a weekly reset & the 2 recipes I can't stop making 

Meryl loafing is the best thing I’ve seen today, thank you! 😹

Whenever I feel that kind of “lack of motivation” when going to the gym, it usually means I’m a little burnt out workout wise. I’m a morning gym goer (4:30am wake up call) and when I do that for a couple months straight, I just need a little break so that I can MISS the gym. So I’ll take like 3 consecutive days off, and instead wake up a little later (6:00am) go for a nice long walk, and by the 4th day I’m ready to be back in the gym. Just give yourself a couple/few days away, and you’ll be itching to workout

This single gal just cried a little when you and Dejan made the bed together and went for the low five/hand hold at the end. Partnership is about those little things. ❤

Those little reminders you were talking about to change your perspective are soooo helpful. I was working in a very very toxic work place until last summer, and when I quit I was determined to really work on that myself. I started constantly reminding myself of good things I have, and what Im grateful for. At night time I tend to deal with anxiety and ocd symptoms when Im laying in bed, and right when I notice Im thinking about negative things, I shift as quickly as I can to think about things like how lucky I am to be in a warm bed, to have good health, so have an amazing family and pets, etc. And it helps SO much. So anyone reading this and struggling, it really helps so so much to train yourself to shift your thoughts right when something negative pops into your head. It takes practice, but you will get there!

Def plan on trying this dish! Just some hot kitch tips, put a kitchen towel under your cutting board to stop it from shifting when u are cutting AND invest in a microplane for zesting- its literally my most used kitchen gadget (citrus, ginger, garlic, parm). You will not regret it. Love the cooking content! Much love xx

I definitely kept hearing cilantro stem CELLS lmao I was like what in the science is she up to

the little "meowryl" clip of her loafing outside napping, and then noticing you! ugh so cute

Vegetable gardening is so rewarding...it's what I look forward to every spring/summer ♡

I’m newer to your channel and I just have to say I love it! I love your dialogue and sense of humor! ☺️ So glad I found this channel!

Lan, you're killin' it with this morning sequence! And oh, hellooo mewyl!!!

Try your cilantro chutney with addition of mint. Delicious!! And yes, it will freeze well.. may be don’t add water when making a batch for freezing.

Love these reset videos! Also the morning routines, how can it be so satisfying? I wish I had an endless list of morning routines to watch! I don’t find other’s videos as satisfying as Allana’s, it’s like this is the perfect mix of normal/relatable fitness gal LOVE IT

You reminded me that I have some cleaning to do - and I don’t want to! I know that I’m going to feel amazing after it’s done! It’s just so hard to get started…. A little tip: put a damp cloth under your cutting board to keep it still while you’re using your really really sharp new knife! I’m just going to take one or two more breaks before I have to start my reset. 💕

Thanks for the reminders. Sometimes people (including me) need to be reminded of the things that we have and to be grateful for that.

Thanks for the house cleaning thoughts cuz I am in a situ rn that I don’t have a house I only have a room i share with my family and watching yt feels like an escape but sometimes influencers complain about things that I’d die to have rn and you talking about chores this way made me miss my home in a beautiful way. Idk if I make sense but thanks 🌸

I’m so excited about the eggplant recipe! My son is on a low FODMAP diet due to digestive issues. The vegetables he can eat are limited, but eggplant is okay. I’ve been searching for a good eggplant recipe. We’re tired of all the other vegetables he’s allowed. With some easy modifications, this recipe is perfect! I can’t wait to try it.

I also started to feel some lack of motivation for working out in the morning, so I do my yoga/stretching in the mornings because it's more slow and relaxed. Sometimes I do a secondary stretch at night as well to wind down

ILYSM 🥰 The disposable glove, the lemon rind, licking the blender blade!

Making this recipe for dinner one night this week! Thanks for sharing and please continue to share your recipes and cooking adventures.

Yay! Your vlogs are my favorite - I’m always rewatching them

Allana, I just love your reset vlogs especially the meal preps as they become some of my favorites meals, minus the meat, as I modify based on my eating habits. Keep them coming and congratulations on the herb garden cilantro 🌿 as looking good 😋

eggplant is my fave vegetable ever!! 😩 people that don’t like it is because they don’t know how to cook it i am 100% sure of it 🤭 btw love all the spices you used 🤤

Meryl almost tipping over bc she was falling asleep 😂😂 my favorite part

I have to tell you that as soon as I saw the eggplant recipe on instagram (I think that's where it was first?) I sent it to all of my sisters and my mom and we've all made it and are obsessed with it! Of course I also told them about the cilantro sauce so we also do that too 💜

Perfect vibes to start the day watching this little vlog while drinking my coffee. ❤️ Also lmao wasn’t the whole garden half dead the last time we saw it?? That was a quick turnaround! 😂 Definitely gotta try these recipes!

This is also my favorite eggplant recipe! It's so funny to see someone else has discovered it as well 😁❤️

Looks so good 😊 just a tip - for the lemon juicer, flip the tool the other way so the juice comes out of the holes and you can get more out.

Pomegranate seeds would go great with that eggplant 👌🏻

That eggplant dish looks fantastic i know the turkish one: Karniyarik! You should try that version too!

There is a famous traditional Greek recipe called Papoutsakia (=little shoes). It is made with eggplant, it s a main dish and it is truly devine. Look it up if you re interested. I promise, you will not regret it.

OMG, I too need to workout outside the house. I usually meet a friend at 9:30 am but she had plans. Only got to gym at 11 😢. Need need to do yoga… so sore. Going to try eggplant recipes!

The stress I feel at the sliced lemon on your stone kitchen work top 😮

I will definitely be making the cilantro stem sauce, looks delicious

I grow eggplants this summer and it's super easy. For 1 plant, I have 9 eggplants! :)

Very satisfying watching your reset. I am an only child, so ALL the chores 🙃. Love the cooking show ☺️. That’s a badass gift from Hexclad!

Whenever I’m feeling like I want some slowness but still want to feel active, Pilates at home is the perfect solution 😌

Love the chef Allanna content! I need new recipes to try, and this looks fantastic.

You have such a beautiful elegant ballerina vibe and I wish I could encapsulate it😩😩😩😩😩 I have more of a- raccoon sneaking into someone’s kitchen in the middle of the night vibe.

Get a house cleaner. Seriously! It’s life changing and can be pretty affordable. I just have my floors and bathrooms cleaned and it’s glorious! Just the mental load of getting that off my weekly/ daily “ to do” list is SO worth it!

You should look into souper cubes to store the cilantro sauce! Makes perfect little cubes that are easy to unfreeze

these sunday vibes are so peaceful😊

I did the eggplants as you showed for tonight’s dinner, they were delicious,

Have you seen the rolling method for putting on a duvet cover? It’s soooo simple and fast!!!

I recommend testing freezing the sauce now before your harvest is done. I don’t think yogurt will thaw well so test variations now so you’re ready

So happy to see your eggplant recipe because my hubby came home with one from the store!

Also not me flinching at your bare hands touching the lime and getting lime burn flashbacks

That recipe looks deliciousioi 😋 and I must try this. Your cilantro from your garden looks fab 👌. I love cilantro. Maybe in 2025, I will have my own... you have inspired me to do so 😊. That's it, I am getting out my yoga 🧘‍♀️ gear today. Every single morning, my hips are burning and so painful, so I'm going to incorporate this in my morning routine. Thank you for letting a sista know that this helps ❤. I don't have a lava/rock lamp for the ambiance, but I know I must have something to that effect hiding in my house. It's hiding, and I will seek it! Lol. Thanks for sharing these marvelous moments xoxoxo 🫶👩‍🌾💕

I’ve always thought you should install some shelving between the two downstairs mirrors, so that you can store skincare etc up higher rather than having it all on the counter!!

Oh that cilantro recipe sounds divine. My husband and I love cilantro. I’ve never liked eggplant. I don’t hate it but doesn’t have any flavor. But now that I’ve seen how you spice it up I’ll try it. Thanks!!

For the record, soap would be an improvement. Some people (like me) smell/taste cilantro as stinkbug. It's not too far off from the self tanner smell, actually.

Loving these videos - and the style :) felt like I was watching a cooking show! Would love to see some more vlog style videos!

Girl your diet is goals. Still trying To break my McDonald’s addiction 😭

My anxiety heightening as Allana has the knife in her hand showing us LOL

Lololol. When you were talking about yoga and stretching at the end, I thought “I’ve only done one yoga class for the Peloton yoga challenge.” Same girl, same.

If you let the cilantro flower you can harvest the seeds from them then you have coriander and seeds to grow more cilantro!

Allan’s that recipe is like Indian food. Specially the coriander chutney. We make it a lot and freeze it.

Your TEDtalk around the 4-5 min mark.. 👌🏻 I’ve been struggling “keeping up” but WITH WHO?! 😅

We had a cute white duvet but after a few weeks I realized the duvet life was not for me….well, really my often muddy-pawed and wet black Newfoundland dog decided that for me. We wash our dark green at least once a week so it’s so much easier 😅

Meryl is adorable. Thank you for sharing your reset day. ❤❤

Love to see your recipe recommendations, looks delicious!! Please put a cloth under your cutting board that movement with a sharp knife is making me very nervous 😂 😅

So, your cilantro dressing reminds me a bit of Chuy's creamy jalapeño dip. Do you have a Chuy's in Canada?? If not, it's a Tex Mex style restaurant...delicious!! They bring the dip out with tortilla chips, and it's simply amazing!! I've Googled how it's made and made it myself. You should try it!!!

Enjoyed the recipes, including your realistic shortcuts!

Ah yes, as an ADHD girlie I have to constantly make cleaning into a competition or some kind of game to get myself to do it - but when I have finally cleaned everything it feels so much better!! Before I forget, I just wanted to add that salting and drying your eggplant might help it absorb a lot of the spice flavor you're adding! we do this a lot in Iranian cuisine before cooking them :) this recipe looked really good (unfortunately I have the cilantro soap gene so will have to swap that for something else) but can't wait to try!

I did get to see it on a sunday! Now I just need some eggplant! 😅❤

Same on the TS ❤TK thing! Yoga, hot bath, then bed is life’s best trifecta!

Another way to think about household chores is as honouring the beautiful things you have

Watching this vlog while doing the dishes, as I ponder about how is it possible that one person makes so much mess…I feel your pain 😅 But at least you’ve got Dejan to give you a low five for successfully finishing the bed 🥹🥹

Allan your soo funny 😄 made me laugh love u ♥️♥️

Your little Ted talk had me a bit teary 😢❤❤ you have a wonderful soul Lan

Your cilantro is thriving!!!! She’s a garden gal now

A little bit about the duvet cover... I hate them. I absolutely despise them. So I got rid of them a few years ago. I now only buy blankets and quilts. Changed my life. There are some beautiful ones out there but you really gotta dig for them. As for tidying and cleaning the house, I read a book that has helps me stay more tidy. It's called how to manage your home without losing your mind by Dana White. It's for people who are messy at heart. Totes recommend.

Duvet cover hack that I always always use when making the bed: 1. Turn duvet cover inside out and lay it flat on the bed 2. Lay the duvet flat on top of the inside out duvet cover 3. Roll the duvet and duvet cover from one end, like a burrito 4. When burrito is fully rolled, take the exposed end of the duvet/duvet cover burrito and turn the duvet cover right side out with the duvet inside of it. Unroll the rest of the burrito. I know I’m doing a terrible job of explaining step 4…I’m sure there’s a video that shows this better.

This was everything l wanted to see for a Monday 😍

Yayy I love these middle of the night uploads 😂❤ makes my night!

Yuuuum!!! You can probably just freeze the cilantro and then use it as you need? A lot of herbs freeze really well. I need to try the sause looks so yum!

That loaf of a Meryl I can’t 😭🥺💕

Eggplants finally getting the hype they deserve!

Does your freezer smell like ginger since it’s in there all the time? That would be so nice I love ginger

Oh my god would kill for a bath right now 😭 hopefully Calgarys water crisis is over in a week 🤞🤞

You are my comfort person ✨🫶🏻

I hate mopping too so I pretend it's like painting the floor with water using a big giant paintbrush. 😂😂

Omg can’t wait to make this eggplant dish!!

Very nice and calming..😊

Yum! I need to try this eggplant recipe soon!

Ginger in the freezer - BRILLIANT!!

I would sooooo much rather clean than cook. One makes the house look lovely, the other is just a tiresome necessity. Takes all sorts 😂😂. Thanks so much for all the fabulous content - that I never fail to enjoy xxxxxxxxx

Honestly cutting off the lemon skin instead of zesting is just innovation lol

Have you ever considered a cleaner , I get one once a fortnight. At least in Aus it actually not as expensive as you think it would be. Never have to mop

I truly look forward to your posts!!

Girl, you like eggplants, feta, yogurt, you need to come to Greece at least for the food!

I'm sure you've shared before but how do you like you bed frame and where is it from I want to sleep in something like that *immediately*

I cut my finger really bad this morning and needed 4 stitches. I had a knife just like yours.😅 please be careful when using.

I just realized something, most of the people I have followed (also unfollowed because changes in my life etc) throughout my RU-vid watching journey, ALL HAVE BEEN DOG OWNERS😳 nothing wrong with that but it just makes me happy to see that there are people who enjoy cats too❤

I’m guessing u don’t salt the eggplants before baking them? And they don’t come out bitter?

Sorry not sorry, Meryl is the highlight of this video for me. 😂❤

Hi. You should invest in a red light mat...best money you'll ever spend. Excellent for muscle recovery & joint health. Mine has been a godsend.

get one of those magnetic things instead of a knife block !

soo cute !!!!

Allanaaaaaaaaaaaa straight to jail with the nike socks and the sambas! lolloolol

Allana, what size do you wear in the quilted jacket please?