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Prepared for Warmer Weather: Drinks & Salads

May 24, 2015 by

  When the weather begins to heat up, my food & drink preferences change. I no longer crave cooler weather comfort foods like soup or heartier meals, such as chili (even though it's delish). I begin to migrate towards salads, smoothies, iced coffee, cold wraps, hummus inspired dishes, lighter choices for everyday snacking, and plenty of fruits in different varieties! [My clothing choice also begins to lighten up. ;) ] The other day, it was 86 degrees & there was not a cloud in the sky. We went to one of my all time favorite Happy Hour spots, M Shack. I ordered the [above] drink which was a Green Tea Mojito. I love green tea, and I love mojitos, but together? That apprehensive curiosity quickly turned into die-hard love after one sip. This drink…

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Breakfast, Recipe Box

Whole Wheat Egg White Open-Faced English Muffin

May 19, 2015 by

  When it comes to weekday mornings, I choose my bed 100% of the time. I always am looking for adding different variations of quick breakfasts to my mix so that I don't get bored, but try to keep it healthy all at the same time! My recent, simplistic go-to that I can whip up in under 5 minutes before heading to work is this Whole Wheat Egg White Open-Faced English Muffin. All you need: 1 whole wheat english muffin - [toasted] 4 egg whites- [cooked with EVOO, pepper, and garlic powder] 1 wedge of pepper jack Laughing Cow cheese 2 thick slices of tomato   This breakfast is quick to make & under 200 calories! Perfect for the mornings when you need a lighter pick me up option! What's your favorite morning go-to? You may…

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Recipe Box, Snacking, Sweet Tooth

Hazelnut Vanilla Coffee Pops

May 16, 2015 by

Summer has [almost] officially arrived! When it comes to coffee, I'm a huge fan. Hot, iced, or in popsicle form- I'm all about it. When the weather starts to heat up, you can always find a batch of these homemade Hazelnut Vanilla Coffee Pops in my freezer. I play around a lot with the flavors of these; sometimes making them with plain black coffee, fun newly flavored coffees (blueberry muffin, anyone?), but these hazelnut vanilla ones are my staple go-to. Best part? They are SO easy to make. And consist of 3 ingredients! A tasty low cal treat using minimal ingredients & time? My kind of recipe! You Need: [to make 8 pops] 2 cups of coffee brewed- flavor of your choice. (I use hazelnut) 8 tablespoons of SO Delicious Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer. (I…

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipe Box, Sides

Top 10 Low-Carb Chicken Recipes

May 13, 2015 by

When it comes to dinners, I prefer something that can be quickly thrown together, doesn't require too many ingredients, nor too much time to cook. When you work all day, the last thing you want to do when you get home is throw together a Julia Style's intricate meal (we'll save that for the weekends!) I've also been trying to eat less complex carbs at nights and stick to filling veggies & proteins. Below you will find my favorite go-to low-carb chicken recipes that you can find on my plate pretty much bi-weekly! To be brought directly to the recipe, simply click on the name. :) 1. Baked Hummus Crusted Baked Chicken- a one pan meal! 2. Fruit & Nutty Skinny Chicken Salad 3. Mini Chicken Meatloaf 4. Light Shredded Chicken Tacos- in the…

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipe Box

Turkey & Veggie Spaghetti Squash; Food Prep

May 10, 2015 by

Food prepping on Sunday's has quickly turned into a weekly tradition of mine. When working full time and trying to stay social, it's easy to fall behind in your healthy food goals. By making a few go-to meal options that you can easily grab throughout the week, it really helps me stay on track, and also save some money! A few weeks ago, I made Ground Turkey & Veggie Spaghetti Squash for lunch options throughout the week. I've been trying to cut down on my carb intake, and spaghetti squash is such an easy & tasty way to do so! You'll Need: 1 large spaghetti squash 1 lb ground turkey (chicken or beef would also work) 1 large green bell pepper 1 large yellow onion A handful of cherry tomatoes 3 large handfuls of…

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipe Box, Snacking, Tailgating Must-Haves

Fruit & Nutty Skinny Chicken Salad

May 6, 2015 by

Chicken salad has always been one of my all time favorite foods. It was my go-to order at Panera in high school and even followed me along to typical order in college. The one thing I don’t like about it is how secretly high calorie packed it is. I always though, meh, how bad can it be? It is mostly chicken, after all. Unfortunately, after realizing just how much mayo is involved, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of this simple comfort food. However, (there is a light to the end of this somber fact!), this recipe counters ALL of that! It is my absolute favorite, boyfriend [highly] approved, and hopefully after trying it, you’ll feel the same! This recipe made 8 servings. 4 grilled (or baked) chicken breasts 1 cup sliced grapes (green, red,…

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Dinner, Lunch, Recipe Box

Light Shepherd’s Pie

May 6, 2015 by
Light Shepherd's Pie

One thing I love to do is take staple comfort foods and substitute out ingredients to make it healthier, but keep the same “this must be so bad for you” taste. I also love to cook big pans of food so that I can grab it for an easy lunch or dinner throughout the week! This Light Shepherd’s Pie covered both of those bases. :) [to make 9 servings] Bag of small red potatoes 2 cups of cauliflower 1 bag of frozen carrots (about 2 cups)** 1 bag of frozen corn (about 2 cups)** 1 bag of frozen green beans (2 cups)** 1 lb ground turkey, chicken, or beef. [I used chicken] 3 wedges of Laughing Cow Garlic & Herb cheese 2 tablespoons minced garlic Garlic powder/ onion powder/ pepper/ red onion flakes **You can…

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Drinks, Eating Out, Friends & Family, JAXplore, My Life

Happy Hour at Moxie; JAXploring

May 6, 2015 by

The past two weeks have been pretty busy. Dj was in Japan for work, I’m working on migrating my blog over to a Wordpress domain (more on this later), and I’m trying to finish applying for grad schools. This weekend, Dj came back, we had met new friends that just moved down to Florida, and the weather was beautiful! What this all calls for? Happy hours! Exploring different areas, trying out new restaurants, and getting together for drinks are all things I love to do. We started off our weekend after getting off work with meeting up with some friends atMoxie Kitchen & Cocktails. They actually do a happy hour on Fridays (surprising for around here), so I decided to test out a few new drinks. I started out with their Cucumber Collins, which…

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