Making healthy food has never been my forte. I use too much butter. I love to bake cookies and cakes. Therefore when I decided to try to get healthy, I immediately resorted to salads and cutting calories. This got old pretty quick. I found myself binging on chocolate and other not-so-healthy foods at least once … Continue reading
So lately I have been craving ice cream. Not just any ice cream. Maple Bacon Ice Cream. I am pretty sure the idea came to mind in my breakfast sugar withdrawal state. I have never had maple bacon ice cream. I have never even heard of maple bacon ice cream. Yet somehow the idea crawled … Continue reading
Since I returned from Blend, I have been on a bit of a health kick. My muscles are steadily healing, I have been munching on swag health goodies every day, and I have been actively searching for healthy recipes (though I will admit some of those not-so-healthy recipes have made their way into my collection this … Continue reading
I went to the BLEND 2012 Retreat in Boulder, CO this weekend and wow, what a weekend!! This was my first blogging event and, to be honest, I was extremely nervous considering how new I am to the blogging world. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into and I was just hoping to pick a … Continue reading
There have been two packs of crescent rolls looming in my fridge for a couple weeks. Actually, I believe it has been several weeks now that I think about it. Every time I reached into the fridge I would see them and every time a little voice in my head would sing “You better use … Continue reading
This week I was craving balsamic vinegar. For me, this craving comes and goes every couple of months. I attribute it to my time spent in Rome. I was OBSESSED with the stuff while I was there. I wouldn’t go a day without it (this also applied to Nutella but I will save that love … Continue reading
Well it was a beautiful beginning to spring/summer…. And then it got cold and overcast and I hear that snow may appear in the not so distant future. Yes, I live in Colorado and there is no such thing as consistent weather here. Unfortunately, I got my hopes up this weekend and thought the warm … Continue reading
Last weekend my husband decided to buy some lemons. Actually let me rephrase that – this weekend my husband bought a LOT of lemons. The reason for the lemons? To make limoncello of course! If you are unfamiliar with this gorgeous Italian drink I recommend you get acquainted immediately. It is a (strong) lemon liquor … Continue reading
Time for Renewal 