Several simple favorites.

Obtaining my aggression out. Kickboxing, bicycling, yoga is definitely all great… plus then I can eat even more of the aforementioned. My fresh camera. It could be more important to me than cookies. It’s certainly even more important than a boyfriend. Grandma’s buttermilk waffles. Crispy with a pleasant fluffy consistency. Don’t be concerned I snatchedRead more

Wellness Wednesday: Perfectionism + 8 Things To Help You Relax & Stress Less

This week I’m choosing to spotlight something that has been life-changing for me: Learning how exactly to relax and stress less. I know it seems simple, but many people actually have a problem with learning how to relax and revel in time and energy to themselves because they’re chasing success, happiness and excellence without evenRead more

WHOLE WHEAT GRAINS Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter Glaze + Giveaway

Mid-week vibes approaching at you because I CANNOT wait for the weekend. Tony and I are headed to Pensacola, FL and we couldn’t become more excited to hit the beach. Somehow Chicago went from 70 degrees last week to a measly 45 with a wickedly cool Lake Michigan wind chill. NOPE, I’m just not readyRead more

Chewy CHOCOLATES Cherry Protein Granola Pubs with Chia Seeds

Chewy protein-packed granola bars made with almond butter, protein powder, dark chocolate and cherries! These gluten-free and vegan-friendly bars are the ideal snack or breakfast time. Did I let you know that Sundays certainly are a big day for me? Usually I wake up, hit the gym, then head right to the grocery store. AfterRead more

I understand what you’re thinking. You’re thinking about the title of this post. But before I can explain it, I have to tell you something.

I’m completely jealous right now. Like green eyed filled with envy jealousy. The blogger that inspired me to create my very own blog, Emily from SugarPlum , does a thing that food bloggers only desire about… She’s cooking with Giada De Laurentiis! Big congrats Emily, you are worthy of it! I love Giada. She’s genuine,Read more

Clean Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese, Sunflower Seeds & Lemon Vinaigrette

Ummm hi. I’m recovering from a food coma – a deep and scary one. I assume that’s what happens when you go to food conferences inside a town where there’s magical Mexican meals. I can’t even think about anything except salad right now! I need it. Because evidently I think that it’s okay to eatRead more

Wellness Wednesday post coming in you today and it’s got me all jazzed up about breakfast again. Particularly oatmeal toppings, because who doesn’t love a feel great, fill me up bowl of steaming oats topped with all the tasty toppings?

I should preface this post by telling that I’m sorry my Wellness Wednesdays have already been few in number. I’ve been working hard on content therefore over the next few months you should observe a lot more WW showing up on the blog! Clap, Clap Today, we start the day off with healthy oatmeal toppingsRead more

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A) Yes, duh. B) No We don’t care about football, but there will be food so I’ll be there. Pretty sure I would choose B. Although I do have to say that Tony has got me addicted to making fantasy soccer teams. I’ve actually learned a whole lot about the players this way. If itRead more

Green things! Finally, correct?

For the last month, I ate a significant amount of Mexican food, drank too many bottles of wine, and consumed wayyyy an excessive amount of sugar. Discuss an overload. What I really need in my own life (and maybe yours, too) is just a little balance. The good news is that work finally seems toRead more

Chia Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast time Cookies gluten free of charge & packed with omega-3!

How was your weekend? Mine was filled with good eats and lots of time with Tony; it was his last weekend back before he mind out for springtime training down in Arizona. I’m amazed at how fast the off season has truly gone. It feels as though I just shifted to Chicago, but I’m thereforeRead more