Happy Fourth of July everyone! Hope you all have a fun, relaxing day planned. We are going to hit up the neighborhood parade, cook out, bake cookies and watch some fireworks! I wanted to share this super easy recipe for those of you that want the taste of BBQ without putting in any of the…
Hawaiian Vacation and Blogging Gets Thrown Out the Window
We just got back from our two week vacation in Hawaii. I am so thankful that our families all fell in love with Hawaii when they visited us, and now we have chosen it for our family reunion spot. We met up with my parents, my husband’s mother and his three siblings and their families….
Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa and Cilantro Crema
I had such a fabulous time at the BlogHerFood Conference and am still a bit exhausted from the excitement of it all. Leaving for our vacation to Hawaii approximately 24 hours after I returned home hasn’t helped the tired factor. I can’t complain though- I’m in Hawaii after all (excuse me while I squeal!!!) I…
Michelob ULTRA Light Cider Review
If you would ask my old roommate (before I was married) what my drink of choice would be at the bar, she’d probably say a Snakebite (half Guinness, half Cider) although I am still not sure if that’s the proper name as someone once told me it’s really called a Black Velvet. Either way, we…
Healthy Grains: Quinoa Tabouli
I can’t remember the first time I tried tabouli, but I have been eating at Middle Eastern restaurants since I was a kid. If you haven’t had it, it’s a typical Arabic salad made of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, often seasoned with garlic, onions and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and…
Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille & Meal Planning
Seen the movie Ratatouille? Ever since the first time I saw it I wanted to make the dish. Ratatouille is a traditional French Provencal stewed vegetable dish, but it there is much debate on how to make a traditional ratatouille. It can be done in the saute pan, oven or grill, but the typical cast…
Lightened-Up Turkey Meatballs
I am back on a kick to get my kids to eat more veggies. Boy they can be soooo picky! Today I share a healthier meatball with you. How is a meatball related to veggies you ask? Well you add the veggies into the meat, duh! I love meatballs, I really do. I make them…
Easy Chicken Enchiladas for Two & Meal Planning
I made these enchiladas in 10 minutes the other day….and then they baked while I cleaned up. Cooking something like enchiladas isn’t my norm for a typical weekday lunch, but I was sooo tired of sandwiches and salads that I’ve been eating so much of since we moved from Missouri. I had unpacked several boxes…
{Guest Post} Pea Pesto Crostini from Flavia’s Flavors
You guys still checking in? Good, because I am so much closer to being unpacked and back to regular blogging and I have a treat for you today! I am thrilled to have one of my cyber friends guest-posting for me- Flavia from Flavia’s Flavors is here to share a delicious Italian recipe (her specialty)…
Moving Update & a Recipe: Japanese-Style Guacamole
Hello friends! It has been 10 days since we left our home in Missouri and we’ve been living in hotels ever since. We just got to the Seattle area 3 days ago and are quickly looking for a house to rent. We will be living here for at least 3 years so we want to…
