05/29/19 Newsletter: Plant-powered Meat Substitutes

As summertime comes full-swing and charcoal grills heat up, it’s the perfect time to try out some meatless alternatives to your typical hamburger patty. Whether you’re looking for some plant-based crab cakes perfect for a potluck, or a juicy sausage alternative to smother in sweet relish, we’ve got you covered. These six swaps for meat can curb your craving for smoky barbecue and help you get in your daily dose of veggies! [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: At-Home Coffee Shop Edition

Skip the five dollar latte and make a batch of homemade simple syrup for a cup of coffee that feels fancier. Simmer together equal parts of water and granulated sugar until dissolved. Let cool and add to your hot or iced coffee for a dose of sweetness. Bonus: You can store it in your fridge for up to two weeks.

Health

Promote your hormone health and cut out pesky issues like weight fluctuation and stubborn acne with a few tips. Keep your energy going with avocado or nut butter, and beat inflammation with golden milk and chai lattes and foods rich in iron. Add these healthy eats and fitness routines into your monthly cycle for optimal energy levels and a deep sleep that keeps you well-rested. [mindbodygreen]

Career + Finance + Tech

Forget a hustled commute home for an outfit change that might make you late for dinner plans with one simple idea — transitional dressing. Transition your workplace wear seamlessly with these tested tips and tricks, like pairing a dress with pants and a blazer at the office and then simply wearing the dress for a night on the town. Read on to find more ways to bring your look from day to night. [Man Repeller]

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Food + Drink

If you tend to always drink an IPA, try a sour beer instead. Sour beers, like Berliner Weisse, Lambic, Gose, American wild ale and Flanders red ale, are intentionally made to have an acidic, tart or sour taste. Sours come in all different styles and can range from mouth-puckering to light and fruity. Take a break from your go-to sips and branch out into something sour. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day: Key Lime Pie is the quintessential summer dessert. Sweet, tart, sunny, light yet full of flavor — it’s got it all. The filling is super simple and only uses three ingredients: key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. The pie crust is just as easy. A traditional graham cracker crust is refreshed with the addition of macadamia nuts for a tropical twist. The pie bakes for a mere 15-20 minutes (don’t overbake!) and will continue to thicken as it cools. Garnish with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for added texture. [Sally’s Baking Addiction]

A tip from yours truly: Key limes are named so because of their association with the Florida Keys. The citrus fruit is smaller than traditional limes and has thinner skin. If you can’t find fresh key limes to juice, substitute bottled key lime juice, and skip the regular limes — the taste won’t be the same.

Do you have a kitchen tip to share? Let us know: [email protected].

Travel

Get ready to dip your toes into crystal clear water and take sandy naps in the sun. Dr. Beach ranked America’s top beaches, everywhere from Hawaii to New York. Pack your towel and ride the wave! [Travel + Leisure]

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