Encourager of simplicity, one bite at a time.
Hello. If you’re buying pre-packaged oats so that you can get your day started with healthy fiber, may I suggest this healthy overnight oats recipe? This recipe is packed full of oats, hemp seeds, chia seeds, buckwheat groats, and dried coconut flakes. Yum, right? Not only will you save money in the short and long term – you’ll be surprised how easy this is to make AND how good it makes you feel when you know that you always have a healthy morning start right at your fingertips. Now THAT's ...
Why not make your own velvety, delicious, and super cute egg bites in the oven and skip the Starbucks egg bites drive-thru? And (happily) for just a fraction of the cost! When Starbucks added a hot breakfast item to their menu called Sous Vide egg bites, I instantly knew they would be a hit with consumers. They are velvety, delicious, and - honestly - super cute with their little bite-size plus adorable paper tray. However, for the menu price of almost four and a half bucks… the price isn’t ...
I choose to eat happily. Food is a necessity of life, right? We live in a world of extremes with food starvation on one side - and gluttony on the other. There are those who live with abundance at their fingertips as well as the means to healthy and delicious meals... yet choose to feast on empty nutrition. Living in the moments I love this photo. It tells a story of an impromptu dinner with my husband Dennis and our niece Codi. We picked up a few things at the store to ...
ABC Kitchen's beet and yogurt salad is one of my favorite go-to-dishes. I think it may end up being yours, too. It's healthy AND delicious! ABC Kitchen in NYC One of my favorite hidden spots in NYC is the ABC Kitchen restaurant located in the ABC Carpet building in Union Square and close to the Flatiron Building. Okay, “hidden” is stretching it. A lot. This little restaurant is anything but hidden. Reservations go fast and yet somehow I am able to find an intimate little ...
You know that saying, “when life gives you lemons… make lemonade?” I think it’s incorrect. Instead, it should say, “when life gives you lemons… make buttery Instant Pot lemon chicken breasts.” Too many lemons? Have you ever purchased a bag of lemons only to discover when you got home that you have too many lemons? Take a deep breath, it's all good. I firmly believe that when you have too many of one ingredient, that simply means that your pantry is begging you to whip up something ...
I truly hope that you had a most wonderful Thanksgiving, one that was filled with joy. Our family was able to do something a little bit out of the ordinary. My brother-in-law, Charlie, found us a big red barn with sleeping rooms and an industrial kitchen, just a short drive from McAlester, Oklahoma. The cousins were over-the-moon excited since the barn had enough indoor space for roller skating, rollerblading, scooter riding and even the two-year-old could happily vroom-vroom his ...
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away and it is never too early to start planning for it. I am a firm believer that even a tiny-tiny bit of organization helps simplify the Big Day. Spending time upfront in preplanning and organization helps reduce stress and allows for more spontaneity later. When is the best time to start planning for Thanksgiving? Ideally, the first week of November is the best time to start lining out your Thanksgiving. After years and decades of hosting the family ...
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on the linked items in this post. I’ve been wondering, “Are chaffles the new cauliflower?” Once you learn how to make broccoli and cheese chaffles, you may be wondering the same thing. “How in the world did someone figure out that simple, low-carb ingredients tastes the same as regular waffles?” Or, in this case – taste like an Eggo brand waffle. I have to admit that until recently, chaffles were new to me. It wasn’t ...
This post contains a link to a compensated restaurant review of The Holler in Bentonville. Have you ever walked into a place and thought, “Yep, this place will make it” the very first second upon entering -- and as you took it all in you were more and more convinced of its success? This explains EXACTLY how I felt the first time I went to The Holler in Bentonville. And every time I visit, that feeling is reinforced. Where is it located? The Holler is located in ...
It was bound to happen. Once summer fatigue set in… it was just a matter of time before we all started thinking about and talking about cozy sweaters, PSL, and yummy comfort food. While I can’t help in the cozy sweater or PSL camps, I can help with comfort food. Here are ten healthy and simple fall menu ideas that will fast-forward us into autumn. Technically, each one of these are links to sponsored recipes I created for Riceland Foods, Taste Arkansas, and De Nigris vinegars ...
If you're in the mood for wings, it better be fast and easy. More importantly, it better be delicious. And while we're talking about... shouldn't it be fast, easy, and delicious baked balsamic chicken wings? I vote yes! Ad. This post includes a link to a sponsored recipe. Let's talk delicious. So there I was. Hunched over the kitchen trashcan, vying for space next to Dennis. Each one of us working in unison as we greedily devoured chicken wing after chicken wing. Their sticky ...
It’s always good to be prepared for an impromptu party or unexpected guest and have the confidence that you can quickly pull together an inexpensive appetizer platter. The secret is to have key items on hand that are healthy, simple and inexpensive. And, if said impromptu party or unexpected guest doesn’t arrive… rest easy knowing that stocking the right ingredients means they are versatile enough for your every day life. In other words, you’ll be eating them throughout the week anyway! To ...
If you’ve ever been frustrated by gritty store-bought hummus, today is your lucky day because we’re going to learn how to make hummus from scratch. And not just any old hummus, we are going to make CREAMY hummus from scratch. Pull up a chair and let’s get started! Have you ever wondered why store-bought hummus is so gritty? Technically, there could be several reasons beyond just a quick examination of the listed – and sometimes mysterious- ingredients. Most often it is ...
I want to change lives. I believe that it starts simply with learning how to clean and organize your fridge. With just a little bit of planning, you will have delicious and healthy foods at your fingertips. In case you are skeptical, don't worry. You don’t have to be a “super planner” or a “Type A” person to be a meal planner or learn to eat well. It just takes a little confidence builder that starts with cleaning and organizing your fridge. A clean fridge gives you an idea of what you ...
Ad. This tasty grilled flank steak recipe was created for the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Hi friends! Sometimes I wonder if there is a way to make a grilled flank steak taste better than it should. As you already know, flank steak is a tough cut to reallllly make it stand out without days and days and days of marinating and/or cooking in the slow cooker. So, I decided to reinvent the grilled flank steak. Mind if I suggest… a grilled ...
Ad. This “how to clean your gas grill” post is sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board in support of our Arkansas soybean farmers. #ArkansasSoy #ArkansasSoybeans Once a year, at the beginning of summer grilling season, it is always a good idea to clean your gas grill. If you’ve always wondered how to clean your gas grill, then bookmark this post, print off the instructions, and review the step-by-steps. My goal is to have you thoroughly equipped, ready to get to work, and most of ...
Ad. This cute digital announcement was created for Paperless Post. The sun is shining and * begging * us to get outside already! It is so easy to get wrapped up in the to-do list and the 9-to-5 and before we know it another hour has passed by and then we’re off to pick up the kids, get the groceries, or whatever else that grabs our attention. One way to ensure we are making the most of summertime is to up our summertime entertaining game plan! A five-minute summertime entertaining ...
