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Hi! I’m Anne.

I have always seen the world through the lens of a culinary enthusiast, so it makes sense that I fell in love with capturing images of my passion in action from a young age. I am so grateful for the success I have found in the food world as a photographer and I hope you enjoy visiting my site as you spend a little time seeing the world through my eyes.

I am excited to share my perspective with you, not only through my photographs, but also my experience styling food, creating recipes, and ultimately where it all started for me – cooking.

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It's Giveaway Time! 🎉

I’m excited to be partnering-up with my friends at @go_raw for a Fall giveaway! I discovered Go Raw’s organic sprouted superfood products a couple of years ...

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Oct 22

It's Giveaway Time! 🎉

I’m excited to be partnering-up with my friends at @go_raw for a Fall giveaway! I discovered Go Raw’s organic sprouted superfood products a couple of years ago & they’ve completely changed the way I eat. I particularly LOVE their easy-to-digest & nutrient-dense sprouted seeds, and this Fall I’ve been using their Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds in just about everything – like this easy-and-delicious Basil & Parsley Pumpkin Seed Pesto that I love to toss with freshly-steamed cauliflower for a healthy & satisfying meal (stay tuned for the recipe, coming atcha’ next Tuesday when we announce the Giveaway winner!)🤩

Enter this giveaway for your chance to be the lucky winner of a Go Raw Prize Pack. Entry details below - Good luck! 🍀

GIVEAWAY RULES:
1️⃣ Follow @go_raw & @theannewatson on Instagram
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag someone who you know would love Go Raw! (unlimited entries, no duplicates)

Giveaway ends 10/25 at 11:59pm PST. 1 winner will be chosen & contacted via direct message. U.S. residents only.

DISCLAIMER: This giveaway is not sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram Inc. Only 18+ years of age can be entrants who release Instagram, Go Raw & Anne Watson of all responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

#goraw #rawfoods #rawfoodshare #rawfoodie #rawfoodvegan #rawfoodlife #rawfoodlove #foodgiveaway #vegandip #vegandips #veganappetizer #vegansnack #vegansnacks #vegansnackideas #vegansnackshare #vegansnacking #foodstylingandphotography #foodstylingphotography #foodstylists #foodphotographers #superfoodnutrition #superfoodideas

Looking for something fun AND nutritious to make with your kiddos (or heck, even just for yourself!) this Halloween season? 👻🎃

Then check out this adorable Avocado "Monster ...

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Oct 21

Looking for something fun AND nutritious to make with your kiddos (or heck, even just for yourself!) this Halloween season? 👻🎃

Then check out this adorable Avocado "Monster Mash" Toast that was created by Registered Dietician @alexiahallrd for our team at @thefamilythrive -- it's so cute, it's scary! Made with a delicious avocado-egg salad, this protein-rich dish really nourishes & satisfies (which isn't always the case this time of year with so many sugary Halloween treats floating around!). 🥑

Get the recipe over at our website, thefamilythrive.com, where you can join the app for FREE and gain access to this recipe and LOTS more!❤️

#halloweentreats #halloweentreats🎃 #halloweenrecipes #halloweenrecipe #halloweenfood #halloweenfun #halloweenfoodideas #halloweenforkids #halloweenfoodforkids #halloweenfamily #halloweenfun🎃 #halloweensnacks #halloweensnack #avocadotoastwithegg #foodstylingandphotography #foodstylingphotography #foodstylists #foodphotographers #foodphotography101 #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstagramming #foodstagrams

Today Russell turns EIGHT years old! How did that just happen?! 🎂🤯

To say he's a special soul is putting it mildly... the things he's been through & seen in his short ...

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Oct 19

Today Russell turns EIGHT years old! How did that just happen?! 🎂🤯

To say he's a special soul is putting it mildly... the things he's been through & seen in his short little life so far could have broken some adults who are five times his age -- but, this child not only keeps going - he SHINES. ✨

He teaches me more every day than I could ever teach him -- and I see so much of his father in him (including his dry wit!), it makes my heart soar. I am one lucky mama, that's for sure. Happy 8th birthday, Russell - thanks for being the best kid a mom could hope for. ❤️

Thank you @katenoelle for the beautiful portraits. 📸

#happybirthday🎂 #happybirthdaymylove #happybirthdaytoyou🎂 #happybirthday🎉 #birthdayboy🎉 #birthdayboy🎂 #birthdayboy❤️ #birthdayboy🎉🎂 #birthdayboy🎈 #birthdayportrait #birthdaypost🎂 #birthdaypost❤️ #motherson #mothersonlove #mothersonphotoshoot #mothersonlove❤️ #foodstylingandphotography #foodstylingphotography #foodstylists #foodphotographers #foodphotography

Recently I heard @russellbrand say in one of his podcasts that, "anxiety is just a multiple-syllable word for fear," and I couldn't agree more.

For me, it's a fear of ...

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Oct 18

Recently I heard @russellbrand say in one of his podcasts that, "anxiety is just a multiple-syllable word for fear," and I couldn't agree more.

For me, it's a fear of letting go of what I can't control. And I've really found myself wrestling with fear lately - it creeps up when I least expect it and almost always has to do with my feelings around a lack of control of the future. It can be about anything from finances (which I know is a big one for lots of us these days), to my role as a newly-single mother, to the changes I'm making with my business at the moment, and even to things like a fear of "too many ground squirrels burrowing in our vineyard!" (Ahh, the plights of being a farmer! ha ha).🐿️

We all have our 'things' that make us fearful. And for me, I've found many healthy tools for easing my anxiety - meditation being my number one, along with daily yoga practice, breathwork, tapping, Reiki, journaling, and even a good bit of dancing-it-out with Russell! The thing that all of these tools have in common is the importance of RELEASE... not bottling things up, and not putting a bandaid on a deep wound, but acknowledging them, observing them, breathing through them, and then letting them go. 🧘‍♀️

As we find ourselves in the midst of Autumn, I find Mother Nature is a good reminder of how important it is to release too... as the temperatures drop, the trees release their leaves - they LET GO. And so can we. ❤️

Wishing you all a peaceful, fear-releasing week my friends 🙏

#meditationmonday #kahilgibran #releasecontrol #meditationquotes #meditationpractive #meditationiskey #meditationeveryday #lifequotestoliveby #lifequotestagram #practicegratitude #meditationsoul #spiritualdevelopment #meditationpractice #mindfulnessmeditation #meditationinspiration #meditationsoul #beinthenow #Mindfulness #Zen #calmness #findingzen

Yesterday I shared a reel where we whipped-up some Seared Mushrooms with Garlic & Thyme using Chef @brianmalarkey’s new @chefslife.co oil, and today (in honor of #NationalPastaDay that’s ...

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Oct 15

Yesterday I shared a reel where we whipped-up some Seared Mushrooms with Garlic & Thyme using Chef @brianmalarkey’s new @chefslife.co oil, and today (in honor of #NationalPastaDay that’s coming up this Sunday!) I wanted to share a quick, simple & delicious pasta dish recipe that uses those mushrooms – Gluten-Free Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach & Mushrooms. YUM! Enjoy, friends!🍄

GLUTEN-FREE LEMON RICOTTA PASTA WITH SPINACH & MUSHROOMS

Ingredients:
✅ 1 package @eatbanza Cavatelli pasta (made with chickpeas, this gluten-free high-protein pasta is a favorite in the Watson Ranch kitchen!)
✅ 1 recipe for seared mushrooms with garlic & thyme (see yesterday’s reel for the recipe!)
✅ 1 cup whole milk ricotta
✅ 1 TBSP lemon juice
✅ Zest of one lemon
✅ Approx. ½ cup pasta cooking water
✅ ¼ cup parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
✅ 8 oz fresh baby spinach
✅ 1 TBSP chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
✅ @chefslife.co Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for drizzling)
✅ Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:
1️⃣ Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving at least ½ cup of the cooking water for the pasta sauce. Drain the pasta & set aside.
2️⃣ Using the same pot, whisk together (off the heat) the ricotta, ¼ cup parmesan, lemon juice & lemon zest. Then place pot over medium heat to heat through.
3️⃣ Add the cooked pasta & spinach to the pot & give it a stir (it will be thick) – then, while stirring, add the pasta cooking water a little bit at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency. (Spinach will wilt into the pasta dish during this process)
4️⃣ Then stir in your mushrooms with garlic & thyme until heated through.
5️⃣ Season with salt & pepper to taste.
6️⃣ Serve warm with a topping of grated parmesan, chopped parsley & a drizzle of EVOO. Dig in & enjoy!😋

#mushroomrecipes #mushroomrecipe #mushroompasta #pastarecipe #pastapasta #ricottapasta #lemonpasta #pastalovers #pastalove #pastalovers🍝 #pastalover🍝 #mushrooms🍄 #mushroomseason #mushroomlove #mushroomlovers #mushroom🍄 #ilovemushrooms #foodstylingandphotography #foodstylingphotography #foodstylists #foodphotographers #glutenfreeeats

Russell and I raised 15 new hens from chicks this year (actually, make that 14 hens and one surprise Rooster who we now affectionately call Frederick & love to pieces!) -- added to our previous ...

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Oct 12

Russell and I raised 15 new hens from chicks this year (actually, make that 14 hens and one surprise Rooster who we now affectionately call Frederick & love to pieces!) -- added to our previous flock, we're up to about 26 chickens now and each one of them has their own funny personality as well as their own beautiful signature eggs in every shade of the rainbow. 🌈

We just adore our chickens - when I come out to feed them in the morning, seeing them all run towards me makes me laugh out loud (and feel a bit like Cinderella, just with a bit more mud on my shoes! ha ha). I could stare at these eggs all day, they're so amazing! And they taste as good as they look.🥚

With so many fresh eggs these days, I'm always looking for new egg recipes - What's your favorite thing to make with eggs? I'd love to hear your ideas! Please let me know below in the comments. 🍳👇🏼

#raisingchickens #raisingchickensforeggs #raisingchickensandchildren #raisinghens #fresheggs #fresheggsdaily #fresheggseveryday #egglover #egglove #egglovers #eggdishes #foodstylingandphotography #foodstylingphotography #foodstylists #foodphotographers #foodphotography101 #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstagramming #foodstagrams

And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. ✨

I have a saying: "Life is my guru." Our experiences are our teachers & I believe we must allow them to help us grow. 🌱❤️

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Oct 11

And I mean EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. ✨

I have a saying: "Life is my guru." Our experiences are our teachers & I believe we must allow them to help us grow. 🌱❤️

#LiveInGratitude #louisehay #louisehayquotes #MeditationMonday #lifequotestoliveby #lifequotestagram #practicegratitude #meditationeveryday #meditationiskey #meditationsoul #meditationmonday #spiritualdevelopment #meditationpractice #mindfulnessmeditation #meditationinspiration #meditationsoul #beinthenow #Mindfulness #Zen #calmness #findingzen

I'm still reeling from the thrill of harvesting our grapes last month - what an amazing experience that was!

In recent days I've been enjoying Autumn strolls through the vineyard -...

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Oct 7

I'm still reeling from the thrill of harvesting our grapes last month - what an amazing experience that was!

In recent days I've been enjoying Autumn strolls through the vineyard - checking on irrigation lines to ensure the vines are still happily receiving water & thriving as we transition into the dormant days of Winter. And during my strolls I've been lucky enough to stumble upon a number of grape clusters that were missed during harvest... such beautiful fruit, I couldn't let it go to waste!

So I decided to pick all of the 'stray grapes' and make them into an easy 3-Ingredient Watson Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Shrub! 🍷

"Hang on, Anne - I thought a 'shrub' was a small woody plant growing in my front yard?? What the heck are you talking about?!" WELL, yes - you're right. That IS one kind of shrub. But, THIS kind of shrub is the drinking kind!.. Made popular during America's colonial era, a shrub is a vinegared syrup that is infused with fruit juice and then used in mixed drinks -- a cocktail or a mocktail, whatever strikes your fancy! ❤️

And while you may not have access to Cabernet Sauvignon grapes at the moment, this is something you can very easily make during this time of year when Concord Grapes are readily available (or any other kind of flavorful grapes, really!). Stay tuned to my Reels tomorrow for the recipe & directions! Made with just 3 ingredients - grapes, @lakanto monkfruit sweetener, and @bragg apple cider vinegar - you're going to love it!😍

Yesterday was #NationalTacoDay and what goes better with tacos than HOT SAUCE?!🌶️ And I’m so excited to share that my dear friend (and crazy-talented chef) @chefshachimehra of @adyaoc just ...

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Oct 5

Yesterday was #NationalTacoDay and what goes better with tacos than HOT SAUCE?!🌶️ And I’m so excited to share that my dear friend (and crazy-talented chef) @chefshachimehra of @adyaoc just launched her own hot sauce line, @spicegirlsauces.

And OH. MY. GOSH. You guys, this sauce is incredible. If you’re a fan of bright, complex authentic Indian flavors combined with slow-building fiery heat , then you’ll love Chef Shachi’s Original Hot Sauce. 🔥

Plus it’s gluten-free, all-natural with no preservatives, and 100% plant-based – it’s delicious on tacos (of course!) and just about every other food you can think of from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. It’s a definite new staple in The Watson Ranch kitchen! 👩🏽‍🍳

Check it out now and buy yours online at spicegirlsauces.com

#hotsauces #hotsaucelover #hotsauceoneverything #hotsauceaddict #hotsaucelife #glutenfreesauce #plantbasedsauce #sauceboss #indianflavors #spicyfoodie #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotoshoot #foodstylists #foodphotography #foodphotographers #foodphotography101 #foodphotographystyling #saucequeen #sauceitup #sauces #saucelife

Some food for thought on your Monday morning: What freedom could you find... what energy could you save... what peace might you discover by simply surrendering to the present moment and accepting it ...

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Oct 4

Some food for thought on your Monday morning: What freedom could you find... what energy could you save... what peace might you discover by simply surrendering to the present moment and accepting it exactly as it is? Let me know your thoughts in the comment below. 🤔👇

#LetGo #tarabrach #meditationmonday #meditationmondays #foodforthought💭 #surrendertotheflow #lifequotestoliveby #lifequotestagram #practicegratitude #meditationeveryday #meditationiskey #meditationsoul #spiritualdevelopment #meditationpractice #mindfulnessmeditation #meditationsoul #beinthenow #Mindfulness #Zen #calmness #findingzen

I'm crazy for mushrooms, and this cozy ramen recipe is giving me ALL the Fall feels on this first day of October! 🍄🍂

Packed with nutrients & healing properties that are ...

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Oct 1

I'm crazy for mushrooms, and this cozy ramen recipe is giving me ALL the Fall feels on this first day of October! 🍄🍂

Packed with nutrients & healing properties that are borderline-magical, as well as their unique umami flavor, these fantastic fungi are one of my all-time favorite foods.

I'm in love with this beautiful recipe for Mushroom Ramen with Shirataki Noodles by Chef Andrew Johnson @forage.whitaker that he recently developed for our team over at @thefamilythrive. Visit thefamilythrive.com/recipes for this recipe & MANY others - and join our free app for even more! 😋

#ramen🍜 #ramenlover #ramenlovers #ramensoup #veggieramen #mushroomramen #ramenseason #fallrecipes #fallrecipe #foodstylingandphotography #foodstylingphotography #foodstylists #foodphotographers #foodphotography101 #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstagramming #foodstagrams #soupmode #noodlesoup #noodlover

It's #NationalCoffeeDay! ☕️

And I'd be remiss if I didn't give a huge shout-out today to my brother @jeffclinard who happens to be the most talented coffee roaster I know ...

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Sep 29

It's #NationalCoffeeDay! ☕️

And I'd be remiss if I didn't give a huge shout-out today to my brother @jeffclinard who happens to be the most talented coffee roaster I know and the owner of @bearcoastcoffee. If you find yourself in the San Clemente, Dana Point, (or soon Laguna Beach!) area of California, please pay them a visit - you won't be sorry.

I've learned so much from Jeff recently about coffee roasting and am fascinated by the technical intricacies involved, as well as the flavor nuances of different coffee varieties, and also the many similarities between coffee growing/roasting and wine growing/making.

Stay tuned in 2022 & beyond when Jeff and I plan to partner up for some fun coffee/food/wine/photography-related events at The Watson Ranch! 🥰 Meantime, wishing you all a happy National Coffee Day today - here's to staying caffeinated, friends! 🙌🏼

What’s your usual coffee order? Tell me 👇

#coffeeday #coffeedays #coffeepeople #coffeeholics #coffeephotography #coffeeislove #coffeecommunity #coffeelifestyle #coffeelovers #coffeeaddicts #orangecounty #morninglikethese #latteart #ocphotographer #foodphotographer #baristasofinstagram #coffeecommunity #coffeeofinstagram #caffeinedaily #foodstylingandphotography

Congratulations to @alex_n_gu for winning the NutRaw giveaway! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who entered it! (Don't worry it won't be the last one). Now, I hope you get to make this yummy and ...

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Sep 28

Congratulations to @alex_n_gu for winning the NutRaw giveaway! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who entered it! (Don't worry it won't be the last one). Now, I hope you get to make this yummy and healthy recipe! Enjoy! 😋⁣⁣
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⁣⁣NutRaw Pistachio Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Paleo/Vegan/Gluten-Free/Refined-Sugar-Free)⁣⁣
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Ingredients:⁣⁣
✔️For the “cookie dough” layer:⁣⁣
1 cup @NutRawFarms Pistachio (or Pistachio-Cashew) Butter.⁣⁣
✔️½ cup melted coconut oil⁣⁣
✔️1/3 cup pure maple syrup⁣⁣
✔️1 tsp sea salt⁣⁣
✔️3 cups almond flour⁣⁣
✔️1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (I love @lilys_sweets dark chocolate chips).⁣⁣
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For the chocolate layer:⁣⁣
🔘¾ cup @NutRawFarms pistachios (shelled)⁣⁣
🔘¾ cup raw cashew nuts⁣⁣
🔘3 TBSP Cacao Powder⁣⁣
🔘½ tsp sea salt⁣⁣
🔘1 cup pitted Medjool dates, packed⁣⁣
🔘2-3 TBSP unsweetened almond milk⁣⁣
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For the topping:⁣⁣
✔️½ cup @NutRawFarms pistachios, finely chopped.⁣⁣
✔️Pinch of coarse sea salt⁣⁣
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Directions:⁣⁣
1️⃣Line a freezer-safe 7 x 10 inch baking pan w/ parchment paper⁣⁣
2️⃣In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Pistachio Butter, coconut oil, maple syrup & sea salt until smooth. Then stir in the almond flour until well blended. Fold in the chocolate chips. Mixture should be sticky & come together. ⁣⁣
3️⃣Place the dough into your lined baking pan & spread evenly, pressing down with the back of a spatula or your hands to make a flat, smooth layer. Place the pan in the freezer to set while you work on the next layer.⁣⁣
4️⃣ In a food processor, pulse the pistachios, cashews, cacao powder & sea salt until they’re finely ground.⁣⁣
5️⃣ Then add the Medjool dates & blend. With the food processor running, add the almond milk one TBSP at a time until it comes together into a sticky ball.⁣⁣
6️⃣ Take the baking pan out of the freezer & spread the chocolate layer on top, forming a second flat, smooth layer.⁣⁣
7️⃣ Sprinkle the top of the chocolate layer with the chopped pistachios & sea salt, lightly pressing it in to form an even topping. ⁣⁣
8️⃣ Place pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set. Then, when ready to serve, remove & allow to rest at room temp for 10 mins before slicing.

Join the dance, my friends ✨

#meditationmonday #embracechange #embracechanges #gowiththeflow #lifequotestoliveby #lifequotestagram #practicegratitude #meditationiskey #meditationsoul ...

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Sep 27

Join the dance, my friends ✨

#meditationmonday #embracechange #embracechanges #gowiththeflow #lifequotestoliveby #lifequotestagram #practicegratitude #meditationiskey #meditationsoul #meditationmonday #spiritualdevelopment #meditationpractice #mindfulnessmeditation #meditationinspiration #meditationsoul #foodstylist #foodstylingandphotography #beinthenow #Mindfulness #Zen

I'm thrilled to collaborate with @nutrawfarms to kick-off the Fall season. NutRaw Farms are pistachio growers located in California's Central Valley who create natural, healthy foods without...

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Sep 24

I'm thrilled to collaborate with @nutrawfarms to kick-off the Fall season. NutRaw Farms are pistachio growers located in California's Central Valley who create natural, healthy foods without compromising taste, nutrition or quality. All of their products are 100% plant-based, nutrient-dense, have no funky ingredients and are so delicious!🤤

After tasting their nut butters, I was inspired to create a yummy recipe which I will share with you next Tuesday when we announce the winner of this giveaway: NutRaw Pistachio Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Paleo/Vegan/Gluten-Free/Refined-Sugar-Free!). 💚

Enter the giveaway for your chance to be the 1 lucky winner who will win:
✅ Organic California Sea Salt Pistachios
✅ Organic Pistachio Butter
✅ Organic Pistachio and Almond Butter
✅ Variety Pack (12 Organic Protein Bars: Pistachio, Chia Seed, Whole Fig, and Coconut)

🥜 GIVEAWAY RULES 🥜
1️⃣Follow @nutrawfarms @theannewatson on Instagram.
2️⃣Like this post
3️⃣Tag someone who loves pistachios (unlimited entries, no duplicates).

Giveaway ends 9/27 at 11:59 PM PST. 1 winner will be chosen and contacted via direct message.
U.S. residents only.

DISCLAIMER: This giveaway is not sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram Inc. Only 18+ years of age can be entrants who release Instagram and Anne Watson of all responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.

#pistachios #pistachiobutter #almondbutter #foodgiveaway #healthyfamilyfood #recipeideas #healthykidsfood #healthysnackideas #foodstylingphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodphotoshoot #foodstylists #foodphotography #foodphotographers #foodphotography101 #foodphotographystyling #pistachiolovers #pistachiolover #healthybars #healthysnacksonthego #healthysnacksforkids #healthysnackideas

It's hard to put into words just how powerfully meaningful last weekend's grape harvest was for me, so I will let the photos do most of the talking. 🍇

But, suffice to say, I am ...

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Sep 23

It's hard to put into words just how powerfully meaningful last weekend's grape harvest was for me, so I will let the photos do most of the talking. 🍇

But, suffice to say, I am finding myself in a state of deep gratitude at the moment: gratitude for friends & family who would sacrifice their sleep (and lower backs!) to help me bring in this harvest, gratitude for such an abundant crop (altogether our tiny vineyard managed to produce 5,716 pounds of beautiful grapes this year - far exceeding my hopes & expectations!), and gratitude for the opportunity to learn firsthand about wine growing so I can now carry on the legacy of my amazing husband Tim & all of the love, sweat & tears he put so selflessly into these vines while he was alive. ❤️

It is my privilege to see that Tim's dreams continue to become a reality each year moving forward, and I know he is holding my hand every step of the way. 🥰

#Harvest2021 #WatsonRanchVineyards #gratitudeattitude #gratitudedaily #dreamcometrue #winemaking #winemakingprocess #harvest2021 #harvesttime #winemakers #cabernetsauvignon #winelovers #vineyards #winemakerslife #harvestseason #harvesting #sangiovese #winelover🍷 #fallbrook #orangecountyca #vino #wineharvest #winegrapes

Tomorrow marks the first official day of Fall here in Southern California and I'm getting in the mood with this seasonal Grilled Acorn Squash with Rosemary & Sage! I fired-up the ...

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Sep 21

Tomorrow marks the first official day of Fall here in Southern California and I'm getting in the mood with this seasonal Grilled Acorn Squash with Rosemary & Sage! I fired-up the @louisianagrills pellet grill to whip up this simple & delicious autumnal dish because I love a good Fall BBQ here in SoCal. These acorn squash wedges are yummy enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main course, or are a fantastic veggie side dish for your next meal. (I also LOVE using these chopped up for taco filling - hellooooo squash tacos, yum!) Check out the recipe below! 🤤

Ingredients:
✅1 large or 2 small Acorn Squash, sliced in half lengthwise, seeded & cut into 1-inch thick half moons
✅2 TBSP finely chopped fresh rosemary
✅2 TBSP finely chopped fresh sage
✅¼ cup Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
✅Coarse Sea Salt & Freshly-Ground Black Pepper to taste
✅Tools: Basting brush or pastry brush

Directions:
1️⃣Set your grill to 350 degrees
2️⃣Place the acorn squash half-moons on a cookie sheet or large cutting board in a single layer and brush them all generously on one side with oil. Sprinkle with some of the rosemary & sage, and season with salt & pepper. Flip all pieces over and repeat on the other side.
3️⃣Place the pieces in a single layer on the grill cooking for approximately 8-10 mins per side, until they caramelize nicely with grill marks & are fork-tender. (If you’d like more of a char on yours, you can sear them over an open flame on the sear plate before removing from the grill.)
4️⃣Arrange on a serving platter, drizzle with a bit more oil, a sprinkle of more rosemary & sage, and season to taste with more salt & pepper if desired.
5️⃣Can be served warm as vegetarian main course or veggie side dish, or served cold as a salad topper.
6️⃣Enjoy! 😋

#acornsquash #louisianagrills #fallrecipes #fallrecipe #grillrecipes #veggierecipes #veggierecipe #recipeshare #veggietacos #recipeideas #recipesharing #foodstylingandphotography #foodstylingphotography #foodstylists #foodphotographers #foodphotography101 #foodphotography #grillgoals #grillingrecipes #TeamLG #LG

That which we push away gets stronger. ✨

Have you ever noticed that when you have a strong, painful or difficult emotion show up, most of us instinctively want to avoid them at all costs? ...

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Sep 20

That which we push away gets stronger. ✨

Have you ever noticed that when you have a strong, painful or difficult emotion show up, most of us instinctively want to avoid them at all costs? We bob-and-weave, trying to escape facing them head-on. And when these difficult emotions try to enter our awareness, we resist them & push them away. I call it, "closing the door to our heart" in an effort to protect ourselves. But, by doing this, we actually are making those feelings STRONGER. Like feeding a monster, we are giving them more power & "owning them" by pushing so hard against them -- it takes a lot of energy to resist, and all of that pushing can start to feel exhausting. 🥴

Instead, next time a powerful emotion shows up for you that you feel the need to resist, I invite you to try a little experiment: Relax. Open the door to your heart and invite it in. Observe what it makes you feel - explore it, investigate it, get acquainted with it, and just allow it to be there for a little while like an old familiar friend. And then, with the door to your heart still open, allow it to pass through. ❤️

Because all things - including emotions - are temporary. We can learn from ALL of our emotions & become stronger, calmer, more centered beings by approaching life with curiosity instead of fear. 🧘‍♀️

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It's #NationalGuacamoleDay 🥑🎉

So, basically it's one of the best days of the year if you ask me! Want the recipe for my signature homemade guacamole? Then stay tuned to my ...

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Sep 16

It's #NationalGuacamoleDay 🥑🎉

So, basically it's one of the best days of the year if you ask me! Want the recipe for my signature homemade guacamole? Then stay tuned to my Reels tomorrow for all the details. 😁

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43 trips around the Sun today & I couldn't feel more grateful. 🤗

My birthday wish today? For you all to remember: THIS. LIFE. IS. SO. BEAUTIFUL. ❤️

Thank you for ...

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Sep 14

43 trips around the Sun today & I couldn't feel more grateful. 🤗

My birthday wish today? For you all to remember: THIS. LIFE. IS. SO. BEAUTIFUL. ❤️

Thank you for adding to the beauty of it, my friends. Sending light & love to you all, today & always. ✨