sweet indulging with a side of healthy eating
We are taking a last minute road-trip to visit my family in Colorado for the long weekend. The nine hour drive with a busy 11-month old who hates his car seat has me terrified. Any traveling tips? Sleepy drugs? Just kidding. But while I'm stuck in a car for the next ten hours someone please enjoy one (or two or three) of these fudgie rice krispie treats for me. … [Read more...]
Chopped salads are popping up all over the interweb. And every time I see one I think to myself, "Ooh I've got to make one!" I love chopped salads. Forkfuls of finely chopped romaine lettuce loaded with lots of yummy toppings and plenty of dressing are just the best kind of salads. Don't you think? I finally got around to making this version of a chopped … [Read more...]
I've teamed up with Fiber One to bring you some fun and super easy cereal mix-in recipes using some of my favorite Fiber One cereals. I'm kind of a cereal junkie so this was fun for me! I eat it for breakfast, snack on it during the day, and love having a bowl before bed sometimes (I consider it dessert!). But cereal is not just meant for milk and bowl, the things you can do with it … [Read more...]
My good friend Claire shared this Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe from Orangette with me months ago and I just got around to making them last week. Actually, Brett made them. I wanted a treat for our road trip to Vegas over the weekend (Happy Mother's Day to me!!) and after having two cookie fails in the same day, I through in the towel. Then I remembered this recipe, … [Read more...]
I am so excited to tell you all about this incredible giveaway brought to you by an even more incredible group of bloggers! But only because we love ya! This giveaway is for not one, or two but THREE WINNERS! Two of you will win a $50 Amazon gift card and One of you will win this fantastic camera! We are especially excited about THIS camera (the samsung NX1000) because of how Amazing it is … [Read more...]
If--just if, a certain someone wanted to make me a special breakfast or brunch this Mother's Day, I might--just maybe, have a few suggestions for him. Here are just a few of my favorites.... Strawberry Banana Muffins The Perfect Orange Julius Chili & Cheese Egg Bake Whole Wheat Banana Cinnamon Pancakes Perfect Scrambled … [Read more...]
How do you like your asparagus? I almost always prefer it roasted, prepared with some extra virgin olive oil and a little salt and pepper. No matter how you like it, it's a super easy and healthy side to serve and I just can't get enough of it come spring time. This time I decided to roast it with a little lemon pepper and feta cheese. The lemon pepper gives it a pop of … [Read more...]
Brett and I usually throw a fun Cinco De Mayo Party here with friends but this year we've got nothin'. At least not yet. But fiesta or no fiesta, we'll still be eating some Mexican food on Sunday. Maybe I'll whip up these simple Bean & Cheese Burrito Bites, or make some Mexican Hot Dogs (by request of the husband). He will definitely make his favorite guacamole, and … [Read more...]
How in the world is it the first of May? Pretty soon summer will be here. Before I know it my baby will be one. Our soon-to-be days filled with sno cones, playing at the pool, and barbecues will zoom right on by. And suddenly, I'll be dropping my three year old off at preschool. Gahhhh! It's moments like these when I just want to tell time to please slow down. … [Read more...]
Next time you make a green smoothie, pretty pretty pretty please throw an avocado in it. You'll get the creamiest green smoothie ever. And you'll love it. It might sound a little weird but it's surprisingly really good--you can't even taste the avocado. It's simply there to add a thick and creamy texture. And nutritious fat:) We are on a green smoothie … [Read more...]
