Whether I'm enjoying a cup of soup, big ol' salad or bowl of pasta, I need some sort of crunch. Texture plays a huge part in every meal for me, so toppings and additions are key. And my favorite? Crackers, of course! I always have a box (or two) of Jilz or Simple Mills in my pantry and highly … [Read more...] about Simple Seedy Crackers
Recipes
Cauliflower Tabouli with Mediterranean Shrimp
While there really isn't a style of cuisine out there that I don't like, I've always been attracted to Mediterranean food more than most. Between the olives, hummus, fresh seafood and vegetables, there's not much more I could need. Last summer, my family and I celebrated my college graduation … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Tabouli with Mediterranean Shrimp
Peaches & Cream Energy Balls
Blame it on my name, but peaches have always been one of my all-time favorite fruits. And since Texas peaches are the best in my opinion, I've been taking advantage of the summertime abundance in every way that I can. Whether it's simply enjoying fresh, juicy peaches on their own or including them … [Read more...] about Peaches & Cream Energy Balls
Peppermint Patty No-Churn Ice Cream
For various reasons, peppermint ice cream holds a special place in my heart. Because of our Texas roots, my family adores Blue Bell's version, which they release every year around the holidays. Growing up, we would (and still do) hoard gallons of this flavor in our freezers so we can enjoy it all … [Read more...] about Peppermint Patty No-Churn Ice Cream
Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
Cookies and milk, grilled cheese and tomato soup, spaghetti and meatballs--the list of my favorite iconic duos goes on and on. But above most anything, chocolate and peanut butter always seems to reign supreme. Anyone agree? Well, my boyfriend, Sam, most certainly thinks so, considering he's the … [Read more...] about Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
Vegan Chocolate Macadamia Nut Macaroons
I have a vivid memory of visiting Hawaii for the first time with my family when I was in high school. Along with lots of sunshine, we had to sneak in a few touristy activities, which included touring a macadamia nut farm. While I previously liked macadamias, I never really had an appreciation for … [Read more...] about Vegan Chocolate Macadamia Nut Macaroons
