When Pete and I returned home from our road trip around Nova Scotia, the first recipe I couldn't wait to share is one for Nova Scotia Oatcakes. They're popular throughout all the maritime provinces in Canada and are a nod back to the region's Scottish roots. What Are Oatcakes? Oatcakes are crisp like a shortbread cookie or cracker, lightly sweetened, just a smidge salty, and make quite a ...
Everyone could use a little pampering every now and then, and I love having my homemade vanilla coconut sugar scrub ready at my sink for a quick spa fix anytime I need it. Sugar scrubs are quite easy to mix up at home. And the scent of this one below reminds me of my spa day at sea on a cruise. The subtle hint of coconut and the comforting aroma of vanilla are quite heavenly. The reason ...
I love the flavors of rosemary and lemon blended together and this recipe for Lemon Rosemary Gin Fizz is light, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion. The combination of aromas are zingy, fresh, and remind me of Italy where Pete and I spent our honeymoon. We even had a similar cocktail served at our wedding! While visiting Italy, you might notice that it seems every restaurant ...
If you're following Whole30, you're going to love this recipe for Whole 30 Pizza Bowls. Since I travel for work, I like to eat really simply at home to balance out all the delicious indulgences while on the road. And the only diet I found that really works for me is Whole30. This recipe is now on our weekly meal rotation. It has all the savory flavor of pizza with no gluten or processed carbs. ...
I'll never forget the time I introduced a couple of my girlfriends to my one of my favorite desserts, an affogato. We walked into a little ice cream shop, and I read it on the menu board above the cashier and gasped, "They have affogatos!" To which they replied, "an affo-what?" Knowing that they both loved coffee, I knew they were in for a treat. Read on to find out more about affogatos and ...
When Pete and I returned home from our road trip around Nova Scotia, the first recipe I couldn’t wait to share is one for Nova Scotia Oatcakes. They’re popular throughout all the maritime provinces in Canada and are a nod back to the region’s Scottish roots. What Are Oatcakes? Oatcakes are crisp like a shortbread…
Everyone could use a little pampering every now and then, and I love having my homemade vanilla coconut sugar scrub ready at my sink for a quick spa fix anytime I need it. Sugar scrubs are quite easy to mix up at home. And the scent of this one below reminds me of my spa…
I love the flavors of rosemary and lemon blended together and this recipe for Lemon Rosemary Gin Fizz is light, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion. The combination of aromas are zingy, fresh, and remind me of Italy where Pete and I spent our honeymoon. We even had a similar cocktail served at our wedding! While visiting…
If you’re following Whole30, you’re going to love this recipe for Whole 30 Pizza Bowls. Since I travel for work, I like to eat really simply at home to balance out all the delicious indulgences while on the road. And the only diet I found that really works for me is Whole30. This recipe is…
(Recipe sponsored by Naked Nutrition) This apple smoothie is my favorite breakfast as we transition into fall. The calendar might say it’s almost autumn, but the weather outside here in Florida certainly doesn’t feel like it. This blend of apples, oatmeal, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg tastes like apple pie. It’s heavenly! And the added protein…
Growing up in Florida, boiled peanuts were the ultimate road trip food. I remember driving along old country roads to the springs and stopping at little road side stands selling them. There’d be some salty dude with a long beard, older than the hills, standing under a tattered red and white umbrella tending to a…
If you’ve ever wondered how to cut a mango, you’re not alone. Not only do they have an odd shape, but they can be quite slippery and juicy too! Mangoes come in various shapes and sizes, but are typically oval or kidney-shaped which can leave you wondering about the easiest way to slice into it….
This honeydew melon cucumber smoothie is so refreshing it reminds me of something you’d get at a spa. It’s light, refreshing, hydrating, and easy to make! What I love about this smoothie is that it’s not too sweet and has a definitive cucumber flavor. Plus the cucumber flavor reminds me of something you’d get at…
