When summer rolls around, I usually find myself spending more time outdoors with friends, usually by the pool! We love to get all of our friends and family together for big cookouts! And you know what you need paired with all of your yummy summer recipes? A good cocktail, of course! I love a good, […]
Food trucks are all the rage right now and, for me, they definitely live up to the hype! We celebrated Brexton’s second birthday recently and when I was trying to think about how I was going to feed all our friends and family I had the perfect idea… a food truck! I recently met this […]
It’s no secret – living a healthy lifestyle is very important to me. I try to eat healthy every day and I LOVE to work out! Some days when I feel like I need a little boost of energy or want to add extra protein to my diet, I like to have a good, filling […]
I basically live on veggie burgers. Although I’m not a vegetarian (I eat chicken and fish), I find myself craving a veggie burger because they are so yummy and filling – not to mention, quick and easy out of the freezer. Except there’s a couple problems. One, the little hockey puck looking things aren’t super filling. Two, […]
Scrolling through Pinterest one night (you know when I should have been sleeping!) I came across this amazing looking “dip” and knew I had to give it a try! First let’s start by noting this is terribly unhealthy, but let’s be honest, we all need to splurge a little bit sometimes!! Below is the recipe […]
It’s getting chilly in NC! Ok, not really – it’s still 80 during the day, but it’s down in the 60s at night and that’s good enough for me to get to break out the crockpot. Don’t ask my why, but for some reason I just feel like the crockpot is more for the cooler […]
I like to cook… sometimes. Most of the time I just want a healthy, home-cooked meal that doesn’t have me in the kitchen for hours! I recently stumbled upon Modern Table meals at Target (and later found them at EarthFare, too!) and fell in love! This Italian girl loves her some pasta, but it’s obviously […]
Looking for a quick side dish to make with dinner tonight? Here is one of my go-to recipes that my bestie taught me and it’s so simple! The Ingredients One bag of multi-colored small potatoes Salt Avocado oil Italian seasoning Garlic salt Black pepper Parmesan cheese The Directions Start by boiling a bag of multi […]
Have you heard of a kitchen sink salad? Well, my guacamole is pretty similar because I throw everything in it! In my house, we all like chunky, spicy guacamole and mine is definitely a labor of love! I make massive batches and our family gobbles it up fast. The Ingredients: 4 avocados 8 oz diced […]
