As summer is approaching I have been trying to be mindful about the food that I eat. I am not a fan of fad diets, but rather, I try to eat a well rounded diet that includes all food groups. Pasta is something that I always crave. Nothing beats a good bowl of spaghetti and…
Good Eats
Olive Oil Ice Cream Recipe
I love making ice cream at home. It’s always a little more special when you’ve made it yourself. If you haven’t tried making your own ice cream, because you don’t have an ice cream machine, there are a lot of great no-churn ice cream recipes out there that you need to try. This week, I’m…
SO LONG “Quarantine 15”!!!
This working mama needs to get rid of these unwanted lbs that I graciously gained in the last year. This is a something I’m sharing with my readers because summer is right around the corner and I’m going to be brutally honest…the thought of a swimsuit makes me cringe! Quarantine was rough!!! Like a lot…
Homemade Salad Dressing With Olive Oil
I love making my own salad dressings. It’s a great way to add a little something special to your salad and it doesn’t take a lot of time. Homemade dressings with an olive oil base are also healthier than a lot of store-bought salad dressings. I use Co Cu Luxx Extra Virgin Olive Oil with…
My Winter Food Obsession: Cheese Boards
I’m tired of all the things I usually cook. Probably because we’ve spent so much time eating at home this year. I long for new tastes and variety. And for less time spent in the kitchen (seriously, it’s time to break up with my stove). This is why I’m so obsessed with cheese boards and…
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Oil
Today we are talking about two of my favorite things: tacos and avocado oil. I am loving using avocado oil to cook my shrimp because the flavor is great for tacos and the oil is full of healthy fat. Save this recipe for the next Taco Tuesday. It won’t disappoint. Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Oil…
Tips For Getting Kids To Eat Veggies
Do your kids love eating their vegetables? Mine do not. It can feel like such a battle. I’ve found a few things that are helping me as I try to get my kids to eat veggies. Tips For Getting Kids To Eat Veggies Get kids in the kitchen! Kids are more likely to try a…
Wine Cocktails To Try At Home
As we’ve been spending more time at home this year, I’ve been testing different wine cocktails. If you are looking for something new to drink tonight, I have you covered. Here are a few drink recipes I’m really loving right now. Wine Cocktails To Try At Home 1. Frosé (It’s a classic!) Ingredients: 1 750…
Breakfast Burritos For Any Meal Of The Day
I love breakfast in the morning when it’s breakfast time, and I love it in the evening when it’s dinner time. In fact, I could eat breakfast food all day long. It’s the best. Now that school has started, and we’ve added virtual classroom time and activities to our schedule, I’m looking for things that…
Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
I’ve been swapping out my old cooking oil for avocado oil, and I’m loving it! I use the Co Cú Luxx Organic Avocado Oil with hemp-based CBD. Recently I tried using it to make homemade avocado oil mayonnaise, and it came out so good, I’m going to share my recipe with you! Homemade Avocado Oil…
Summer Grilling Tips
We upgraded our BBQ for Father’s Day this year, and I’m super excited about all of the cooking out we are doing this summer. Everything tastes better when it’s cooked on a grill, from hamburgers and hot dogs to fruit. Today I’m going to share some summer grilling tips to help you get the most…
How To Make A Restaurant Salad At Home
Yes, you read the title right. Homemade salads can be enjoyable, but have you ever noticed that homemade salads are never as good as restaurant salads? Being stuck in the house has led me to lower my standards when it comes to meals. By a lot. And going out to a restaurant and having a…