It feels like we were JUST in the thick of Christmas celebrations, and yet Easter is already on the horizon! In all honesty, Easter hasn't been much of a "thing" for us in recent years. I hope that will change once we have little ones in the picture because I can totally get behind easter egg hunts and big baskets stuffed with lots of goodies! I just feel like it is a kid-centered holiday, but in the meantime, we can make due with Mimosas and a big Easter Brunch! It's been a while since I've done any baking, and I[...]
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I think I've mentioned it here before, but growing up, my momma was a hard-working, dedicated elementary school teacher/single mom and often didn't get home until after dinner time. And if she DID get home at a reasonable hour, asking her "what's for dinner?" was risky business. So, as teenagers, we realized pretty quick that if we wanted to eat, we needed to take on some responsibility in the kitchen! My oldest brother first took the lead and I can totally remember him cooking up a storm from an early age. We had a r[...]
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. The weather was pretty much perfect and we did our best to take advantage of our beautiful southern California sunshine. We did a little work in our garden (I planted an herb garden...a little hesitantly, as I have always had a rather brown thumb, but I am remaining optimistic). We packed a lunch and had a little picnic at the beach (and I asked, out loud, more than once, why we don't do this more often!?) And of course, took the dogs for a few solid strolls a[...]
I want to start by saying THANK YOU to all of the amazing people that responded to my post on Monday. I have to say, it felt strange putting it all out there and sharing more about my personal life than ever before, but in a way, it was empowering and cathartic. I know that with so much support from friends, family, and even strangers, we will be able to continue on this journey with a positive attitude! But for now, let's get back to sharing delicious, easy, and healthy recipes! I know when I first started cooking, ma[...]
It's almost Valentine's Day! Who's got big plans? We certainly do not...but I am totally ok with that! I like the holiday as a fun little reminder to tell the people your loved ones that you, well, love them and as an excuse to enjoy some extra chocolate! It doesn't need to be anything fancy or crazy, but just fun and sweet :) I was strolling down the aisles at Target (dangerous, I know) and was so tempted by some of the delicious looking chocolates and sweets. I mean, heart-shaped candy? Totally almost got me. But I know[...]
Today I have a super simple recipe full of all the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato, but bolstered up a notch with the addition of chicken and broccoli. You just cant go wrong with this combination of flavors. This dish is hearty, but totally healthy and perfectly filling. I love that you get a complete meal in one pan-so easy for serving and after dinner clean-up! It's a great "make-ahead" dinner-get everything ready for the final bake in the oven, but then store until you are ready to eat. In fact, I made this o[...]
Happy Monday, friends! We had a lovely weekend around here. Although I am realllly jonesing for some cold winter temperatures (aka soup and stew weather!), I have decided that I will embrace the ridiculously warm temps we are getting here in Southern California. We took the dogs out for a really beautiful walk/hike that was new to us. It's about 2 miles from our house, yet we have never taken advantage of this particular trail. I am so glad we finally did, because we all had such a fun time. Jack found his new favorite[...]
Who's excited for the Super Bowl this weekend!? I genuinely consider Super Bowl Sunday to be a legitimate holiday at our house. Regardless of who is playing, I get giddy with excitement the days leading up to the big event. When Travis and I were living that long-distance relationship life, being able to spend that "holiday" together was something I looked forward to most. There's a lot to love about Super Bowl Sunday. First, I enjoy getting the chance to learn more about the teams and their players. There are always such[...]
We've got 2 recipes for the price of one in today's post! Here's what happened- I was experimenting in the kitchen last weekend and made 2 versions of the same basic dish, and then couldn't decide which one I wanted to share here today. They both turned out to be super tasty, and each have their benefits depending on your specific dietary needs or preferences :) This Cauliflower Mac & Cheese is a low carb, highly nutritious version of everyone's favorite side dish. I've done cauliflower mashed "potatoes", and cauli[...]
Happy Friday! I have one more delicious recipe to share before we head into our weekend... I mentioned in my post on Monday that a friend and coworker of mine recently asked me for cooking lessons! I am definitely not a pro, wing it a lot of the time, make plenty of "meh" meals, and cut and burn myself more often than I should admit. But since "going paleo" a little over 5 years ago, I have learned (through trial and error) how to plan, prepare, and cook a lot of different healthy, wholesome foods. While I am no expert,[...]