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Thanks for visiting! I am a trained chef and have always had a passion for food. Since I was little, I always knew I wanted to go to culinary school and do something extraordinary in the food world. After several years of working as a research and development chef, I moved to the sales side of the industry and loved it. I’m currently at home taking care of our two boys, running my online stationery shop, and freelancing as a recipe developer/content creator. Although much more challenging to juggle than I anticipated, I don’t take a day at home with my boys for granted. My style of cooking has simplified significantly due to the stage of life we’re in, but cooking and feeding others continues to be one of my greatest passions.

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Taste Test ✨Monday✨: @organicvalley fiesta que Taste Test ✨Monday✨: @organicvalley fiesta queso dip 

This is like the block we know and love except it’s real cheese from pasture raised cows! This has a slight kick, mild enough for the kids to consider “spicy” but enough for me to enjoy the flavor! 

This came together very easily and would be delicious mixed with chorizo or cooked ground beef, drizzled over baked tacos, or simply served with tortilla chips! 

Definitely a fridge staple for a quick appetizer for those last minute get togethers!

#tastetesttuesday #foodreview #queso #organicvalley
There’s a million ways to make wings but the fas There’s a million ways to make wings but the fastest (and easiest to clean) is in the air fryer! I love seasoning the chicken itself with some ranch seasoning and butter and air fry for 16-20 minutes. Toss in your favorite buffalo sauce, I like @primalkitchenfoods, and finish with flakey salt. 

If I’m feeling wild I’ll them in a blue cheese dressing but these don’t need much else, IMO!

What’s your favorite wing combo?!

#homemade #chickenwings #buffalowings #recipe #primalkitchenpartner #vitalfarmsvff
Taste Test Tuesday: giant cinnamon rolls from @lil Taste Test Tuesday: giant cinnamon rolls from @lillieeatsandtells 

I saw these and saved them and when my oldest recently asked me to make cinnamon rolls I knew I had to try them! I baked off 6 and froze the other 6. I modified the icing since we like it swimmmming in it! 🤣

I didn’t follow the recipe well and thought I was supposed to mix the filling. Don’t do this! Spread the butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar. Just follow her recipe! 

Overall these were delicious and I’ll definitely make again!

Do you have a go-to cinnamon roll recipe or will you forever try different recipes in search for the ✨best✨?!

#tastetesttuesday #recipereview #cinnamonrolls #vitalfarmsvff
This is ✋🏻!! This boy made celebrating such f This is ✋🏻!! This boy made celebrating such fun! He is my typical second kid who tests my patience but melts my heart at the same time. He’s our entertainer, educator (the amount of facts he knows is 🤯) and sweetest boy I could ask for. 

We went hard for dinosaurs the last few months and shifted away from his beloved trains! 🦖🦕>🚂 hence the heavy theme going on!
Taste Test Tuesday: Clear Protein from @cleansimpl Taste Test Tuesday: Clear Protein from @cleansimpleeats in dragon fruit, blue razz, and tropical orange.

I’ve never seen or tried anything like this before! Have you?!

#tastetesttuesday #foodreview #protein #proteindrink
I filled about 100 Easter eggs over the weekend wi I filled about 100 Easter eggs over the weekend with the best candy from @sugarwishgirl and my boys intervened for a little taste test 😏 Prepping as much as I can this week before the weekend festivities! 

You can use code EASTERTREATS for $7 off your next order! 🐣
-
Do you prep ahead or scramble the day before?!
#easter
Taste Test ✨Monday✨: @organicvalley fiesta que Taste Test ✨Monday✨: @organicvalley fiesta queso dip 

This is like the block we know and love except it’s real cheese from pasture raised cows! This has a slight kick, mild enough for the kids to consider “spicy” but enough for me to enjoy the flavor! 

This came together very easily and would be delicious mixed with chorizo or cooked ground beef, drizzled over baked tacos, or simply served with tortilla chips! 

Definitely a fridge staple for a quick appetizer for those last minute get togethers!

#tastetesttuesday #foodreview #queso #organicvalley
There’s a million ways to make wings but the fas There’s a million ways to make wings but the fastest (and easiest to clean) is in the air fryer! I love seasoning the chicken itself with some ranch seasoning and butter and air fry for 16-20 minutes. Toss in your favorite buffalo sauce, I like @primalkitchenfoods, and finish with flakey salt. 

If I’m feeling wild I’ll them in a blue cheese dressing but these don’t need much else, IMO!

What’s your favorite wing combo?!

#homemade #chickenwings #buffalowings #recipe #primalkitchenpartner #vitalfarmsvff
Taste Test Tuesday: giant cinnamon rolls from @lil Taste Test Tuesday: giant cinnamon rolls from @lillieeatsandtells 

I saw these and saved them and when my oldest recently asked me to make cinnamon rolls I knew I had to try them! I baked off 6 and froze the other 6. I modified the icing since we like it swimmmming in it! 🤣

I didn’t follow the recipe well and thought I was supposed to mix the filling. Don’t do this! Spread the butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar. Just follow her recipe! 

Overall these were delicious and I’ll definitely make again!

Do you have a go-to cinnamon roll recipe or will you forever try different recipes in search for the ✨best✨?!

#tastetesttuesday #recipereview #cinnamonrolls #vitalfarmsvff
This is ✋🏻!! This boy made celebrating such f This is ✋🏻!! This boy made celebrating such fun! He is my typical second kid who tests my patience but melts my heart at the same time. He’s our entertainer, educator (the amount of facts he knows is 🤯) and sweetest boy I could ask for. 

We went hard for dinosaurs the last few months and shifted away from his beloved trains! 🦖🦕>🚂 hence the heavy theme going on!
Taste Test Tuesday: Clear Protein from @cleansimpl Taste Test Tuesday: Clear Protein from @cleansimpleeats in dragon fruit, blue razz, and tropical orange.

I’ve never seen or tried anything like this before! Have you?!

#tastetesttuesday #foodreview #protein #proteindrink
I filled about 100 Easter eggs over the weekend wi I filled about 100 Easter eggs over the weekend with the best candy from @sugarwishgirl and my boys intervened for a little taste test 😏 Prepping as much as I can this week before the weekend festivities! 

You can use code EASTERTREATS for $7 off your next order! 🐣
-
Do you prep ahead or scramble the day before?!
#easter
Taste Test ✨Monday✨: @organicvalley fiesta que Taste Test ✨Monday✨: @organicvalley fiesta queso dip 

This is like the block we know and love except it’s real cheese from pasture raised cows! This has a slight kick, mild enough for the kids to consider “spicy” but enough for me to enjoy the flavor! 

This came together very easily and would be delicious mixed with chorizo or cooked ground beef, drizzled over baked tacos, or simply served with tortilla chips! 

Definitely a fridge staple for a quick appetizer for those last minute get togethers!

#tastetesttuesday #foodreview #queso #organicvalley
There’s a million ways to make wings but the fas There’s a million ways to make wings but the fastest (and easiest to clean) is in the air fryer! I love seasoning the chicken itself with some ranch seasoning and butter and air fry for 16-20 minutes. Toss in your favorite buffalo sauce, I like @primalkitchenfoods, and finish with flakey salt. 

If I’m feeling wild I’ll them in a blue cheese dressing but these don’t need much else, IMO!

What’s your favorite wing combo?!

#homemade #chickenwings #buffalowings #recipe #primalkitchenpartner #vitalfarmsvff
Taste Test Tuesday: giant cinnamon rolls from @lil Taste Test Tuesday: giant cinnamon rolls from @lillieeatsandtells 

I saw these and saved them and when my oldest recently asked me to make cinnamon rolls I knew I had to try them! I baked off 6 and froze the other 6. I modified the icing since we like it swimmmming in it! 🤣

I didn’t follow the recipe well and thought I was supposed to mix the filling. Don’t do this! Spread the butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar. Just follow her recipe! 

Overall these were delicious and I’ll definitely make again!

Do you have a go-to cinnamon roll recipe or will you forever try different recipes in search for the ✨best✨?!

#tastetesttuesday #recipereview #cinnamonrolls #vitalfarmsvff
This is ✋🏻!! This boy made celebrating such f This is ✋🏻!! This boy made celebrating such fun! He is my typical second kid who tests my patience but melts my heart at the same time. He’s our entertainer, educator (the amount of facts he knows is 🤯) and sweetest boy I could ask for. 

We went hard for dinosaurs the last few months and shifted away from his beloved trains! 🦖🦕>🚂 hence the heavy theme going on!
Taste Test Tuesday: Clear Protein from @cleansimpl Taste Test Tuesday: Clear Protein from @cleansimpleeats in dragon fruit, blue razz, and tropical orange.

I’ve never seen or tried anything like this before! Have you?!

#tastetesttuesday #foodreview #protein #proteindrink
I filled about 100 Easter eggs over the weekend wi I filled about 100 Easter eggs over the weekend with the best candy from @sugarwishgirl and my boys intervened for a little taste test 😏 Prepping as much as I can this week before the weekend festivities! 

You can use code EASTERTREATS for $7 off your next order! 🐣
-
Do you prep ahead or scramble the day before?!
#easter

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