Wednesday Randomness: Eats, A PSA, and More
Hi guys! I know I mentioned a new recipe today, but I didn’t end up having a chance to finish it – so I’m checking in today with some randomness instead. :) 1) Riese and I enjoyed this yummy salmon a...
View ArticleMix & Match No Bake Energy Ball Recipes
Hey guys! I’m excited to share a new mix & match recipe with you today: Mix & Match No Bake Energy Balls. As you probably know by now, I’m a huge fan of flexible recipes that let you swap...
View ArticleFirst Bridge Loop in 2 Years! + Race Plans
My running buddies and I have a favorite route we call “the bridge loop.” It’s gorgeous, taking us along the river in both DC and Virginia, crossing over the Key Bridge and the 14th Street Bridge and...
View ArticleInstant Pot Farro Risotto with Spring Veggies
This healthy instant pot risotto recipe is made with farro and packed with spring veggies. Enjoy creamy, savory risotto in a fraction of the time it normally takes on the stove! I love risotto, but I...
View ArticleHiking Playdate + More Risotto + A Book I Loved
Riese and I had such a fun morning adventure yesterday: a hiking playdate with a friend and her little one! Now that Riese is so mobile, it’s a lot of fun to get out and have adventures together. I’m...
View ArticleWeekend: Nachos + Pancakes + Humid Running
Hi friends! We kicked off our weekend on Friday with my favorite: nachos + bubbly! Matt and I were in the mood for a night out so Riese and I met him on his way home from work for an early dinner/happy...
View ArticleGluten Free Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bars
You know what’s really fun about having had a blog for almost 10 years? Re-discovering old favorite recipes, like these gluten free Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bars! Portable snacks that are actually filling...
View ArticleWeek in Review + Random Confessions + Instagram Q&A
Hi guys! Riese and I had a fun morning yesterday, starting with a late morning walk in Rock Creek Park with my friend Karen. Riese hung out in the stroller for the first half of the walk then joined us...
View ArticleMother’s Day Weekend Adventures + More Moving Details
Hi guys! I hope you had great weekends. Ours was busy but we made some time for fun, too. :) Matt and I kicked things off on Friday night with dinner out! We had a really busy week with some long days...
View ArticleEats + Molasses Cookies + A Beautiful Poem
Good morning! Have you guys tried my Baked Salmon with Lemon Mustard Dill Sauce yet? I made it last night and was reminded why it’s one of my favorite blog recipes ever. Soooo good. The salmon gets...
View ArticleTips + Recipes to Encourage Drinking More Water
Thank you to Rev Your Bev for sponsoring this post! Fun fact: my grandmother calls me “miss hydration” because I ALWAYS have my water bottle with me – or a water glass in hand! I didn’t always drink a...
View ArticleWeekend Highlights: Lots of Good Eats + a Sweaty Run
Hi friends! First things first: for those who watch Game of Thrones, what did you think of the final episode?! I’m still not sure how I feel about it… in some ways it felt kind of like the only option...
View ArticleMediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Hi friends! I’m coming to you today with some inspiration for summer BBQ/potluck season – this Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette will be your new favorite summer staple! It’s...
View ArticleReally Easy Perfect Salmon Recipe + House Sold + 18 Months!
Hi friends! First things first: a hot tip that my Mediterranean Bulgur Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette is really good with salmon! Also worth mentioning is my new favorite way to prepare salmon,...
View ArticleSweaty Summer Weekend Highlights
Hi friends! I’m coming to you a day late because of the Memorial Day holiday yesterday. I hope those of you who got it enjoyed the long weekend, and that you remembered the reason for the holiday, too....
View ArticleCurry Turkey Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce
It’s officially grilling season, and that calls for a new burger recipe, don’t you think? Introducing: Curry Turkey Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce! (Prefer meat-free recipes? Try my easy lentil veggie...
View ArticleGone Fishing
Hey friends! We’ve been all about the salmon this week – I can’t get enough of my super easy perfect baked salmon recipe… stay tuned for a dedicated recipe post for that coming soon! We originally...
View ArticleFountainhead 10k Trail Run Race Recap
I ran my second postpartum race (the first was the Marine Corps 10k in the fall), the Fountainhead 10k-ish trail race, run by EX2 Adventures, this weekend! For the past year, I’ve settled into a good...
View ArticleDate Nights
Hey friends! Matt and I got out for a date night last night – what a treat! The new True Food Kitchen opened in Arlington a couple weeks ago so Matt and I decided it would be fun to check it out! We...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Lately
Hey friends! Popping in with some Friday faves/things I’m loving lately. Play along in the comments – what are you loving lately? 1) Muffins! My mom made us a batch of my old pumpkin blueberry muffins...
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