simple recipes + simple ingredients
Granola is something we always keep in our house. We love it with a splash of milk, in smoothies, with Greek yogurt, or in a parfait. And making homemade granola is so easy, cost-efficient, and can be customized to fit your preferences (or in my case, can be customized by whatever I’ve got leftover in my pantry). Want to substitute…
Do you guys ever have those days where you just feel like you’re super productive and on a roll and just know that you’re kickin’ butt and knocking things off that to-do list? Well, today is not that day. But I do have a recipe that I’m extra excited about! This Eggplant Pamesan is a slightly…
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be leaving my twenties behind forever. It has slowly started to become apparent to me that I’m entering a new decade – waiting in line to renew my license or having to scroll a little longer to find the year of my birth or hearing new phrases and acronyms that I now have…
As someone who loves sweet potatoes any which way – fried, baked, or mashed – I am so excited to share this recipe! These Ancho Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are not only healthy and flavorful, but can be on your dinner table in no time at all. Lean ground beef is cooked with onions and garlic, then flavored with…
When I left Texas a few years ago to move to Louisiana, I worked really hard to get acclimated to my new surroundings. I started a book club, volunteered at the Humane Society, and signed up to be a member of a group of esteemed, educated women in a national volunteer organization. Through this organization, I had visions of finding…
If your morning also consisted of spilling coffee on yourself while driving and then accidentally opening up your giant umbrella and smacking yourself in the face while reaching for a napkin, then hello! Welcome! This is the blog for you. Today’s post features a recipe so simple that even I, said girl who managed to set off her umbrella while…
Happy 2017! Like many others, I’m starting this year with a mentality of having a clean slate, a fresh start, and a positive, healthy outlook on life. For me, this means that I am constantly working on my health and happiness, being present in the moment, and being kind – to myself and to those around me. (Although I keep…
