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7 steps to a more balanced life & exciting announcement

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I am thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Paleo-friendly, grain-free Morselicious Mix, perfect for baking AND cooking. Click here for mo’ info. We are currently taking pre-orders.
Do you have a dream recipe you’d like to create or ask The Morselist to create with our new mix?
I’m all ears… 🙂 

On set with Mo & Jane

In other fun news, yours truly partnered up with the Food Fairy, Jane Park Smith of, an incredible organization working with inner-city communities about healthy food. We had so much fun filming 3 segments of our new proof-of-concept t.v. show, MORSELICIOUS E.A.T.S.

Check out our newest Irish Morselite, Hillary, who LOVED my mini-chocolate cherry cake made with our new mix and yes, she’s said so in her native tongue, Irish or some may say, Gaelic.

Irish Morselite

As we’re all gearing up for back-to-school, end-of-summer, here are 7 of my tips to stay or get back into a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

Many of you have asked me to resend my interview on Food Heals Nation and I love to grant wishes.  🙂 Hope you enjoy this podcast.

7 steps to get into Morselicious Shape

#1 Be grateful, write in your gratitude journal and set one small goal each morning.

#2 Drink a tall glass of room temperature water. For fancy pants, add lemon slices and/or mint. 🙂

#3 Work-out before you shower to ensure you WILL do it!

#4 Eat breakfast and not the sugary kind.  Balanced protein, unrefined carbs and greens.  I love my green smoothies.

#5 Prep your meals ahead of time and pack your lunch.  Be sure to include some kind of small treat, like dark chocolate.

#6 Treat yourself to a simple pleasure every day, for example, a walk in your favorite neighborhood or park, a foot massage, coffee or tea with a friend, use your special plates and glasses. 

#7 Get to bed early, UNPLUG. Find the perfect night time ritual and savor it. 

Which step or steps are you already doing?  Which one do  you find most challenging?  Let me know how I might be able to help.

Looking forward to hearing from you.  

xo Mo

My Epic Day at Expo – with Mo, The Morselist!

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Happy Morselicious Monday and National Nutrition Month! I am thrilled and honored to share a post by my friend and colleague of Gone Veg Creative Agency, Ashley Vincenti. Enjoy…and thank you, Ashley!
– Mo, The Morselist

Melissa serving Tea Nitro on tap!

This past Saturday I was able to attend Natural Products Expo West courtesy of Teeccino, the chicory herbal tea/coffee alternative. I have had so much fun managing Teeccino’s Ambassador program since 2012 – of which our lovely friend Mo is a superstar, honorary member. Teeccino’s newest creations featured this year are 4 brand-new certified gluten-free Dandelion flavors, and Tea Nitro, which is – you guessed it – nitrogenated Teeccino – an artisan brew in flavors like Red Chai, Hibiscus Blackberry and Matcha Lemon Ashwaganda!

We couldn’t resist a shoe shot!

I was very excited to meet up as planned with my sweet and sassy friend Mo, who has been an incredible supportive force for my health, career and life since we met 5 years ago. After working closely with Mo on social media and online marketing for her 1g sugar, gluten-free Mac n’ Mo’s Morselicious Treats, I took some time off for pregnancy and baby – but now that he’s a full-grown toddler – it was time for me to head back to Expo and reconnect with my friend and colleague. I’m so thrilled I did!

The Veggie Noodle Co. crew

Cruising the aisles of the Hilton’s ‘Fresh Ideas’ exhibit (for mostly new, up-and-coming companies) we felt lucky to come across so much deliciousness and so many innovative entrepreneurs! Our first tasting was at Veggie Noodle Co. – they made the most amazing spiralized veggies ‘noodles’, paired with vegan herb cheese. We were instantly in vegan, gluten-free heaven!

Mo and I at Veggemo!

Right next door was Veggemo – a new vegetable-based vegan milk that had a wonderful flavor and is truly made entirely from vegetables! A seriously amazing flavor and concept. When you see Veggemo at your local health food store – or request it – pick some up and enjoy a cup o’ Veggemo with your Mac-n’-Mo’s! Talk about a delicious and nutritious treat!

Mo and Jason of Pili Nuts

Next, Mo introduced me to her good friend and owner of Pili Nuts, Jason Thomas. Pili nuts are wild harvested in the Philippines and have the lowest carbs and highest magnesium of any nut. They are similar to macadamias, but with a whole different complexity of flavor!

Speaking of macadamia nuts – OH was I happy to discover ‘Milkadamia’ at Mo’s suggestion – a delicious vegan nut milk that was smooth, creamy and perfectly mild. The team was awesome to talk to – and fans of combining their product with Teeccino, as it turns out!

The Milkadamia booth!

Mo’s goodies from Ground Work Coffee

Next we headed to Ground Work coffee, a local L.A. favorite of Mo’s – and enjoyed their amazing organic cappuccinos and nitro coffee.  Mo got some whole beans to roast at home – and a tin mug as a gift! So sweet – THANKS, ladies at Ground Work!

Marie of The Jackfruit Co. with Mo!

Finally, we enjoyed the delectable creations of The Jackfruit Company, who were interested to learn that Mo’s original recipes (including a few with jackfruit!) are featured on Vitacost. Marie was definitely intrigued and even gave us two matching company shirts! Stoked!

Before we knew it…the day was done, and it was time to drive back! Mo helped me find my car at the Angels stadium lot and we went back home to relish in all the excitement and new discoveries. I had to take a pic of the banner as I was leaving the stadium. So sweet, and so true. Until we meet again, Mo! Thank you for the truly fun and fabulous time at ExpoWest.

Message from The Angels

 

Morselicious Pumpkins & Our Fun Trailer

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Happy Halloween!  Trick-or-treat?

Who’s ready for a sugary candy detox? Are you craving some serious pumpkin carving? 

Pumpkins

Morselicious Pumpkins

OK, that may have been a bit of a stretch. Carving. Craving.  Are you still with me? Hooray!  I think you’ll love my Morselicious pumpkin-spinach soup 

Pumpkin Spinach Soup

Pumpkin Spinach soup

Also check out the new trailer for Insult to Injury, a musical comedy webseries I wrote and produced. If you enjoyed the trailer please show your support by subscribing to our Youtube Channel, where we will post future videos on the show. Also please like and share with your friends! Spread the love! 

Trick or Treat?

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BOO!!!    Halloween is less than 2 weeks away. Who’s excited?  As a kid, I LOOOVED dressing up and Trick-or-Treating. Alright, full disclosure, I still LOVE it!  A few hours before dark, Mom would give my sister and me our tried and true plastic pumpkins to carry our candy booty. I remember the excitement as we paraded down our sidewalk with the neighborhood kids and their parents, sharing which houses gave the BEST treats!  We knew we hit the Jack-‘0 -lantern -jack- pot when we arrived at the house with the stuffed scarecrow and his basket filled with full sized peanut butter cups!!! The sign read, “Take  ONE, if you DARE!”  

We were afraid to test our luck and grab more, but the temptation…I mean, come on! Peanut butter AND chocolate! What better combo, right?  My sister and I would to pretend we were in the commercial where the 2 people bump into each other with their respective jar of peanut butter and chocolate bar.  Who remembers it? We rehearsed that commercial over and over for artistic perfection, of course, or until we got tummy aches.

Me:  “YOUR chocolate got into MY peanut butter.”

My sister:  “Well, YOUR peanut butter got into MY chocolate!”  

Action:  Decide to taste. Devour and proclaim,

Both:  “Mmmm!…TASTES GREAT!”

See how well we rehearsed that?  After all these years, forever embedded into my brain and taste memory! 🙂  Now that I’ve pretty much weaned off sugar, I’ve created many Morselicious alternatives, like my Morselicious  Peanut Butter Cocoa – iced or hot, depending on my mood or craving.

Cacao PB Shake

Cacao PB Shake

And because I ADORE all of my Morselite’s, here’s one mo’ MORSELICIOUS cacao peanut butter crispy treat. Of course, I would be remiss, if I didn’t mention Mac-n-Mo’s Morselicious Mix and Treats for a low-sugar, no sodium, gluten-free, vegan, no gmo treat.   Use “TENMO” for 10% off all of Mac-n-Mo’s Halloween orders.  No trick!

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I can’t take credit for the other 2 photos, but had to share how adorably clever and spooky healthy they are!  

The green onion fingers is a fun way to answer the door when you’re passing out treats. Photo credit by Julie C., an amazing MORSELITE!  

Please use COUPON CODE: “MosMorsels10″ when you shop Vitacost. Have a Moreslicious Monday & Halloween! 🙂 

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