Too Cool For School: Hipster-Monkey Cookies

My beautiful cousin and her amazing hubby were married in Florida two weekends ago (congrats again you two!!) I was lucky enough to be in the wedding :) Sunset beach wedding, cool ocean breeze, spending time with my awesome family members, it was such a blast!

Happy Father's Day!!!

Dear Dad,

You are my hero, I attribute so much of who I've become to the man that you are. Thank you for always believing in me and challenging me to always try harder. I may not have always understood why you did things the way you did but looking back I understand that you were always looking out for me.

I could never say thank you enough for all of your love and warmth. Happy Father's Day Dad, I love you!

<3 Always,
-Your little girl

Spring's Bold Last Call: Balsamic Apple-Strawberry Salad with a Sweet Vidalia Dressing

I love a good surprise, and food is no exception. Like unique flavor combinations and finding a creamy dressing which contains absolutely nooo cream (or cream substitute for that matter)

A Little Latin Flair: Roasted Pablano Plantain Tofu Wrap

Today I realized that I've been meat, egg and dairy-free for a little over 6 months now, and I've never felt better. My skin rarely breaks out, and it looks and feels much better than it ever has. The energy I have is a complete 180 from where it used to be. I remember always having trouble waking up in the morning, feeling exhausted by 2 or 3 in the and not being able to sleep at night. All those problems a thing of the past. Bonus for my workouts. My muscles heal faster, and if I get sick, (which is rare) it really only lasts a day or two.

I Did It!! No Regrets :)

Today I decided to celebrate a new start with a new look.

Earlier Today

It's Offically Summer In My Book

Summertime in Minnesota = Farmers Markets. Which also means a happy me. Today Marks the first little box of many goodie filled boxes to come this growing season. And if it weren't for my lovely friend Mrs. Jen Thompson, I would have never heard about the awesomeness that is a CSA share (P.S. check out her site and blog, she's an AMAZING photographer!). Also I want to say thank you to the Blue Ribbon Farm for the lovely veggies!

I can't wait to dig into it! Stay tuned :)

Things That Sound Scary but Aren't: Quinoa Tabouli

Or even complicated for that matter (seriously, I made this for my lunch this morning and I'm pretty sure I barely had to check on it as I scrambled around the apartment to get ready for the day)

Alas, I don't know about you but a lot of the closest people to me are also the pickiest eaters I know, and usually won't eat anything that "sounds weird".... (which is unfortunate because to them most of the things I cook "sound weird"... grrr) But fret not, I'm here to try and un-scary some really good food.