This Summer has been full of margaritas, travel, baseball, therefore MUCH FOOD. I’ve experienced so blessed to be able to take a lot of weekend trips among my long function weeks. The photos below catch a number of the moments of a few trips to Miami, North & SC.

You can also check out my Trip Advisor profile to check out some of the places I’ve stayed. I need to progress about critiquing the restaurants I’ve consumed at. That’s on my to accomplish list next! I LOVE margaritas. They are hands down the best beverage and what better spot to appreciate them then beautiful,Read more

Spicy Dark Bean Poultry Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce

Hi! It’s been a while and I am sorry for not blogging as frequent. My site has been having issues recently, but just know that we’re working hard to get all of the kinks set, so hopefully it will be running faster quickly! Besides that I believe we should capture up. You know, just discussRead more

I have a few exciting what to share with you today!

Next! Tony and I will Cancun next week. YES! I’m thrilled. We’re so thrilled to relax and enjoy the warm sunlight. Seriously it’s -14 degrees out right now. You read that correct. NEGATIVE FOURTEEN. I feel like my toes might fall off. Anyway I wanted to ask in the event that you guys have anyRead more

My Grandma told my Grandpa when she was in 6th grade that she would marry him. Today they’ve been wedded for nearly 60 years. How incredible is that?

I’m visiting them in New Mexico right now. The tumbleweeds are simply as common as the Walmarts here. Not at all tropical. I have already been laughing nonstop since I got here though. For instance, my 76 season old Grandma does Zumba. I witnessed it today. Certainly was a sight. Whatever she is doing though,Read more

I’ve been attempting to make beet burgers ever since my Mom introduced me for them a few years back again. Whole Foods utilized to create this fantastic version full of crunchy walnuts, beets and so much flavor; often times we’d scarf them straight down after our exercises.

Sadly, I cannot appear to find the same tasty beet burgers at any Chicago area Full Foods. Last week my mind wandered to these beet burgers once more. Also craving them a lot more than peanut butter on the spoon. (If you understand me, you then understand that’s A LOT.) Therefore the adventure begun toRead more

Eating obscene amounts of Hors d’oeuvres and matching my nail polish to my lipstick is completely normal.

Dressing in issues that sparkle and sipping chocolate peppermint beverages make cold nights divine. Eating cookies for supper? You bet! I’ve been to three vacation parties in the past week. Not forgetting several breakfasts and lunches with my co-workers. I really like the fact that these people know how to consume! Our brunch last weekRead more

Last week I had been walking residential from my usual morning workout and suddenly smelled an overwhelming bagel aroma in the air flow.

My goodness, have you ever had that eventually you? It’s truly a breakfast contacting like no additional and therefore produced my belly rumble for another 20 minutes. Throughout the rest of the day, I held considering bagels and couldn’t quit. In fact, I couldn’t even recall the final time I had a bagel. Mention WHAT?!Read more

Chewy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies (made with coconut oil + dairy free!)

Last night I put a wonderful, healthy dinner including a turkey patty, brussels sprouts and a good salad. I had developed to save room for a couple of the freaking awessome chewy, oatmeal carrot wedding cake cookies – one of my fresh favorites. Several readers have emailed me requesting a recipe for a healthy carrotRead more

Perhaps you have baked something yet this holidays? Something fantastically sugary, warm and ooey-gooey? Otherwise, I encourage you to take the time out. There’s something magnificent about having a giant baking day with your friends and family; and undoubtedly, I’m here to set you up for cooking success.

That it is quite ridiculous just how many cookie formulas I have upon this blog page. Gluten free types, double chocolate, lots of dark brown butter, plus some hearty oatmeal bites as well! So of course, when Caribou Coffee asked to partner with me to help celebrate their fresh Gingersnap Cookie Mocha , I usedRead more

Perhaps you have baked something yet this holiday season? Something fantastically sugary, warm and ooey-gooey? If not, I encourage you to definitely make an effort out. There’s something magnificent about having a giant baking day with your relatives and buddies; and of course, I’m here to set you up for baking success.

It’s actually quite ridiculous how many cookie quality recipes I have upon this blog page. Gluten free types, double chocolate, plenty of brown butter, and some hearty oatmeal bites as well! So needless to say, when Caribou Espresso asked to partner with me to greatly help celebrate their brand-new Gingersnap Cookie Mocha , I wasRead more