Ah, the whirlwind that is having B and the kids here for 48 hours. My heart is so full, my days are so busy, and then SO quickly the weekend is over, and the house is eerily quiet and empty. I almost always cry when they leave, and today I was way more sad than usual.… Continue reading CSA Trial Run & Roasted Beets with Balsamic and Rosemary
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE the combination of sweet and savory. On a whim, I whipped up these delicious bars that are sweet and savory, are gluten free and have NO added sugar!! No artificial sweetener and no flour, you guys. Healthy, yummy, and easy on your tummy! Sundays to me are all about relaxing, going… Continue reading Strawberry and Basil Tarts with Lemon Zest
Guys! I’m back! The past few weeks have been super crazy. I accepted a new position very unexpectedly, and that celebration brought along a slew of paperwork, tears, laughs, second guesses, paperwork, slight panic attacks, and, oh yeah, even more paperwork. Needless to say, my fledgling blog has fallen by the way side. But, I’m committed.. and when… Continue reading Warm Cannellini and Arugula Salad with Lemon, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto
Superfoods are nutrient packed, disease fighting, body energizing foods that are great for you, and believe it or not, can actually taste great, too. I typically like to meal prep on Sundays, but Monday happened to be President’s Day so I was already off work have AND it also snowed, which always makes me want to cook and/or bake.… Continue reading A busy-bees guide to meal prepping (with Superfoods!)
Tonight, I made my fifth Blue Apron Meal, Seared Chicken and Mashed Potatoes with Maple Glazed Carrots and Pan Sauce. and this was, without a doubt, the most delicious meal yet. I seriously could have licked the plate. This recipe took about 40 minutes all together, including prep time. Boiling the water for the potatoes gave me just enough time… Continue reading Seared Chicken and Mashed Potatoes with Maple Glazed Carrots and Pan Sauce
I just made that gorgeous meal (and inhaled it) in about a half hour, start to finish. Today began my second week with Blue Apron (honestly I had intended to just try it out for a week, but I forgot to cancel!) Fortunately, this week’s recipes are delicious and pretty healthy, so I’ll happily avoid the… Continue reading Fresh Beet Linguini with Goat Cheese, Swiss Chard and Toasted Walnuts: A Blue Apron Review
Recently, I have been so hungry after I work out. Like, famished. Combine that hunger with a usually stressful and always long work day and watching me, you’d think I hadn’t eaten in weeks. I get home and I NEED to eat ALL of the things immediately. Fortunately, I’m pretty disciplined and am able to avoid fast food on the… Continue reading Kale, White Bean & Chicken Sausage Soup
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