I often receive questions from friends about my favorite kitchen products, whether they are starting a wedding registry or looking to replace worn out items in their home. I could talk about my favorite kitchen tools and appliances forever. I’ve used many different brands and types of cooking utensils over the years, and certainly have…
Tips and Tricks
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
At the beginning of the new year many people are trying to eat healthier and save money. After a long holiday season of indulgences and spending money on gifts for others, it’s understandable that so many of us are trying to cut back. There is a common misconception that eating healthy is expensive, and some people think…
7 Ways to Include Your Partner in the Kitchen
In many relationships there is usually one person who does most of the cooking. Some people like it this way, but others definitely wish their other half would share in some of the cooking. I feel lucky that in my relationship, both Travis and I love to cook and it’s actually one of our favorite activities to…
6 Tips for Perfect Whole Grain Baking
I try to bake with whole grain flours as much as possible. We all know that whole grains are much healthier than simple white flour, but do you know why? It’s because whole wheat flour has almost four times more fiber than all-purpose flour and provides more potassium, magnesium and zinc. However, if you’ve baked with whole wheat flour before,…
How I Meal Plan
I am often asked how I have time to cook every night and since I do cook often, how I am not constantly running to the grocery store. My answer? It’s all about planning! Over the last few years, I’ve developed a weekly meal planning process that works very well for us. Planning helps us to…
Four Easy Ways to be Healthier for Summer
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. I was recently invited to become a Blue Diamond Tastemaker, and as a longtime customer, I am incredibly thankful for this opportunity. As always, all opinions are my own and I truly appreciate your support! Summer is SO CLOSE. Can’t you feel it? It’s right about…
Meal Prep Recipe Roundup
Every weekend, I meal prep at least one recipe for the work week. Meal prepping is great for people with busy schedules (ahem, all of us!) because you can simply grab and go meals and snacks when you’re on the run. It is also perfect for constantly hungry people (me!!) because there is always something healthy in…
5 Tips to Help You Workout in the Morning
If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know I prefer to workout in the morning, as opposed to after work. When I first began a full-time job after college, I tried to workout after work, but I kept skipping my workouts because I was too tired or I’d make alternate plans. I quickly realized…
Recipe Organization: My Method
I subscribe to way too many food magazines. I kept receiving free or heavily discounted offers, so I just continued to sign up for one after the other. I read all of them, but in the last year my stockpile became a bit ridiculous. I began hoarding magazines on the bookshelf in our living room because…
Healthy Travel Snacks
We are off to beautiful Hawaii! I can’t believe this trip is finally here! We have a long flight ahead of us, so I knew I had to pack lots of snacks to hold us over until we land in Maui. This girl can’t handle being cooped up on a plane with a hungry belly…and…
My Mom’s Best Baking Tips
I’ve mentioned this plenty before, but my mom is a fantastic baker. I’ve learned so much by watching her mix, stir, roll, ice, and slice in the kitchen. My mom would admit she is a total perfectionist, and I think that is what makes her such a great baker. I, personally, don’t have the same…
Perfect Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries are incredibly easy to make and only require two ingredients! They’re the ultimate romantic dessert, plus they’re gluten-free and vegan! I’ve been making dark chocolate covered strawberries for Travis for years now. He doesn’t like most desserts (I. KNOW. Insanity!), but he does love strawberries, so these have always been…
