All I possibly could consider last week was peanut butter and jelly variations.

Peanut butter jelly breakfast time toast with extra crunchy chia seed products. Peanut butter on the peanut butter bagel (omg). Peanut butter and clean strawberries spread on banana muffins. Peanut butter and jelly stuffed french toast. Peanut butter and jelly forever and ever. It’s funny, but PB&J doesn’t feel just like a nostalgic meals toRead more

I have a few foods that I’ve fond remembrances of. They continue being my favorites throughout the years.

This got me thinking… why is food memorable? It really is simply the taste of it? Or more of what we associate with our food experiences? Every time I’ve hot chocolates I’m taken back again to when I used to ice skate with my girlfriends. We’d get a cup of wealthy creamy hot cocoa withRead more

I’m a company believer that every BBQ or party must have at least a few healthy options avaiable for guests to nosh on. No one wants to show up and only become served mayo-loaded potato salad, excessively salted poker chips, popular dogs, cake through the grocery store and cantaloupe that tastes like it’s from a GMO manufacturer.

Okay, probably those are just the parties I’ve been to. Whomp whomp. Still, it just might time to step it up a notch with an outrageously good salad packed with fresh fruit, bright greens, toasty nuts and a to die for balsamic dressing. Wouldn’t you agree? This salad was based off a recipe we enjoyedRead more

Some time ago, Tony and I had the chance to go to Pensacola, Florida where we’d the very best truffle fries on earth. The heavenly popular fries were full of garlic and truffle taste, melted in your mouth and acquired this beautiful crusty golden external that I simply couldn’t get over.

I actually finally reached my French fry heaven. Among my weaknesses in lifestyle. Yours too? Great, because I’ve got the absolute BEST baked french fries on the planet for you to devour… After tasting the golden brown crispy little loves in Pensacola, I fell head over heels for truffle oil. In fact, I ended upRead more

Write it down! Savor it. Close your eyes, reveal and smile for a moment.

The truth is, you’ve got to enjoy it all. Cherish it actually. That is your history; these will become your recollections forever. Celebrate with turkey, wines, and good pie! Drink and eat for your accomplishments and other’s ambitions! Don’t forget to take plenty of snapshots. Make sure to remember it. These moments won’t come again.Read more

Hi! I’m so excited to FINALLY post this recipe!

This past week continues to be completely crazy! I flew to New York to meet up and cook with Bobby Flay at his cafe! Whattt?! I understand! My dessert was selected by Fage Total Greek Yogurt to be served at their event. They changed Bobby’s restaurant Mesa Grill right into a beautiful Pop-up Basic KitchenRead more

White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Oatmeal Cookies made with coconut oil

Super chewy Light Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies are made with coconut oil and whole wheat grains for any hearty cookie that everyone will love! I’ve always believed that doing small things is what really matters in a relationship. You usually look back and appreciate those moments. Oh you understand, like thoseRead more

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (made with coconut oil!)

Before Tony and We started officially dating, I baked him four different batches of cookies and shipped these to him within the cutest wrapped Martha Stewart boxes I purchased off Amazon. I considered to myself, if this guy wants cookies, he’s going to get some good damn good cookies. I stayed until the wee hoursRead more

In the event that you follow me on Instagram , you might have seen my yoga exercises tweets lately (#akyogachallenge). I’m dropping in love with my practice and it feels definitely incredible.

Today what’s funny is that I’m the sort of person who NEEDS strength from a workout. Usually kickboxing and working tend to be my favorites because I love the ‘high’, uplifting feeling that originates from those cardio endorphins. What’s unusual is that I’ve found that I get the same feeling from my yoga exercise practice,Read more

I feel as if I’ve been waiting around forever for humid summer evenings. And my goodness are they here. Smoky BBQ meat, new juicy watermelon, and freezing yogurt has bought out my entire life and I couldn’t become more ecstatic about any of it.

As you might have seen via my Instagram , I am taking a couple of summer trips. Along the way, I find myself eating dinner out and enjoying food relative to each state’s lifestyle. Quite often, I’ll order some sort of chopped salad; each one becoming more unique compared to the last. In New Mexico,Read more