a German on a Journey

Just in time for the cooler weather, I want to share a protein rich, low fat, full of fiber, and super flavorful recipe with you.  This Chicken Chilli recipe is great in so many ways - doesn't take much prep, super healthy, cooks in less than 30 minutes, and can be frozen for future meals. I love making this for a quick weeknight dinner or for when friends come over. If you don't like ground chicken, you can absolutely use ground turkey. My favorite flavors in this dish are the cilantro and lime juice. They add a freshness to the spicy heat of each bite.  I always drain my canned beans before using them in a recipe - just to get rid of the sodium gunk (sorry, couldn't think of a better word). After I strain them , I usually also rinse them a bit and then take half of the beans into another bowl to mash them. This adds thickness to the chilli. If you like your chilli really thick, add some cornstarch into a small bowl of cold water, mix it, and pour it into you

Last, but certainly not least, I want to take you through a day in the beautiful town of  Artà , located in the Eastern region of the island. We used to always rent a house in Canyamel, which is a beach town not far from  Artà , but in recent years, we prefer a more quiet stay, away from noise. Artà  is a rural town, lined with trees and little shops. Its main attraction is the San Salvador sanctuary/castle that sits on the hill top, overlooking the town.  San Salvador -  Artà Although  Artà  has several small hotels that are tucked away in the narrow streets around town, we prefer renting a "finca" (Spanish for "estate"), which refers to a piece of property on a rural or agricultural land. Luckily, Mallorca has strict zoning laws that dictate how far spread out houses need to be in farm lands. When renting one of these properties, the only sound you hear when you sit on the porch, are the crickets chirping and a faint "klong, klong" of sheep bel

For the second part of my travel series, I want to share a really amazing experience with you. I used to use vacation as an excuse not to have to work out, but since I fell in love with yoga, I have incorporated my practice into my travels. I enjoy practicing in different studios, with new instructors, and at unique locations. I use social media or good ol' google  to find yoga studios or events before I leave for vacation. While doing some research in preparation for my trip, I came across a blog piece on Mallorca Talks  about a German Yoga Instructor who teaches outside of  Palma de Mallorca - the island's capital! I immediately reached out to Uta and we set a date to meet during my vacation. Fast forward a couple of months, my sister Nina and I took the one hour drive from Artà to Palma de Mallorca , which is located on the West Coast of the island, to meet Uta for a private yoga lesson right by the ocean for sunset! Sigh...I know...perfection! Uta is not only a yoga i

I recently returned from one of Spain's Ballearic Islands - Mallorca. Some of my favorite childhood memories were made here and although my parents say every year that it would be nice to explore a different destination next year, we somehow always find ourselves back on this beautiful and versatile island.  I am starting this three part series off with my top 4 favorite beaches on the East Coast of Mallorca. Since I was little, I was always drawn to the ocean - no vacation is complete without being near the water - so I want to share some of the beaches where time seems to stand still for me: 1. Cala Gat I visited this tiny little inlet for the first time during this year's trip. My sister came across it while helping me research for the blog and since it was so close to where we were staying, we checked it out. Driving through the very popular town Cala Ratjada , follow signs for Cala Gat . Tucked away from the road, with only one little house on one side of the be