St Louis, MO & Cleveland, OH

I'm not sure if anyone else goes through phases where they feel really fed up with their non-working bodies, but I've been in a bit of a funk lately. I've been exercising more, eating healthier and my body is just not happy. I've been having all kinds of intestinal problems and it's really getting me down. No matter what I do, sometimes I just can't win, then have to let it all ride it's course and I guess right now, that's the thing to do; but doesn't it just get a bit tough sometimes? People who don't have to go through this every day, will never understand & it gets a bit tiresome having to explain (and run the risk of constantly sounding dramatic), but never mind - today is a new day!

Last week I joined Caleb for three days on tour and managed to find a couple of hidden places that were really impressive and definitely worth a visit from anyone who reads this blog. First up, St Louis!

Recipe - Plum Crisp

I love to follow Nigel Slater on social media as he always does wonderful autumnal & winter recipes. If you're not sure who he is, he is a British chef who has a wonderful way with words. As soon as I saw this online I had to try it as I just love plums. I love any fruit that is sharp/sour, and what is better than a dessert that's like a crumble? Nothing! 

So, today I made his recipe in GF form (although I cut the quantities more than in half for myself as I was the only one home). Here are the results: 

St Petersburg (Tampa), FL

The Cider Press Cafe

Recently I was on tour with Caleb again, and although most of the places I was with him didn't have anything GF specific nearby, a surprising turn in Florida meant we had a great meal! Florida is, although somewhere I avoid in the summer (don't even bring up the humidity), a special place for Caleb & I, because it is where we first ever met, six and a half years ago!

As I waited for Caleb to finish soundcheck I did a local check to see what was in walking distance that I could eat. When on tour I do have tendencies to eat badly if I can't find anything helpful / no juice bars, but, to my surprise, St Petersburg was actually flush with indie places to eat for the both of us (caleb has been Vegan for a while).