Cheesy Brown Rice Gratin with Zucchini and Eggplant
I wouldn’t say rice is my favorite grain; I do love it with Asian food but it doesn’t make a very regular appearance in my weekly menus. A couple years ago my kids tried the traditional cheesy...
View Article10 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween! We stayed local in the neighborhood and the kids had a blast. If you follow me on instagram than you have most likely seen these costume pics. As always the...
View ArticleChristmas Chocolate Drops with Dove® Chocolate
I love Holiday baking. I don’t know why it’s so much more fun than baking any other time of year. I suppose the excitement of the Holidays is in the air, Christmas music is playing (well maybe not...
View ArticleThanksgiving Leftover Potato Pancakes
Hi friends! Just stopping by quickly to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a relaxing long weekend (hopefully most of you don’t have to work) and eat lots of yummy food. I also wanted...
View ArticleChristmas Cookie Round-Up
I don’t bake a whole lot of cookies year round, with the exception of good ol’ chocolate chip cookies so when it comes December I LOVE trying new cookie recipes. Baking is just more fun in December....
View ArticleMini Cherry Cheesecake Bites
As magical as pregnancy can be, I am just about ready for this one to be over- 38 weeks, tired, uncomfortable and in need of a good workout (and a good glass of wine!). I am not even that excited...
View ArticleTips for Healthy Holiday Eating & Merry Christmas!
Do you give up on trying to eat healthy during the Holidays? I definitely splurge more than usual but I don’t let all my healthy habits go out the window. It is possible to make it through the next...
View ArticleDouble Chocolate Cheesecake for Valentine’s Day
Every year on Valentine’s Day my husband and I put the kids to bed a little early and enjoy a romantic home cooked meal instead of worrying about making reservations at some fancy restaurant. How is...
View ArticleCooking With Kids & Resurrection Cookies
The kitchen has always been the center of our home. My parent’s kitchen has always been THE place to congregate- there is a huge island and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to their backyard....
View ArticleHam and Veggie Crustless Quiche
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Daisy Cottage Cheese. I remember the first time I made this crustless quiche, it was dinnertime and we lived in Austin. I wanted...
View ArticleChocolate Nut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
My oldest baby boy turned 8 over the weekend! His birthday kicks off the beginning of the birthday/holiday extravaganza over at our house where the rest of us will follow until the year comes to an...
View ArticleBaked Sweet Potato Chunks with Oregano
Hello and Happy Friday! I love going to others peoples’ houses for dinner because you just never know when you’ll be introduced to something that you wouldn’t have thought of otherwise. So my friend...
View ArticleVegan Pumpkin Pie {Gluten Free} + Giveaway
I was asked to participate in the “#SoyInspired for Thanksgiving” campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. Oh. My. Gosh. Is Thanksgiving really...
View ArticleKale and Bacon Gratin
Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving already? I don’t think time could move any faster! I’m in full pie mode right now and debating on what to do for our vegetable side dishes. So many choices, so little...
View Article5 Holiday Gift Ideas From Lorna Jane
I have made a conscious effort lately to buy workout clothes that are suitable for running around town as well as just working out in, because as a busy mama I don’t always have the chance to get...
View ArticleBaked Taco Dip + Giveaway
Thanks to Mezzetta for sponsoring this post. Traditions….they’re wonderful aren’t they? Now that I have kids of my own I’ve tried to create some of my family’s own holiday traditions. Of course food...
View ArticleMolasses Cookies
I always thought it would be fun to host one of those Holiday cookie exchanges where guests bring dozens of one kind of cookie and swap them with the other guests so that each person goes home with a...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Recipe RoundUp
Looking for some inspiration for Valentine’s Day dinner? Check out this Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup! I remember one of the first valentine’s dinner I made for my husband. It was our first...
View ArticleA Sample Easter Brunch Menu
Hi friends, Just popping my head in quickly to share our Easter plans with you in case you are in need of some inspiration. This year we are spending Easter with friends and decided on doing a brunch...
View Article15 Healthier Halloween Treats & Snacks
Eeek, Halloween is rapidly approaching! Anyone else excited?? I seriously love the month of October in general. My oldest was born this month and turns 9 next weekend!! How the heck that even happens,...
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