Author

Maggie

Hi! I’m Maggie. My husband Travis, our two big dogs, and I live Southern California. I love to fill my spare time with cooking (mostly) healthy recipes, eating, exercising, and traveling around the country to visit friends and family, far and wide.

Recipes

Next Level Breakfast Nachos

I look forward to Sunday mornings all week long. This might be embarrassing, but sometimes I even go to bed…

October 9, 2017
Fitness, Lifestyle

In Defense of CrossFit

Last week, I posted about Michael Pollan’s Food Rules. His simple breakdown on food and health (something usually so complex)…

October 6, 2017
Recipes, Sweets/Desserts

Pumpkin Spice Grain-Free Granola

Is anyone getting tired of the “pumpkin everything” life yet? I’m not! I am happily reveling in all things Fall.…

October 4, 2017
Chicken & Turkey, Recipes

Autumn Chicken Salad

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again..I LOVE an entree salad! This particular salad is easily one of…

October 2, 2017
Lifestyle

Michael Pollan’s Food Rules Recap

I spend a lot of time thinking about food (probably more than most) and what an emotional response it can…

September 29, 2017
Pork, Recipes

Sam’s No. 3 Kickin’ Green Chili-Recipe Remake

I mentioned in my post a few weeks ago about our amazing trip to Denver that we went to a…

September 27, 2017
Recipes, Sweets/Desserts

Grain Free Pumpkin Scones

Am I the only one that gets slightly irrationally irritated at the premature celebration of Fall? Don’t get me wrong,…

September 25, 2017
Chicken & Turkey, Crock Pot/ Instant Pot, Recipes

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Stack

I think I made it a full 2 weeks without posting a Mexican cuisine recipe! It was tough, but I…

September 20, 2017
Recipes

Everyday Breakfast Frittata

Confession: I am not a huge meal-prepper. I know, I know. It would help a ton on our busy weeknights…

September 18, 2017
Lifestyle

Grocery Shopping Tips & Trips

Call me crazy, but grocery shopping is one of my favorite activities. Of course, shopping at 11am on a Sunday…

September 14, 2017
Recipes, Sweets/Desserts

No Bake Grain Free Granola Bars

Happy Humpday friends! I think we just might make it through the week. To help, I have a special mid-week…

September 13, 2017
Chicken & Turkey, Recipes

Italian Style Turkey Meatloaf

My thoughts are with those affected by Hurricane Irma. It is hard to imagine the devastation these recent hurricanes have…

September 11, 2017