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'[...]
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, swee[...]
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[...]
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 peo[...]
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 li[...]
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 ultima[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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, s[...]
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[...]