Like everyone else in St. Louis this weekend, I busted out the grill and beer to fully enjoy the beautiful weather. Weekends like this are truly a blessing! It gives us hope that Spring is coming and the cold, short days will be behind us soon. If you couldn’t tell, I hate the cold…unless it snows.
Wednesday is dipping back down the 30s, and I am going to need some motivation to get out of my warm, cozy bed. Tomato Bisque Soup for dinner will do the trick.
As I am not a big fan of straight tomatoes, I always look for a recipe that contains more than just the standard soup. This Tomato Bisque Soup gives a new life to with fire-roasted tomatoes and the addition of carrots, onions and celery.
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Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash
For my first recipe, I made Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash. It is the perfect way to start the week and each morning. I am totally not a morning person, and I will do anything for 10 more minutes of sleep. The Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash can be made on the weekend’s and warmed up all week for a quick hot breakfast.
I did wake up a few minutes early, scramble an egg with coconut milk (sugar-free version) and throw it on top of the Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash. When I went to work, I popped it in the microwave for 45 seconds and enjoyed!
Whole30 Sweet Potato Hash Ingredients
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Week one of Lent is down, and I am finally ready to share my Lenten promise. I had to make sure we had delicious recipes to share as they are all new!:)
This year, the family and I selected a big one and started Whole30. Whole30 is cutting out the majority of my vices and forces me to look at the hardships in a new way. Like many people, I normally try to handle all of life’s stresses on my own. This includes binge eating and not admitting needing help from God, friends and family. Well, when you cut out all the quick worldly fixes, you fall back on what is truly important you faith, family and friends.
For those who are not familiar with Whole30, it challenges you to eat whole foods for thirty days. Here is the summary from Whole30. To read more about Whole30, click here. Read more
Last Minute Valentine’s Outfits and Dates
Don’t worry if you a procrastinator like me there is still time to get a new outfit and plan the perfect Valentine’s date. To help a sister out, I have a variety of date ideas below from staying in and eating your weight in pizza to squeezing in spanks for a night…I have you covered.
Date 1: Netflix and Chill
If you are like Brad and me, the thought of calling in for pizza and vegging out your favorite Netflix’s show sounds like the perfect evening. We are currently crazy about Fixer Upper and can’t get enough of Jo Jo and Chip’s classic but ecliptic style. Also, forget cooking. Call out to Pizza Hut and enjoy fast and cheap eats starting at $9.99. Let’s not forget the romantic factor that the pizza comes in a heart. Read more
Zucchini “Zoodle” Lo Mein
Zucchini “Zoodle” Lo Mein is the perfect pairing for Thai Chicken Peanut Lettuce Wraps. When I think Thai food, I want the lush textured noodle to accompany any dish. The problem is I am a carb addict, and part of my fake it until you make it is decreasing carbs. The way I eat them, made those work pants a little too tight. 🙂
Zoodles are an excellent way to reproduce your favorite dishes without the carbs. As I made Zoodle Lo Mein as a side dish with Thai Chicken Peanut Chicken Wraps. I used the same sauce as it is delicious and easy!! Read more
Thai Chicken Peanut Lettuce Wraps
Let’s start by saying; I am a picky eater. Growing up, I was on the chicken strips and burgers only diet. It wasn’t until dating Brad (my hubby) at 17 that I went beyond the diner food. While that was a big step, it took me until after college to truly try food I still called gross…Sushi and Thai food being the main culprits.
Five years later, Sushi and Thai food are weekly staples. I believe I have to make up for lost time and have them a minimum of one time a week. Traditionally, this has meant eating out at our favorite restaurants. For all my St. Louis people, Pearl Café is by far the best Thai food.
Today’s blog is not about my favorite place to eat, but rather how I fulfill my 2016 goal of “fake it until you make it”. Read more
Tomato Bisque Soup
Like everyone else in St. Louis this weekend, I busted out the grill and beer to fully enjoy the beautiful weather. Weekends like this are truly a blessing! It gives us hope that Spring is coming and the cold, short days will be behind us soon. If you couldn’t tell, I hate the cold…unless it snows.
Wednesday is dipping back down the 30s, and I am going to need some motivation to get out of my warm, cozy bed. Tomato Bisque Soup for dinner will do the trick.
As I am not a big fan of straight tomatoes, I always look for a recipe that contains more than just the standard soup. This Tomato Bisque Soup gives a new life to with fire-roasted tomatoes and the addition of carrots, onions and celery.
Stay warm and enjoy! Read more
Valentine’s Day: Gym Wear and Workout
Valentine’s Day is only 21 days away, and don’t worry there is still time to tighten and tone! Enjoy my Valentine’s Day Gym Wear and Workout inspiration just for you. We all know we have the perfect outfit if we could just tone our butt or lose the love handles. This Valentine’s Day don’t settle, you have 21 days to meet your goal, and I am here to help!
Remember, the most important part of the 21 days is learning to love yourself. Use the next 3 weeks, to tone, build confidence and appreciate yourself. You will feel even better in the perfect outfit after focusing on loving yourself through working out and self-appreciation! Read more
Snow Ice Cream
Now, St. Louis might be shy of a snow day, but more snow is still to come. Bust out a clean bowl and collect that snow!
Stay warm and be on the lookout for more ways to survive the cold.
Chicken Club Sandwich
Seeing my family on the holidays is warms my heart, but what really gets me excited is all the delicious treats that stuff my stomach. I dream of the rich, full fat, cheat on your diet kind of days. Days filled with sneaking leggings into a classy family affair, so there is just enough room for my extra plate. Who are we kidding holidays are two plate kind of days.
Well, Christmas Eve gave me a new cheat on your diet recipe. It includes everything that I love but typically bypass for the sake of semi-fitting in my pants. It contains a masterpiece of woven bacon, Parmesan crisp, homemade honey mustard and of course carbs.
This next meal is full of Pinterest ideas to make a mouthwatering Chicken Club Sandwich. My Sister-in-law, Katie, whipped this up and it was wonderful. It is a new twist on an old classic that will have everyone thinking you’re a wiz in the kitchen. To see all the Pinterest components view, additional blogs- Sandwich Weaved Bacon, Parmesan Crisp, Homemade Honey Mustard.
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Parmesan Crisp
Parmesan Crisp are simple, but class up any sandwich! This one-ingredient recipe will be a huge hit with guest, and the perfect pairing with a Club Sandwich.
Now that I have shared the simple secret you’ll have to promise to still be impressed when I serve Chicken Club Sandwiches with Sandwich Weaved Bacon and Homemade Honey Mustard for brunch.
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