Some days I have a lot on my mind & an endless to-do list, and a “food is fuel” mentality. I prep breakfast & lunch, make a simple, nutritious dinner, and do minimal snacking. I drink a lot of water & take all of my supplements. Other days, I think about food. All. Day. Long. “How long ago was breakfast? It feels like hours ago,…
Most mornings, I like my breakfast prepped, easy, and in my stomach in 10 minutes or less (closer to 5 minutes, actually). Other mornings, I’ll spend an hour whisking & mixing & waiting for puffed up golden brown perfection… Anyone else? This Paleo / Whole30 soufflé went down Sunday morning, and I’m thinking my time spent as a mad chef was worth it! Double bacon, chopped spinach, & onion…
With football playoffs & the Super Bowl coming up, my mind has continued to drift towards finger foods. You know, the kind that you can mindlessly inhale while you chat & do your best to follow the big game? Luckily, these are packed with simple, good-for-you ingredients that won’t leave you with as much of a gut-ache, had you scarfed down a giant bowl of nachos. Because as good…
Apricots grow really well in my home town, which means they’re always easy to find. That also means I’m very picky about them! I like more of a sweet/tart-flavored apricot (Blenheim is my favorite), while I know some prefer the all-sweet variety. Whichever kind floats your boat, you’ve got to try them like this. Combined with roasted, salted macadamias, sweet coconut, and creamy coconut oil, they taste like…
Some of my favorite Sundays are for dreaming up new recipes, binge-watching Pretty Little Liars educational shows on Netflix, and getting out of my pj’s around noon to get in some sort of movement for the day. Luckily, my TV is close is enough to my kitchen- and I was able to keep up with my show while turning this “Creamy Cajun Chicken” deliciousness into a reality! So,…
I’m going to keep things simple today: If you like egg rolls, but feel bad about yourself after eating a dozen of them, you’re going to love this. It’s got all of the deliciousness found on the inside of an egg roll, but pan-fried in healthy fat & eaten straight out of the bowl. Because, who needs soy sauce & egg roll wrappers in their life, anyway? …