almost all of them in a matter of days and only left two for Sean…whoops. You can buy them in bulk on Amazon (link above), which we might have to do. Also, does anyone else put things like this in the fridge? There is just something about it being cold that makes it oh so crunchy & good.
2. Yakult Probiotic Drink – This little, orange, Japanese drink has saved my life. Yakult are tiny, cute, probiotic smoothies that taste like an orange creamsicle…yum. Since being in quarantine, we have been eating a lot of junk, (like almond butter cups) and dairy products – they are not kind to me. I think it all honestly threw my digestive tract, off track, but after only a week of taking this little shot of goodness everyday and avoiding dairy, I feel as good as new. Drink your probiotics kids! You can find these at just about any grocery store or Walmart.
3. NadaMoo Coconut Milk Ice Cream – Like I just mentioned, I am sadly attempting the dairy free life. Thankfully, this coconut milk ice cream exists. This company is based out of Austin, Texas but their ice cream is sold at our local grocery stores. I’ve tried the birthday cake and mint chocolate chip flavors and I love them! They are extremely creamy and flavorful, they basically taste like regular ice cream, just without the part that kills me. They also have tons of other flavors that I am dying to try, like peppermint bark and banana caramel crunch…come on!

Things to WEAR:

1. ASOS Design Chunky Flare Cat Eye Sunglasses – As diva as it sounds, I am picky about sunglasses. I could never find the right fit or shape for my face without the $$$ price tag, until, I found these on ASOS. They are perfect. They fit securely on my head, they don’t slide down my nose, and while they are large frames, they aren’t outrageous. They are just standard black and the lenses are surprisingly good – they don’t have that weird tint that distorts everything like I find in most sunglasses. They are also adorable and go with any outfit and did I mention that they are only $19? I’m obsessed.

Things to WATCH:

1. Marvel Movies – Sean and I watched all of the Marvel movies from start to finish in the month of May and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A movie marathon is my kind of marathon…anyone else? I had already seen most of the Marvel movies at some point and liked them, but I definitely understand the entire story line and all of the subtle connections better now. I wish I could pick a favorite, but they are all just too good. Almost all of them are on Disney+ too, so it was a fun & (virtually) free activity for us!
2. Nadiya’s Time to Eat – This is another Netflix series that I discovered one night and then proceeded to watch in its entirety in 1 day (the episodes & series are short, ok). If you know me, you know I adore the Food Network and could watch cooking shows all day long. I also love anything British, especially, The Great British Bake Off. This series takes a cooking show and a GBBO winner and mashes them together. It is beautiful. Easy, yummy recipes that I actually want to try and accents…what could be better? I highly recommend.

Places to GO:

1. Caputo’s Market & Deli – I found this place on the Utah Grubs Instagram page, which is my go to for finding new places to try. This market is nestled in downtown Salt Lake and is quite possibly my new favorite place. With flower boxes outside and a plethora of quality, specialty items inside, like homemade breads, pasta, sauces, and fresh meats and cheeses, it is beautiful. They also have walls full of chocolate bars from all around the world – heaven. They also have a delicious deli with incredible sandwiches and black truffle potato chips…are you drooling yet?
2. Costco – Backstory: When I was younger, I remember watching my dad get so much enjoyment out of going to Sam’s Club; you would have thought that he owned the place. He always came home happy and with the best snacks, but I never understood his love for this bulk food warehouse. I now understand the obsession. I can also confirm that I have turned in to my father. I love Costco. Sean and I now have a membership and it is seriously like Disney World to us. It has been our fun date night the past couple of weeks. We have to wear our masks, which is still a strange sensation, but it doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of walking around and seeing all of the new things. I’m not sure how this is going to affect our bank account, but honestly, oh well. You can find just about anything, and a lot of it. Current Favorite Item: Chocolate Banana Almond Milk Plant Protein Shakes – that’s a mouthful, but they are so tasty.

Let me know if you love any of these things as much as I do and share some of your favorite things with me, I would love to try them!