Buying a spiralizer might be the best thing in life that’s ever happened to me. I mean, yes, there was that whole getting married thing and that being able to watch reruns of Friends on Netflix thing, but this is up there. Really, really up there. When it comes to picking out the right spiralizer, there are so many great…
Turkey and Veggie Meatballs
If I know that I’m going to have a hectic week ahead, I’ll try and make one or two types of protein that can be used to create several different meals. For example, I’ll cook chicken breasts one day and then use that meat to make chicken tortilla soup and chicken enchiladas later on in the week…or if I make…
A Fourth of July in Leakey, TX
When I first met Tyler, he told me that his favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. Now don’t get me wrong, I love celebrating our wonderful country’s birthday just as much as the next person, but the Fourth of July isn’t necessarily the holiday most claim as their favorite, right? Then I learned about Leakey. Leakey (pronounced Lake-y) is…
Baked Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Oh, salmon. Juicy, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth salmon. It’s only been one day since I made you, but you’re still on my mind! This baked salmon recipe is so flavorful and simple to make that I can easily throw it together on a weeknight. To maximize my time, I’ll make the salsa while the salmon is marinating and then make any sides…
Best Ever Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nothing disappears faster in my house than these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! I prefer my cookies to be soft and fluffy, but still have a firm base. I typically use room temperature butter and eggs, and refrigerate the cookie dough a day or two before baking.
Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats
I’ll be the first to tell you – I am not a morning person. If we’re being completely honest with each other, this is actually what my mornings look like: Forty-five minutes is a reasonable amount of time for a grown woman to get out of bed each morning, right? The one thing that gets me through the morning is…
10 Books to Read this Summer
Summer is officially here, which means that beach trips and three-day weekend vacations are in order! One of my favorite things to do before a trip is to pick out the books I plan on reading while traveling. If I’m going on a road trip, I’ll select an audiobook from Audible (Audible links to your Amazon account and for $14.95/mo…