Since moving to Omaha, Josh and I have discovered a love for the Midwest delicacy known as cheese curds. Never heard of a curd before? These bites of “squeaky cheese” are made from white and yellow cheddar and taste like little balls of heaven. They’re served plain or fried and with a wide variety of… [Read More]
BBQ Cauliflower Rice Bowls (two ways!)
Summer is the time for cookouts, fresh flavors, and all things BBQ. Today I’m sharing a recipe for lightened-up cauliflower rice bowls filled with fresh veggies and healthy fats. These bowls can be made with either tofu or chicken. And thanks to the BBQ marinade, this dish is bursting with flavor! BBQ Cauliflower Rice Bowl Recipe… [Read More]
A Q&A on local, seasonal summer foods with Chef Nick Strawhecker
A few weeks ago Josh and I were invited to a four-course summer vegetarian dinner and wine pairing at Dante. You guys know I love Dante. Their food is some of the best in Omaha. I was really excited for a date night there with Josh featuring two of our favorite things: delicious veggie food… [Read More]
Eating Our Way Around St. Martin
St. Martin/St. Maarten was the fifth port of our 10 day Royal Caribbean cruise. (Catch up on the first island we visited, the second island we visited, the third island we visited, and the fourth island we visited.) St. Maarten/St. Martin is a unique island as it belongs to two separate countries (The Netherlands and France) who share an… [Read More]
A Fifty Shades Darker “Gal”-entine’s Day Party
This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures. Fifty Shades Darker hits theaters this Friday! I’m a huge Fifty Shades fan, having read the series twice and seen the first movie multiple times. I can’t wait to see Anastasia and Christian’s latest romance chapter play out on the big screen. It’s the perfect movie to see with… [Read More]
Pre and Post Cruise: Fort Lauderdale
Taking a vacation where we spent 10 nights out at sea was heavenly. Normally when I do vacations it’s like five or seven nights. And I always feel like just as I start relaxing the vacation is over and it’s time to go home. This time I wanted to go all out and do it… [Read More]
6 fun products to try: foodie edition
I love trying out new products and sharing my thoughts and feedback with others. It’s always fun to discover new things! When I was approached about recieving a box of surprise kitchen goodies to try and talk about with you guys, I was all in! I had no idea what I would get but promised to try them… [Read More]
3 Protein-Packed Veggie Dips
It’s football season! And that means house parties, tailgates, and lots of fun get-togethers as everyone gathers around the TV to cheer on their favorite team. We’re in Husker country over here, so come game day we’re rooting for Big Red. No matter your team, one of the best parts of football is the food!… [Read More]
3 things I’ve gained losing 30 pounds
It’s hard to believe how fast time flies, but this past May I started Jenny Craig. I was 195 pounds at my first weigh in. While that was pretty heavy for me, it was not my heaviest. The month earlier I weighed in at 199 pounds. I remember looking at the scale in shock when… [Read More]
Weekend Snapshots
Happy Monday guys! How was your weekend? Mine was jam packed and so much fun. And for me the celebrations don’t end because it’s my birthday today! Here’s to 26 being as amazing and fabulous as 25! I can’t wait to see what life has in store for me. 😀 And I can’t wait to… [Read More]
Omaha Restaurant Week 2016
Omaha Restaurant Week 2016 is here! From September 16-25th celebrate the deliciousness that is the Omaha culinary scene with exclusive, special menus at all of the best Omaha restaurants. Appetizers, entrees, and dessert pairings are offered at a fixed price of either $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person. The best part? 5% of all… [Read More]