Wow. It’s been a whole lifetime since we last met here. Words are hard to come by, but also not. Maybe they’re hard to come by because there are so many – does that even make sense? I don’t trust my grief brain these days. Right now, my writing life has one Big Question: how do I tell Afton’s story? how do I document every critical moment, every raw emotion?...
I see you. Over there in the corner, eating sweet roasted vegetables topped with slices of white cheddar in a grilled cheese. There’s no shame in that. No.Shame.At.All. Hey kids, look at the pretty veggies! V-e-g-e-t-a-b-l-e-s! I scream, you scream, we all scream for roasted vegetables. Roasted vegetables aren’t really vegetables, I don’t think. They taste 100 times better than any vegetable I’ve ever eaten. They’re almost as addicting as BBQ kettle chips, which, by the way, are also vegetables....
Thanks for letting me know you guys liked the looks of these! Seriously, they are so easy and took me less than 25 minutes from start to finish, including baking time! Thank you all soooo much for your major props and congratulatory comments and emails you sent me regarding the Completion of my 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training coursework! It meant so much to me that you all seemed as genuinely excited and happy about my milestone as I am!...
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I haven’t seen a movie in over 5 years. I know, shocking. But I have lived. The last movie I saw was when I was pregnant with Skylar because we had no air conditioning in the 1925 era house we were living in at the time and I was so sick with morning sickness all day sickness and just wanted to be in the a/c. So we went to the movies....
Witch Hat Cupcakes are easy Halloween Cupcakes that take just 5 ingredients to make! You kids will love helping you make these fun and easy Halloween treats! Happy October! It’s my favorite month of year! Fall leaves, cooler weather, Halloween, and all sorts of fun treats, soups and comfort foods! Even though Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, I don’t crazy with decorations and treats. I like to keep things pretty simple....
I would prefer the larger 32-ounce size, since I like a little coffee with my creamer, but I was simply thrilled to see it available for sale at all, because I thought it had been discontinued for the season. I guess not according to the package label: NEW- Now Enjoy It All Year! Yes, I think I will. And did. I had a delicious cup of pepperminty coffee, which was perfect on a Saturday morning....
Easy Recipe for Whole Wheat Pizza Dough This dough just opened up a whole new pizza-making world. It only takes one hour to make and rise. And it’s a now-or-later dough. Make it now or save it for another day. This pizza dough is a blend of both quick-to-make and it can be make-in-advance. This ridiculously easy dough combines the best of both worlds. I also kept it vegan and used whole wheat flour so it’s healthier....
Easy Teriyaki Chicken Salad Recipe I was at the grocery store and noticed that mangos were on sale, and that’s when the idea for a chicken salad with mango came to mind. And it was a great idea because my daughter loved this salad just as much as I did. There is something about the teriyaki chicken with the mango that is just so good and satisfying. The chicken is tender, juicy, and full of flavor because it’s simmered in a mixture of sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, and orange juice....
Quick Microwave Apple Crisp This microwave apple crisp is the best and easiest thing to make with all those apples you bought because they were on sale. You don’t need to turn on your oven and it’s ready in 5 minutes. I’m a big fan of crumbles, crisps, and anything with a crumbly or streusel topping. Those buttery, brown sugary nuggets with texture from oats get me every time. But while I like baking crumbles, usually I don’t need or want a whole pan....
Is that not the prettiest rainbow of spiralized vegetables? 💕 I have been talking a lot in my recent posts about this new fangled contraption that I’ve recently added to my kitchen collection. You’ve been talking about it, too, in the comments, because you’re on point with everything, you guys. This mysterious thing we’ve been speaking of is called a SPIRALIZER. Here’s the thing about me and a spiralizer. First, when I thought about the concept of a machine that would take up kitchen space just to make noodles out of vegetables, I got kind of annoyed....
French Toast Sticks … in the Air Fryer! I never met a kid who doesn’t love French toast sticks. Or adult, for that matter! I have fond childhood memories of eating French toast sticks from a fast-food restaurant as a super special treat because my parents limited fast food indulgences to an absolute minimum. Now you don’t need a drive through or a restaurant to easily make cinnamon French toast sticks at home in 15 minutes!...
comment icon 27 more comments These are Ang’s chicken wraps: basically a quick summer lunch that my friend Ang got me hooked on that includes not one but two sauces. TWO sauces! Or two dips, depending on if you’re generously saucing the wrap, or dipping the pieces of chicken and lettuce and juicy tomato while assembling this at the kitchen counter. Both accepted. You know this chicken wrap is going to be good because Ang does not steer us wrong – think Ang’s tortellini soup?...
From the moment the due date calculator online spit out April 26th, 2017, every commitment on our calendar submitted to that day and that month and that season. And that season is now. It’s Spring and it’s April and it’s nearing our day specifically, but our lives have completely changed. The parallel life of different, happier endings ghosts us around every corner. It’s Saturday: I should be packing a hospital bag....
I was playing around with this little toy. A Babycakes Cupcake Maker. I was asked by Babycakes and Select Brands to be part of their Treats Team and anytime I can “work” by making cupcakes and treats, that’s “work” I like to have. And making cupcakes is what I’ve been doing. Let’s just say I’ve made more than a dozen. I came up with this batter. It involves peanut butter and it’s crazy good....
comment icon 163 more comments Brussel sprouts in and of themselves are kind of fun, but really, how fun are shaved brussel sprouts? This salad is full of fun things. Like using a nifty mandoline, making your house smell like bacon, and whisking emulsions. Just try saying that. Emuuuulsion. But it’s not fun to get cut with the mandoline, eat all the bacon impulsively, and whisk dressing onto your new shirt, so don’t do any of that....
One of my least favorite things to do is stand over a griddle and flip pancakes or French toast. Thankfully I avoided it with French toast that’s baked in a muffin pan. This recipe is fast, easy, and perfect for brunch or a holiday breakfast, but it’s do-able even on busy weekday mornings. The French toast muffin cups are slightly chewy and barely crisped on the outside, and remains soft on the inside....
It was the culinary event of the season in the Caribbean, with famous chefs from all over the world in attendance. Barbados is a gorgeous place and was the perfect backdrop to help showcase the natural beauty of the food. On Saturday, I watched a sold-out outdoor cooking demonstration for a crowd of 200 put on by internationally acclaimed chef and author Marcus Samuelsson. I’ve long been a fan of his since his 2010 win on Top Chef Masters and the James Beard Foundation recently honored Chopped, on which he’s a judge, as the ‘Best Television Program’ of 2012....
Do you have a french toast obsession too? Try Crunchy French Toast, Eggnog French Toast, Air Fryer French Toast, French Toast Casserole, or French Toast Roll-Ups! Why I love this recipe: The Bread – Brioche bread is traditional French bread made with more butter and egg yolks then regular French bread, for a soft texture and sweet, rich buttery flavor. Truly, the brioche bread is the star of this recipe so be sure to look for it in the bakery section of the store, made with real butter and eggs....
Looking for more appetizers? Try Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Pepper Jelly, or Whipped Goat Cheese! Why I love this recipe: Healthy – you can feel good about serving these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs as an appetizer, or even main course because they’re loaded with veggies and protein and served with a yogurt based bleu cheese sauce. Bleu Cheese Dip – makes the perfect partner to these meatballs. Plus, it’s healthier made with Greek yogurt, and comes together in just 5 minutes....
