With the new year quickly approaching I have begun to set my goals for 2014. While I have quite a few this year, on top of my list is my personal health and fitness. Too long I have let other priorities take over and I made the choice to put my healthy journey on the back burner. "Only this month" or "I'll get to it later" are things I hope to leave behind in 2013. What I know to be … [Read more...]
Christmas Checkerboard Cookies
Guest Post from Trisha who blogs at Trisha B. Designs has a super cute etsy shop. I have seen Checkerboard Cookies before, but I wanted to change them up a little bit. I wanted to try three colors and a different pattern that would make a perfect cookie for the holidays! How to Christmas Checkerboard Cookies: Vanilla Shortbread 1 1/2 sticks of butter softened 1/3 cup … [Read more...]
Swedish Pepparkakor Cookie Recipe
Around the holidays one cookie is king in our home. Pepparkakor cookies, or Swedish Ginger Cookies are my husbands favorite. In addition to getting a huge tin of them from the store, usually my Mother-in-law sends homemade ones. **(This year we were going to make them, but just got too busy.... I am planning on making some for my hubs for his birthday! SHHH!) Apparently a love of the … [Read more...]
How To Make Quick and Moist Chicken Breasts {Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven Review}
What if I told you there was a new kitchen gadget that cooks the most moist chicken breasts in 20 minutes that is full of flavor? I've tried for years to figure out how to cook moist chicken breasts quickly. It always seems like such a delicate balance! This and SO much more is all possible with Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven. The Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven is a … [Read more...]
Paleo Menu Plan – Sometimes You Need to Start Over to Get Back On Track
I'm pretty sure you've noticed that I haven't been consistant with my Paleo Meal Plans lately... Honestly I feel face first into a carb and struggled to find my way out. I dealt with feeling frustrated, emotionally drained, mad at myself, all while trying to convince myself that it wasn't that bad... Reality? Failing isn't that bad as long as you pick yourself up and start over. While I'd … [Read more...]