It’s Wednesday already?! I love three day weekends. This means only two more days until my flight to Vermont for Blog Brulee! I’ve never traveled this much in such a short period of time– the ranch trip in July for my birthday (courtesy of Nick <3), the almond tour in August, and now Blog Brulee!…
I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing three day weekend! Nick was gone Friday through half of Sunday at his brother’s bachelor party (they went camping and jet skiing). It was just me and Link at home! Friday we worked on website stuff, Saturday I went to brunch and shopping with one of my…
I’ve partnered with My Fit Foods to bring you this post. All opinions remain my own. Imagine that you’ve just gotten off work and it was a busy day full of projects and deadlines. You drive your commute home with heavy traffic and when you get home, you’re tired and just want to rest. Your…
This recipe for BBQ Salmon & Sesame Noodles can be made in under 20 minutes for quick weeknight meal! Salmon is brushed with BBQ sauce, broiled, and served with stir-fry noodles tossed in a sesame sauce. Last Friday, I spent the day working off-campus. I’ve been working with the marketing department at the heart hospital…
Hi friends! I had promised a recap post last week but alas time got ahead of me and I didn’t get around to it. I also had planned on creating a recipe to go along but yet, again, time slipped by! Ack! I ordered a Day Designer yesterday so I’m hoping I’ll be able to…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Roasted hatch chiles make their way into a creamy mac n’ cheese made with pepper jack and goat cheese, avocado puree, cilantro, and lime. Topped with crispy panko bread crumbs and baked to perfection![/symple_box] Down here in Texas, people go kinda crazy when it’s hatch chile time. In fact, Central…
I can’t believe there’s only two days left in August. This year (as everyone usually says) is flying by so fast. But this year it seems to be especially flying by. In September, my little schnoodle puppy turns one year old. It still feels like he is a little baby puppy– just the 8 week…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Ready to indulge in a creamy, cheesy and flavorful tortellini alfredo? Check out my lightened up version using light sour cream, two percent milk and buttery roasted garlic. [/symple_box] Sometimes, you just need something goey and cheesy. And super garlicky. I had a craving for fettuccine alfredo this past weekend and…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Take advantage of your bread machine by using it to create crispy yet chewy home made pizza crust. [/symple_box] Hi friends! Happy Friday! I am back in Texas after my trip earlier this week. If you’ve been following me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I’ve been in California…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]A traditional family-favorite, sloppy joes, are redone with smashed seasoned black beans and piled high on a toasted bun with spicy chipotle mayo, avocado, lettuce, onion and tomato. Ready in under 15 minutes! [/symple_box] Happy Monday everyone! Today I am in-route to California for the Almond Orchard Experience sponsored by…
Happy Sunday! Today I am recovering from a bachelorette party I attended yesterday. It was for my boyfriend’s brother’s fiance (that’s a mouthful. someday I will say sister-in-law haha). We spent the day at a Marriott hotel here in Dallas at the pool doing bridal shower things. Then we went and got our hair done…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Craving a lunch wrap that’s full of flavor? Try these spicy roasted chickpeas that are seasoned with smoked paprika + cumin, tossed with a lemon tahini dressing, all wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla along with spinach, carrots and cucumber.[/symple_box] When I was meal planning last weekend, I asked Nick…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]If you’re looking to save time in the morning, try preparing a whole week’s worth of breakfasts at once. My recipe for steel cut oatmeal + berries + chia lasts all week and will keep you full until lunch! [/symple_box] I hope you had a good weekend! As I type…
Hi friends! It’s been a busy couple weeks around here. It seems like the summer always goes by so fast– we’ve had plans almost every weekend. I love seeing my family and friends, but I’m an introvert at heart and will enjoy when things settle down again– which may be several months from now!! I’ve got…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Swiss Steak is a traditional family favorite: Lean top round steak simmered with a simple tomato sauce, carrots and onions, and served on a bed of creamy homemade mashed potatoes.[/symple_box] This is recipe #2 in my entries for the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner campaign for the Recipe Redux contest! My first…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Ready for a hearty breakfast? This cheesy quesadilla is stuffed with pan seared sirloin, sauteed mushrooms and spinach, and fried eggs with runny yolks. Sure to keep you full until lunch! [/symple_box] I hope everyone had a great weekend! Nick and I took it pretty easy… we went out to dinner…
Today’s recipe features sauteed pineapple and shrimp with spicy teriyaki sauce and crunchy zucchini ribbons. Ready in under ten minutes, this meal for two will be sure to impress. Earlier this week, my family celebrating both my birthday on Monday (I turned 25!) and my Grandpa’s birthday on Wednesday. He didn’t say how old he was turning…
Our lives are so rushed. We’re trying to get a list of tasks done, and finish as much as we can each day, speeding along in our lives to our next destination. We rush what we need to do there so we can move to the next. We’re overwhelmed by what feels like non-stop, never…
Happy Monday! Today is my 25th birthday. Nick had planned a surprise birthday vacation and right now we’re wherever that is (note: I wrote this post last week, knowing we’d be gone). Check out my Instagram to see where we went. I’m so happy to take a break from work and blogging and everything else…
Angel hair and raw zucchini noodles are tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, and topped with sweet cherry tomatoes and crispy roasted chickpeas. Eat this pasta salad warm or cold, either way it hits the spot. It’s the 22nd, which means it’s Recipe Redux day! This month’s theme: Fresh from the Garden The season of bountiful produce…
In a world full of nutrition misconceptions, daily coverage of new studies, and the continuous pushing of new miracle ingredients and superfoods, it’s hard to distinguish facts against fiction. It seems as if every time we go to the store, there’s a new product with various health claims. Gluten free this, hormone free that, free…
Happy Sunday, everyone! I’m glad I had time to pull all of my favorite links of the week for today’s post. Things are going to start getting busy around here. My 25th birthday is a week from tomorrow! This coming weekend marks the start of a very busy three months. Lots of traveling (probably the…
Sometimes, it drives me absolutely bonkers when I’m about to take a bite out of a delicious, warm chocolate chip cookie, and someone goes “Look! The dietitian is eating a cookie!” Most of the time I am able to laugh it off, but the more it happens, the more it bothers me. I know, being a dietitian…
This meal is so simple, it barely even needs a recipe. Last Sunday, I did my usual meal planning and grocery trip, and when I got home I did a little food prepping. The plan was to make a big batch of meat for tacos to put in our lunches this week. We’ve been trying…