A knock-off Jamba...

Made an amazing find the other day, maybe you've already tried it, but I got the Chunky Strawberry Topper at Jamba Juice, so yummy! But at $4 a cup, there's NO way I'm buying that again, not to mention the sugar headache aftermath. So, if you want to try it, here you go:

I am ball-parking the measurements, feel free to adjust as you like...

Place in blender:

1 banana
1/2 c plain greek yogurt
1 Tbs honey
5 frozen strawberries
1/4 c peanut butter
1/3 c soy milk
1 tsp cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla (I wanted the flavor of vanilla yogurt, without the sugar, and with some Mexican vanilla, WOW!)

Blend, or pulse if you want it chunky.

Top cup with Pumpkin/Flax seed Granola
1/2 sliced banana

Eat with a spoon. Hide from anyone who might steal. And don't say I never taught you anything useful!

Dedicated to A Master, my father!

Today I am honored to dedicate an entire blog to bragging about my father, the most talented and incredible artist I know. He has just launched his website, making it even easier for me to spread his breathtaking landscape pieces to you, future devoted fans.   http://www.adairpayne.com/

Reflections on the Day, Adair Payne

This piece is my favorite, by far! I love it so very much that it has been the wallpaper on my phone for the past 2+ years. It is so warm, vibrant and alive! California poppies hold a special place in my heart, and bring to my mind memories of warm hikes in the mountains of my hometown, walking alongside my father who pointed out these beautiful buttercups! He would tell me stories of his youth in Northern California and of growing up with his father, my beloved grandfather.

Between April Showers, Adair Payne

This one I am honored to have hanging in my living room! I love the calmness, the serenity, the cool peace that it brings to my home. The detail is so alive, the green moss and growth so vibrant! Every detail makes you feel as if you were right there, soaking in the solace.

Summer Solitude, Adair Payne

This is a second one I have captured to my phone, a picture I am lucky enough to enjoy every day! I love the movement in the water, the warmth in the rocks, and the clarity with which you can see the river bottom through the water. The filtered sun seeping through the trees is so real, so warm.

After June Rain, Adair Payne

Please visit his site and enjoy his masterpieces yourself! They are breathtaking and moving! I am so very proud of him and I hope his talents can bring you as much joy as they have brought me throughout my life.

Pacific Evening, Adair Payne