the easiest quiche you’ll ever make

Switching gears away from vacation talk today and sharing an EASY and QUICK recipe that I use at least once a week. MY [coveted*] QUICHE RECIPE. Through my partnership with Eggland’s Best, I have the opportunity to spread the word about National Egg Month!  I like all the companies I share on LL (and believe …

how to perfectly poach an egg

I think I told you that we celebrated my mama’s birthday on Sunday with a special brunch.  A new (fabulous) restaurant opened in town and I’d been dying to check it out – her birthday seemed like the perfect occasion!  The Bowery’s menu is a fun mix of eclectic and traditional, all inspired by LOCAL …

tips for saving time in the kitchen

**I was sent free product by Flapjacked Protein Pancakes in exchange for this review.  All opinions are my own and I have/will used my own money to purchase this product before!** We’ve all been there. You open the fridge and there’s absolutely nothing to eat.  Or rather, there’s a yogurt, two sticks of celery, deli …

crunchy chocolate chip cookie protein balls

**Full disclosure:  I feature some products in this post, some were gifted and some I bought.  All opinions are my own.** (warning. I say “balls” a lot today.) Promise you this – I’ll never claim to be good at cooking.  Baking.  Grilling.  Chef-ing. (?)  But I make these balls every week and my kids (and …

wiaw – my 5,000 calorie day

Hey everyone it’s Travis again.  Yes, I realize we are supposed to not be counting calories, but here’s my WIAW style recap of my 5,000 Calorie Day.  Since you are curious I posted my weight gain at the bottom.  But I know your first question is going to be why.  The short answer is I’ve …

wiaw…all the dang thangs

Oh Lordy….today we talk FOOD. And how amazingly delicious it is!!  (how on Earth did I go all of those years restricting myself?!!?  Food is so stinkin’ good!) I’m on fire about food right now because for the past month, I haven’t really liked it.  Like. At. All.  Extreme nausea and some vomiting will do …