Archives for March 2017

Maple Almond Granola

March 31, 2017

If you’re anything like me, you might just absolutely love granola, but absolutely hate how much sugar and wheat is crammed into most of the store bought options.

For the last few weeks I have basically been avoiding greek yogurt (which used to be a breakfast staple for us) because I just really need granola with my greek yogurt, but I just couldn’t seem to find the right one. I finally decided that I was desperate enough to have my yogurt that I would make a granola.

I have worked on a few granolas in the past, but for some reason I just wasn’t quite sold on any of them. Some thing was missing. You know… that granola-y granola thing… the thing about granola that makes you want a little bit in every single bite of your yogurt or your smoothie bowl….

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

March 27, 2017

Where are my sweet potato lovers?

I go through phases with sweet potato, but it’s never about my love for them- it’s always about the price and availability. And when they are available, I can’t get enough.

(Working with sweet potatoes reminds me of our wedding and how the days leading up to it my bridal party was at my house helping me peel hundreds of them in preparation for the dinner being served at our wedding)….

How The Best Things Come From The Worst Things

March 25, 2017

Isn’t it funny how the best experiences in our lives usually come from the hardest and worst times in our lives? It’s baffling, to be honest.

That was Texas for my husband and me.

Living there was one of the hardest and worst times for us, and somehow it brought about some of the greatest things we could have ever imagined….

Tangy Berry Nut Smoothie

March 23, 2017

Okay y’all, I just need you to know that this one was a little bit of a stretch for me.

I have never been a “tangy” smoothie or candy or frozen yogurt kind of girl. I like my sweets… uhm, sweet. I like my smoothies sweet, creamy, and delicate- and sometimes with a bit of peanut butter.

But, desperate times call for what? Creativity. (I know that’s not how the saying goes, but that’s how it went for me the other day)….

Banana Berry Popsicles

March 18, 2017

Any other popsicle lovers out there?

Confession… When I was a kid I LOVED push-pops. Bonus points if they were the orange Flinstone push-pops. Gosh, those were good.

Someday I will make those, but I think it will demand a lot of self control on my part to not eat twenty of them, so I’m holding off on that one for now….

Perfect Stovetop Popcorn

March 17, 2017

If I could only have one snack for the rest of my life, it would definitely be popcorn.

Or cake.

But I would argue that cake is dessert, and then I could have both….

Easy Chana Masala

March 15, 2017

Can I just say that Indian food is BOMB?

I was introduced to Indian food in 2011 by one of my best friends who had spent quite a bit of time in India. I was pretty much sold on it in one bite. Ever since then, I’ve been playing around with making my own Indian food at home.

This past September, while on a romantic anniversary getaway, I decided to branch out and order an Indian dish I hadn’t tried. The side of me that wants to know that I’ll love the dish I order was hesitant, but my adventurous side was screaming for some attention….

Exercise or Diet?

March 13, 2017

There used to be a time when I say there was no way I would give up the foods I love, and that I would just exercise more to make up the difference and burn the extra calories.

But that didn’t really get me anywhere other than back to the ice cream shop.

I think this is a pretty big debate in the health world- which is more important, exercise or diet?…

Mixed Berry Protein Muffins

March 10, 2017

Does anyone not love muffins?

How could you not? They’re little little fluffy nuggets of sweetness and texture with little treasures hidden on the inside. They’re just so delicious and completely satisfying.

If I am being honest, muffins are probably the one thing I truly struggle to have self control with. Luckily for me, most of the muffins in the shiny cases at cafes are not gluten free, so all I can do is look at them. But when a gluten free muffin crosses my path- Lord help me….

Homemade Peanut Butter Laura Bars

March 8, 2017

I absolutely love Lara Bars. I think they taste like a candy bar, and I love that I don’t feel guilty after eating one.

I also love that they are called Lara Bars, because when people are confused about how to say my name, I can just say, “it’s pronounced like Lara Bar.”

Honestly, y’all, I feel a little torn about whether to write about the bars or write about my name….