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Florence and Tuscany Trip 30 Jun 2013 | 06:21 pm
For the last couple of weeks Matt and I have been in Italy. Some of you may have known this given my constant updating of my Instagram feed with all things Italian, food and fun. If you have a bad ti...
Chocolate Chip Pretzel Bars 6 May 2013 | 07:13 pm
Things around here are a bit crazy. You know wack-a-do- busy. So why not make something that fits right in. These bars are salty and sweet. A cookie with a little crazy bite. Big chunks of pretzels a...
Broccoli Cheese & Avocado Bites 1 May 2013 | 07:41 am
We decided to go on adventure this weekend. An adventure by hopefully, making something "fun" and "green." Guess what? It worked! We took left over broccoli and bok choy added avocado, breadcrumbs, ch...
Coffee, Coffee Cake Muffins 22 Apr 2013 | 06:18 pm
Spring has hit Santa Cruz making me think of all things tank tops, flip flops, BBQ's and beach traffic. This nice weather always inspires me to attempt to get into the best shape possible as upper arm...
White Chocolate Oreo Rice Krispie Treats 7 Apr 2013 | 03:36 am
Lady luck has been sitting on my shoulder. We found a twenty dollar bill at the park, and used our new found treasure to enjoy coffee and juice outside with the kids after riding bikes. The people wat...
Chocolate Brownie Cookies with White Chocolate and Roasted Macadamia Nuts 27 Feb 2013 | 05:31 am
I can't believe how fast time passes. The days are getting longer, Valentine's day came and went, my baby girl is soooo not a baby anymore, and my three year old son is using words like "actually" an...
Pecan Sandies 24 Jan 2013 | 05:16 am
The theme of this week has been to jump in head first. "Don't be afraid". "Go get it and give it a try." WOW! I sound like one of those inspirational posters. This week I jumped. I took a jump with ...
Maple Pecan Scones 20 Jan 2013 | 08:38 am
Some days you just gotta give in. Have a sit down with your "kale juice loving self" and say, "Kale-self. I appreciate all you do. You make this lady feel like she is getting her veggies and doing som...
Oven Roasted Whole Chicken with Root Vegetables 12 Jan 2013 | 02:24 am
The other night I decided to make dinner. I know. What? Where is Matt? Why are you cooking? Is the Taco place down the street shut down? I actually made dinner. And, it was a blast. I never have time...
Olive Oil, Fig and Orange, Challah Bread 6 Jan 2013 | 05:10 am
Holla...to a Challah! We pretty much said/ate this all week. We have also said/ate, Kale, salads, egg whites, spin class and cyclocross. BUT...Challah bread was done and did, and good! Stuffed with f...