Chocolate Chipotle Seared Salmon Salad

Chocolate Chipotle Seared Salmon Salad Last week, I did a guest post exchange with Kelly from Eat Yourself Skinny. She shared her  Zucchini Quinoa Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting  (can ...

Chocolate Chipotle Salmon Rub

Well, lookie here! Just when I thought that salmon could not be any more magnificent, I went and rubbed it in chocolate. Mmmm… Chocolate salmon. This probably sounds a little ...

Jalapeño Lime Tilapia

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The Weekend

Well, it was another wonderful weekend. From February through November, things are pretty wonderful outside. We definitely get some horrible weather ranging from too cold to way way way too hot, but watching things grow and change during that time is just so much fun for me! Here is a weekend review of what has [...]

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Strawberry Shortcake Truffles

Strawberry Shortcake TrufflesAlright, I did it. Mission accomplished. I saw The Great Gatsby and it was all I ever hoped and dreamed and so much more. Truly. I know that for some, Gatsby is a memory that they would like to quickly forget, as they recall it being a vaguely boring story that they trudged [...]

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Zucchini Quinoa Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting- Guest Post from Eat Yourself Skinny

Good morning everyone! Today I have the privilege of working with Kelly from Eat Yourself Skinny on my very first Guest Post Swap! I should totally throw a party Kelly’s blog is so cool and the photography is just nothing short of outstanding. A totally stand-out feature of her recipes is that she posts them [...]

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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Oooooooh, I’ve got a zesty one for you today! A very zesty, very healthy, very refreshing salad dressing that will probably make you want to drink a Corona and sit by the pool. Isn’t funny how tastes and smells prompt your activity cravings? Eggnog and chocolate peppermint, no matter what time of [...]

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Reclaimed Window Vegetable Garden

Other than a whole lot of cooking, this is a little project I’ve been working on for the past week: For almost 5 years now, I’ve had a dream of having a vegetable garden in my back yard. Like, a legit vegetable garden. Unfortunately, given the fact that my animals have free roam of the [...]

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Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Drops

Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt DropsI don’t know about you, but I’m constantly on the lookout for a little something healthy to nibble on. Preferably something high protein and low carb, without needing to cook. I just want something readily available that I can grab a few of, juuuuuuuust to stave off my hunger for a [...]

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Coconut Macadamia Dark Chocolate Bark

Coconut Macadamia Dark Chocolate Bark I’ve been getting these intolerable cravings for chocolate. Thin chocolate. I know that sounds kind of… specific, but ever since I made those Chocolate Bowls, stored them in the fridge, and then slowly chipped away at them throughout the day, I developed this enormous appreciation for the texture and melt-in-your-mouth-in-an-instant [...]

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Spring at Woodhouse Farms

I’ve been sharing a lot of farm updates on my Facebook Page, but for those who don’t follow me (you should!), I would love to share with you how things are going on this little urban farm of mine! First, a short video. This was actually shot in August 2012, but it’s a perfect example [...]

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Iced Orange Vanilla Infused Hibiscus Green Tea

Iced Orange Vanilla Infused Hibiscus Green Tea Welcome to sunshine, warmer weather, and the longing for something super refreshing to cool you off. Almost, anyway. Have other areas besides North Carolina been experiencing weather that’s been unseasonably cold? It was warm last week, I swear! And it’s sunny outside. It looks warm! I really shouldn’t [...]

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Cinnamon Toffee Cookie Dough Balls

Cinnamon Toffee Cookie Dough BallsOh, I’m sorry… Were you feeling inundated with healthy recipes from me? Did you need a little break from clean eating? Is your stomach just growling for something sweet, a little bit salty, and nothing short of amazing? Well, I’m here just in time to help! Raw cookie dough has always [...]

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