Over the years, many friends have encouraged me to start a blog. So today, I decided to take a stab at blogging. They encouraged me for a couple reasons. First, my husband and I have a unique story that many couples do not share. One thing that sets us apart is that sisters from my family,... Continue Reading →
Comparing Triathlon Life & Motherhood
Tapping into my mental strength gained from triathlons. I love competing in triathlons and can’t help but compare some of my life experiences with racing. The other morning, I had an “aha” moment. I began thinking about child labor in comparison to racing. How time and time again, I have signed up for triathlons, knowing... Continue Reading →
Simple Tacos
Today’s recipe uses cumin to add some tasty flavor to the dish. If you have never cooked with cumin, you are missing out! Cumin packs a punch and some health benefits as well. My dish today, has a Mexican flare and is very versatile. I used lean beef, but you can use any ground meat... Continue Reading →
Tacos that will leave your mouth watering for more!
The blend of fresh ingredients and flavors, create a party in your mouth! Maybe it is me, but I love the pico blend in this recipe. I will give you a heads up though, I used an entire bunch of cilantro, so if you are not a cilantro lover just reduce the amount to your... Continue Reading →
Chicken Caprese
This delicious dish and can be served cold or hot. It made about 6 servings and we used the whole bottle of dressing. We also steamed some broccoli and added it on top. The fantastic thing about this dish is it is very versatile. You can add or reduce items per your liking and it... Continue Reading →
Savory Sweet Potato & Protein Bake
This recipe is savory and simple to make. The type of protein can be changed to your preference. I used chicken sausage, but it would go great with chicken breast or ground meat. If you are looking for a savory and easy recipe to add to your repertoire, I recommend trying this one out. Savory... Continue Reading →
Be the Light!
Our entire world has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Not only, have many individuals lost their lives, but businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs and it will be years before our economy rebounds. As I sit here today thinking about what positive light I could share on my community, I turn back... Continue Reading →
Mexican Chicken Soup
If you are like my family, it has been hard to come by all the normal food items we purchase each week. I wanted feature a recipe that would allow you to use shelf stable or frozen items. This was more delicious than I had anticipated. The secret is in the hot sauce you choose.... Continue Reading →
Roasted Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes
Changing up vegetables and the way you cook them can keep food interesting. On this occasion, we had this delicious side dish with orzo pasta and salmon as seen below. I hope you enjoy it too! Roasted Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes Ingredients1 pound Asparagus1.5 pounds Angel sweet tomatoes, halved¼ cup Balsamic vinegar¼ cup Parmesan cheeseSalt,... Continue Reading →
Ground Breaking News: Dark Leafy Greens Do Your Body Good
Ground Breaking News: Dark Leafy Greens Do Your Body Good What’s the ground breaking news you ask?!?! When it comes to nutrition, everyone always wants a new and exciting reason to change their intake or follow the latest breakthrough in science regarding health and wellness. Well, I hate to break it to you, but nutrition... Continue Reading →
Grilled Venison & Veggie Packs
I am always looking for a tasty new way to cook up our venison. In the recipe below, I chose to use zucchini and bell peppers as my main veggies, but you could include anything you like. This is a very versatile recipe in terms of the vegetables you include. Hopefully you enjoy! Grilled Venison... Continue Reading →