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Jen A. Miller Consulting

Category: Living

  • Banana Nice Cream

    Banana Nice Cream

    Your Guide to Banana Nice Cream–Summer’s Sweetest and Slimmest Treat

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    About one year ago I discovered the wonder which is banana nice cream. If you haven’t yet grown privy to this vegan delight, hold onto your seat because you are about to be wowed by this sweet treat. Who would have known that when blended, frozen bananas take on the consistency of soft serve ice cream? Simply amazing and delicious!

    If this is news to you, consider 2014 your summer of banana nice cream because after one taste you’re sure to be hooked. Honestly, how could you resists a naturally no-fat, no-sugar-added, dairy-free alternative to regular ice cream? The greatest part of all is that the flavor opportunities are endless.

    To start you off on your journey toward vegan ice cream heaven I’m sharing a few quick steps to create your basic banana nice cream base.

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  • What I Love About My City | Catherine’s Los Angeles

    What I Love About My City | Catherine’s Los Angeles

    Catherine reveals her top ten in the Los Angeles Westside

    PHOTO: Catherine Abalos
    PHOTO: Catherine Abalos

    Welcome to a special edition of What I Love About My City—a series in which our favorite single girls dish on everything from the best places for a single girls weekend to the secret spots only the locals know about. This time I’m taking over with a twist, bringing you the best of Los Angeles from my perspective.

    If you haven’t heard the news, I’m in transition moving from L.A. back to my hometown in the San Francisco Bay Area. In an ode to my home of nine years (I spent the first four in college), I wanted to share my City of Angels. Los Angeles is made up of over 80 neighborhoods, and mine is part of the beautiful Westside. One of the best things about this major U.S. city is its diversity and space for everyone to create their own version of the city. You can be a struggling actor (literally) or a multi-millionaire and find activities, food, and people that appeal to you; granted, it takes some work. I love that Los Angeles is something different to every single person that lives there. I love how much flack it gets from people who don’t truly understand the hidden nuances. I love how you can drive to a different neighborhood and feel like you’re somewhere new entirely. You never run out of places to explore. Each of those 80 neighborhoods has its own character, and I’m so excited to share some of the best things about the Westside.

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  • Stars & Stripes Sophisticate

    Stars & Stripes Sophisticate

    An inspiration guide to elevated red, white & blue style

    PHOTO: Pinterest.
    PHOTO: Pinterest.

    There is no shortage of American flag-emblazoned garb in the States. Despite the painful elimination of USA from the World Cup yesterday, we will always have one thing to celebrate: freedom. Let it ring this holiday weekend with classic Americana—hot dogs, water slides, apple pie, fireworks—and maybe leave the repurposing of flags into dresses to the college gals. Try these ideas on for a more grown-up iteration of the star-spangled banner.

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  • Farmer’s Market Summer Salad

    Farmer’s Market Summer Salad

    The Perfect Summer Salad for Your 4th of July Feast

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    Our favorite summer holiday is swiftly approaching and we’re busy prepping for the fun. For me, no matter what plans I have, two things always stay constant with my Fourth of July festivities fireworks and food. Since I have no business getting anywhere near the former, I like to turn my attention to the latter.

    At the beginning of the year we invited all of you to join us in crafting your vision board.  One of the focuses of mine, was to spend 2014 working on my craftiness and creativity. With that in mind this past Sunday, I headed to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market, camera in hand, with two goals in mind. The first– to scout out some fresh ingredients for a summer salad recipe I could recreate for the Fourth of July weekend festivities. The second–to practice my photography skills with the DSLR camera I’ve been slowly learning to use.

    As you head into this week, I also have two goals I’d like to pose to you. First, give this summer salad a go. Summer is the perfect time to shop for seasonal produce so make it your own by adding whatever fresh ingredients you find at your local market.  Even if you aren’t a whiz in the kitchen, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish on your hands if you simply stick to great ingredients. Second, take a look back at your vision board and remind yourself of the goals you set for the year. We’re over half-way through 2014 so it’s a good time to check in.

    Read on for a few tips to perfect your take on the perfect farmer’s market summer salad.

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  • Guilt Free, Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies

    Guilt Free, Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies

    A Low-Fat Twist on a Classic Favorite

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    It’s the weekend (yay!) and while we’re supporters of kicking off your shoes and letting loose, we don’t want to abandon our healthy eating practices all-together. That’s why this weekend we’re delivering you a recipe for  gluten free chocolate brownies that you can indulge in guilt free. With a recipe as healthy as this one, there’s no deciding between desert and that glass of wine. Turns out you can have your cake (er brownie) and eat it too! Read on for the recipe and get your weekend started on a delicious and nutritious foot.

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