Sometimes, the only way to branch out... is to branch out.

(And other things that sound profound if you simply repeat them.)

As you may have picked up from earlier emails, when I like something, I like something.

Do you notice a pattern here? (Do you notice a pattern here?)

If you’re a regular reader, you’re probably aware that I’m a salmon salad addict, would move to Spain in a heartbeat, can talk about yoga and wellness until the end of time, and would legally change my middle name to “podcast freak” if that weren’t weird.

In other words, when I like something, I go all in. I try to keep it healthy for the most part, but if you get me started talking about M&M’s, you’ll soon learn it’s not all smoothies and hot yoga for this gal.

All of that said, I realized… maybe everyone doesn’t like these things. (shocking, yes.) Maybe my readers… want a little more diversity in the salad category. Would appreciate a few good book recs. Want me to know there’s no way in hell I’ll ever find them on a yoga mat, and how about a recipe for a good roast?

So, this week, I’m getting wild and crazy in my recs as I branch out a bit. Below, you’ll find new ideas, from recipes to dream vacations to gadgets you’ve never heard of.