We’ve been to a lot of different places lately. No place too far from home but definitely not close enough for convenience. In each place we visited we chose a grocery store, close to our hotel, to pick up some extra things we weren’t able to pack. Ben and I’ve been very strict on our…
June at Julie’s Jazz
My Mom visited SPAM and brought back SPAM! Will is OK with not having the crust cut off his PB’s. Went to Boise with Ben for an IDLA (Idaho Digital Learning Academy) conference. Had a great view at the Grove Hotel. My first visit to Trader Joe’s! LOVE! Will posing while I was trying to…
Mini Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes with Creamy Cauliflower Rice
Last week I was at a Trader Joe’s and I saw these super cute little tiny heirloom tomatoes. I could not resist buying them, if only for their vibrant colors! Who cares how they might taste because they were so beautiful! All the way home from Boise I thought of ways I could use them….
Ham Fried Cauliflower Rice
Ben and I have been on a hiatus from taking any diet days off for over forty days now. You may have noticed my shift in the last month from super naughty sugary sweets to ultra healthy low calorie fare. At this point I rarely miss sugar but I still crave bread and pasta every…
Apricot Vanilla and Nut Protein Bars
Every day this week I packed one of these Apricot Vanilla and Nut Protein Bars in my lunch for work. These things are stick-to-your-ribs hearty! It was my first attempt at making my own protein bars. I scoured homemade protein bar recipes on Pinterest, in magazines, and on Foodgawker. I took what sounded good from…
Zucchini Carbonara
I can’t believe it is almost June! I just love summer! Nothing beats sitting outside under a blazing sun and clear blue sky with the sun beating down on your bare shoulders. Hot weather actually makes me want to eat healthy. Being really full (on heavy foods), mid-afternoon, when it’s 80° outside is super uncomfortable…