Salt Lake City, Utah is GORGEOUS. Salt Lake City is absolutely stunning. The mountain backdrop that you can see from all over the city looks fake and my pictures don’t even begin to do it justice! We were lucky that we went in April because the flowers and cherry blossom trees were all in bloom! …
Instant Pot: Sesame Chicken
I have been on a total Asian kick lately and this Instant Pot Sesame Chicken does the trick! It is so tasty, filling and super easy to make! I am loving the instant pot!! What would have taken me 6 hrs in the crock-pot only took me 35 minutes! However, if you don’t have an …
Cashew Chicken and Quinoa
This Cashew Chicken and Quinoa recipe is Asian inspired and a healthy alternative to your regular ‘ol takeout Chinese. There is no other way to describe this recipe except DELICIOUS. You know I am all about the health, so I am always looking for recipes that are packed with protein, veggies and healthy fats. With this …
Healthy Pizza Bake
MMMM PIZZA!! Ok, so this healthy pizza bake isn’t really a substitute for Pizza but it is delicious. The base of this recipe is spaghetti squash and it’s jam packed with lean ground turkey, Jennie-O hot Italian turkey sausage and veggies. It screams health! I adapted this recipe from my gym Performance 360. I didn’t do …
The Beauty of Australia: Melbourne
REASONS TO VISIT MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA! Melbourne (pronounced MelBIN) was our last stop in Australia and I have to say the best! At first, I have to admit, that I was completely missing “the charm” that everyone talked about. The public transport from the airport wasn’t easy (or fast) and the city looked a little dingy …
Pesto Chicken Bake
Pesto Chicken Bake is another one of my go-to recipes! Its as easy and healthy as my other fan favorite Buffalo Chicken Bake. It has spaghetti squash as the base and is packed with chicken and veggies. This is the perfect lunchtime meal that won’t leave you feeling sluggish afterwards. NUTRITION Per serving this pesto …
Instant Pot: Shredded Chicken Tacos & Bowls
Instant Pot shredded chicken tacos? I’m in! Over the past 14 yrs Mexican food has become a favorite. Growing up in RI all we had was Taco Bell, so needless to say when I moved to San Diego I was in for a nice treat! A lot of Mexican food is jam packed with calories so …
Instant Pot: Orange Chicken
Need to satisfy that Chinese craving? Do you like Orange Chicken? Want to do it in a healthy and quick fashion?? This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is your answer! I love Orange Chicken. What I don’t love about Orange Chicken is how unhealthy it is. (News Flash: anything fried is not usually classified as healthy). …
The Beauty of Australia: Sydney
Traveling to Sydney is the reason we made the trip to Australia in the first place. Our buddy Will Hill was getting married to the beautiful (both inside and out) Shelley. We didn’t want to miss this beautiful communion or pass up on the opportunity to travel the world! SYDNEY & SAN DIEGO?? Come to …
Raspberry and Pistachio Friands
FRIAND?? We just got back from Australia and one morning we went to a coffee shop called Proud Mary Cafe. I ordered a muffin (hey! don’t judge, I was on vacation!) and while going to pay I told the waiter how delicious the muffin was. He said, thats a friand! I was like huh? a …
Erin’s Apple Crisp
I love to workout (this was not always the case). I also love to eat. I talk about the next meal while inhaling the first. Before I joined Performance 360 I used to go to 24hr Fitness and walk on the treadmill and talk about food for what seemed like hours with my bestie Erin. From …
Harry & David Relish – Yummy Dip!!
I still remember the first time I tried this yummy dip made with Harry & David Relish. We were over my friend Pumphrey and Ralph’s house and this cute girl Danielle brought over some dip. You may be thinking… so what’s the big deal? Everyone brings over chips and dip. No. Not this dip. Not …