I love veggies in the oven but what I love more is my baked veggies with a little flavor and sauce! My new appetizer or side dish go-to is this Lemon Garlic Baked Cauliflower. It has been my favorite appetizer of the Italian restaurant we used to frequent in Capitol…
Vitamix Cooking
My passion for being in the kitchen has been renewed. I have been wanting a Vitamix for a long time – for at least two years now. Until now, I have been using my Ninja. The Ninja did what I needed it to do but I was never impressed with…
Seattle: North Beach
The past week felt like vacation for me. I am caught up on my sleep, haven’t had to cook any of the home cooked meals and finally took some time to explore our new part of town. All because — my parents are in town. In December, we moved to…
Meal Prepping After Surviving the First Month
We survived the first month. Logan turned one month today! Crazy how fast time flies. I attempted to get some photos of him in some of the handmade gifts friends and relatives gave us. He cooperated a little for the tennis outfit but by the time I got to the…
Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes
The days are flying by. I am learning to operate on less than 8 hours of sleep these days. Never did I think that would be possible. The longest span of sleep I have had since Logan was born is 3 hours. However, I have never slept better during a…
Restaurant Recap: Row House
Saturday morning, my friends hosted a beautiful baby shower at Row House. I liked the cute South Lake Union restaurant so much I took my parents to eat there for Labor Day Brunch. My first visit I had the Shrimp & Grits and they were amazing. My second visit I…
Green Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese has always been a favorite of mine. Growing up, it was the only thing I could “cook” if you consider boiling water and dumping your boxed pasta in the water cooking. As I am learning more about food and making an effort to eat clean, I am…
Weekend Recap: Slowing Down
Our weekends filled with active adventures are slowing down. I hit the 36 week pregnancy mark and my body is telling me it needs more sleep, rest and overall needs to slow down. I did more resting & nesting this weekend than I normally do. Since we won’t be living…
Comfort Food: Shepard’s Pie
Growing up in the South, my life was centered around food. My mom cooked almost every night and we ate dinner as a family when my Dad would get home from work. I love going home because I get to eat home cooking the whole time and I don’t have…
Weekend Recap: Seattle Street Food Festival
Well the food might not have been the healthiest but it it sure was good! We ventured out to the Seattle Street Food Festival Saturday during the day. The festival started on Friday and ran through Sunday. Admission was free and featured Food Trucks from all over the Northwest along…