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4 Lunch Meal Prep Recipes

June 21st, 2018Tina0 Comments

A few months ago I shared some lunch ideas that you can make ahead of time. I thought I’d update you with what I’ve made for lunch recently in case you are interested in adding new combos to your rotation. 1. Chickpeas, Quinoa, and Sweet Potato Fries. This lunch is a “clean out your fridge” kinda meal and sometimes those are the best meals. I baked a bunch of sweet potato fries and cooked a big batch of quinoa. Then I added chickpeas, olives, and feta cheese. I basically gathered a bunch of my favorite ingredients so it’s not a …

5 Running Must Haves

June 1st, 2018Tina0 Comments

I bought a few fun new things for when I run and I want to share what I think are the 5 must haves for a great running experience. 1. “Fanny pack.” When I go running I bring my cell phone to listen to music and to keep track of my mileage and time. However, since I was carrying it in my hand, I’m always afraid that I’m going to drop it when I’m running outside. I thought that I could find a smart watch or fitness tracker to wear instead of carrying my cell. After a lot of hours …

8 BBQ Side Dish Recipes

May 25th, 2018Tina0 Comments

BBQ season officially kicks off this Memorial Day weekend! I’m heading to my sister’s house for a family gathering and I’m in charge of bringing a side dish. She’s making the standard issue BBQ food, like hamburgers and hot dogs. I have no idea what to bring so I headed to my recipe index to see what my options are. In case you’re also wondering what to bring to a BBQ, I thought I’d gather my top 7 options in one nifty spot. Here are my top 8 BBQ side dish recipes: Cowboy Caviar. I have made this dish as …

Spring Dinner Menu

May 9th, 2018Tina0 Comments

I’ve shared some menu ideas in the past but they’re usually around the holidays and geared for winter time foods. Today, I thought I’d share an example of what I’d serve this time of the year. All of the recipes can be prepared ahead of time and for me that’s key. I like to spend time chatting and drinking with my guests instead of frantically running around the kitchen. Spring Dinner Menu: I always like to make a salad and for me, I prefer a light side salad, like this Olive Salad. Although my husband is not a fan of …

Kitchen Product Splurges

May 2nd, 2018Tina6 Comments

My youngest sister is getting married this year. (Cue the tears.) She asked me what I thought she should include on her wedding registry. She’s just starting out so she’ll need some basic things, like mixing bowls. I also think that she should include some things on her registry that are a bit extravagant, even if she doesn’t think she’ll use them as often as the basics. Here are my top 5 kitchen products that I think are worth the splurge: Espresso Machine. My husband and I bought a Nespresso espresso machine in 2014 after we came home from our Turks and Caicos …