It's hard to say which summer fruit I love most, because this time of year just seems to boast all of my personal favorites - peaches, cherries, berries, melon, you name it. I simply haven't met a fruit I didn't like. But I will say that there's just something about a juicy, ripe watermelon that … [Read more...] about Watermelon Avocado Salad
Recipes
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
I know I'm not the only one who's found themselves staring at those overly ripe bananas sitting on the counter and wondering how to put them to use. Banana bread seems to be the mascot of quarantine, but I decided to go a different, yet equally delicious route with this recipe. I'm a big fan of … [Read more...] about Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Vegan Avocado Key Lime Pie Bars
If you've been following the blog for a while now, you well know that "cheesecake-like" desserts are some of my absolute favorite to make, especially this time of year. With the temps over 100 degrees every day here in Austin, I'm avoiding turning on the oven at all costs. For this latest no-bake … [Read more...] about Vegan Avocado Key Lime Pie Bars
Recipe Round Up: Fourth of July Festivities
Summer's officially here, and I couldn't be more excited about it. I know I'm not alone in saying that this is my favorite season, mostly because it's filled with nostalgia and childhood memories of blissful, sun-filled days growing up. I still make a point to come home to Kansas City for a … [Read more...] about Recipe Round Up: Fourth of July Festivities
5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
I've spent the past several months quarantined with my boyfriend, Sam, so when he headed up to the Northeast to see his family for the week, I found myself looking for ways to fill the time I previously spent on walks, cooking or watching Breaking Bad with him in the evenings. And what better way to … [Read more...] about 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Skinny Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita
Blame it on my Texas roots or my mom's love for spice that she passed along to both my sister and me, but I'm a sucker for anything with a little kick. I'm always looking to take things up a notch, because life is simply too short for bland, boring food. Anyone with me? When it comes to my … [Read more...] about Skinny Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita