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Lemon Risotto Pasta
Ahhh the life of a stay at home wife...Home Depot at 10 AM on a Wednesday with 2 other people shopping in the store, service people toppling over each other to see what they can assist me with (talkin…
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When I first moved to LA, I was excited about the nice weather all the time. When it's always between 60 to 75 degrees, the weather becomes a non-issue in daily life. It's kind of like when I got my e…
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- I've accepted the fact that I like to think I can do way more than physically and mentally possible and this makes me grumpy and stressed sometimes
- I've accepted the fact that I will always think I s…
Ginger Basil Chicken and Rice
I've always believed you make time for what's important. Lately, I think I've been making too much time for a lot of things that aren't important on a general scale. I also hate missing out on fun! So…
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Last week I didn't get a lot of cooking done. And by not a lot, I mean none. I had to go to NYC for work. "Had to" -- oxymoron?? It was great. When work trips take you to a small town in Ohio in the m…
Continue ReadingBiscuit Breakfast Sandwich
What's the right balance between having a fulfilling career and being a productive member of society while still ensuring you have a happy, healthy, and fairly stress-free life? When I was growing up …
Continue ReadingPotato and Spring Veggie Salad
The minute I stepped off the plane last Friday, I knew I had arrived in a completely different world than the one I currently live in LA. I looked around to about 20 people standing in line waiting to…
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I've always been a firm believer in making time for what's important in life. BUT, sometimes life is busy -- it really is and even the important things you don't always have time for. Lately, I have t…
Continue ReadingStand-Alone Mashed Potatoes
What's the worst part about cooking? Dishes, grocery shopping, not knowing what to cook -- for me, it all boils down to one word: time! I tend to cook on the weekends and then during the week, it's a …
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Do you ever have those days when some things aren't going perfectly in your life and you have a few negative experiences and you start feeing depressed and bordering on feeling sorry for yourself? Wel…
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I had big plans for Memorial Day weekend! After finishing up some touch up painting, laundry, and a few other small household things, I had a great list.
First, I thought we could take a road trip som…
5 min. Strawberry Jam
I can't believe it's already Memorial Day this coming weekend. One thing I've noticed since moving to a warmer, temperate climate is that I find it hard to instinctively know what season/month/holiday…
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What is the difference between Lasagna and Lasagna casserole you might ask? Simple--Lasagna Casserole is a homegrown family recipe from Idaho. Clearly, if you're layering different ingredients in a 9x…
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I was driving to work this morning listening to a favorite podcast, StartUp, which just recently started their 2nd season. This season they are following a start-up, Dating Ring, which is an online da…
Continue ReadingChocolate Souffle
So, I promise that one of these days I'll start posting more healthy recipes. It just happens that April is birthday month in our home which equates to decadent, homemade dessert! It has also turned o…
Continue Reading(Paleo) Chipotle Chicken Salad
When your close friend and co-worker asks you to guest post on her cooking blog, you pretty much say yes. One reason is that Jenny is not the kind of person to whom you can give a “sure, maybe! someda…
Continue ReadingCreamy Scalloped Potatoes and Squash
What do you think of when you hear someone is from Idaho? If someone doesn't start by asking, "you mean Iowa," the first question is typically, oh, "potatoes right"?! And true to form, I did actually …
Continue ReadingDecadent Chocolate Velvet frosting
Last week was a big week for me -- I turned 29. Yes, not the BIG 30; but, dang, it's getting close! This is officially the last year I have of my 20's as several of my closest friends and family were …
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Have you seen Scandal? Anyone?? I know, it's been out a while and there are already several seasons but luckily Netflix has them all queued up and waiting. I recently started watching based on several…
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I moved to LA a little over 2 years ago which was one of the biggest and toughest decision I ever made...but also the best! It's hard to evaluate something like that, and at the time, I used what I ha…
Continue ReadingWhole Wheat Cinnamon Spiced Pancakes
If I didn't have to work everyday...I would be free to do whatever I wanted! That sounds like a pretty obvious statement but isn't that really the bottom line: freedom?! We had a conversation with fri…
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Do you ever have those weeks when life feels a little too good to be true? And, you're holding your breath just waiting for something to go wrong? Work is mellow and kinda fun, my husband thinks I can…
Continue ReadingAvocado Toast
As most of you know, thanks to my state of mind last week when I sat down to blog, I've been a bit stressed lately. However, after venting to all of you, doing a little Crossfit Yoga, spending the wee…
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How do you handle stress? Do you yell, close up, eat, sleep, go to your favorite friend and talk it through? For me, it's really a combination but when it comes to work related stress, it's definitely…
Continue ReadingWomen, own your career
Oddly enough, I started this post prior to the Oscars this evening BUT now it's even more timely! As a woman with a career, the articles, books, and podcasts on salary and job title inequality are som…
Continue ReadingCrock-pot Pulled Pork
Last week was Valentine's Day, as most of you know, which had me reflecting on the people in my life whom I love. I truly believe the most important part of life is the relationships you build. One of…
Continue ReadingNo Bake Cookies
Ever heard of a No Bake? If you live in Idaho the answer is, of course! It's a go-to cookie when you only have 15 min. but want to make something sweet. And as far as cookies go, it's moderately healt…
Continue ReadingThai Red Curry
When it came to Ethnic Cuisine in my hometown, the choices were Italian (pizza), Mexican, or Chinese. But then, diversity in Idaho can be summed up in 2 words: White or Mexican. One of the things I lo…
Continue ReadingSalad and Abs
Most people know that being healthy requires a combination of two: exercise and eating right. Barely exercising and not eating (the preferred LA option) does not mean you're healthy. When did being a …
Continue ReadingWhen your boss gives you fire-roasted chilies...
...it's time to learn how to make Chile Verde!
My boss grew up in Colorado where apparently Chili Verde is a "thing". So much so that he now pays to have someone ship him a crate of fresh green chili…
Most Important Meal of the Day
When I was growing up, my Mom would get up every morning and make me a big breakfast..think Pancakes, French Toast, hash browns, omelet, muffins, homemade bread with jam -- yes, I was spoiled and love…
Continue ReadingA Fulfilling Fish Dinner X 2
In LA, "Eating Healthy" is at the top of almost everyone's priority list but there are a lot of varied opinions on what the definition of "Eating Healthy" means. Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Raw, juice c…
Continue ReadingA New Year's Resolution Kept and Started
New Year's Resolution 2014: Own a Business
New Year's Resolution 2015: Live and Love in the Present
Starting this blog allowed me to complete my 2014 resolution to own a business and will help me ke…
Continue ReadingBlissfully Cooking
I was raised on a family farm in a small town – comfortable, but slow paced for my energetic personality. I enjoyed the freedom and outdoors but loved learning and new adventures more. I married my ch…
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