Sweet Potato & Spinach Breakfast Hash [Recipe]

February 19, 2016 By Laura

Sweet or savory breakfasts?

I’m forever caught in the dilemma.

I know several people who eat the same thing every morning – oatmeal, eggs, fruit. I just can’t do it. Breakfast is my favorite time to get strange. Thank god it’s usually good, because I can get HANGRY in the morning.

Today’s Sweet Potato and Spinach Hash may not be terribly strange, other than the fact that it could be a dinner side were it not for the egg. It came together out of my usual end of the week “use all the random leftover things.”

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Cowles Mountain Hike + WIAW

February 17, 2016 By Laura

I’m pretty impulsive.

In case you didn’t get that from the time I ran away and got married…

Yesterday I decided I didn’t want to go to the gym and would instead go for a hike. Not so impulsive… except that it was already getting late, it’s been in the 80s here, the previous day was leg day, and I’m still supposed to be rehabbing my ankle from my PRP treatment.

No matter. At 3 pm I headed out to Cowles Mountain. It’s only about a 20 minute drive inland… but that resulted in a 10 degree difference in temperature. It was 91 degrees when I started the hike.

The gorgeous blue sky and visible midday moon was a nice distraction from the heat.

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Red Wine Pasta with Almonds & Parsley [Recipe]

February 12, 2016 By Laura

Apparently you can cook pasta in any liquid.

Why not choose a liquid you love?

Pasta is an easy go-to dinner, but you can make it extra fancy with a strange but incredibly good twist. Why not boil the pasta in red wine? This simple move makes a complex, beautiful pasta.

Seems appropriate for Valentine’s Day, no?

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Red Velvet Protein Dip [Recipe] + WIAW

February 10, 2016 By Laura

Is everyone pumped for Valentine’s Day?

Like most holidays, I’m just here for the food.

Ever since Vegas came into my life I’ve become a bit more mushy. We were both just laughing at how cheesy we are. It’s ~~awesome~~ disgusting.

After learning her favorite dessert is red velvet cake, I’ve been creating red velvet everything. This Valentine’s Day it’s Red Velvet Protein Dip.

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Microwave Eggs, Poached and Scrambled

February 5, 2016 By Laura

No one wants to spend all their time cooking on vacation.

And when you don’t have a stove, it’s impossible.

Breakfasts have been quick and easy for us. We only have a microwave and a fridge in our studio… so when I bought eggs Vegas gave me a weird look. Apparently she’d never had microwave eggs before. It sounds strange, but it’s actually really good.

This Egg McMuffin didn’t stand a chance:

Making eggs in the microwave is incredibly easy. The eggs are really fluffy and make the perfect Egg McMuffin!

Please note my lioness bed-head in the microwave reflection. #bighairdontcare

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Super Bowl Party Playbook [Recipes]

February 1, 2016 By Laura

It’s almost Super Bowl time.

You know what that means… commercials!

I actually am slightly interested in the game this year. I’m from the South, so I’d like to see the Panthers win. It also helps that Vegas is all about the Broncos. If I pick the Panthers and they win, I get bragging rights. Who doesn’t like being right?

But let’s be honest. The best part will always be the commercials… and the party food. As such, I’ve put together an awesome “playbook” (see what I did there?) for all your party food needs.

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Truth Telling and Sunday Eats [WIAW]

January 27, 2016 By Laura

I actually love politics.

Who doesn’t like to see well-educated people look ridiculous on stage?

If you know me, you know my favorite people to make fun of are Sarah Palin and Donald Trump. They make it too easy sometimes though. Palin endorses Trump… then her son gets arrested… then she lies about his PTSD and tries to blame others for his bad behavior. Just wow.

But, you have to laugh. Otherwise you’ll cry. In that spirit, here are some things that DO always tell the truth:

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Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad [Recipe]

January 25, 2016 By Laura

I know most of you guys are freezing (sorry).

Finally moving to SoCal is REALLY paying off.

It’s been pretty warm here – 60s during the day. It feels hotter in the sun. Especially after the gym. This means a lot of salads for us. I’ve started marinating chicken in the morning while I make breakfast so it’s ready to grill by lunchtime. 10 minutes later, we have a fresh Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad for lunch!

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