Hi Reader, I was in Palm Springs for a few days this week. It was sunny and warm, and I got to wear shorts and flip flops for the first time in months. If that doesn't get a person in the mood for spring, I don't know what does. :) I definitely ate like I was on vacation, so I'm craving more salads than usual. I stocked up on plenty of greens and veggies at the grocery store last night after I got home so I have some salad prep to do today! Salads are truly the best way to get a wide variety...
13 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, I spend a lot of time revisiting some of my old recipes to shoot reels for Instagram (are you following me there yet??). I shot one this past week for my almond flour blueberry banana muffins, and I realized that I hadn't made them in far too long. That got me thinking that I should share some of my favorite healthier muffin recipes. We all love muffins right? They're perfect for grab 'n go breakfasts, snacks and even dessert. The muffins I'm sharing below are made with either...
20 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Reader, When I was growing up, my mom made corned beef and cabbage every St. Patrick's Day, and I kept the tradition alive with my own family. To this day, it's one of my favorite meals, especially with a side of crusty Irish brown bread! If you're not a fan of corned beef, try my Irish beef stew or Guinness beef chili (the chili would be great with ground turkey as well!). I've got plenty more St. Patrick's Day ideas for you to check out below, which includes a couple of naturally green...
26 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'm a huge sports fan if you haven't caught onto that by now. Football has ended and baseball hasn't started yet, so I'm focused on basketball at the moment. We are watching lots of college basketball right now. Things are really heating up as the March Madness tournament is coming towards the end of this month! Whether youβre hosting a watch party or just enjoying the games from your couch, you can find some appetizers and finger foods that are easy to make, packed with flavor,...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Reader, We had a lot of snow here in Boise for Valentine's weekend last week and I loved it. Snow makes everything beautiful, and it certainly didn't stop us from going on hikes with our dog. We layered up and went out! While the snow has melted now due to a combination of rain and sunny days, it's still cold and I'm craving all the comfort food. With that craving in mind, I'm sharing (5) vegetarian comfort food recipes below. Each recipe is affordable, customizable and requires minimal...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry Hi Reader, It's already mid-February, there's snow everywhere, and I'm dreaming of spring. Who's with me? There's no sign of it on the horizon here in Boise, but aside from that, I am focused on bringing you more of what you're looking for this year in the way of quick and easy dinners. And let's make them affordable while we're at it, because grocery prices are insane right now. I'll be in my kitchen creating new recipes (and refreshing old ones), but until then,...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, The last thing I ever want to do is go out to dinner on Valentine's Day and pay a ton of money on an overpriced steak dinner that I can easily make at home. I would much rather prepare a special meal for my family at home, which typically includes pan seared steak with mashed potatoes. You can find these recipes below, along with a few others just in case you'd rather celebrate Valentine's Day dinner in too. :) Do you go out on Valentine's Day? Hit reply and let me know your plans!...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Saturday! Thank you so much to those of you that completed my annual reader survey last week. The survey is now closed and I will announce the winners of the Amazon cards and share the results as soon as I compile the info! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. While I don't care about the teams that are playing this year (I was pulling for the Bills!), hopefully the game will be exciting. If the game isn't exciting, the food will be. :) (5) of my all time favorite game day...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Boise river Hi Reader, The weather here in Boise is cold but it's been sunny, so we've been enjoying lots of hikes with our dog lately. As long as the sun is shining, it feels great! I'm sure rain and snow are on the horizon, but for now I intend to make the most of the weather and get outdoors as much as possible. As cold as it is outside, I still crave salads every day. Eating salads definitely helps me balance out that comfort food, too. :) Below you'll find my (3) favorite winter salads...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read