Mix fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil to make this flavorful oil for dipping fresh bread. If you remember my February Favorites or follow my Instagram stories, you might know I’ve been working my way through a bread cookbook. I’ve made a total of 14 (?!) loaves of bread, and I have several more to…
Archives for May 2019
May Favorites
It’s been a rainy AF May over here—so much so that it’s apparently the second wettest May ever in Chicago. As it’s continued to warm up, I’ve decided to fully embrace the frizzy hair (yes, let’s pretend it’s a choice). Despite the humidity (which I didn’t miss when we lived in San Diego), I’m thankful…
Unplug for a Few Minutes
Gotta love long holiday weekends. Although they still seem to fly by, they always leave me feeling refreshed as I return to the workweek. Just having a little extra time to relax and…break from routine can be therapeutic. I find myself feeling this way a lot, especially with social media and blogging. Posting regularly feels…
One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice
This chicken and rice dish can be made in one pan and is an incredibly flavorful dinner full of fresh lemon and herbs. I need a lemon tree because I have been ALL about the magical citrus fruit lately. The flavor it adds to such a wide variety of foods is so refreshing. It was…
Berry Quinoa Yogurt Parfait
Mix up your usual yogurt by turning it into a parfait with an extra boost of protein from the layers of quinoa. I love finding new ways to use ingredients. You think you know all the different ways to prepare a food, but sometimes if you branch out enough, it practically becomes a whole new…
Dark Chocolate Fruit Dip
For a decadent dip for apples, strawberries, and other fruit, whip up a quick batch of this smooth chocolatey mixture. Apples dipped in caramel is fine and all, but I’ve become hooked on this super basic chocolate dip. I tend to make this when my sweet tooth is calling, because it’s a delicious chocolatey recipe…
My #1 Tip for Sticking to a Workout Schedule
Of all the tips I’ve shared on how to stay committed to a workout schedule— whether on here or in person to friends—there’s one in particular that I swear by. It’s the one change that made my unstructured and infrequent exercise turn into a legitimate routine: logging workouts. I’ve been logging workouts online for over…
What You Do Every Day Matters More
Ah, Gretchen Rubin. You’re the author I chose to start my goal of making myself read more last year. The Happiness Project was the first of 8 books I read as part of my 2018 goal of “always be working on a book to read.” The quote I’m sharing today is one of her “Secrets…
Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine is healthy side dish that includes crisp-tender green beans cooked in a sauce of butter, olive oil, and lemon—with toasted almonds and garlic mixed in. I’ll eat green beans any way they’re prepared, but this fancy-sounding “almondine” version has become a favorite of mine over the years. I had actually never heard…
Raspberry Chia Seed Tea
Make your own fruity chia seed water by brewing raspberry tea and adding chia seeds for a nutritious and filling beverage. If you’ve never had chia seed water, this post might weird you out. The first time I ever tried chia seed water was when I received a bottle of Mama Chia Chia Beverage during…
