Spicy Kale Crostini with Salted Pumpkin Seeds
Hey there! The holiday season is upon us! This mean cookies galore, Mariah Carey on full blast, time with family and friends, and lots of parties. I love parties…throwing them, attending them, planning them, and especially eating at them! Without fail, my favorite thing about any party is the appetizers. I love apps. What’s not to...
What I Ate Wednesday – Leftovers!
Hey there! Ok, I have to say I think there is a serious problem if everyone’s WIAW this week doesn’t look just like this… There aren’t many things better than Thanksgiving leftovers, right? I love it all, but a plain after-thanksgiving-turkey sandwich is definitely my favorite. Wheat bread. Turkey. Salt and Pepper. Best Foods Mayo....
Viva Las Vegas!
Hey there!!! So, it’s been far too long since I promised to share my Las Vegas extravaganza with you! So, even though I’m still stuffed to the brim with turkey and can’t wait to read about what you all were eating last Thursday…I’m going back to Vegas. Appropriate for a Monday dontcha think?? Guys, this...
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with my two favorite things… Family and Food!!! Enjoy!!! P.S. if you still need some last minute ideas…look no further!
Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas!
Hey there! Happy Thanksgiving (almost)!! If you, like me, tend to leave things to the last minute, here’s some wonderful Thanksgiving ideas that you can pull together in time for an early dinner tomorrow! For Breakfast: Cantaloupe Protein Smoothie with Chia Seeds (Low Fat!) Lemon Blueberry Scones Roasted Strawberry Scones Appetizers!: Simple Roasted Pumpkin...
Jalapeño Corn Dog Mini Muffins
Hey there! Guys, I have so much to share with you! Last weekend Michael and I went to Las Vegas! It was one of the most fun weekends I’ve had in awhile and I am so excited to tell you about our travels, all the fun we had, and the food! OH THE FOOD! One...
Salted Caramel Cookie Bars
Hi! Usually, I like to tweak recipes. Substitute some healthy ingredients, add something new, make it my own. But every once in a while I find a recipe that is, as Mary Poppins would say, practically perfect in every way. This Salted Carmel Cookie Bar recipe from Eat, Live, Run is so fantastic just the way it...
Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale
Hey there! I made this recipe a couple days ago and I was so delicious I was telling everyone about it. When I told my dad about this flavorful, hearty, soup, he told me, “You know, I think you should change the name of your blog to Tara’s Kale Blog!” Hahaha Ok Dad, so maybe...
What I Ate Wednesday- When the husband’s away…
The wife gets to eat whatever she wants!! Last week my hubby was outta town on business, so of course I missed him tons, but I also kind of secretly enjoyed having the house to myself! Let’s be honest, you can’t really get away with serving your husband popcorn and red wine for dinner, but...
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Hey guys! Every once in a while a recipe comes along that you know will be in your back pocket for many, many, years to come. I am pretty positive I’ll be making these homemade peanut butter cups for my grandchildren! Oh, speaking of children…my sister gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl this...
Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Apples, and Kale
Hi guys! I really love finding a recipe that is just as good on day 2 or 3 as it is on day one. Since I’ve been eating this salad every day this week, I’d say it fits the bill!! This salad is pack with so much fantastic-for-you foods, I don’t feel the least bit...
Simple Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Hi! Do you have some extra pumpkins laying around? I took 3 total trips to the pumpkin patch, plus couldn’t resist the cute little on-sale pumpkins at the grocery store. Sooooo, we barely have room on our front stoop to walk in the door! I’m planning on using some of these pumpkins to try my...
