being domesticated...

-Some of my fav go-to cookbooks-

- Mixed Greens, Spinach, Avocado, Cherry Tomato, 

Red Bell Pepper, Beets & Feta. nom nom nom.-

 -Roasted sweet potatoes to compliment 

my mom's delicious homemade chili-

-Easiest App ever: mushrooms, breadcrumbs, 

cheese, garlic. boom.-

good ol' fashion taco (or fajita) tuesday:

I try to have dinner prepared for Jeffrey as often as I can, after a long day at work who wouldn't want to come home to a home made meal?!  Since I'm not working from anywhere but home right now, it's easy to plan a menu and get to the market and never feel pushed on time.  My body must know when it's Tuesday because without a doubt every Tuesday my belly is craving some Mexican food.  I found a vegan fajita recipe off of allrecipes.com that sounded and looked amazing, so: to Trader Joe's I went...

ohhhhh the convenience of the allrecipes ipad app.  

veggies all chopped up and ready to be seasoned:  i opted out of a few on the actual recipe.

the finished fajita bar (or something...)  & some brown organic rice, black beans, salsa + corn salsa & grilled chicken for Jeff.

here's a lil secret...

i love to cook and bake.  I consider myself a pretty health conscious eater; my diet consists of fruits, veggies, & whole grains.  I have never been a 'sweets' person but I love baking for family and friends.  I will share fun recipes I come across per request of my cousin Jaymie!

veggie kabobs, marinated with pepper, salt, spike, and chile oil 

Whole grain pasta served with goat cheese and sauteed broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes.  Veggies sauteed with garlic and olive oil. 

Organic brown rice with baked brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower  & onions.  Veggies brushed with fresh garlic, pepper, and olive oil. 

home made red velvet cupcakes, for my friend Whitney's bridal shower my mom and I hosted. Cream cheese frosting, and garnished with fresh sliced strawberries,

"better than sex" cupcakes.  Home made german chocolate with carmel and chocolate.  infused with condensed milk, chocolate and carmel spread on top, and topped with cool whip.  Garnished with crushed heath bar.  Probably an inappropriate name for cupcakes when I made them for my dad's birthday!