Recent Blog Posts

Recipes

Elote Street Corn Stuffed Poblano Peppers plated with refried beans and spanish rice

Elote stuffed Poblanos

Travel

Girl standing on the grass with nashville cityscape in the background

A Weekend in Nashville

Lifestyle

Intuitive Eating FAQ

Intuitive Eating FAQ

Follow Along

The best part about #RVLife is that I have my kitc

The best part about #RVLife is that I have my kitchen with me wherever I go.. AKA I can have a frozen margarita where ever I go. #ad

Cody and I decided to treat ourselves to picnic date night with some @missionavocados mango margaritas and chips and guac to celebrate national mango day. It’s a good thing I finally got out of my yoga pants for a date night because we got to watch a movie being filmed right next to us during our picnic! That being said even at sunset it’s still 90 degrees here so a frozen margarita was the perfect way to cool down. If its hot where you are too save this for your next date night or BBQ!

Here’s the dEATS (makes 2):
1 @missionavocados Mango
The juice of 1.5 limes
2 cups ice
2 tbsp orange juice
3 oz tequila

Throw it all in a blender and blend it on up. Optional but highly recommended is a chili salt rim. Simply mix salt and chili powder on a small plate. Rub the edge of your cup with lime, and dip in salt before pouring your marg.

@missionavocados mangos are great for this because they are sweet and tangy so you don’t have to add any additional sweetener to the marg if you know how to pick a mango. Just like the sticker on the mango says they are ripe when soft so gently press the top of the mango with your thumb and if it gives a little you know it is ready to put in your margarita.

#avoccasion #missionproduce #missionmangos #NasdaqListed:AVO #SummerFridays #sponsored #nasdaaq

Today I am sharing my spin on a Caprese salad. It

Today I am sharing my spin on a Caprese salad. It swaps the traditional mozzarella for burrata and adds some pesto and greens for an extra punch. I know this looks fancy but it really comes together in under 10 minutes and uses just 8 ingredients so its perfect for a week day lunch or a bougie dinner party starter.

Here’s the dEATS (for each plate):

Place a handful of spring mix or arugula on each plate and drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Slice a half a large tomato into thin wedges and place on the other side of the plate (alternatively you could use halved cherry tomatoes). Place a quarter of a burrata ball (2 oz) in the center of the plate. Season everything generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle a tablespoon of pesto over the tomato. Then add a light drizzle of olive oil and quality balsamic to each plate. Top with fresh torn basil.

I also love to serve this with some crusty bread to smear the burette on and add some crunch to the dish but that is totally optional (But like kinda not really you know?)

This is a rare, truly candid smile. I just finishe

This is a rare, truly candid smile. I just finished up a great week camping with friends and family in NorCal. This is an annual camping trip and not to get all sappy with ya but its where Cody and I “fell in love” so it holds a special place in my heart. Cody’s mom organizes the whole thing. We have nightly family dinners, tournaments (with medals, swipe to see), wake surfing, tubing, volleyball, hiking, silly games, and far too many drinks. I am so grateful to be able to enjoy this time with friends and family without stressing about what I’m eating and drinking or how I look in a bikini.

It was a truly wonderful week to reset but I did get but by a dog on my dominant hand at the end of the week which pushed me a bit behind on work so I’ve got LOTS on the plate for the next few days. I’m considering waxing Cody’s hand and giving him a manicure to see if he can pass as my hand model in my photos, think he will go for it?

P.S. Do we think Cody is trying to push me off the tube or pull me up in that last shot??? No pressure, its just our trust on the line over here.

Soooo… it’s swimsuit season… and body positi

Soooo… it’s swimsuit season… and body positivity is not coming easily for ya girl. I start a family vacation today and I have been on the hunt for some more uhhh “family friendly” swimsuits. But the shopping process has been a little different this year. After a year of home workouts during 2020 then moving into the RV and pretty much having hikes be my only form of activity my body looks a bit different than in summers past.

That is OKAY. Life has been very different, my priorities have shifted, my metabolism has changed so I would expect my body to change too! I know I am taking care of my both my physical and mental health and that is what is important.

I’ll be honest I am not looking at myself every time I put on a swimsuit and thinking “damn girl” but I am very much at peace with these changes. Have I thought “what happened to my abs” or “am I going to be comfortable walking around in my bikini”? Yup. But, I’m shutting down those thoughts real quickly. I’m not restricting my food, altering my whole life to fit a workout in or crying over it. I’m just neutral about the whole situation.

Some days are good, some days are neutral, but I’m not letting any of them be a bad. I’m stopping that narrative before it starts. I’m challenging myself with things that make me uncomfortable (cough cough like posting a swimsuit picture to instagram or playing volleyball in a bikini), to make sure that that evil little guy in my brain telling me not to love myself knows that I am in control of those thoughts.

So next time you start to question your “bikini body” shut that $hit down and challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone and push against them.

Yesterday I did a pole on my stories to see what y

Yesterday I did a pole on my stories to see what you guys wanted to see on here and I was shocked by how many people said travel! I’ve been sharing more specific’s on hikes and national parks over on @lettuce.drive but I thought I would share more about some of our experiences and stories over here and I thought where better to start than our favorite place we’ve been since we started #RVLife which is the sawtooth mountains in Idaho!

This spot had everything I love, uncrowded hikes, lakes, hot springs, and free camping. It’s honestly the only place on our whole trip that I am sure we will make it back to at some point. So here’s my big ole travel advice: don’t sleep on idaho.

I’m back! My phone broke and it turns out it’s

I’m back! My phone broke and it turns out it’s a lot harder to figure that situation out while living on the road. Anyways, in the mean time i’ve become obsessed with savory yogurt dishes. I’ve been eating it on toast, as a dip, and with sweet potatoes. I love this because it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Heres the dEATS:
1. Cut 1 sweet potato into 1/2 inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in a 425 degree oven for 25-30 min tossing halfway through.
2. Meanwhile, make your savory yogurt by mixing 3 tbsp greek yogurt, 3/4 tsp lemon juice, 1.5 tbsp feta, 1/2 tsp olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
3. To serve spread the savory yogurt on a plate then add a small handful of arugula, the roasted sweet potato and an egg cooked to your liking.

Feel free to spice this up by mixing fresh herbs/garlic into the yogurt sauce or adding whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Last week was the first week in the RV that things

Last week was the first week in the RV that things really didn’t go according to plan. We had to cancel part of our route, we got snowed out of all the hikes we had planned, one of our campsites got double booked so we didn’t have a place to sleep, we kinda just got on a roll of things not working out… and ya know what? We had a GREAT weekend.

Instead of letting those punches get us down we pivoted, came up with a new plan, kept a positive attitude and honestly, I think our weekend turned out even better than what we had planned originally. I’ve somewhat unintentionally adopted a gratitude practice in the RV because I really am pinching myself on the daily about the fact that we even have the opportunity to do this but it really has made the world of difference in my ability to see the bright side of things and to choose to see positivity in every situation. I genuinely believe that the more you look for those positive moments the easier they are to see. So other than recommending a gratitude practice I thought I would share with you some pics from how our weekend pivoted.

- We started in North cascades national park at diablo blue lake and made homemade gnocchi by the fire
- Then made our way to Deception Pass and did the most beautiful sunset hike on the beach
- We visited an old friend in Seattle that I hadn’t seen in years
- Then we made our way to a bakery in a cute little fishing village

So no FOMO over here, things all worked out exactly how they were supposed to.

New Recipe Alert: ELOTE STUFFED POBLANOS I LOVE e

New Recipe Alert: ELOTE STUFFED POBLANOS

I LOVE elote, in fact one of the very first recipes on my blog was an elote inspired taco many years ago and although my blog posts have not stayed consistent my love for this dish has.

If you are unfamiliar with Elote it’s a Mexican street corn dish usually sold by street vendors. It's consists of boiled corn covered in mayonnaise, queso fresco, lime juice, cilantro and chili powder. It's simple perfection. If you haven't tried it in its classic form I highly recommend you jump on that ASAP.

This dish inspired by all those same flavors but stuffed into a poblano pepper and served with some Spanish rice and refried beans. The creamy sweet filling pairs perfectly with the slightly spicy pepper and the smokey chili powder. It’s a match made in heaven.

Head to my blog for the full recipe. Linked in Bio.

P.s. can you spot the dog hair 🙈 I swear there’s one in every photo 😂

RV life is BUSY! Cody and I have been waking up at

RV life is BUSY! Cody and I have been waking up at 4am to go on hikes before the work day starts to make the most of the places we are visiting. Usually we have a snack and some coffee before the hike then by the time we are done I am starving! (This isn’t advisable but I’m just being honest here) So, when we get back I need a breakfast ASAP! 
Enter: Tropical Mango Coconut Overnight Oats. 
This recipe was inspired by the fruity, zesty @capaofruit bites that I’ve been snacking on during the hikes. Its super easy to make and perfect for summer. Plus, I know all of us are rushing in the morning so I can’t be the only one that needs a convenient and nourishing option! 
Heres the dEATS:
-1/2 cup rolled oats (quick oats work too!)
-1/2 cup almond milk
-1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
-1 tbsp chia seeds
-1-2 tsp honey (to your desired sweetness)
-1/2 cup chopped frozen or fresh mango
-1 tbsp shredded coconut
-1 @capaofruit mango cashew coconut bite 
Mix the oats, almond milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and mango in a bowl or recycled nut butter jar. Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Top with the chopped @capaofruit bite and shredded coconut and enjoy a quick and easy breakfast! #Capaofruit #SnackInquisitively #ad

I realized I’ve been living in the RV for 6 week

I realized I’ve been living in the RV for 6 weeks now and I really haven’t given a personal update! I have a tendency to share when things are hard more than when things are good because I feel like that tends to be more relatable or its the message people need. This has been especially true over the last year because I don’t want to be tone deaf to the struggles so many people have gone through.

But, honestly, things are pretty damn great. My anxiety is almost non-existent, I am getting to spend more time with Cody and Paisley than I ever have in our 11 year relationship, I’m waking up grateful every day, I am not obsessing about the future (which was a daily practice before we left), I am just happy.

It feels like such a stark contrast from where we were in 2020 and while I don’t know how long we will get to live this lifestyle I am not stressing about that at all, I am just enjoying every minute we have while I can.

So much of my anxiety has always been about time. I worried that I don’t have enough time, I am falling behind, that I am not using my time wisely, etc. Basically the idea that time is a non renewable resource really scares the $hit out of me. Cody says I have the worst FOMO of all time. But now that I am actually spending my time with the ones the matter the most to me doing things that make me happy, I’ve stopped thinking about it all together. There is nothing to worry about because I couldn’t imagine a better use of my time.

So ya, thats where I’m at. I’m doing good and I hope you are too, and if you aren’t use this as a sign that its totally possible for things to turn around.

Load More... Follow on Instagram

The best part about #RVLife is that I have my kitc

The best part about #RVLife is that I have my kitchen with me wherever I go.. AKA I can have a frozen margarita where ever I go. #ad

Cody and I decided to treat ourselves to picnic date night with some @missionavocados mango margaritas and chips and guac to celebrate national mango day. It’s a good thing I finally got out of my yoga pants for a date night because we got to watch a movie being filmed right next to us during our picnic! That being said even at sunset it’s still 90 degrees here so a frozen margarita was the perfect way to cool down. If its hot where you are too save this for your next date night or BBQ!

Here’s the dEATS (makes 2):
1 @missionavocados Mango
The juice of 1.5 limes
2 cups ice
2 tbsp orange juice
3 oz tequila

Throw it all in a blender and blend it on up. Optional but highly recommended is a chili salt rim. Simply mix salt and chili powder on a small plate. Rub the edge of your cup with lime, and dip in salt before pouring your marg.

@missionavocados mangos are great for this because they are sweet and tangy so you don’t have to add any additional sweetener to the marg if you know how to pick a mango. Just like the sticker on the mango says they are ripe when soft so gently press the top of the mango with your thumb and if it gives a little you know it is ready to put in your margarita.

#avoccasion #missionproduce #missionmangos #NasdaqListed:AVO #SummerFridays #sponsored #nasdaaq

Today I am sharing my spin on a Caprese salad. It

Today I am sharing my spin on a Caprese salad. It swaps the traditional mozzarella for burrata and adds some pesto and greens for an extra punch. I know this looks fancy but it really comes together in under 10 minutes and uses just 8 ingredients so its perfect for a week day lunch or a bougie dinner party starter.

Here’s the dEATS (for each plate):

Place a handful of spring mix or arugula on each plate and drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Slice a half a large tomato into thin wedges and place on the other side of the plate (alternatively you could use halved cherry tomatoes). Place a quarter of a burrata ball (2 oz) in the center of the plate. Season everything generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle a tablespoon of pesto over the tomato. Then add a light drizzle of olive oil and quality balsamic to each plate. Top with fresh torn basil.

I also love to serve this with some crusty bread to smear the burette on and add some crunch to the dish but that is totally optional (But like kinda not really you know?)

This is a rare, truly candid smile. I just finishe

This is a rare, truly candid smile. I just finished up a great week camping with friends and family in NorCal. This is an annual camping trip and not to get all sappy with ya but its where Cody and I “fell in love” so it holds a special place in my heart. Cody’s mom organizes the whole thing. We have nightly family dinners, tournaments (with medals, swipe to see), wake surfing, tubing, volleyball, hiking, silly games, and far too many drinks. I am so grateful to be able to enjoy this time with friends and family without stressing about what I’m eating and drinking or how I look in a bikini.

It was a truly wonderful week to reset but I did get but by a dog on my dominant hand at the end of the week which pushed me a bit behind on work so I’ve got LOTS on the plate for the next few days. I’m considering waxing Cody’s hand and giving him a manicure to see if he can pass as my hand model in my photos, think he will go for it?

P.S. Do we think Cody is trying to push me off the tube or pull me up in that last shot??? No pressure, its just our trust on the line over here.

Soooo… it’s swimsuit season… and body positi

Soooo… it’s swimsuit season… and body positivity is not coming easily for ya girl. I start a family vacation today and I have been on the hunt for some more uhhh “family friendly” swimsuits. But the shopping process has been a little different this year. After a year of home workouts during 2020 then moving into the RV and pretty much having hikes be my only form of activity my body looks a bit different than in summers past.

That is OKAY. Life has been very different, my priorities have shifted, my metabolism has changed so I would expect my body to change too! I know I am taking care of my both my physical and mental health and that is what is important.

I’ll be honest I am not looking at myself every time I put on a swimsuit and thinking “damn girl” but I am very much at peace with these changes. Have I thought “what happened to my abs” or “am I going to be comfortable walking around in my bikini”? Yup. But, I’m shutting down those thoughts real quickly. I’m not restricting my food, altering my whole life to fit a workout in or crying over it. I’m just neutral about the whole situation.

Some days are good, some days are neutral, but I’m not letting any of them be a bad. I’m stopping that narrative before it starts. I’m challenging myself with things that make me uncomfortable (cough cough like posting a swimsuit picture to instagram or playing volleyball in a bikini), to make sure that that evil little guy in my brain telling me not to love myself knows that I am in control of those thoughts.

So next time you start to question your “bikini body” shut that $hit down and challenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone and push against them.

Yesterday I did a pole on my stories to see what y

Yesterday I did a pole on my stories to see what you guys wanted to see on here and I was shocked by how many people said travel! I’ve been sharing more specific’s on hikes and national parks over on @lettuce.drive but I thought I would share more about some of our experiences and stories over here and I thought where better to start than our favorite place we’ve been since we started #RVLife which is the sawtooth mountains in Idaho!

This spot had everything I love, uncrowded hikes, lakes, hot springs, and free camping. It’s honestly the only place on our whole trip that I am sure we will make it back to at some point. So here’s my big ole travel advice: don’t sleep on idaho.

I’m back! My phone broke and it turns out it’s

I’m back! My phone broke and it turns out it’s a lot harder to figure that situation out while living on the road. Anyways, in the mean time i’ve become obsessed with savory yogurt dishes. I’ve been eating it on toast, as a dip, and with sweet potatoes. I love this because it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Heres the dEATS:
1. Cut 1 sweet potato into 1/2 inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in a 425 degree oven for 25-30 min tossing halfway through.
2. Meanwhile, make your savory yogurt by mixing 3 tbsp greek yogurt, 3/4 tsp lemon juice, 1.5 tbsp feta, 1/2 tsp olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
3. To serve spread the savory yogurt on a plate then add a small handful of arugula, the roasted sweet potato and an egg cooked to your liking.

Feel free to spice this up by mixing fresh herbs/garlic into the yogurt sauce or adding whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Last week was the first week in the RV that things

Last week was the first week in the RV that things really didn’t go according to plan. We had to cancel part of our route, we got snowed out of all the hikes we had planned, one of our campsites got double booked so we didn’t have a place to sleep, we kinda just got on a roll of things not working out… and ya know what? We had a GREAT weekend.

Instead of letting those punches get us down we pivoted, came up with a new plan, kept a positive attitude and honestly, I think our weekend turned out even better than what we had planned originally. I’ve somewhat unintentionally adopted a gratitude practice in the RV because I really am pinching myself on the daily about the fact that we even have the opportunity to do this but it really has made the world of difference in my ability to see the bright side of things and to choose to see positivity in every situation. I genuinely believe that the more you look for those positive moments the easier they are to see. So other than recommending a gratitude practice I thought I would share with you some pics from how our weekend pivoted.

- We started in North cascades national park at diablo blue lake and made homemade gnocchi by the fire
- Then made our way to Deception Pass and did the most beautiful sunset hike on the beach
- We visited an old friend in Seattle that I hadn’t seen in years
- Then we made our way to a bakery in a cute little fishing village

So no FOMO over here, things all worked out exactly how they were supposed to.

New Recipe Alert: ELOTE STUFFED POBLANOS I LOVE e

New Recipe Alert: ELOTE STUFFED POBLANOS

I LOVE elote, in fact one of the very first recipes on my blog was an elote inspired taco many years ago and although my blog posts have not stayed consistent my love for this dish has.

If you are unfamiliar with Elote it’s a Mexican street corn dish usually sold by street vendors. It's consists of boiled corn covered in mayonnaise, queso fresco, lime juice, cilantro and chili powder. It's simple perfection. If you haven't tried it in its classic form I highly recommend you jump on that ASAP.

This dish inspired by all those same flavors but stuffed into a poblano pepper and served with some Spanish rice and refried beans. The creamy sweet filling pairs perfectly with the slightly spicy pepper and the smokey chili powder. It’s a match made in heaven.

Head to my blog for the full recipe. Linked in Bio.

P.s. can you spot the dog hair 🙈 I swear there’s one in every photo 😂

RV life is BUSY! Cody and I have been waking up at

RV life is BUSY! Cody and I have been waking up at 4am to go on hikes before the work day starts to make the most of the places we are visiting. Usually we have a snack and some coffee before the hike then by the time we are done I am starving! (This isn’t advisable but I’m just being honest here) So, when we get back I need a breakfast ASAP! 
Enter: Tropical Mango Coconut Overnight Oats. 
This recipe was inspired by the fruity, zesty @capaofruit bites that I’ve been snacking on during the hikes. Its super easy to make and perfect for summer. Plus, I know all of us are rushing in the morning so I can’t be the only one that needs a convenient and nourishing option! 
Heres the dEATS:
-1/2 cup rolled oats (quick oats work too!)
-1/2 cup almond milk
-1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
-1 tbsp chia seeds
-1-2 tsp honey (to your desired sweetness)
-1/2 cup chopped frozen or fresh mango
-1 tbsp shredded coconut
-1 @capaofruit mango cashew coconut bite 
Mix the oats, almond milk, greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and mango in a bowl or recycled nut butter jar. Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Top with the chopped @capaofruit bite and shredded coconut and enjoy a quick and easy breakfast! #Capaofruit #SnackInquisitively #ad

I realized I’ve been living in the RV for 6 week

I realized I’ve been living in the RV for 6 weeks now and I really haven’t given a personal update! I have a tendency to share when things are hard more than when things are good because I feel like that tends to be more relatable or its the message people need. This has been especially true over the last year because I don’t want to be tone deaf to the struggles so many people have gone through.

But, honestly, things are pretty damn great. My anxiety is almost non-existent, I am getting to spend more time with Cody and Paisley than I ever have in our 11 year relationship, I’m waking up grateful every day, I am not obsessing about the future (which was a daily practice before we left), I am just happy.

It feels like such a stark contrast from where we were in 2020 and while I don’t know how long we will get to live this lifestyle I am not stressing about that at all, I am just enjoying every minute we have while I can.

So much of my anxiety has always been about time. I worried that I don’t have enough time, I am falling behind, that I am not using my time wisely, etc. Basically the idea that time is a non renewable resource really scares the $hit out of me. Cody says I have the worst FOMO of all time. But now that I am actually spending my time with the ones the matter the most to me doing things that make me happy, I’ve stopped thinking about it all together. There is nothing to worry about because I couldn’t imagine a better use of my time.

So ya, thats where I’m at. I’m doing good and I hope you are too, and if you aren’t use this as a sign that its totally possible for things to turn around.

Load More... Follow on Instagram