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June 29, 2020

Recipe #39: Spicy Lamb Tacos

Your tacos could use some reviving. Switch things up and use American lamb in your tacos for a nutritious + delicious quick weeknight dinner! I was gifted some amazing lamb tenderloins from Capra Foods and the American Lamb Board and whipped up these easy tacos. Think spicy, bold flavor with creamy fresh guac and a […]

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May 28, 2020

Recipe #38: Creamy Dreamy Smoothie Bowl

When you want breakfast in under 5 minutes, this is what you make. Yes, we are working from home, but we are still working, and we still need to fuel our bodies with nutritional (and tasty) things. Enter this smoothie bowl. It’s creamy, it’s tangy, it’s got bits of crunch, and it’s everything you want […]

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May 22, 2020

Recipe #38: Easy Frittata

Say hello to the scrummiest brunch meal ever 🍳🥓 Think crispy bacon, umami veggies, melty cheese and fluffy eggs all in perfect harmony with this easy frittata! I made this frittata last weekend and it hit all 👏🏽 the 👏🏽 spots 👏🏽 and you definitely need to make this if you like anything breakfast food […]

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One upside of quarantine is that I’m cooking way more than usual, and I’ve been enjoying it so much! While I usually like to get creative, sometimes a simple dinner (like this one) is all I want and need. This dinner only takes 20 minutes from start to finish so it’s perfect for busy weekday […]

May 13, 2020

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May 6, 2020

Recipe #36: GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip CBD Cookies

As you may or may not know, I’m not much of a baker. I’m actually kind of a bad baker. So when I say these are so easy to make, I really mean it! #sponsored I partnered with @wildplantco and used their premium full spectrum hemp extract oil (aka CBD oil) to make these gluten […]

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April 27, 2020

Recipe #35: Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala is a classic dish and it’s usually people’s first taste of Indian food, but did you know this is actually a very British dish? All I can say is, whoever created this dish, thank you. It’s as comforting as it gets. It also seems simple enough to make, but it takes several […]

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April 7, 2020

Recipe #34: Cucumber Basil Cocktail

I haven’t posted a cocktail recipe before, but for the first time in awhile I felt like getting a little more creative with my drink than my usual gin and La Croix. Enter this pretty green drink. Ingredients: 1 baby cucumber 6-8 fresh basil leaves 1 lime, juiced 3 oz gin 6 oz sparkling water […]

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These are hard times. Our community needs each other more than ever before. I’m sharing my top ten favourite restaurants that are offering delivery or to-go options (some have alcohol!!!) during the city mandated shutdown so that you can keep supporting some amazing local businesses. 1. Lucky Robot – offering curbside pick up from 4:30-9pm every […]

March 19, 2020

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February 24, 2020

The Gluten Free Guide to Austin

I’ve been gluten free off and on for years and have been living in Austin for 10 years soooo I know a thing or two about where to get the BEST gluten free things in town. It can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to figure out where to go to get good gluten free eats, so […]

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February 21, 2020

A Weekend in Fredericksburg, TX

I’ve been out to Fredericksburg several times, from weekend dates to my bachelorette party, and it’s growing with new wineries year after year! Take a look at my favourite parts about this historic German town! Where to Drink Alstadt Brewery This German pub replica is a must visit! Make sure you have time for a […]

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February 6, 2020

Recipe #33: Spicy Asian Noodle Soup

This spicy Asian noodle soup with chicken and veggies (gluten free and dairy free) is all you need during these cold winter nights! I tend to make some version of this every couple weeks because it’s packed with nutrients but also so easy to make! This recipe makes two servings. Ingredients: – 12 oz rice […]

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