It’s been years since I put pen to paper creatively. I hope you’ll spare 2-3 minutes to read about someone I could write theses about: Taylor Swift. I know I am one of millions who can say this and honestly mean it: listening to her music has changed my life. So many of us have a personal, intimate relationship with Taylor’s music, because it feels … Continue reading Why The Eras Tour Was Such a Big Deal To Me
Tia Toomey has been a force to be reckoned with in the functional fitness space (and other fitness spaces, too,) for some time. I have had the pleasure of seeing her in her element many times over the last several years, and it’s truly magnificent to watch – not because she is the fastest (although that is often true). She is a delight to watch … Continue reading I’m a Tia Toomey fan, but not for the reasons you’d expect
The burrito bowl! I didn’t invent it, nor did I coin any of the individual recipes, but I wanted to give you the roadmap. Depending on your portion sizes, this could make enough for two people’s lunches for an entire work week. It did for us, so I’ll give you our quantities. Scale up or down accordingly. Shredded Chicken (Instant Pot) – I used two … Continue reading Meal Prep: The Burrito Bowl
I have a hard time cooking in the Summer. It’s too daggum hot. And listen. I know that Tennessee is land-locked so fresh fish is basically impossible. And I know that ceviche should be made with fresh, raw fish that is “cooked” by a good acid. I know these things. And I know that makes this dish not *actually* ceviche. But it’s easy and it’s … Continue reading 10-Minute Ceviche
There are an infinite number of blogs posts and resources on what gear a new baby needs. But when I was preparing to give birth to my son, I was shocked at how little information there was on new mama care or what I might need or want postpartum. And the media would rather not talk about what happens to a mother’s body in the … Continue reading New Mama Must-Haves
This Cowboy Caviar is not for the faint of heart. If you love a little heat, make it exactly as it’s written. This makes the perfect side dish for your backyard get-together, and it’s got a decent protein content (thank you black beans and chick-peas!). The jalapenos and tangy italian give it a healthy kick that’ll clear out those sinuses. But proceed at your own … Continue reading Killer Cowboy Caviar
Why is this recipe called the CYOA Chicken Tenders? Because what you use is totally up to your preferences. I give you the rubric, and you make your very own chicken tenders your way. Following keto, whole30, paleo, or avoiding gluten? In the mood for HOT chicken? Awesome! Just adjust your ingredients. Here is the basic structure of CYOA Chicken Tenders: My rubric calls for … Continue reading Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Chicken Tenders
Is there anything as wonderful as a chai latte on a rainy day? A good chai latte is chock full of warming aromas, and tastes a bit like how a big hug feels. I woke up craving one, but I did not feel like going through a drive-thru. So I whipped one up using essentials oils and tea I have on hand! You could just … Continue reading 5-Minute Cozy Chai Latte
This stuff is goooooooood. Before I get into the actual recipe, I do have to preface it by saying that I used leftover Honey Garlic Pork Skillet from the cookbook “Cook Once, Eat All Week” as a starter. It’s a big reason today’s meal was so easy! When I made the skillet originally (see below), I did so with half basmati rice and half cauliflower … Continue reading Low-Carb, High-Protein Pork Fried Rice
Baby food pouches are expensive. We’re starting to dip our toes into feeding Walt. Not literally – obviously. You shouldn’t eat toes, and neither should your infant. Something that is really important to me is feeding my son real food, and baby pouches are EXPENSIVE. We aim to spend under $80/week on groceries altogether, and if I were to purchase just ONE organic pouch a … Continue reading Save money on bougie baby food pouches? Yes please.
