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Good Eatin’
Hello there – and happy National Avocado Day! I know, there’s a day for everything… but just in case you need an excuse to enjoy some avocado toast, there you go. 😉 As I mentioned in my previous post,...
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Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breasts Recipe
Today, I’m sharing a super simple, mostly hands-off Instant Pot frozen chicken breasts recipe that makes meal prep a breeze. I love keeping frozen chicken on hand because it’s perfect for last-minute...
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DC Weekend with Matt
Hello friends! Matt and I are back at his parent’s house outside Pittsburgh after a weekend back at home in DC just the two of us! We headed back to DC for the weekend to attend the super small...
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Just Add Chlorine
Does anyone else feel like this week absolutely flew by? I can’t believe it’s Friday already! We are still in Pittsburgh area with Matt’s family, and we are still having lots of good meals! One night...
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French Toast-ing
Hello, hello! We kicked off our weekend on Friday night with some time at the pool followed by takeout pizza from Mambo Italia in Sewickley. Paired with some homemade salad and a beer. Friday night...
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Are Flavored Water Enhancers Healthy?
It’s hot out, and that means most of us are guzzling liquid to stay hydrated. With the consumption of sweetened and flavored water becoming more and more popular, I thought it might be helpful timing...
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Pittsburgh Plates
I’m going to miss these pretty back deck flowers as a backdrop for my food photos! We only have a couple more days left in Pittsburgh area – Matt, Riese, and I are heading back to DC on Sunday. Please...
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6 Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipes
Sweet potatoes aren’t just for Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, they’re delicious in both sweet and savory meals anytime of the day! Breakfast is actually one of my favorite times to enjoy sweet potatoes;...
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Back in NoVA
We’re back in northern Virginia after a great 3 (!!) weeks in Sewickley, PA (outside Pittsburgh) with Matt’s parents! It was so nice to have such an extended stay with them. We were sad to say goodbye...
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Books I’ve Read Lately: Fiction
I’ve been reading a ton this year, and today I’m excited to share some of my favorite recent reads with you guys! I’m going to split the books up into two posts; this one will feature fiction, and the...
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Basil Mania
Our massive basil plant has officially been put to good use! Matt, Riese, and I picked most of it one night last week: And then I turned it into pesto! I used this recipe for Spinach Basil Pesto...
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Creamy Italian Dressing Recipe
This creamy Italian dressing recipe is easy to make at home, and goes deliciously on salads (including pasta salads)! It’s similar to your favorite store-bought Italian dressing, but without all the...
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Friday Faves
Hi friends! It has been ages since I did a “Friday Faves” style blog post, so I figured it was time to bring it back! Here are some things I’ve been loving lately. Feel free to play along in the...
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Here Comes the Sun(Flowers)
This is random, but I feel like we could all use something cheerful, so: check out these insanely tall sunflowers Riese and I spotted on one of our walks! Aren’t they pretty? They are legit 15 feet...
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How Much Protein Should You Eat?
A question that I get often from my nutrition clients, especially those who are runners, is: “How much protein should I eat?” If you’ve ever questioned if you’re consuming enough protein as a runner,...
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Healthy Labor Day Recipes
Summer is unofficially coming to a close with Labor Day this Monday in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean grilling season is over yet! Keep the outdoor dining going with some of my favorite healthy Labor...
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Grill It Up
Hello and happy Labor Day for those of you in the U.S.! We had an absolutely gorgeous weekend weather-wise which was a really nice treat after a long stretch of super hot and humid and stormy weather....
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This veggie-packed zesty Italian pasta salad is super flavorful and has officially become one of our new favorite simple meals that’s even toddler-friendly! The base recipe is vegetarian, but there’s...
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Day Date
On Monday, Matt and I had a big treat: a day date! We have a sitter coming on Mondays again, and she wanted to come on this Monday even though it was a holiday, so Matt and I decided since he had...
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Soaking it Up
Hi guys! We spent the weekend soaking up the weather – three cheers for fall on its way! Whenever it’s nice out we always fire up the grill, and this weekend was no exception. Matt helped me test out a...
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