• Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza

    Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza

    Pizza meets fresh blackberries – how can you go wrong? This blackberry basil ricotta pizza is the perfect way to jazz up those delicious summer berries!  It was about a year ago when I first saw the recipe for this…

  • So, I Ran My First Half Marathon

    So, I Ran My First Half Marathon

    It’s been a week and I’ve had time to collect some thoughts and wanted to share them with you. When I saw my race photos, my first instinct was to begin to pick apart every single thing about myself.  What…

  • Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Love vanilla? My Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting will be your new go-to vanilla cupcake recipe, I promise! A tender crumb topped with dreamy frosting! And So Very Vanilla-y! Yesterday was the boy’s birthday and I don’t know about…

  • Runners come in all shapes & sizes

    Half Marathon Ready!

    I’m less than a week away from running my first half marathon and I can tell you that I am nervous but ready! At least as ready as I’ll ever be 😉 Training For the past 5 months, my friends…

  • Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    So delicious your friends will demand you bring this salad along! Everyone loves my Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe; it’s the perfect salad for your Summer potlucks and BBQ’s! At the time of this post, it’s May 5th –…

  • Hibachi Noodles with Shrimp

    Hibachi Noodles with Shrimp

    Restaurant-quality Hibachi Noodles with Shrimp, made at home with just a few ingredients! A one-pot recipe that’s quick, easy, and made with spaghetti! Easy Hibachi Style Noodles at Home This recipe is reminiscent of your favorite hibachi restaurant noodles, but…

  • Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad

    Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad

    A fresh and delicious kale & spinach salad topped with buttery avocado and salty smoked salmon. Enjoy my Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad for lunch or dinner! It’s SO easy to make! We probably eat this salad once a week…

  • Easy Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings

    Easy Homestyle Chicken & Dumplings

    Nothing says comfort food more than my Easy Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings! Ready in just 30 minutes but it will smell like you’ve been cooking all day! The Best Sunday Dinner Recipe This is one of those meals that is…

  • Vegetable Tian (Roasted Vegetables)

    Vegetable Tian (Roasted Vegetables)

    Vegetable Tian – Roasted Vegetables! Roasted vegetables is a great use of all kinds of vegetables in a delicious side dish to accompany any protein, or try it as a meatless main dish! It’s beautiful AND delicious! This is one…

  • Anti-Diet Does Not Mean Anti-Health

    Anti-Diet Does Not Mean Anti-Health

    Clearing the air today and discussing the idea that Anti-Diet Does Not Mean Anti-Health. It’s a radical concept but an important one! I was chatting with a good friend the other day, lamenting on the struggle of embracing self-acceptance. I…