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PO TA TOES Boil them, mash them, stick ‘em in a stew Or if you’re like me, turn your sweet potatoes into an incredibly delicious breakfast full of fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants that’s sure to keep you satisfied the whole day. I’m typically a yogurt bowl type of guy, but if I’ve got time I’m …
Start off your summer Thirsty Thursday right with this super simple sangria recipe! It takes 5 minutes to whip together, and it is sure to be a hit for summer parties (or happy hour after a long day at work, no judgement here.)
~ I’m blue da ba dee da ba die da ba dee da ba die ~ The blue in this smoothie is so vibrant! I’ve always wondered how people made these “mermaid” smoothies with all sorts of colors, and it turns out the answer is spirulina. Spirulina is a blue-green algae (I got mine in …
Holy crepe, take a look at those layers! Making a crepe cake has been on my list for a long time now, and due to a special request I was finally able to check it off. I’m a big fan of the Lady M cakes, and their classic vanilla flavor is still my favorite, so …
As Leslie Knope said, “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work.” When I’m craving some classic breakfast food, waffles are my go-to! always so delicious, slightly crispy on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside. I prefer my waffles smaller and thinner (think Waffle House style), but you can …
Stone Fruit Summer My previous posts have argued that peaches are the best summer fruit, and grilled peaches are a large reason why! Grilling them over an open flame brings just the slightest smoky flavor to them and a perfect caramelization. Top with some homemade whipped cream, honey, cinnamon, and other fruit (I chose blueberries …
Eat. Your. Veggies! I definitely didn’t like #vegetables as a kid, and I didn’t count #salads as meals until pretty recently. It took @panera’s seasonal Strawberry Poppyseed Salad to convert me, and now you can catch me eating this #salad pretty regularly! You can easily duplicate this #recipe at home using some grilled #chicken, fresh …
The best summer fruit of all time? PEACHES (don’t fight me on this)! I’m obsessed with all things peach and peach flavored, including ice cream, gummy candies, and more. Since I’m a big fan of buying peach jam from the store, I figured I’d try making some myself! Homemade jam is absolutely perfect for those …