I had my first experience with Trader Joe's back in September of last year during a visit to Des Moines. To say that I was overly excited to go, and that I was incredibly satisfied with the products that I found would be a complete understatement. I became an instant [...]
April 2013
So...I have been a "bad" blogger. I have graciously been nominated for the Liebster Award by several bloggers over the past six months (which I am VERY thankful for and humbled by), but I have yet to write my own Liebster Award post in response. A little over a month ago (yes, that long ago [...]
So you might remember about a month ago when I professed my love for cabbage. Trust me, this is most definitely not something that I ever thought that I would be doing. But it is true, I am a cabbage lover :). While making another one of my new-found favorite [...]
Are you ready to spice up your life a bit? And no, I am in no way referencing the Spice Girls, though I am not ashamed to admit my love for the all girl pop group ;). This time, I am talking about spicing up your life with a nutritious, [...]
My camera and computer were SO not cooperating today and I was not able to upload my photos until 8:30 p.m. tonight. Therefore, this is going to be a short and sweet What I Ate Wednesday post. Here are today's eats! Breakfast Breakfast consisted of [...]
You may remember that for a while this past Fall and Winter I was slightly obsessed with making and eating batches of soups and stews. The past couple of months, however, I have been slacking on my devotion to one of the greatest types of food. Soups are pretty great, [...]
Hey, hey!! Long time, no talk! Did you miss me? Okay, do not answer that just in case you didn't! ;) But I sure missed all of you. It was so refreshing to take a week-long break from the blogging world and to disconnect from technology a bit, but I must say that I am [...]
If you are anything like me, then you know and appreciate just how amazing roasted vegetables can be. The roasting process easily turns vegetables from being "ordinary" to being "extraordinary." Some of my favorite vegetables to roast include brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, parsnips, radishes, and potatoes. The best and most [...]
You are about to see a short and simple post for a short and simple recipe. Let's keep it easy, folks! :) Pizza Quesadilla Servings: 1 Ingredients water, for cooking 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 yellow onion, diced 1/4 large green bell pepper, diced 1/2 [...]
What I Ate Wednesday: April 10, 2013 Breakfast Mid-Morning Snack Lunch Break Sweet Potato and "Sausage" Hash Snack Dinner (recipe to come!) [...]
