YOU GUYS!!! I think I will finally get my way on football Saturdays from here on out. Mark is always wanting to record the game and watch later…which often results in never or after we’ve found out the score. And because the score is always a lot to a little with Illinois on the losing end of that ... Read More about Black Bean and Corn Salad + Weekly Menu
Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza Tacos
Gina (my podcast co-host and fellow dietitian) and I just released our 30th podcast episode all on healthy eating and not being "perfect". While we talk a lot about these topics on the podcast, my blog doesn't include as much on the topic...but today, so much reflection is coming at me. We ... Read More about Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza Tacos
10th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #2 – Gourmet Chili Con Carne + Weekly Menu
My family was supposed to come visit yesterday, but they canceled on account of me being sick. I’ve had a head cold since Wednesday and a sore/stiff neck for a full 7 days. Normally when I sleep wrong and get a stiff or sore neck, it gets better after a few days. Sooo…I’m not really sure what to ... Read More about 10th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #2 – Gourmet Chili Con Carne + Weekly Menu
Curried Shrimp Biryani
Dannnnnnnnnng ittttttttt. I’m sick. It hit me like a ton of bricks at 10am as I was sitting in a computer lab for a training on Microsoft Teams (threw that in there for my sister-in-law). All of a sudden, my nose was running off my face and I was dodging between computer desk stations to stock up on ... Read More about Curried Shrimp Biryani
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies + Weekly Menu
Oh, Monday. You’re back again. Not only was it a busy day at work, but it was also Shea’s 5-year well child appointment and flu shots for both girls. CUE ALL THE TEARS. I mean, I hate getting shots, too…but rationalizing with tiny humans is soul-sucking after minutes #1 and #2. We made it – Shea ... Read More about Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies + Weekly Menu
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle + Weekly Menu
I joke that I nearly put the girls on Facebook Garage Sale yesterday. They were driving me nuts! I much prefer weekends with 2 parents around, let me tell you. Yesterday was exhausting. I got up this morning just to catch some alone time (and to finish this post). 😊 Yesterday was my first time ... Read More about Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle + Weekly Menu
Family Friday (vol. 100): Fall Updates
Hello, fall. And sadly, it looks like we'll be saying hello to lots of rain this weekend, too. NOT COOL. Mark also departs for a work trip and so the girls and I will have LOTS of 1:1 time. Wish me luck ;) How that man goes to India and back in less than 5 days...yeah, it's insane. And for someone ... Read More about Family Friday (vol. 100): Fall Updates
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
You know how some weeks are just…crap. That’s this week. I haven’t had one in awhile so I guess I’m due for one. Work has been stressful and I’m just frustrated. Details may not go here but if you were in my head, you’d be like, “Whoa”. Mark has a man cold and yesterday was his birthday. ‘Nuff ... Read More about Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)