Not everyone is a fan of leftovers. I prefer them. To me, food taste better the next day. Especially pizza for breakfast! If you have a hard time eating leftovers or live with someone who does, try turning them into different meals. You’d be surprised what a little disguising can do. The Mexican black bean spaghetti squash recipe seemed to be a favorite for all of ...
Nacho Night at the Lodge.
Day three in Scottsdale! I am on week two of my half marathon training schedule! So far it’s going pretty well. I have increased my speed by 30 seconds on each mile. It’s incredible how increasing your speed can drain you faster. I can easily run non stop ten minute miles, but I was drained running three, 8:30 minute miles. I know it’ll get easier and I am excited to ...
Vegetarian Crock Pot Taco Soup
Last week I made a vegan crock pot chili. My boyfriend and I ate it all week long. Yesterday he asked if I would make another crock pot soup because he liked having the convenience of just warming up a bowl when he comes home for lunch. I jump for the opportunity to cook. It’s therapeutic. He requested something “Mexican and spicy”. We agreed on taco soup! I find ...
Homemade Horchata: On the Lighter Side!
Horchata is one of my favorite drinks. You can usually find it at any Latin restaurant. Growing up, we use to drink it from the packets with skim milk and ice. Horchata is made differently all over the world. I want to share my recipe for Horchata that I have been making or the past couple of years. It’s much lighter than adding all the rice and sugar. You still get ...
Shrimp Fajita Bowls
Another dinner for one tonight. Cooking for myself is not as fun as cooking for two. There is no one there to share the flavor with. Seems silly, but now I understand why microwave dinner companies stay in business. Tonight I made of of my favorites, shrimp fajitas. The good thing about cooking for one is the leftovers for tomorrow. Here is tonight’s simple ...