I’m not gonna lie you guys, Fall is my favorite season. But as soon as I get a taste of my first ultra-ripe strawberry of the year, Summer doesn’t look so bad. And to be honest- I kind of crave the slow, warm days- especially after a long school year! Speaking of school years… this one was my last! And I can’t believe I’m actually saying that! …
You guys, I have chills just sitting here letting it sink in that I am actually writing this post. More than chills, actually… tears! It is just so surreal. I am so grateful, and feel so incredibly blessed to announce that we are expecting our first baby, due December 6, 2018! I am pregnant!!! And almost 13 weeks along. As you all know, we got married at the beginning of…
One meal that never, ever gets old? Chicken tenders. And fries. Am I right? One of my favorite parts of the Whole30 is that you can still eat delicious food. Just be mindful of your portions & the ingredients you are using, and you are good to go! These crispy chicken tenders are the perfect example of a Whole30 compliant dish that feels like you’re cheating. But there’s…
It’s been a little over two months of wedded bliss, and while it’s flown by- it also feels like we have been together forever. Looking back on our special day, I can still feel the excitement, the love, the nerves, and the relief once we hit the reception & got to sit back and relax. We are both pretty shy people, so being on the other side of the camera…
I officially have a new favorite dessert, and it takes just 5 ingredients & less than 15 minutes from start to finish. Doesn’t get much easier than that, right!? I have seen so many of my friends on Instagram serving up plantains as an easy side dish, and I decided it was time to pick up some of my own- and get to work figuring out my favorite ways to prepare…
From pork chops to salmon fillets to chicken thighs- one of my favorite things to do is to take a cut of meat and make it again & again until it’s just right. Because, to me, cooking large cuts of meat can feel really intimidating- especially when it comes to roasting in the oven. You’re not supposed to cut into it, that releases all of the juices. …






