A few weeks ago, I heard via my trusty Starbucks app that there was a new drink flavor called Chestnut Praline for the holidays. I immediately had to go get one. I got my usual Trenta iced coffee with soy, and added the chestnut praline. It was so super yummy!!! I’ve had pralines and cream… [Read More]
Dessert
Health(ier) Muffin Monday: Dark Chocolate Banana Walnut Protein Muffins
I don't know why I do this to myself. I make an amazingly awesome muffin with dark chocolate, and then they sit on my kitchen counter screaming “eat me, no, eat three!” They're way healthier than the average amazing chocolate muffin, but as with all things good, we have to have some self control. The… [Read More]
Round Two In The Books. Time To Heal For Real.
Yesterday couldn't have gone better for me (unless surgery had been scheduled earlier since I was starving and uncaffeinated until 4pm!) I'm honestly not complaining, though, because I made it through, and everyone at COSI was fantastic just like they were the first time. I felt like an old pro! Some of the nurses even… [Read More]
Why Don’t I Live in Cali, Again?
I could always buy the plot of land that costs about the same as my house in AZ, and set up a nice big tent. Ali could have her own dog house! Haha! Living on the coast is still floating around somewhere near my five-year plan as a possibility; but for now, I remain a… [Read More]
Unexpected New Favorite Dessert!
My friend Sara told me about a healthy version of a chocolate mousse that had an avocado base. I was seriously skeptical, dismissed and forgot about the idea even though she swore it was awesome! Then, my friend Lil posted this on Facebook: (Not sure of the source, but thanks to whoever put this out… [Read More]