Assemble a do-it-yourself snack box by combining a variety of different foods for a balanced collection of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. I’ve been in a weird food mood lately, where I rarely want real meals for lunch. As a result, I usually end up just snacking frequently between breakfast and dinner. Since wanting a quick…
Archives for April 2018
BBQ Chicken Pizza with Fresh Cilantro
Make your own BBQ chicken pizza at home with this recipe that includes a BBQ-pizza sauce on a homemade crust, topped with mozzarella, chicken, a drizzle of BBQ sauce, and fresh cilantro. Every Sunday is pizza night at our house. We usually stick to the classic dough + pizza sauce + mozzarella + optional pepperoni,…
April Favorites
April has been filled with a lot of happy things—most notably, a lot of time spent enjoying nature. We’ve been spoiled with beautiful weather, as usual, while everyone else seems to be all, “SPRING, WHERE YOU AT?” So I’ve been trying to take advantage of the endless possibilities that come with living in San Diego….
No Better Time to Be Happy
The concept of happiness has become so interesting to me over the past couple years. The more I’ve read and reflected about it, the more I’ve come to realize that it’s really all about how you react to situations and appreciate the little things in every simple day. A lot of us fall victim to…
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
For an easy method of making lots of bacon, try baking it in the oven! It comes out perfectly crispy, and cleanup is a breeze. Although we’ve been together for almost nine years now, my husband has started learning some concerning facts about me lately. I’ll never forget the look on his face a couple…
Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing
For a sweet and tangy salad dressing, try this homemade poppy seed recipe that uses ingredients like vinegar, oil, sugar, seasonings, and poppy seeds. Homemade salad dressings are becoming my jam. I’ve only shared about five so far, but I’m in love with each and every one of them. Aside from my Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette, this…
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Toss shredded chicken in buffalo sauce and add it to lettuce wraps along with carrots, celery, feta, and a drizzle of ranch for a flavorful and fresh meal. This is one of those recipes I’ve considered sharing for years but just never have. I’m trying to post more of those, actually, because some people’s casual,…
Maple Vanilla Granola
This Maple Vanilla Granola recipe uses natural ingredients like coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract for a sweet and crunchy granola snack to put eat in yogurt, a smoothie bowl, or just straight up! Have you ever made food that was so good that you got worried? That’s the weird reaction I had…
10 Natural Ways to Combat Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies are simply the worst. Dust, mold, and pollen are the most common culprits, each ramping up at different times of the year. I’m one of the cursed ones who suffers from seasonal allergies—especially during the spring and fall. Over the past few weeks, I’ve started noticing a watery eye (yes, just one), runny…
PB & J Overnight Oats
Enjoy the classic PB&J flavor combo you grew up with by making a batch of this peanut butter and jelly overnight oats for a grab-and-go breakfast. Some food combinations are just meant to be—chocolate and peanut butter, ham and cheese, chicken and waffles, bacon and…everything. Another one? Peanut butter and jelly. I’ve come to the conclusion…
