Good morning lovies!
I feel absolutely marvelous today! I noticed myself going to bed later and later lately which resulted in me feeling not quite myself during the days, so last night I took a stance and made sure I did my body good and went to bed at 10:30!
During the school year, I like to go to bed around 10:00, but 10:30 is a start!
I had a lovely sleep and feel so rested today! I'm ready to take anything on 
I've already had a great chest and triceps workout which also included some core work at the end and now I'm home eating my post workout meal number two (chicken and sweet potato.) Soon, I will get going and finish some things that need to be done before I head back to London on Friday! But, for now, let me share with you some marvelous things because it is Marvelous Monday!
The most marvelous day of the week
Figs
Oh my goodness gracious! I think figs are the new love of my life! Chelsea always raves about them, but for some reason they just didn't appeal to me so I never bought them for myself to try before!
I mean really, what do you do with a fig?
Well, I can answer that for you now as I tried my first ever fig this weekend! (Ok, I had about 10 figs – they are amazing!)
I found out that I love figs on their own, on top of my hot cereal, and in smoothies!
Sadly, I finished my batch of figs today after making a fig mountain ontop of my breakfast cereal… This is truly an unfortunate situation since I need to create a recipe using figs for next week's Meatless Monday A – Z!
If anyone near me has a fig I would greatly appreciate your contribution
Gogo Quinoa 4 Grains Hot Cereal
I tried this for the first time this morning. When I have quinoa flakes I usually have them alone, but this is a blend of quinoa flakes (gold and red), amaranth, buckwheat, and chia! I loved it! Especially with the figs
Almond and Cashew Cream
This stuff is awesome! I usually only add almond milk to my coffee, but lately I have been using this instead! It's so thick and just slightly sweet, but it is sugar free! If you see this at your grocery store definitely give it a try! I like to add it to my coffee or pour it over my oats 
Reebok Crossfit headband
I think I wore this ever single day since I came home from Boston #sorryimnotsorry
It kind of makes me feel like I can kick your butt if you messed with me
Kabocha squash
Personally, I have a really hard time getting my hands on these bad boys, so when I saw it at the grocery store yesterday I couldn't resist! I am definitely going to try Tessa's favourite combo – kabocha and peanut butter
I hope you all have a wonderful Monday! Or should I should say marvelous? I'll be back later with a recipe for meatless Monday!
Love always,
Meg
xoxo
How do you like to eat your kabocha squash?
Is there a piece of clothing or accessory that makes you feel tough?
What is your favourite way to enjoy figs?
**Don't forget to email me your high five submission to adashofmeg@gmail.com from this week's HFF #high5fri**
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I’ve never tried a fig or kombucha squash! I think I need to get on that ASAP! I don’t know how I’ve been missing out for so long! I am in love with my CrossFit headband too! Such a great reminder of HLS!
I have actually never had a fig or kombucha squash before!
ive got to try some figs! i never see them (or notice?) in grocery stores..ill have to be on the hunt.
i dont think ive ever had kombucha squash either? this week might be a week of firsts!
I like to use figs or dates in the food processor with some raw nuts. Kind of make like a home-made Larabar.
I have a couple of tank tops that make me feel tough.
And PS love your nail polish!
Thanks girl! I don’t know the brand name, but it’s called Tease!
I want to try kobucha squash so bad!! I think I have to wait for a more winter-y season over here.
I like fig halves with a small wedge of soft goat cheese on them (when I’m eating lactose, that is.)
That cream looks really useful. Thanks for pointing it out!
I’ve never tried figs either! In grocery stores I’ve only every noticed them dried.
My lifting gloves make me feel like a badass. When I wear them driving I feel like Ryan Gosling in Drive – and nobody would’ve messed with him. :-p
YAY! Your MIMM posts are always amazing, love.
I’m so glad that you liked the figs! You definitely need to try them frozen. And I’ve bought that almond & cashew cream a few times- I love it! It’s perfect for coffee. (:
Love you!
xoxox
I have to confess that I have never tried figs or kabocha squash. I guess I should branch and try them soon.
My tank that says “Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat” makes me feel pretty tough!
That’s a great tank!!!! <3 love it
Okay. I’ve never tried figs OR Kabocha squash. Am I missing out or what?! Figs are always so expensive, but maybe I will need to try them before they go out of season. As for the squash, I can never find it anywhere near me!
You know I am on a fig kick too! Love it! I was going to put them in my oats this week, will be delicious!
Happy Monday love! <3 Thanks for joining in!
KABOCHA FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!! I think you know how I feel about that glorious squash
I haven’t been able to find it anywhere here in Corpus yet though bum bum buuummmmmm
I’ve actually never tried a fig before…this must change soon haha
Love Kabocha with nut butter. Sadly haven’t been able to get hold of it for ages though
Keep the fig ideas coming! I pass them avery time I go to trader joes and always stop, pick them up, think about getting them, and then set them down. I just don’t know how to deal with them but really want to try!
xoxo
Thanks for the shout out Meg, try the method, it will change your life for the better
Loving the fig ideas too, keep them coming please, I love figs but don’t utilize them as much as I want to!
Love this post- figs are amazing, so is kabocha squash and I LOVE that creamer!
Oh my… I want that cereal!! I wish they sold it here in the states! I have never seen it before. I love me some figs!!
I should mail you tea AND this cereal
I’ve actually never tried Kabocha Squash but I just read about it on someone else’s blog too. I think I’ll keep an eye out for it next time I go shopping…oh, and I’ve only ever tried a real fig once before in my life, I know right! This girl’s been missing out. That almond/cashew cream sure sounds yummy, as does the 4 Grain Cereal. YUM!
FIGS!!!! wahoo!! so happy you tried them, say your message on IG and we love to eat them plain, or freeze them and blend into smoothies!
I checked out your smoothie recipe using figs! I need to try it <3
Kabocha and coconut butter!! Its a must! I think I eat that at least 3 times a week ha ha. Its a huge obsession! I’ve still never had figs…guess that needs to change!
Kabocha with EVERYTHING is good! I am always on the hunt to find them too, it seems like a lot of places will carry butternut/acorn/spaghetti squash but it is lucky when you find a kabocha!
I love everything in this post (except for the almond and cashew cream… obviously)! I’m so happy you tried figs and love them! My favourite way to eat them is on pizza, as you already know.
And I actually have that 4 grain quinoa cereal and love it too! As for kabocha squash… serious obsession over here. I love just roasting it up with some olive oil and salt and eating it like that. It has so much flavour on it’s own that it doesn’t need much else!
I’ve never tried kabocha or figs! What is wrong with me?
I love this! Kabocha is amazing – i just roast it with a little bit of coconut oil, it doesnt need anything extra. Oh and figs – just amazing! I discovered them last year, and now I dont know how I lived without them.
What a fun and marvelous post! I have tried one fig in my life and loved it!! Must get more:) I love Kabocha squash with sunflower seed butter and coconut butter. so good, I will have to try it with pb soon:) That almond and cashew cream sounds so yummy but sadly I can’t find it at a store anywhere in town:(
I’ve been enjoying fresh figs recently too. Especially with goat cheese and prosciutto!