My goodness that was a long title!
Remember I told you on my last post that we drove up to Rincon beach on Tuesday?
We arrived at Rincon around 4 PM, took the short hike from the parking lot to the beach…
…and set up our blanket so that we could watch the waves and the surfers.
The weather was perfect — just a gorgeous evening!
Just as the sun was setting Michael said “hey babe, I think that’s Kelly Slater.”
We weren’t sure at first if it was him so we just hung out for about another 30 minutes watching the surfers ride in.
Just as it was getting dark we saw who we thought was Kelly Slater again. And I’m not exaggerating how dark it was… this is without using the flash…
We asked some guy standing near us if it was indeed who we thought it was and the man said YES.
Michael said “we can’t miss out on getting his picture with the boys, he’s one of the greatest athletes ever” … so we walked over and asked him — he smiled and said “sure.”
So thank you Kelly Slater for turning our already wonderful evening into an extraordinary experience! The boys are still gawking over their picture with you!
On the blogging front, yesterday was the 1 year blogiversary of Healthful Sense…
I made myself this little cake…
2 Minute Sweet Potato Cake (Gluten-free + Vegan)
1 Tbsp. coconut flour
2 Tbsp. millet flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup sweet potato
1 tsp. chia seeds
Liquid stevia (I used NuNaturals vanilla stevia, 7 drops)
3 Tbsp. rice milk
2 Tbsp. water
I usually have cooked sweet potatoes in my fridge because I use them for so many of my recipes but if you don’t have any you can use applesauce, mashed banana, or dates instead. Mix the dry ingredients together first. Add the wet to the dry. Microwave in a glass mug for 2 minutes and bam it’s done.
You guys will LOVE this single serving cake… I’m sure of it!! So simple, so quick, so good!
Before I go I want to thank All of you that visit Healthful Sense, be it daily, weekly, monthly, whatever! Yes, I blog because I love it, but it also makes me feel like I’m doing something worthwhile when I receive feedback and love from you.
Looking back at my first post makes me realize how much my blog has “grown up.” When I published my first post I had no idea what I was doing, I just knew I had a passion for healthy living and wanted to share it with the world.
Baby blog first post –> What are healthy foods?
Blog at 6 months–> Raw Chia Seed Pudding
One year later –> Top 5 Posts of 2011
I still sometimes wonder where I’m going with Healthful Sense… my hope is that my journey will motivate and inspire people to continue their pursuit of health no matter what challenges stand in their way. Life has thrown a few hard punches my way but I get up and keep moving forward. I don’t let other people or situations keep me from living a healthy life to the fullest. That is my hope for you!!
♥ Lisa
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I love the Kelly Slater sighting because you never know when you’ll cross paths with someone. Also love your little micro cake.
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Is it terrible that when I read Kelly Slater, I thought “Saved By the Bell”? LOL!
That muffing looks amazing. I bet it would be good with peanut flour too.
Happy blogiversary and I hope you have a great weekend!
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Sadly I’m out of peanut flour but I love coconut flour just as much… it makes the cake really light and fluffy!!
That’s so cool your boys got a pic with a surfing legend! I bet they’ll never forget it!
And this cake is calling my name, anything with sweet potato as an ingredient makes me swoon haha
Happy Friday!
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What a cool evening for you all – especially the boys!! Happy Blog Anniversary!
This post was much less random than the title made me expect.
My microwave “cakes” never seem to turn out right – that looks delicious though!
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You have to have the right combination of baking powder and baking soda or it turns out like a rock at the bottom of the mug!
Happy blog anniversary! You deserve a big cake, but I think you did well with the little one.
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So, I have to admit I had to google who Kelly Slater is, but now that I know–COOL! What an awesome thing for your boys, too.
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Happy one year!! I love you and your blog and look forward to each post. I especially love how simple your recipes are and always soooooo delicious.
So cool that you and your boys met Kelly Slater! Will you have two future surfers? Seriously Lisa – your children are the cutest. If you can keep your daughter from dating anyone, I can arrange to have Carter visit in 15 years.
Maybe I’ll come with him and you and I can actually hang out!
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Thanks Lindsay! Haha… I would love for you and Carter to come out and visit =) I’m sure he and Kiki would get along great!
Happy Blogiversary! I am a fairly new reader, but I have enjoyed your posts, and look forward to reading more. Congrats on one year.
happy blogversary! what a milestone!
and the sweet potato cake sound delicious. i usually have steamed sweet potatoes in the house and i love eating one with almond butter for breakfast. it is so good 
. have a wonderful day!
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What a great story, and so fun for your boys! I’ve been loving the gorgeous So. Cal weather we’ve been having lately
Happy Blogiversary Lisa! I’ve loved reading your posts and getting to know more about you this past year-I look forward to more Healthful Sense in 2012, whatever it may bring!
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Happy Blogiversary Lisa. Cheers to many more!!!!!
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How cool! Seeing celebrities is always fun!
Great recipe too! I’m a lover of anything with sweet potatoes in them!
Ahh Kelly Slater = LOVE!! Happy bloggiversary!
That’s so neat that you got to me Kelly Slater! That’s so fun for your boys!
Happy Blogiversary! I’ve enjoyed getting to know you through blogging!!! Can’t wait to read more!
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WOw this is too cool that you were able to meet him! I bet your boys will remember this one forever
And happy Blogiversary too Lisa, I am so so glad I found your blog and always look forever to your posts 
The sweet potato cake looks so good too! I bet it would be great with peanut flour
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Hi
If one does not have a microwave…at what temperature and for how long might one bake this delicious single-serving-sized delicious-looking cake!?
I haven’t tried baking it yet but I would estimate it to be about 10-15 minutes. Let me know how long it takes you!! =)
Oh my goodness – Kelly Slater, how cool! He’s an absolute legend… what a sweet heart for posing with your boys too (swoon). LOVE your sweet potato cake idea… will totally give this a go
Thanks to YOU for all the hard work you obviously put into your blog – your recipes and thoughts are always wonderful+ inspiring
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Thank You Lou!
Love right back =)
That sweet potato cake looks scrumptious!
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I do not have a microwave ( horrid thing to have in your home )how long do I bake that sweet potato cake thingie you had in the cup ! It sounds divine
I would estimate about 10-15 minutes… I haven’t yet tried it out in the oven.
I’m working on a similar cake this morning but larger… I’ll post the ingredients and cooking time next week! =)
Perfect ! Thank you !!!! Looking forward to it ! and thanks for thsi site, wonderful wonderful, wonderful !!!! Thank goodness for people like you
Congrats!! And that cake sounds good, I love anything with sweet potatoes!
Congratulations-u r so inspiring!:)
Keeping any blog going for a year is a huge feat–and Healthful Sense is a place I always know I can come for solid food advice and other life tid bits. Thanks for including us in your journey!
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Happy blogiversary!
Love the pics, looks like another fun family day
How cool to get a pic of the boys with Kelly Slater!
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Happy 1 year! I felt the same way when I published my first post. I love looking back at posts from when I started to see how much my blog has grown and changed. Excited for another year!
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[...] posting the 2 minute sweet potato cake last Friday and the 2 minute lemon chia cake on Monday, a couple of people ask how long it would [...]
THIS. MUFFIN. IS. INCREDIBLE. I used pumpkin instead of sweet potato and peanut and whole wheat flours. OMG thank you so much!!!
Straight outta the microwave, warm slighly sweet and comforting. I love it!!
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You’re very welcome!! Glad you loved it =)
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