Peek-A-Boo Spring

Peek-a-boo!

Birch isn’t the only one playing this game!

Spring is around the corner. Last week we had two days above 60 degrees that were GLORIOUS! 

I think we can all admit this was one of the harshest winters on record – because the combo of the pandemic, gray cloudy days, canceled school and snow has been a lot at once! That one warm, sunny spring-like day boosted my mood so much! 

It was so lovely out, we walked downtown and grabbed a beer outside at Champion. 

Entire buildings have been built since the last time I was downtown. Crazytown! 

Summery Popsicles

We also pretended it was summer and made smoothie popsicles : ) These are my favorite homemade pop holders because there is no wrestling the pop out of a mold and no drips on the floor! The lids are great during the freezing process, and they go right in the dishwasher. 

Recent Eats!

Banana Kodiak Cakes

Bagel + Grapefruit 

My favorite combo of late.

Daily Harvest Oat Bowl

This was delicious!! I prepared it with milk in the microwave. 

Brunch Bowls from Mahana Fresh

Mahana Fresh treated us to brunch to try out their new bowls. Here’s what we shared:

• Mahalo Morning – cauliflower rice, spinach, scrambled eggs, citrus ginger sauce, sriracha drizzle?
• Hang Ten Scramble – coconut rice, sautéed peppers and onions, roasted sweet potato, steak, scrambled eggs, avocado smash, creamy wasabi sauce (SO GOOD!)?
• Shaka Sunrise – basmati rice, roasted mushrooms, Mediterranean tomatoes, scrambled eggs, avocado smash, fresh cilantro, cilantro vinaigrette?

I was all over those sauces!!

Egg Salad, “Chips” and Saltines 

Tastefully Simple Si Si Cilantro Dip

I did a giveaway with Tastefully Simple on Instagram and made this dip to showcase their Si Si Cilantro Seasoning. 

The simple recipe: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayo, lots of fresh lime zest, and 2 tablespoons of Si Si Cilantro. It’s got a little heat from jalapeños.

Homemade Chili

We made chili with another Tastefully Simple spice the next night and ate it all week!

Blue Apron Panko Curry Chicken

I am all over the Blue Apron panko recipes! We’ve tried three lately and they all have been big winners.

One reason why I love Blue Apron is that I would not put meals like this on my meal plan otherwise. Call it lack of creativity or just the default to simplicity. My meal plan stays jazzed and I don’t even have to think about it. 

PS. That is coconut rice!!

Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots + Pan Sauce

Chicken with Drop Biscuits

And this baked chicken with drop biscuits was one of my all-time favorites!

Hope you’re having a great week!