Summer Shish Kebabs

by Kristianne // 06.20.2013 // 8 Comments

Summer is officially two days away, but I have already been enjoying plenty of my favorite summertime dishes for the past few weeks. One of them includes these chicken and vegetable shish kebabs with NatureBox dried pineapple to add some... Continue reading →

Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese

by Kristianne // 06.18.2013 // 16 Comments

I could never get tired of eating Insalata Caprese! It tastes so fresh and I just love the different flavors from the basil, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. The other day I wanted to make it for dinner, but I always... Continue reading →

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Walnut Cookies

by Kristianne // 06.15.2013 // 23 Comments

TGIF! This week went by like a crazy whirlwind at work. Every night I came home so exhausted, I didn’t even have energy to stand in my kitchen. This weekend we are going camping, but I haven’t even started packing... Continue reading →

Top Healthy Protein-Rich Foods

by Kristianne // 06.14.2013 // 4 Comments

In my last post I told you I have been doing more weight training, as well as biking, running and swimming to help my husband train for his triathlon and to get myself in better shape. This led me to... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

by Kristianne // 06.12.2013 // 35 Comments

SOMEONE decided to sign up for a triathlon happening in a few months…. no, it was not me! It was my husband! I decided to sit this one out and cheer him on. I am, however, training with him. That... Continue reading →

Thin-Crust BBQ Chicken Pizza

by Kristianne // 06.10.2013 // 24 Comments

There are only a few recipes that I know by heart, and pizza is one of them. I am always so impressed by people who can whip up a perfect meal without even looking at a cookbook. No matter how... Continue reading →

Chocolate Birthday Cake

by Kristianne // 06.09.2013 // 17 Comments

A few days ago, my husband celebrated his “quarter of a century” birthday. We celebrated by having dinner with a small group of friends, and with this chocolate mousse cake I made from scratch. I was nervous because after tweaking... Continue reading →

California Strawberries Farm & Culinary Tour – Day 2 & 3

by Kristianne // 06.07.2013 // 14 Comments

In my last post, I told you a little about the California Strawberries Farm and Culinary Tour event I attended last weekend (see Day 1). You already know that strawberries are my favorite fruit, so the tour was heaven for... Continue reading →

California Strawberries Farm & Culinary Tour – Day 1

by Kristianne // 06.04.2013 // 11 Comments

This weekend I was invited to attend a strawberry farm and culinary tour event hosted by the California Strawberries Commission in the beautiful city of Carmel, CA. It was an AMAZING experience, I learned (and ate!!) so much. I can’t... Continue reading →

Chicken Gyros

by Kristianne // 06.01.2013 // 20 Comments

Have you ever gone to the grocery store with a mental shopping list of 4 items and you come back with almost more than you can carry in one trip up the stairs and a $100+ bill? I never learn... Continue reading →