A food-loving girl raised on pasta and tamales
Today is the first official day of fall! Fall is such a good time to be a food lover, and I don’t mean only the pumpkin and apple treats that are all over. Autumn weekend also mean football games, and regardless of if you’re a fan or not, tailgating and watching football is the perfect…
Over the past month I have become obsessed with meal prep. Starting a new job in August, it was finally time to jump on the band wagon and give meal prep a real try. After much research on Pinterest and across some of my favorite blogs, I decided to go with an ingredient rather than…
It’s September and that means all the delicious fall food. I received free samples of SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Blend mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by SPLENDA® Sweetners and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. When…
One of my favorite things about traveling abroad is experiencing and adapting to each country and city’s unique food and dining customs. From a small and quite late dinner in Spain, to a light breakfast and an espresso in Italy, it’s always fun to learn about a place’s cultural expression through food and eating. Visiting…
One of my favorite aspects of a CSA is that they require you to be flexible and creative with the ingredients you receive. I’ve written quite a bit about my love for CSA and farmer’s markets and have been really thrilled with all of the options in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. I mentioned a few…
Let’s talk mornings. What is your morning routine like? Do you have one established? Still figuring it out? This post was sponsored by Jord Watches. Thanks for helping me keep my mornings on track! Until about a year ago, I was the person who slept until the last. possible. second. My first year of grad…
I hate to waste produce. So when I found myself with a huge bag of carrot top greens after buying some organic carrots, I knew I needed to put them to good use. Enter carrot top pesto. Carrot top greens have an almost spicy-strong flavor and are delicious. Win win for the environment and your…
When I started doing hot yoga several times a week in early April my smoothie consumption jumped to an all-time high. I received free samples of Libby’s vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated…
Last summer was the summer of Green Tahini in our house. I first discovered Green Tahini at Trader Joe’s when they started carrying it last summer. I often buy their Tahini sauce and when I saw a green herb-packed version I was intrigued. After taking it home, it was so good, I didn’t even share…
Every time I cook fish at home I ask myself why I don’t cook more fish. It’s such a healthy protein and so quick and easy to put together for a hearty meal. I am an even bigger fan when the fish is fresh from the ocean and can serve as inspiration for a delicious…