Nov
2016

Sweater dress & Election Day 2016

categories: Get the Look, Style

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I am loving this weather lately. It’s the second week of November and although it could snow any day now, the bright sun shining and the 60 degree days are pretty amazing. I’m not a fan of the cold at all and anyone that knows me knows I would rather be smoldering hot than be cold. All the layers in the world just don’t work– basically my fingers and toes get so unbearably cold that I can’t handle it! I have bad circulation so I have yet to find something that works well for those long amounts of time outside (dog parks, skiing, hiking, football games). I need hand warmers for each individual finger and toe warmers for each individual toe. I should get myself those gloves that have that ability – has anyone tried them? (more…)


Nov
2016

Sunday dinner: EASY Roast Chicken and Vegetables (2 different recipes!)

categories: Delish, Recipes

I have been exploring with making a rotisserie style whole chicken at home. If you can cook a whole chicken for a Sunday dinner (and have it taste amazing) than you officially are a self-sufficient grown up. For some reason, roasting a whole chicken seemed like something I would just never be able to do — I accepted that I would only have this meal when I went to my parents house for dinner. I never thought I would know how to make it myself. Turns out, I was over-reacting – it really is SO simple! I have made it a few times now, trying out different methods and ingredients.  I am going to share 2 different recipes with you: a juicy German-style roast chicken that is beyond simple to make and my favorite roast chicken that has a few extra steps involved (kitchen twine!)img_04782What’s a chicken without (more…)


Nov
2016

Cookies for Breakfast – uh yes.

categories: Delish, Recipes

On Sunday, I make dessert… okay it’s not just on Sunday –I have something for dessert every night — but on Sunday, I put more thought into actually making something. You know, more than just a spoonful of Nutella (Does anyone else do that!? It’s so addicting) or some vanilla gelato with berries –no effort kind of dessert. I love to explore with what ingredients I have on hand and whip up a new recipe. Everything I make these days has some health benefit to it, so it’s no surprise these cookies are packed with healthy alternatives! In fact, they are a perfect, healthy little breakfast on the go. Hence, why I made a big batch last night and sent Nico to work with a home-brewed iced coffee and a ziplock with these cookies. I mean they have bananas, peanut butter and oats – that’s breakfast-y, right?
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