With summer in full swing, I am all about the entree salads! My husband has different thoughts, but I like the challenge of creating filling, delicious, and complex salads that will satisfy even the pickiest of salad eaters! Especially in the summer, but really year round, I could probably live off the notorious "Big A$$ Salads" I have in my repertoire. I just love the variety of flavors and textures they offer, plus they fill you up without making you feel TOO full. And also, vinegar. I've always been a big fan of vine[...]
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Another weekend has come and gone in the blink of an eye! Since Travis and I only get one day "off" together, we always try to make Sunday a good mix of productivity and fun. We started the day off with a major grocery haul at Costco and Trader Joes, to get those things checked off the to-do list. After a busy (and crowded) Sunday morning, we made it back home in need of a little R&R. A nice big lunch and an episode of Dexter later, were ready to head back out again. I have had my eye on a "U-Pick" Strawberry field[...]
We are smack dab in the middle of the so-called "holiday season"...how's that going for everyone? I know it can be difficult to eat healthy and stay on track during this time of year, so today I have 2 tips for you if you are heading out to a holiday party :) Eat before you go. If you have a feeling that there might not be many healthy options, have a substantial "snack" or mini meal before heading out the door. This way, you can still nibble on a few treats or whatever strikes your fancy, but you won't be ravenous and[...]
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[...]
We just got back from a quick weekend trip to Seattle. We went last spring and enjoyed all of the amazing sightseeing and activities that the city has to offer. However, the sole purpose of our travels this time was to meet our brand new nephew, Harrison, and hang out with his mom and dad (my brother, Nick and sister-in-law, Erin.) My mom and other brother flew up as well, so it was such a treat getting to spend the whole weekend with the fam, just enjoying each others company (and reliving funny stories from our childhood.)[...]