Food & Recipes

Holiday Appetizers Made Simple: Festive Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Baked Mushrooms

Leave a Comment / Food & Recipes /

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and also the busiest. Between last-minute holiday shopping and hustling to hit those year-end work deadlines, it may feel like you’re go-go-go this time of year. That’s why when it comes to cooking, I’m all about making it as simple as possible — without compromising on flavor. Looking […]

Holiday Appetizers Made Simple: Festive Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Baked Mushrooms Read More »

Summer Fun: When Life Gives You Blueberries, Make Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

1 Comment / Food & Recipes /

With summer coming to an end, I’m soaking up every last bit of the season — pineapple sangria, al fresco dining, fresh berries, and all. A couple weeks ago, baby girl woke up an hour early, so I quickly fed her breakfast, got her dressed and ventured out to go blueberry picking. While little miss

Summer Fun: When Life Gives You Blueberries, Make Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins Read More »

Southwest Turmeric & Black Bean Veggie Burgers on Bibb Lettuce Wraps {Gluten Free & Vegan}

Leave a Comment / Food & Recipes /

After a fun-filled 4th of July and birthday weekend, this mama needed a little breather from all the meat. After raiding the pantry, I whipped up some veggie burgers with some budget-friendly kitchen staples like spicy black beans, Lundberg Farms turmeric rice, sweet potatoes and spices! Served on refreshing bibb lettuce wraps, these gluten free and

Southwest Turmeric & Black Bean Veggie Burgers on Bibb Lettuce Wraps {Gluten Free & Vegan} Read More »

6 Summer Health Hacks to Look and Feel Your Best this Season (Without Dieting)

Leave a Comment / Food & Recipes /

Summer is a couple weeks away, and I’m already pretending it’s here. We recently took baby girl on her first ever camping trip, and this weekend, we’re celebrating my sister & her hubby’s 30th birthdays with a backyard BBQ complete with an ice cream truck and fire pit! While summer is full of nonstop fun,

6 Summer Health Hacks to Look and Feel Your Best this Season (Without Dieting) Read More »

Hungry, Hungry Mama: 8 Healthy Snacks to Stash in the Diaper Bag for Moms On-the-Go

Leave a Comment / Food & Recipes, Mindful Moms /

There’s nothing worst than being a hungry, hungry mama — especially when you’re trapped nursing, trying to cram in some work (before the coffee gets cold) or out and about running errands with babe. Here are some of my go-to healthy snacks for mom fuel! Let’s face it: the diaper bag is pretty much just

Hungry, Hungry Mama: 8 Healthy Snacks to Stash in the Diaper Bag for Moms On-the-Go Read More »

Make This Tonight: Easy Two-Minute Lemony Hummus

Leave a Comment / Food & Recipes /

When it comes to cooking, the recipe’s gotta be super easy with minimal ingredients, otherwise I’m not making it. This mama doesn’t have time to peruse the grocery aisles for mysterious spice blends and vegetables I’ve never heard of, or follow a 20-step fancy recipe. Bonus if I don’t need to actually “cook” said food! This

Make This Tonight: Easy Two-Minute Lemony Hummus Read More »

6 Healthy Ways to Ditch The Food Fear & Navigate Eating at Holiday Parties Like a Champ

Leave a Comment / Food & Recipes, Health & Wellness /

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! However, unfortunately holiday parties can bring on quite a bit of anxiety…especially around food. It’s common to feel anxious, guilty or even fearful over what you’re going to eat at your next social gathering. Sound familiar? No worries! Here are 6 healthy ways to navigate eating at holiday parties like

6 Healthy Ways to Ditch The Food Fear & Navigate Eating at Holiday Parties Like a Champ Read More »

A Peek Inside My Thrive Market Box: Gluten Free Pantry Staples, Snacks & Natural Beauty Essentials

Leave a Comment / Food & Recipes /

Ever since having a baby about two months ago, online grocery shopping has become my new best friend — especially when I’m strapped for time. After all, you never know how long of a window you are going to get before the next poop explosion or crying fit. The first time I took baby girl to Trader Joe’s,

A Peek Inside My Thrive Market Box: Gluten Free Pantry Staples, Snacks & Natural Beauty Essentials Read More »

7 Healthy Freezer-Friendly Batch Recipes for New Moms, College Students & Gals On-the-Go

4 Comments / Food & Recipes /

Whether you’re a college student with a jam-packed semester (been there!) or a new mom (there now!), there’s one thing we all have in common: our time is precious. That’s why I like to keep it simple when it comes to cooking. After all, who has the time or patience to spend hours following 20-ingredient

7 Healthy Freezer-Friendly Batch Recipes for New Moms, College Students & Gals On-the-Go Read More »