Sweet & Spicy Mango Guacamole
Well guys, it’s officially birthday week here at Kitchenspired. My birthday is this Saturday (August 2nd) and my husband’s birthday is this Sunday (August 3rd). I usually don’t love to make a big deal...
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Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday Alexa, Happy birthday to me! Well guys, today is my birthday. I just turned the big 25. I know most people feel old on their birthdays, but I...
View ArticleRecent Adventures in Cooking- Birthday Week Edition
Hi guys! Well thank you all for my happy birthday wishes this weekend. It was truly one of the best birthdays I’ve ever had!! I feel so deeply blessed to be able to call you guys friends and family. We...
View ArticleEasy Bacon-Crusted Quiche
I went on a major birthday shopping spree yesterday. It was one of the best shopping experiences I’ve had in a very long time!! There are a few reasons why. #1. I had a bunch of birthday money to use....
View ArticlePumpkin Blackberry Pancakes
I know so many people who want to “eat better” or “eat clean” but don’t know how. Also I see people who have a workout plan but can’t seem to grasp nutrition, and therefore aren’t seeing results....
View ArticleBanana Sweet Potato Muffins
So I’ve been out of town and traveling the past 5 days. I left on Friday evening to head to College Station to get certified to teach Les Mills BodyFlow classes. I’ve done the RPM training before,...
View ArticlePumpkin Cinnamon N’Oatmeal
Today is the first day of my second round of the 21-Day Sugar Detox. I did my first round in January of this year and loved it so much, I’m doing it again 8 months later. Last time I documented every...
View Article21-Day Sugar Detox Recipe Roundup: Week 1 + Sugar Detox Pumpkin Cookies
Hi my virtual friends and faithful readers! I hope this post finds you well. I have had a rough week, to be honest…but I feel like I’ve recovered just a tad. I have the evening free, so I thought I’d...
View ArticleShredded Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Hi faithful readers & friends!! Have I said in a while that I’m thankful for you? No? Well I want to say it a thousand times- I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU!!! Seriously, this blog has brought about huge...
View Article21DSD Week 3 + Baked “Pizza” Chicken
So on Sunday night I finished my 2nd round of the 21-Day Sugar Detox. Wooho!…now what? That’s a question I get a lot. How do I transition back to “normal” life? How do I find the balance? I want to...
View ArticleRosemary Butternut Squash Fries
Hello everyone! Long time no see!! I’m sorry for my small blogging hiatus. I’ve always had the goal to get a post with some delicious recipes on here to you guys every 3-5 days, but it’s obviously been...
View ArticleSpicy Plantain-Crusted Quiche
There’s so much to write about/update on, so I would just like to list out some of the things that have been going on with us that have made me happy!!!: God speaks, even in my weakness. Major truths...
View ArticleSpicy Sausage Apple Plantain Hash
How is everyone doing today? I am happy because I am taking a day off of work this morning. I had a busy day yesterday, and, well, just a busy life in general these days/weeks/months. The truth is I’ve...
View ArticleCurried Pumpkin Seed-Crusted Chicken
Good morning, muffins. It’s Wednesday. Let’s celebrate that we are halfway through the week already!! This post may be a random one. I feel like this week there’s so much on my heart, but don’t know...
View ArticleFriday Favorites!
Happy Friday, love bugs! Friday is my favorite. I wake up early and get to teach a cycling class for some amazing gym members. Then I shower and have a really yummy relaxing breakfast with my husband...
View ArticleGuest Post: Fennel & Citrus Slow-Roasted Salmon
I’m super excited to have my friend Leigh Foster guest post today while I am away in California! Leigh is one of the best cooks I know– every time I get to eat her yummy home-cooked food is a huge...
View ArticleEating Adventures in CALIFORNIA- Part 1
Hello from California! I’ve been in the glorious Sunshine State for 9 days so far. This is my first time to ever visit California and it has been amazing to say the least. I’ve been exploring all over...
View ArticleEating Adventures in CALIFORNIA- Part 2
Hello buttercups! You know what I realized? Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks from YESTERDAY. Which means it’s in less than 2 weeks!! I am SO pumped about this information. Thanksgiving is my favorite...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Curry Bacon Butternut Squash Soup
Hi friends and family!! What to even write about? Such a week…I don’t even know where to begin. Well I have adjusted back to non-California livin’. It’s sad to not be in the sunshine state but good to...
View ArticleThoughts on Resting
Hi guys! Long time no see! Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! I know I did! I don’t have a recipe for you guys, but I did want to update you on our marathon training. A lot has happened. For...
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