When I ask Travis for suggestions for what to make for dinner, I can pretty much expect 1 of 2 responses: Tacos (any combination of beef, chicken, shrimp, whatever, as long as it's in a tortilla, he's happy) or burgers. Typical, right? To be honest, I would be pretty content with alternating between those 2 meals too, at least for a while. I am a creature of habit, but also live by the mantra that "Variety is the spice of life." I'm a Gemini-I can't help this split personality. Annnnyway, I was strolling down the ai[...]
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Happy Monday, Guys! It's still hot and summer-like here! I know this happens every October in southern California, but I mean COME ON! I couldn't even bear the idea of turning on the oven yesterday, so the fresh batch of Pumpkin Spice Granola I had planned to make will just have to wait! Anyway, we had a lovely dinner on my mom's back patio last night (no sweatshirt necessary...) and after dinner, the conversation turned to talking about our favorite holiday treats...See's Candy to be exact. And it got me thinking..[...]
Happy Friday! This weekend will be busy and full of lots of hard work, fun, and excitement! For those of you that don't know, I work full time at a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program. We offer riding lessons as a form of therapy (physical, mental, and emotional) for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities and special needs. As you can imagine, it is extremely rewarding and inspirational. This weekend, we are putting on our 21st Annual Country Hoedown! It is our biggest fundraiser of the year and[...]
We had a day of Fall here in San Diego! It went from 100º on Saturday, to a beautiful, crisp Sunday, with the temps maxing out around 75º. Now that's what I'm talking about! We started the picturesque Fall day with a walk in the preserve with these guys. (I had to pause to take a picture because it actually looked like we have real seasons here!) We also had plans to have friends over later to watch football, so I decided it would be the perfect opportunity to make the season's first batch of chili. I looked around th[...]
I look forward to Sunday mornings all week long. This might be embarrassing, but sometimes I even go to bed early on a Saturday just so that Sunday morning will come quicker. As much as I'd like to sleep in, I am usually too excited about the prospect of getting up and making that perfect cup of coffee, taking it to the couch, and catching up on one of the shows I missed during the week (Totally sucked into "This is Us" despite the heartbreak I feel during every episode!) Yup! That's the kind of life I live and what I look f[...]
Last week, I posted about Michael Pollan's Food Rules. His simple breakdown on food and health (something usually so complex) resonated with me and represented the essence that I hope to convey with this blog. I would put mindful eating at the top of any list in terms of overall health. However, another vital aspect of a healthy lifestyle is exercise. I exercise for a whole gamut of reasons. Partly out of vanity, partly to maintain my strength, must mostly to keep my sanity. I have shied away from bringing up much abou[...]
Is anyone getting tired of the "pumpkin everything" life yet? I'm not! I am happily reveling in all things Fall. This Pumpkin Spice Grain Free Granola is perfectly sweet, crunchy, chewy, and Fall flavored. I have made countless batches of this stuff over the last couple of years and every time I am reminded of just how easy it is to throw together! I took a hiatus making any since last Christmas, but I don't think a week went by without my mom asking "When are you going to make another batch of that granola?" Well with Fa[...]
I've said it before and I'll say it again..I LOVE an entree salad! This particular salad is easily one of my favorites, and I have been waiting (im)patiently for Fall to arrive to make it. OF COURSE, I could make it any time of the year, but it is just so quintessentially fall that I like to save it for the most wonderful time of the year. This salad is loaded with all the best Fall flavors like dried cranberries, pepitas, beets, bacon, and sweet potatoes, to name a few! If you are an entree salad skeptic like Travis, I[...]
I spend a lot of time thinking about food (probably more than most) and what an emotional response it can evoke. From bringing up memories of a loved one, to following a certain diet, the very general topic of food can spark conversation, help you feel closer to others, and keep traditions alive. I know that the mindset of what we eat, how, when, and why we eat it varies greatly depending on culture, life circumstances, allergies, and simply preferences. There are those of us that are already thinking about our next mea[...]
I mentioned in my post a few weeks ago about our amazing trip to Denver that we went to a Diner, Drive-ins and Dives' featured restaurant called Sam's No. 3 for breakfast. (Apparently they go through 60 gallons of Green Chili/day...that is a little staggering but I am not the least bit surprised!) I had been there once before, and since our hotel was a block away, I was bound and determined to make it there the morning of my friend's wedding. Why was it so important that we cram breakfast into an already richly sched[...]