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Almond-Crusted Salmon
I went through a pretty strong salmon phase back when I was in high school. Every time I ate out, every time I cooked for myself, salmon was all I wanted. I was slightly OCD about it. I ate so much salmon that one day, I just couldn't do it anymore. I couldn't eat...
Why Your State of Mind is Critical to Your Health
If you’re already on the path to a fit and healthy lifestyle, you know the importance of proper nutrition. You know the effects that eating clean and whole foods can have on your appearance, energy levels, endurance, and overall feeling of well-being. You do a good...
Kale and Watermelon Salad
Woah, baby! This salad is delicious...if I may say so myself. The juicy watermelon, fresh mint, rich walnuts, and salty feta are a flavor and texture combination made in heaven! And just as important, this salad is quick and easy but looks like your a food genius....
How Mindful Breathing Can Improve Your Run
I'm thrilled to be writing for the Spire blog! Spire is the first wearable tracker for activity, breath, and state of mind. My latest post discusses the how mindful breathing can kick your running up a notch and reduce injury. Check it out below: Repost from:...
My Favorite 14 Healthy Snacks
Okay, so my snacks may not always look that pretty but it doesn't make them any less important. Here's just a few reasons I'm a huge fan of snacks: It's important to keep your blood sugar stable. With PCOS, it's even more important to keep your blood sugar...
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blueberries and Feta
I love when Ben goes to the market, for many reasons. Clearly it saves me time after work but it's also fun to see what he comes home with. Today, he was particularly fond of the blueberries and heirloom tomatoes. Makes sense as we are in the dead of summer in...
Braised Pork Roast with Nectarines and Basil
My husband is amazing on the grill but I'm pretty sure he has never, not once, turned on our stove or oven. Nonetheless, he tries to participate in dinner preparation when he can. One particular Monday, I get a text message from him while I'm at work. He insists that...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Avocado & Pancetta
We may have the best next door neighbors ever. No really, not only are they super interesting, into wine, and have a great appreciation for music, they are also pretty darn good cooks. The first night they had us over to dinner, Shayla made these roasted...
Roasted Broccoli with Mustard Seed
You will be so happy you read this post. This is SUCH an easy way to make a flavorful, healthy side that makes you look like you know what you're doin' in the kitchen. Just as important, this recipe requires few ingredients and NO measuring. Yes, that's right....
My Mom’s Amazing Italian Meatballs – Paleo Rendition
My mom is, always was, and always will be my favorite chef. It was in her kitchen that I first learned how to cook and first fell in love with cooking. Whether it was the aromas of onions sautéing in butter, her homemade spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove, or her...
Sauteed Mushrooms with Basil
Ah! Fresh basil! Does it get better than that?! Well, maybe...but at least, for a few moments, as I sliced, sauteed, and devoured these mushrooms, the aroma of and brightness of the fresh basil had me feeling on top of the world. It's the little things, right?...
Simple Salad with Avocado, Cilantro Dressing
This is one of my favorite summer salads since all the ingredients are in season and so fresh this time of year. It also doesn't hurt that it's so quick and easy to assemble the salad and make the dressing. This would work with other fresh veggies you may have...
Quick, Easy Dinner: Ben’s Famous Lavender Grilled Chicken
After a night of entertaining, and a few hours spent cleaning our kitchen, Sunday night rolled around and Ben and I were beat! We had some leftovers, but not enough to make a meal out of it (perfect for my Monday lunch though!). Resisting another trip to the grocery...
An Argentine-Inspired Asado, Paleo Style!
Steak, red wine, chocolate cake — is what's for dinner. Well, minus the chocolate cake. But I promise you won't miss it with this menu. Ben and I love having our friends and family over for dinner and, when Ben is in charge of menu planning, steak, red wine, and...
Lemony Rainbow Chard with Pancetta
Here's what you need: 1 t olive oil 1 t ghee 1 bunch rainbow chard About 1 T lemon juice Diced pancetta 1/2 t lemon zest 1 finely chopped garlic clove Salt to taste Here's what you do: 1. Remove stems from leaves. 2. Thinly slice the leaves and stems. To easily...
Farm Box Fun: What to Do With All That Produce
For all the reasons I'm now obsessed with buying locally grown produce, we recently signed up for a farm box delivery subscription. This week's arrived at the wee hour of 4:28 a.m. (farmers are up even earlier than I thought!) full of brightly colored produce. Vibrant...
For the Love of Honey
This past Friday, I made, perhaps, the biggest decision of my life. I married the most handsome, charming, and adorable man, Ben at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden in Austin, TX. The day was perfect, 70 degrees, light breeze, an abundance of flowers, champagne, and...
