If we were having a virtual coffee date, I’d tell you…
1 …that I will be starting to teach spinning classes at Core40! My schedule hasn’t been finalized yet, but it will be a Friday or a weekend shift. SF folks - hope to see you in some of my classes!
2….that Ashley‘s Bay Area Blogger Meet and Sweat event was one of the highlights of my weekend. Cassie and I carpooled over and instantly bonded. It was SO fun to meet some fellow bloggers in person that I’ve followed along with for so long virtually. You always wonder if someone is the same in real life as their voice on their blog, and I’m being totally truthful when I say that everyone was spot on to my predictions. But even prettier in real life, haha!
After mingling, we took one of Ashley’s killer Orangetheory workout classes, and my upper back is definitely still sore from the rowing aspect of the workout. I hadn’t sprinted on a treadmill like that in a while.
And then Cassie, Sarah and I went out for Pressed Juicery’s vegan froyo afterwards for recovery a treat. So delicious. Why this froyo isn’t available in any of the SF proper locations is beyond me!
I can’t wait to spend more time with a lot of these ladies! You can read Ashley’s re-cap here and Hayley’s here.
3…that next week, I am back on the road again for work. So sad. This month of not traveling has been remarkable. When my project is over in June, I’m definitely going to look for a local client!
4…that me and a bunch of girlfriends who are all recent transplants to San Francisco are starting a book club! All we have to do is read half of All the Light We Cannot see by mid-November. Sounds reasonable…
5…that last week, I inadvertently cooked Nate and myself squash for every dinner. Roasted acorn squash, spaghetti squash bowls, zoodles, and then roasted delicata squash. Now named “the week of squash”, it made for lots of tasty, veggie-heavy, gluten free meals. This recipe was a personal favorite!
Acorn squash for two this evening! #fall A photo posted by Dani Nemzer (@danicaliforniacooks) on
6…that this local SF brand, Marine Layer, makes the softest fabric for their t-shirts and other clothing items! That was last week’s splurge. Definitely recommend checking them out if you’re in the Bay Area. They also have a ton of cute CA-themed shirts - would be great souvenirs or holiday gifts for my little brother. And I can say that on here since I know he doesn’t read my blog ;).
7….that I absolutely hate my cheap food processor from Target. (But not you Target - I still love you!) It honestly sounds like a plane is going to take off anytime I process for more than like 10 seconds. Any recommendations for my next one?
8…last but not least - DCC has a Facebook page! Beyond sharing what’s happening on DCC, I also plan to post other health, healthy food, and wellness links from around the interwebs and blogosphere that I find interesting. “Like” the page and keep in touch!
Thanks for stopping by! 
Fun! Sounds like you have some great stuff going on! I’d love to start a book club!
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No doubt in my mind that you could!!
LOVED this little coffee date, Dani! 😉 So awesome that you are starting to teach spinning! I taught for years and years and miss it a lot. Perhaps I should look into starting again! SO COOL that you got to meet up with other bloggers. Isn’t it so fun finally getting to meet in person?
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It was so fun to meet them in person! I was excited about it all week!
This is such a fun post! I’ve actually never taken a spin class because I don’t live anywhere near a gym, but they seem so intense. Good for you for teaching! Sounds like such great opportunity!
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You can make them pretty intense! Or you can just dial back the resistance and go for a nice easy bike ride
Love this round-up! Great meeting you Saturday. Hopefully we can run into each other again sometime!
Great meeting you Saturday as well!
So exciting about your spin class! Hope it goes great!! Wish I was around to take it!
Maybe when you come up to visit SF!!
I am SO glad I’m not the only one that find the zoodle left behind piece hilarious. 😉
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Lolol doesn’t it look like a bacteria or something?!
Teaching your own spin class! That’s awesome! Maybe if I tried teaching one I could ignore the fact that I feel like I’m dying 😉
I love these little coffee dates and wish they could be real ones!
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I would love to do these in person too!
Love this post idea! Yay for teaching spin! Go you! You crazy busy girl!
Lol well I’m responding to this comment from my bed at home…
YES! I LOVE that you made new blogging friends at my event and went out for healthy froyo afterwards. It was such a pleasure meeting you, and I KNOW we’ll hang out again. And totally cool about your book club and spinning class! I want to come!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted…Bay Area Blogger Meet and Sweat Event
Definitely! I owe you a spinning class since I took one of your Orangetheory classes!
So much exciting stuff going on girl! I’m totally jealous of your spin class. That’s been on my bucket list to do forever.
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Teaching spinning or taking spinning? Either way, I say go for it!
I loved meeting you, Dani! You are such a sweet person! And you need to delete that little hobbit comment underneath the picture because you look nothing like one. You are so beautiful and I would kill to be petite like you! It’s much more feminine then being a giant with skis for feet, trust me. 😉
I think it’s great that you’re joining a book club, too. That sounds like so much fun. I actually have been trying to read All the Light We Cannot See since the summer, lol! It’s slow to start but I’m hoping I can get back into it because I’ve heard it’s really good!
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I loved meeting you too! And re the hobbit comment - I always assume I’m the same height as everyone, until I see a picture!
I’ve heard mixed reviews of All the Light, so I’ll let you know what I think as I work my way through it.
It was so great meeting you in person!! See you Sunday??! xo
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I’ll see you Sunday!
A blogger meet-up sounds like so much fun! I hosted a small one here in Cville and it was a blast.
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I look forward to future ones!
Aww, so many of my favorite bloggers in one post! Love it. Must have been such a fun event!
Congrats on your new gig at Core40 — I absolutely love taking Core40 classes by me, and my friend teaches it. Whew, it’s always a tough workout!
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Love this post!! Congrats on teaching spinning! Spinning is something I can never fully commit to. I’m not sure if it is the length of time of the class, or not finding the right instructor. Could be a combo!
But seriously love this virtual coffee date idea. It was fun catching up 😉 (But seriously after being gone all last week and partially locked out of my laptop while traveling, it has been fun looking back on what everyone is doing!)
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There are some folks who are die hard spinning fans and then those who have been in fitness forever and who won’t take a class! If you’re ever our in SF, I’d love to teach you
Lovely little coffee date
Good luck teaching your first spin class! I’ll definitely have to get to one. Also, that picture of what you took out of the zoodle maker is quite disturbing.
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Well it sounds like you had an awesome week! I loved meeting up with some of my best ‘bloggy friends’ when I was in the US recently - and everyone was indeed lovelier in person
I really loved ‘All The Light We Cannot See’ and I can’t wait to hear whether you enjoyed it.
Have fun teaching your spin classes!
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I’m so glad to hear that! I’ve heard mixed reviews but i’m looking forward to reading it.