The last few weeks have been jam-packed with nonstop activities! In April, we celebrated my little sister's 25th birthday, Matt was a groomsman in a wedding, we went to a three day country music festival in southern California called Stagecoach, and best of all...I picked up and moved myself back to wine country in good … Continue reading Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Hi Friends, There are SO many things to catch up on, I wasn't quite sure how to begin this post. I must have rewritten this a dozen times, until I finally decided to just start with the truth. And then give you chocolate, so stick around. But the truth is, I couldn't even think about writing this post … Continue reading Jaxson’s Story + Chocolate Banana Brownies with Almond Butter Swirl
It's 11:11am on the last day of 2014 as I'm writing this post, and reflecting on such an eventful year. I remember this time last year, and all the resolutions and goals I had made for 2014. Some stuck, and some didn't, and everything turned out a-okay. The year was filled with happiness, sadness, excitement, struggle, … Continue reading Kalamata Turkey Meatballs & Closing Out 2014
My last post focused on a a few things we love about the fall season. It's hard not to love such a beautiful time of year! The change of colors, the holidays, pumpkin spiced everything, and snuggling in front of a warm fire on a cold night. But there's just one teensy, tinsy, aspect of this … Continue reading Thai Green Curry Soup
Pssst...Fall is fast approaching, can you tell? Gyms are empty, cans of pureed pumpkin are scarce, and women everywhere are like, "I just wanna bake. And did you hear the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks is SO bad for you? Me too. Let's get on Pinterest and make our own." <source> It's a freaking epidemic, guys. … Continue reading Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Boats
One of the many things I love about summer is the abundance of delicious fruit. In California, summertime brings us apricots, blackberries, nectarines, raspberries, strawberries, and my personal favorite, peaches. Talk about nature's candy - sweet and juicy with a touch of tartness. So when I see peaches lining the produce section of the store, … Continue reading Sweet and Summery Peach Empanadas
I can't believe it has been about 3 months since my last post! I seriously hate neglecting my food blog baby, but I've had my hands full taking care of the newest addition to my little cave. I'm so excited to formally introduce Jaxson, my 4 month old pitbull-boxer puppy! Isn't he adorable? Jaxson was one of … Continue reading What I’ve Been Up To Lately…
Happy Mother's Day! My mother is a wonderful, strong, beautiful and talented woman. She has raised three of her four daughters to adulthood without anyone dying, going crazy, or any serious life threatening injuries to report of, and is doing an equally terrific job with the last teenager, Hannah. Being a mom to a bunch … Continue reading Grain Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This post is dedicated to two things - Costco and thighs. And by thighs, I mean chicken thighs. But first, let's talk about Costco. The place is amazing, like... <image source> Am I right, or am I right? Once you get hooked, you never go back! Costco is a godsend for stocking up on household … Continue reading Pollo en Salsa de Tomate (Chicken in Tomato Sauce)
Let's talk about food phases. You know, when you discover (or re-discover) a certain type of food, dish, protein, fruit or veggie, that all of a sudden, you just CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF. So you eat it on repeat for weeks until you find your next food obsession, like... Right?! I can't be the … Continue reading Carrot Spice Muffins for Grandma
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