Am I the only one that gets slightly irrationally irritated at the premature celebration of Fall? Don't get me wrong, it is EASILY my favorite season of the year and I long for it from about June 1st on. But in order to really enjoy it, it has to really feel like fall. Fortunately, the 1st official day of Fall AND 3 consecutive days of temps in the mid 70's collided for a perfect opportunity to revel in the best season of the year. With a Sunday morning with no plans on my hands, my brain was swirling with ideas for how[...]
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I think I made it a full 2 weeks without posting a Mexican cuisine recipe! It was tough, but I got through it...by eating a bunch of Mexican food! #cantstopwontstop I couldn't hold on to this recipe any longer...it was just TOO delicious not to share! It involves a few of my favorite flavors including, but not limited to, Green Chile enchilada sauce, sweet potatoes, easy shredded chicken, and CHEESE. This healthified, grain free, layered "stack" will be perfect for any crowd, any night of the week! Ingredients: T[...]
Confession: I am not a huge meal-prepper. I know, I know. It would help a ton on our busy weeknights and we might even be able to eat dinner before 8PM sometimes. But for whatever reason, I just prefer making quick, simple, fresh dinners each night. HOWEVER, one thing I do try to prep on a weekly basis is a Breakfast Frittata! (Or as Travis likes to call it: A Nelly Frittata...eye roll.) We work out first thing in the morning and then it is a mad dash to get back out the door and to work on time. The weeks that I have a[...]
Call me crazy, but grocery shopping is one of my favorite activities. Of course, shopping at 11am on a Sunday right when church gets out and the whole town is preparing for the week ahead is never ideal, but generally speaking, I actually enjoy the entire process. I thought I would share that process with you today, because I know that there are a lot of people out there that can't stand grocery shopping, and I am here to help! I will also share what I bring home from a typical shopping trip at Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Thri[...]
Happy Humpday friends! I think we just might make it through the week. To help, I have a special mid-week treat for you all that takes minimal effort for a spectacular outcome! I need...nay, REQUIRE an afternoon snack in order to make it through the end of the work day. The time between lunch a dinner is far too long and around 4:00 I start to get that little twinge of "hangry" coming on. No one wants to have to deal with that. So I try to make sure I always have something substantial on hand that will get me through the[...]
My thoughts are with those affected by Hurricane Irma. It is hard to imagine the devastation these recent hurricanes have caused. I also couldn't proceed as usual without noting the significance of today, September 11th. Even 16 years later, the weight on my heart is no lighter for those that were killed during the attacks and the heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice helping to protect and serve our country. And with the blink of eye, Monday is back! The good news is I have a recipe that will help you ease into a wee[...]
My heart is telling me that it's time to start bringing out my sweatshirts and favorite fall recipes, but my thermostat is telling me that soups, chili, and casseroles are completely out of the question. I like to pretend that Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, but Mother Nature never seems to get the memo. It is HOT is San Diego this week, so I am once again completely unwilling to use the stove or oven. This insanely simple shrimp made on the BBQ is so easy it's almost not even a recipe, but it was just SO del[...]
Hello Hello! I hope that everyone had a glorious Labor Day weekend! For the past 10 years, we have spent nearly every Labor Day in Scottsdale, AZ boating, shrimp boiling, and just having an all around amazing time with friends. My college roommate's parents live there and they are ridiculously kind hosts, always treating us to an unforgettable time. This year, the Scottsdale clan broke from tradition and celebrated in a different way... with the ULTIMATE WEDDING WEEKEND in Denver, CO as my college roommate said "I do" to[...]
Just in time for your Labor Day Weekend gathering, I bring to you the perfect, easy, all-purpose marinade to make any steak flavorful and delicious! Our local grocery store (shout out to Major Market!) makes a KILLER per-marinated Tri-Tip that I absolutely love. It is our go-to meal anytime we have any sort of special occasion, whether it be a birthday, summer holiday, even Christmas dinner! Although I don't see myself ending that tradition anytime soon, I decided to try my hand at creating a similar and equally tasty[...]
Grain Free Sugar Cookies with an alarmingly tasty "buttercream" frosting are sweet, customizable, and perfect for your next gathering with friends or family. Throughout the year, I see beautifully decorated and decedent looking sugar cookies pop up all over the place, decked out in the colors corresponding with whatever holiday is on its way. With Labor Day approaching, I decided I wanted to try my hand at creating a holiday cookie that is healthy, easy, and will please a crowd of "non-paleo" eaters. With just a little rese[...]