Word on the street is tomorrow’s September…? What? Does anyone know what that means? FALL IS COMING. Best season everrrrrr. And I get to actually experience the change from summer because we’re making a trip home to Illinois soon for a wedding, in which I have the honor of bridesmaid-ing. Aww yiss. Colorful leaves and…
Archives for August 2016
Berry and Walnut Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
For a light and vibrant salad, layer chicken and fresh fruit on a bed of romaine lettuce and top with crumbled feta and a drizzle of sweet poppy seed dressing. There are certain recipes that remind me how much of a “foodie” I am. While I was in the middle of assembling this salad, I…
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
Give the classic Caesar salad a makeover by adding it to wrap with chicken for a punch of protein and croutons for a bit of crunch. Do you have any dishes that when you see it on a menu at a restaurant, you have to order it? That’s me with Chicken Caesar Wraps. It’s such…
Trying New Fitness Adventures
They say you should always be trying new to things to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. The problem with this is…I really like my comfort zone – it’s very safe and not scary. This leads me to believe that I’m the exact type of person the advice of “try new things” is for…because…
Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana Popsicles
For a creamy frozen treat, make these Greek yogurt-based popsicles that are filled with cocoa powder, peanut butter, and fresh banana. Sometimes, it’s the little things in life that make every day sweeter – and I mean literally sweeter. I’m talking popsicles today, people. When I was little, my dad had a set of popsicle…
How to Make an Acai Bowl
Make your own acai bowl at home with this easy recipe that combines popular fruits with the superfood acai berry puree – it’s a creamy, frozen base for your favorite toppings! When I want to know something health- or food-related, I write about it. I did this with smoothie bowls, cold brew coffee, counting macros,…
Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing
Make a simple vinaigrette with olive and canola oils, red wine vinegar, and seasonings to use as a light dressing on your favorite salad. My husband requested I make this dressing ages ago, but clearly I’m too lazy to throw a few ingredients together for the easiest salad dressing ever…until now. When I’m not making…
The Best Blended Mocha Ever
Whip up this sweet, chocolaty coffee beverage for a refreshing drink to cool down during the hot months. I’ve been on a quest to create a delicious and sweet coffee beverage for years. Since it’s been so hot here in San Diego lately, I decided to try my hand at another concoction this past weekend….
Ranch Seasoning Mix
Keep dry ranch seasoning on hand for a flavorful addition to dips, dressings, or any recipe that needs a boost! You know what’s better than smothering everything with ranch? Adding the dry seasoning to everything. Okay, so a lot of ranch lovers might disagree with me on this, but I think it’s an amazing way…
Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowl
Freshen up breakfast or snack time with a cantaloupe bowl topped with Greek yogurt, blueberries, granola, and a drizzle of honey. After going on a hike with a few friends yesterday, I got back to our house and was staaarving. You know what’s better than breakfast? Second breakfast. So, I was committed to throwing something…
