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My Most Requested Fruit Salad | Chris Cooks

My Top Requested Fruit Salad | Chris Loves Julia

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My Most Requested Fruit Salad | Chris Cooks

Fruit salad. Yawn, amiright? No! Everyone loves it, and everyone has their version they make that is always a "popular" hit. But a trend I see with a lot of fruit salads is using second or third tier fruits and mixing it with higher and higher ratios of non-fruit ingredients until it's basically dessert. Whipped […]
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July 2, 2023

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A Recap of June + Some Favorites From the Month

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A Recap of June + Some Favorites From the Month

This month has been a busy one for our family. I took a brief trip to Idaho to visit my Dad, who's undergoing cancer treatments at the moment, and while I was there, we finished up the Fullmer's nursery! We also put the finishing touches on the CLJ Studio, covered in our Stuga flooring. Faye's […]
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June 30, 2023

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Plant-based and Dairy-based Protein Ice Creams for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks

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Plant-based and Dairy-based Protein Ice Creams for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks

Jules and I have been trying to increase our protein intake and hitting those macros can be tough, especially when you're craving treats nonstop. So I set out to make two low calorie, macro-counting-friendly desserts that can be whipped up in our favorite kitchen appliance, the Ninja CREAMi. Shop this pic We've been using the […]
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June 25, 2023

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10 Grilling Recipes You Have to Try | Chris Cooks

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10 Grilling Recipes You Have to Try | Chris Cooks

Over the years, grilling has evolved from a hobby to a lifestyle. I spend as much time as I can on the grill, and with our new outdoor kitchen, I've been taking my grilling skills to the next level. If you don't know where to start with grilling, or maybe you want to improve the […]
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June 18, 2023

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Cute Summer Sandals To Dress Up and Down

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Cute Summer Sandals To Dress Up and Down

One thing I've learned from living in North Carolina is how few sandals I owned and wore when we lived in Idaho! And while I feel the most productive in my sneakers, I love being able to slide my feet into something more breathable with the hot weather. I especially love having summer sandals that […]
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June 16, 2023

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10 Essential Grilling Tools

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10 Essential Grilling Tools

Since completing the outdoor kitchen, I've been enjoying every second I can get in front of the grill(s). I've also added a few grilling tools to my collection, and I've narrowed down a list of the essential grilling tools for all my fellow hobbyist grillers out there. Whether you're just beginning your grilling journey and […]
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June 11, 2023

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The Best Family Games To Pack For a Trip

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The Best Family Games To Pack For a Trip

Over Memorial Day weekend, we rented a beach house with family, and although we would have loved to spend our days soaking up the sun on the sandy beach, the rainy weather kept us inside. Luckily, we packed some of our favorite games, which kept us more than occupied. We're big game people, and over […]
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June 9, 2023

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Panzanella Potato Salad - Grain & Dairy Free

Panzanella Potato Salad | Chris Loves Julia

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Panzanella Potato Salad - Grain & Dairy Free

I took an International Foods course in college where each week we would make a big feast of foods from a different region of the world. It was the biggest face-roll course I've ever taken (ie, could not have been easier and more enjoyable) and many of the dishes I learned to make are still […]
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June 4, 2023

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A Recap of May + Some Favorites From the Month

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A Recap of May + Some Favorites From the Month

We started this month off with the greatly anticipated launch of our Pottery Barn Kids collection, which felt so monumental, and we're grateful you could all be a part of it. I'm so excited to include some selections from the collection in Faye's room, and although we shared three layout options for her room, we're […]
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May 31, 2023

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How to Make the Tastiest Smash Burgers on a Teppanyaki Flat Top Grill | Chris Cooks

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How to Make the Tastiest Smash Burgers on a Teppanyaki Flat Top Grill | Chris Cooks

Once upon a time, I made an ebook called "Chris Loves Burgers" because it's true – I do! You can find a link for it, along with 3 of my favorite burger recipes, in this post here, but one thing the eBook fails to have a recipe for is smash burgers. The smash burger is […]
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May 28, 2023

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The Ultimate Test: Finding the Best Nugget Ice Maker

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The Ultimate Test: Finding the Best Nugget Ice Maker

During all three of my pregnancies, I would drive to Sonic and purchase their perfectly-sized, crunchy ice because I had to have it! Whether you prefer to call them pebble ice, nugget ice, or even the infamous "sonic ice," there's something so satisfying about those crunchy little ice pellets. In our quest to satisfy the […]
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May 25, 2023

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Mango Coconut-Glazed Chicken Wings | Chris Cooks

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Mango Coconut-Glazed Chicken Wings | Chris Cooks

The best flavors are the ones on sale, and yellow mangos are everywhere right now. I'm a big fan of chicken wings so this week I went a little tropical for Chris Cooks and it paid off in a big way. Because these wings are incredible. Blender | Tongs | Cutting Board | Lantern Pendants […]
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May 21, 2023

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16 of the Best Men's T-Shirts

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16 of the Best Men's T-Shirts

Chris is a t-shirt guy through and through, but more than that, Chris is a guy who prioritizes quality and comfort when it comes to everything in his wardrobe. So since I shared my favorite women's t-shirts, it only made sense to pass the baton to the collector himself and spotlight some of the best […]
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May 19, 2023

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Recipes You Can Make For Mom On Mother's Day | Chris Cooks

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Recipes You Can Make For Mom On Mother's Day | Chris Cooks

This year for Mother's Day, I wanted to share with you some delicious dishes you can make for your mom, your wife, or any mother figure in your life to show some love and gratitude. Now, since I do 90% of the cooking in our house, Mother's Day is just a regular day of cooking, […]
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May 13, 2023

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The Best Classic and Graphic Tees

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The Best Classic and Graphic Tees

I don't know about your local climate, but North Carolina is warming up!! And as the weather is shifting, my wardrobe is following suit. Enter in all of the classic and graphic tees! I've collected a few favorites over the years, but I think my tried and true is something loose, boxy, and always a […]
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May 12, 2023

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Cambodian Spicy Lime Table Sauce | Chris Cooks

Cambodian Spicy Lime Table Sauce

Chris Cooks

Cambodian Spicy Lime Table Sauce | Chris Cooks

I'm going to make a claim right now. And it's a claim you hear over and over from food bloggers. So much so, that it feels trite and meaningless, so I hesitate to say it. But please, read these words with the same spirit that I write them: this is my favorite recipe ever. glass […]
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May 7, 2023

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3 Practices That Grew My Social Media Following to 1M!

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3 Practices That Grew My Social Media Following to 1M!

When I started Chris Loves Julia 14 years ago, Instagram wasn't around. There wasn't a social media handbook, and the term "influencer" was still in its infancy. Yet, here we are, 1 million Instagram followers later, and we've been able to turn our love of DIY and renovating into a full-time business with a team […]
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May 2, 2023

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Grilled Lemongrass Beef | Chris Cooks

Grilled Lemongrass Beef | Chris Cooks

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Grilled Lemongrass Beef | Chris Cooks

I continue to work on my southeast Asian cooking, and the process has me very quickly falling in love with lemongrass. The flavor is so vibrant and it works so well with every type of meat out there. But right now, beef is my favorite and specifically skirt steak. Skirt steak, cut into strips against […]
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April 30, 2023

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A Recap Of April 2023

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A Recap Of April 2023

My brain is struggling to comprehend the blur of events that took place in April because WOW–what a month. We revealed the high gloss built-ins in the study (spoiler alert, the whole room needs repainting now), featured my two sisters, Andi and Victoria, on the blog, conducted a very important test, threw a baby shower […]
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April 28, 2023

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Grain-Free Lemon Basil Granola | Chris Cooks

Grain-Free Lemon Basil Granola | Chris Cooks

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Grain-Free Lemon Basil Granola | Chris Cooks

Something that surprised me when Julia cut out grains was how much "crunch" we lost. That texture experience took a big back seat and I missed it. Of course there are a lot of options being made now, but 8 years ago we had no croutons, no cereal, no crackers. I was desperate for that […]
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April 23, 2023
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