Month: August 2018

Spicy Relish

Spicy Relish

Summer food is all about picnic and grilling and fresh fruit and veggies. Although I haven’t had much luck with canning my own pickles, this Spicy Relish is a hit every year. You can easily adjust the heat to your taste by adding more or 

Easy Creme Brûlée

Easy Creme Brûlée

My husband’s hands down favorite desert is Creme Brûlée. So when he asked me to make it for him at home I thought why not. It did seem, like it would be difficult to make, but it wasn’t. Personally I love dishes that look super 

Top 7 Things to Do in Bonaire

Top 7 Things to Do in Bonaire

When my husband and I take vacation we travel off season, back roads, low key. Not to say that we don’t say NICE places, but we prefer less hustle and bustle and few people. So when my hubby said he wanted to go to Aruba, 

Mango Salsa Blackened Fish Taco Bowls

Mango Salsa Blackened Fish Taco Bowls

I love bowls. Since giving up Gluten and Grains over 5 years ago, bowls have become a staple in my diet. I find that I no longer miss the huge burritos of my past. The combinations are endless and the base can be swapped out. 

Tropical Guacamole

Tropical Guacamole

This Tropical Guacamole is a simple sweet twist on my Basic Guacamole. This is a great paired with the light flavors of Grilled Shrimp or Pan Seared Tilapia. But of course it is also fantastic with chips (my favorite are Siete Foods Sea Salt Grain 

Gluten-Free Baked Chicken and Summer Squash Casserole

Gluten-Free Baked Chicken and Summer Squash Casserole

I love the fresh produce that is in abundance from the garden in the summer. With the tomatoes and summers squash in great supply right now I have been wanting to make a Ratatouille-inspired dish. However, since this week I have been fasting and cooking 

Gluten Free Banana Strawberry Muffins

Gluten Free Banana Strawberry Muffins

As you all know, my husband enjoys his muffins for breakfast. So when I saw a bunch of almost-time-to-toss-out bananas on the counter, I decided to make some muffins. What else was hiding in my fridge that needed used up? Strawberries! So I got busy 

Northern California Road Trip – a 10 day Itinerary

Northern California Road Trip – a 10 day Itinerary

A couple years ago I came across a photo of McWay Falls on Pinterest.  The falls are set off from the highway and fall directly into the Pacific Ocean along the Big Sur coastline.  It is one of the most beautiful places in California. You 

An Argument for Athleisure

An Argument for Athleisure

Most days I am either in one of three outfits: barn clothes (I live on a horse farm), workout clothes (I run) or what I call mom clothes.  I am a lawyer by trade but in the last few years I shifted gears to be 

Paleo Greek Lamb Meatballs

Paleo Greek Lamb Meatballs

These meatballs are wonderful on there own or can be paired with a greek salad or to make a gyro. Add a side of Paleo Tzatziki Sauce and you have ready made meal. The Greek Tomato salad, isn’t exactly a recipe. I just dice up