Strawberry & Almond Butter Toast

Don’t you just love summer strawberries? Nothing else like them!

I’ve been on “summer break” for almost a month now & things have yet to slow down. Busy, busy bee. So many updates, so much to share, & so little time. The biggest focus in my world these days is my yoga teacher training. It’s been mind-blasting, heart-expanding, & so much more. A few weekends ago, I spent the summer solstice with my fellow trainees with a full day on Coronado Island. Morning practice outdoors by the bay, followed by an afternoon workshop on mantra & meditation. Our day closed with a silent walking meditation to the beach, & once there we were asked to sit in silence & stillness to further integrate all that we had learned that day.

As we emerged from silent reflection & made our way back across the island to our cars, a small group of us popped into a gelato shop for a sweet & cool treat. Non-dairy strawberry was my pick. The salty ocean breeze, the gentle warmth of the evening sun, & the cool & creamy gelato melting on my tongue was sweet summer perfection. After that strawberry gelato, I’ve been crazy for these sweet summer berries. I’ll slice & add to my water with cucumber rounds & a few sprigs of fresh mint, add them to smoothies with spinach & fresh squeezed OJ, I even toss them with kale & a sweet tahini dressing. But no need to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes it’s the simplest pleasures that really make the heart sing. Like strawberries & almond butter on toast. Move over avocado toast!

No need for a recipe here. Just high fiber toasted bread, raw almond butter, & sliced strawberries. A drizzle of maple syrup makes it even more divine. What are your favorite simple summer pleasures? I’d love to know!