I have been cooking up a storm all week, partially because the new season has me craving all of my favorite fall dishes but also because I received the most beautiful Musui from Vermicular. I am 100 percent in love with this Japanese cookware. And the two recipes I have made so far with their recipe book have been spot on!! They were so easy to create and so so delicious!!!
Read MoreI’m sure you are all well aware that I love me some deviled eggs. For the past several years, I’ve served traditional deviled eggs for Thanksgiving, but this year, I’m switching things up and adding some heat!!! (all though I am making traditional too for those in the family that just would not have it otherwise) Deviled eggs are named such because the mix-ins are often spicy or hot, so these Sriracha deviled eggs are orange-hued beauties spiked with Sriracha sauce.
And may I suggest the adorable Egguins from Peleg Design?!
Boil, serve and store eggs in the coolest way!
This small colony of penguins will hold up to 6 eggs together in the Arctic winter of your fridge or in the hot springs of your pot. The handle will always stay cool for pulling out safely from the boiling water and comfortable carrying to the table or fridge.
Seriously the cutest!!!! Totally gifting these for holiday presents!
Read MoreSuddenly have a house full of people during the spooky season? Hosting a fun little get together Thursday before taking the kids trick or treating?! Or maybe you are hosting your huge Halloween party this coming weekend vs last weekend? Anyway…your guests are sure to love this quick and easy Orange Sunrise cocktail made with the best Sweet + Sour Mix from Agalima Organic.! (it is fitting for the warmer temps we seem to not be able to get rid of too)
Agalima’s Sweeet & Sour Mix features single-pressed lemons, pure cane sugar and Jalisco blue agave nectar that come together to create a tart and acidic just-squeezed taste that sits right in the balance of sweet and sour.
Read MoreI scream ! You scream! We all scream for ice cream ! 🍦 but we are trying to eat better on our healthy meal plans 😭 Don’t worry ! I created something irresistible in partnership with @lovegoodfats this week because I am trying to be good but I also have a major sweet tooth. This isn’t a mystery for anyone who knows me; I have always been a bit hooked on sugar !
Even when I commit to eating well I go a little over board with the jar of peanut butter - like could easily eat 4 spoonfuls ! I loooove peanut butter ! Anyway insert “ Easy No Churn Peanut Butter + Jelly Ice Cream “ This low carb keto peanut butter no-churn ice cream recipe, made with 4 ingredients is delish and ultra creamy! Making low carb peanut butter ice cream is so easy, and needs 4 ingredients !
With the onset of Fall brings everything we love to celebrate. Friends, cooler temps, football, and just being together with good food and great company. It’s all about taking time to celebrate the good things in life. And that’s exactly what we did yesterday for The OU game! Making people smile is truly one of my favorite joys in life! I love to create atmospheres that bring people together in a comfortable and casual way. Never too stuffy. I want people to feel comfortable and loved when they are in here in my home!
I’m a huge fan of Bloody Mary’s and I always have my Organic Agalima Bloody Mary Mix on hand!! Roma tomatoes, smoky chipotle peppers, hot horseradish and their house-made Worcestershire create a distinctive Bloody Mary blend that’s spicy, salty and sweet.It’s perfection really.
Read MoreThis Tropical Mango Kombucha punch is refreshing, fizzy, and just plain gorgeous ! It’s a perfect healthy mocktail for a baby shower, a birthday party, even the holidays !
The ingredients for this mocktail are simple :: just a blend of mango lemonade, a couple splashes of bubbly Tropical Mango Wonder Drink Kombucha, and some fresh organic lemons and limes.
Summer soon ending is most definitely deserving of a toast, and since fruity flavors are the way straight to my heart, I’ve got three simple cocktail recipes to share with you today in partnership with Santa Cruz Organic. So excited to be a Santa Cruz organic ambassador!! These cocktails are perfect too for hosting all of your “End of Summer Dinner Parties” without breaking the bank!! We host so many events for friends and as much as I love it, I also have to watch my spending!
Think back to the last time you hosted a dinner party. When shopping for it, did you find yourself holding your breath the whole 5 minutes you spent at the cash register?!! Also when I say simple cocktails. I truly mean simple! Simple for the wallet, and simple to create. No more, party planners. Who wants to be chained to the bar cart station all day ?!
Read MoreThose of you who know me personally, know that I am not much for getting dolled up for a night around the town. UGH. Even in my 20s, so not my thing!! I would so much rather be enjoying the company of my best girls in the comfort of my own home, in a cozy dress (albeit with makeup), chatting and laughing, and enjoying cocktails, music, and Netflix!! And of course because I am fully embracing French culture—this post is all about giving you some ideas to host your very own girls night in for your fellow Francophiles. I have compiled a French TV show list, as well as a French playlist, anddd the most delish simple recipe for a lavender margarita!! This is the perfect summer cocktail for when you’re feeling french, but your Texas twang can’t quite be subdued!!! I am even sharing a little DIY for a lavender face and body scrub
Read MoreBone broth smoothies are a perfect way to get some extra goodness into your smoothies, especially in the summer when you feel too hot to drink as a broth. (Could it be any more humid outside..ugh..I hate this weather!) I’ve been adding broth into our smoothies this week to help Lin’s tummy conditions. It’s been a crazy two weeks in urgent care, and even the emergency room and even have a surgery consult today.
Read MoreSharing a simple easy summer recipe this morning!!! I have been enjoying Otto’s Cassava Flour so much !!!
Read MoreWe are soon welcoming summer…my goodness, where is the year going my friends??!
When I think about this season, I of course immediately think of the 4th of July. It was my grandparents absolute favorite holiday and we had plenty of BBQs and poolside parties. Everyone was slathered in sunscreen and chlorine and there was a joyous feeling of celebration in the air and all day the star spangled banner flew proudly in every direction. Of course you cannot forget the stunning fireworks lighting up the sky above! It was always such a special experience sharing that day with so many proud, patriotic Americans roaming the streets celebrating. So many beautiful summers and I will always cherish these memories of my childhood. My fave part about living in the desert in El Paso was that every sunset at the very moment that the sun disappeared over the horizon, everyone watching on would cheer and clap as the last millimeter of sun dropped behind the mountains.
Grandpa Kelsey would fire up the grill and I already what we would be having in our picnic basket. What is summer without this American Icon anyway?? You know what I am talking about….cook up a delicious patty of beef and sandwich it between two buttery buns…..
Read MoreFrancophiles: Prepare your cheese plates.
Bastille Day marks French National Day, or la fête nationale, a holiday that celebrates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy some wonderful fromage and a cold glass of rosé—and all the French wines with fellow Francophiles!
Read MoreI recently partnered with Blue Circle Foods to host the loveliest bridal shower for a friend who is a pescatarian .
We wanted to keep things super simple and cost effective so I created two dishes where guests could really be involved in creating their own plates with the delicious #ChangingSeas hot smoked salmon in either a classic or peppered variety!
The first recipe I’m sharing with you is my favorite go-to salad, a.k.a *the protein packed lemony salad-
Where is this year going?! Summer is here. Temperatures are rising! And I cannot believe it’s time to start planning some spring/summer back-yard parties for this coming season as well as those summer road trip adventures!! School is out in 3 days! Vacations will be taken! Fun will be had! Summer is a magical time, not only because the days are longer, but also because there's just so much more to do when it's warm out. Plus, let's be honest, doesn't it kind of feel as though anything is possible in the summertime?!
So pour yourself some lemonade, scoop up that delicious bowl of ice cream (currently loving Hiland Dairy’s Time Traveler Ice Cream-French silk ice cream with marshmallow bonbons, chocolate flakes and thick fudge sauce. ) and kick back with these 10 timeless films that remind me of how special the summertime really is. These movies make me want to head to the beach, explore new destinations or just throw up my hands and ride the rollercoaster that is… summer vacation! I mean it doesn’t get better than summer holidays, ice cream and roller coasters in my opinion!
Read MoreBusy loves..have you fallen in love with overnight oats yet?! Ever since I have discovered their brilliance, I’m fully hooked. For the uninitiated, making overnight oats requires little more than stirring together a few ingredients then letting them sit in the fridge overnight, and when you wake up in the morning, breakfast is served. No dicing, no blending, and most importantly, no cooking, which is deeply appreciated with the warmer temps creeping in!
I have partnered with @kitehillfoods today to share my dairy-free delish (and oh so pretty) raspberry overnight muesli recipe using their plain unsweetened almond yogurt. The yogurt softens the oats to make them creamy and delicious.
