Coming to Seattle: Classpass - A fun way to exercise!

Hello beautiful readers,

Food, cooking, and baking are a huge part of my life and career. Next to it is Bikram yoga and living a healthy, active lifestyle. Why? Health is wealth! If you do not have your health, you are unable to do anything you desire in life. The food industry is especially hard on the body: long hours, hot and humid conditions, and ache-y feet. Taking care of yourself means less worry of becoming sick and bouncing back quickly if you do become ill.

That is why I am very excited to have Classpass coming to Seattle. Classpass is already active in Boston, Los Angles, Chicago, New York, and San Fransico, and it sure will be a success in the health-conscience Seattle community.





So, what is Classpass? Simple terms: An alternative to a gym membership. It is one membership to multiple local exercise businesses. Think: variety and experience to your workout.


Classpass:

Allows you UNLIMITED classes at participating studios.  We are not restricting you to 10 classes like we had in the past. 

You are limited to 3 classes per studio per month.  However, once the next month starts, you can visit that favorite studio again for 3 times!

Allows you to build a workout routine full of variety visiting studios of all types (barre, yoga, pilates, indoor cycling, bootcamps, martial arts, strength training and more!).

Provides studios with a marketing platform to get their name and classes out there to a group of fitness enthusiasts actively looking for new classes in their area.

Helps studios focus on what they love to do--teach--while ClassPass helps them grow their business!

For more Classpass facts, click here.

In simple terms: You buy a Classpass membership and get to try out local workout studios in your community. It is a great way to mix up your workout routine and test your body in a new physical activity. (Yes, I am even trying out new exercise besides yoga! A blog post will let you know how I enjoyed my Classpass journey experiences.)


Of course, they are very social on facebook, twitter, instagram and Pinterest. Use hashtags:

#livingthesweatylife

#PassTheHappy (Used to post pics of moments when you are happy!)

#classpassSEA

#classpass

I can't wait to try new and exciting exercises in  my community and share them with you! After all, life is meant to be enjoyed. Which workout are your excited to try out using Classpass?

 Let me know in the comment section if you have any questions on Classpass.

Happy cooking!
KImm

Super secret Seattle pop-up dinners: Check out Feral Feasts!

Not only am I a die hard foodie, I am a die hard foodie event attendee. From the major (like Seattle's Food & Wine Festival and Kirkland Uncorked) to minor (blogger meet-ups and Cupcake Camp), attending food events is a (cheap) way to see what fun and fresh dishes are being served in Seattle. I love the variety of vendors, talkative foodies, and seeing the up-and-coming restaurants.

 

What is the latest, and soon to be greatest, event? It is called "Feral Feast," hosted at Grub in Queen Anne (http://www.letsgogrub.com/). I found out about it through word-of-mouth in the foodie event community. It is held on the third Monday of every month (the next dinner is this coming Monday 18th) and is sure to a success. Tip and adult beverages are not included, but will be available for purchase for your delight.

 

 

Yellowtail Belly from a previous feast.

 

 

Here is a brief description on next week's "Feral Feast" from the host/Chef:

 

Sherry braised Chicken from a previous feast

We are trying a new format for this month's pop up. From the menu below, guests can choose either 3, 4 or 5 dishes for a fixed price of $28, $35 or $44 per person (gratuity and alcohol not included.)

This month's menu is inspired by Spanish cuisine, locally available ingredients and that hope that Spring is just around the corner!

 

Tickets can be purchased at feralseattle.brownpapertickets.com

To make reservations, guests can email feralseattle@gmail.com (include name, party size, desired reservation time and contact phone)

 

 

 

 

The menu for Monday 18th 2013:

 

Arugula salad, radish, blood orange, green garlic vinaigrette

Pa’amb tomoquet; grilled bread, tomato relish, jamon
White gazpacho, almonds, apples, grapes, olive oil
‘Paella’, mussels, shrimp, saffron, peppers, crispy puffed rice, green onion
Sherry braised chicken thighs, rich tomato sauce over chick peas, roasted cauli, crispy chicken cracklins'
Pork belly confit, clams, kale, potato
King oyster mushrooms, potato, fiddleheads, pimenton alioli, parsley      

Espresso flan

Menu subject to change due to availability and pure whim
Location; Grub, 7 Boston st, Seattle 98109 (Upper Queen Anne)

Dinner served from 5 - 9

 

 

Pan Seared Rock Fish from a previous feast.

Yes, I already plan on attending and put in my RSVP, you should, too! Come hang with me and let's chat about food, restaurants, and cocktails.

 

Happy Cooking!

Kimm