Photo by Taryn Elliott Oh man, I used to make hummus all.the.time. I used to make my own almond milk too, but that is beside the point. I stopped making my own hummus when I found Sabra's Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and became obsessed. And then like all things, I couldn't eat hummus again for … Continue reading Hummus recipes to try
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Crockpot Chronicles – Chicken Tacos
I made super yummy chicken tacos last night. This was super easy and leftovers are just as tasty as the night before. Looking at the crockpot picture, I realized it'd be great for the winter months by turning it into a chili with the addition of more chicken broth. But in the meantime, the recipe … Continue reading Crockpot Chronicles – Chicken Tacos
Caprese Salad
We have an abundance of home grown heirloom tomatoes, so I've been trying to think of different ways to eat them. We've done salsa, pasta sauce, wraps, etc. But nothing is more refreshing in the summer than a juicey heirloom tomato lightly drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, added to some mozzarella cheese and … Continue reading Caprese Salad
Black bean brownies
I was craving something sweet, but have been trying to keep sweets out of the house. Then, I remembered I had heard about black bean brownies. I googled a recipe and found one that I already had all the ingredients to, and it was flourless to boot! You just need a can of black beans, … Continue reading Black bean brownies
Protein balls
Protein balls were all the rage in 2014/2015. And then as quick as they came, they disappeared. While I was standing in front of my fridge just wanting a quick snack I could just grab, I remembered these nutritious little nuggets and thought "I am going to make some asap." What's great about protein balls … Continue reading Protein balls
Caught my eye
This adorable raven I love crows and ravens. Our neighbor has taught our neighborhood crows to come to his deck when his whistles; it's hilarious to watch. This raven is a bit more impressive than that... the music is very calming, too. Fossils You can truly buy anything online. I had read something that referenced … Continue reading Caught my eye