I learned the hard way that skipping meals is a major no-no for me. Seriously… I’m one of those people who transform from happy to hangry like that. And really, hangry doesn’t look good on anyone. Grilled cheese is one of my favorite go-to meals to keep my hunger, attitude, and wallet in check. Plus,…
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Bacon & Egg Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon Parmesan Vinaigrette
I’ve been making a ton of salads lately. Normally for lunch and dinner, but this week I went wild and started busting them out for breakfast. Yes… salad for breakfast. What do ya think of it? I’ve gotta tell you – I’m totally digging it right now! Salad for breakfast is refreshing. Salad for breakfast…
Continue ReadingLemon – Poppy Seed Doughnut Bites
It’s Sunday! It’s Sunday! You know what that means, right?! Sunday – Fun Day! I decided to fun up my morning by making us some darling little doughnut bites. Because really, is there anything better than waking the person you love with the seductive smell of hot dough…? Really. Is there? If so, mama wants…
Continue ReadingCouscous Tuna Salad with Cucumber, Feta, Dill, and Roasted Peppers with Lemon Vinaigrette
I finally started Spring cleaning this week. I’m an odd ball and actually look forward to this annual opportunity to get all OCD with the neat and tidiness. I find it to be quite the little life refresher! Plus, I splurged on a fancy ginger-pear room spray that makes everything smell like pie. It’s an…
Continue ReadingWhole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chips
Happy Easter Monday, you guys! How was your weekend?! And Easter…? I hope it was fantastic all around! We skipped town early Friday morning and spent the weekend in D.C. visiting friends, seeing monuments, and of course – eating and drinking our silly little faces off! It was major good times! Then we drove from…
Continue ReadingRoasted Asparagus, Mushroom, and Tomato Quesadilla
Quesadillas have long been a guilty pleasure of mine. Partly this is because making them automatically opens the door to the whole sour cream and guacamole situation (which is where the whole guilty part comes into the picture). But also because a lot of nights I’m only cooking for one – two if I’m lucky –…
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