Do you ever have this idea of “Oh I will make this for lunch!” but then you open your fridge, and you didn’t have all the you wanted? Because, same. I had the best intentions of making a fun and healthier lunch bowl, but I made do with what ingredients I had! I started withContinue reading “Lunch Bowls”
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More Bagel Sandwich Prep
We are back with my two ingredient bagels. I know, I am obsessed! I switched to bread flour which is a game changer! It really elevates the bagel. And I just can’t get enough of them! For this sandwich prep, we did turkey bacon eggs and cheese! I started by making the bagels. While baking,Continue reading “More Bagel Sandwich Prep”
PA Renn Faire
It’s time to highlight one of my favorite activities/adventures. I was shocked I hadn’t highlighted it yet – but turns out I haven’t been back since starting the blog, until now! Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire should be your next activity! I have recently attended the Celtic Fling. Which in my opinion, is the best weekend toContinue reading “PA Renn Faire”
Sour Cream and Chive Dip
Getting in the fresh herb game, but then not realizing how to use chives. Toppings are great, but I wanted to make it the star LOL. So, a chive dip was in store and looking in the fridge – a sour cream and chive dip came together. To a bowl, I added 2 parts sourContinue reading “Sour Cream and Chive Dip”
Egg Salad
Love hitting the local farm stands for fresh eggs – or even better when co-workers bring you extra eggs! But sometimes we need to use a bunch fast. This time around I went with egg salad. I kept it simple, yet it was so delicious and very satisfying! I started by hard boiling about 6-8Continue reading “Egg Salad”
Potato Salad
Summer foods are so much fun. The obstacle is when you really want something but don’t have all the ingredients. The potato salad craving hit with limited ingredients – but we made it work! 1 rustic potato was cut up very chunky and then boiled for about 10 minutes. During this I chopped up someContinue reading “Potato Salad”
Mug Chocolate Cake
You know there are some days you just want chocolate cake. But you don’t want to make it or have the ingredients or want to go out and buy it. You want it to just appear. IYKYK I decided to try a quick single serving mug cake. It wasn’t amazing but it certainly satisfied theContinue reading “Mug Chocolate Cake”
Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake
We tried the cottage cheese pasta again, but this time in a baked casserole and it was SOOO GOOD! I started off by roasting some tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic in the oven, They were seasoned with some salt, pepper, basil and EVOO. I removed them once finished and added them to the blender withContinue reading “Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake”
Cottage Cheese Wrap
Back on the cottage cheese trends for that sneaky protein. This time I tried the viral cottage cheese wrap, though it didn’t stay in wrap shape, it was delicious, and I would definitely make it again and again. First, I preheated the oven to 350. In a blender I added about one cup of cottageContinue reading “Cottage Cheese Wrap”
Universal Yums
If you don’t follow me on Instagram (ya should) but you are missing out on my Universal Yums reviews. Check them out on my Instagram highlights of my profile! (They are categorized by box) I have been gifted this awesome foodie experience. Every month I receive a box of snacks and treat from a countryContinue reading “Universal Yums”