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Sweet & Sour Shrimp (Grain & Gluten Free) | Chris Cooks
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Sweet & Sour Shrimp (Grain & Gluten Free) | Chris Cooks
Asian food is tricky for a lot of food allergies, particularly grain & gluten. For example, sweet & sour sauce. Typically made with rice vinegar, thickened with corn starch, seasoned with soy sauce (which most often contains gluten). But with a few substitutions, this version hits all the highs without the dietary lows that can […]
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May 15, 2022
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My Favorite One Piece Swimsuits
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My Favorite One Piece Swimsuits
You may have seen on Instagram that we took our team on a trip last week and had the best time. Along with sandy toes and salty hair, I found myself sporting a couple of bathing suits a day!–a necessity when vacationing in the Caribbean. Between snorkeling, mud-bathing and zip-lining, I managed to snap a few photos […]
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May 13, 2022
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Coconut Mango Breakfast Tart (grain, gluten, egg, & dairy free) | Chris Cooks
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Coconut Mango Breakfast Tart (grain, gluten, egg, & dairy free) | Chris Cooks
I recently had the honor of showing my parents around this new place we call home and it was a delight. Also a delight was making this coconut mango breakfast tart for my mom. Happy Mother's Day Mom! Patting myself on the back here, but this tart checks all the boxes of light, creamy, tart, […]
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May 8, 2022
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Vegetable Coconut Curry | Chris Cooks
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Vegetable Coconut Curry | Chris Cooks
Curry is one of those comfort dishes I get a hankering for and this vegetable coconut curry is no exception. Packed with vegetables and rich, aromatic spices, vegetable curry satisfies without leaving me feeling blah. If you know, you know. The balance of coconut is what brings the curry home! It's delicious as is, but […]
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May 1, 2022
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Best of April
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Best of April
I think I forgot how green North Carolina can get, but it's GREEN and spring is in full swing. In addition, I think (hope) we're coming out of the worst of Pollen season, just in time for my parents and Chris's parents to come stay with us. Our daughter is getting baptized this weekend and […]
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April 29, 2022
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Grilled Thai Beef Salad (Weeping Tiger Salad) | Chris Cooks
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Grilled Thai Beef Salad (Weeping Tiger Salad) | Chris Cooks
Every food blogger starts their post with "This is my favorite XYZ." Well, guess what. This actually is my favorite salad. Of all time. 2nd place isn't even close. The flavor of this Thai beef salad is unmatched and perfectly balanced without adding any cooking oils. Vase | Peach Stems | Bay Leaf Branch | Bowls […]
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April 24, 2022
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Bok Choy with Crispy Tofu | Chris Cooks
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Bok Choy with Crispy Tofu | Chris Cooks
Unfortunately for tofu, it gets a bad rap and I'm willing to bet you've tasted some mediocre tofu before! Most don't know that tofu can actually be delicious if it's prepared properly and bonus points if it's crispy tofu! I'm sharing my favorite way to make and eat tofu. Spoiler alert: it's delicious. I like […]
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April 17, 2022
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Favorite Spring Sneakers
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Favorite Spring Sneakers
In case you're new here, I wear sneakers 24/7/365. I'm a sucker for them, and I know it might trigger some, but I wear them in-house. My feet get tired without them, plus with all the in-house construction it would be a safety hazard to go without! So I'm a sneaker gal and now that […]
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April 15, 2022
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Easter Ham with Orange Glaze | Chris Cooks
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Easter Ham with Orange Glaze | Chris Cooks
There are a few things I have a pretty good handle on, culinarily speaking. Ham is one of them. I know how to make a ham! But the flavors of my glaze change with the season, and this one is perfect for Spring. Pitcher | Copper Canisters | Marble Bowl | Ginger Jar | Vase | […]
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April 10, 2022
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Maybe She's Born With it, Maybe it's Self Tanner (My Self Tanning Routine)
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Maybe She's Born With it, Maybe it's Self Tanner (My Self Tanning Routine)
At this point, it's no secret that I'm a self proclaimed, self tanner. I can't help it! I love a warm glowy look on my naturally pale-ish pink skin. It's just my personal preference and when I'm bronzed, I feel a little more confident. Long gone are the tanning bed days (I'm seriously side-eyeing my […]
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April 8, 2022
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Ranking the Top 7 Duvet Inserts on Amazon
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Ranking the Top 7 Duvet Inserts on Amazon
After testing pillow inserts, we had so many requests to try duvet inserts next and I know exactly why! It can be so disappointing to spend so much money on an insert, only to have it literally fall flat. I personally think the fuller and fluffier, the better, but I also like a little bit […]
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April 5, 2022
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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs | Chris Cooks
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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs | Chris Cooks
Deviled eggs–you either love 'em or hate 'em. I'd say I'm in the "for" category, emphatically - especially with these babies. Smoked salmon and egg is a great pair, and with all the other flavors, it balances perfectly and will really surprise and delight anyone you make them for. Vase | Pendant | Table | […]
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April 3, 2022
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My March Favorites
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Vase | Stems | Checkered Board | Honey Pot March flew by. Here, in North Carolina, we're all adjusting to allergies and cleaning pollen off of our cars (like fluorescent green tennis ball dust). But the trees are budding, and that always makes me feel hopeful. We're reveling in this weather, taking to the […]
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April 1, 2022
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My Top 16 Pura Scents For Spring!
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My Top 16 Pura Scents For Spring!
Reading this back, I realized this might sound like a sponsored post, so to be clear--IT'S NOT! My sister, Andi, turned me onto Pura in our last house. I bought two devices to prep our home to sell, because it's true what they say, smells can leave a lasting impression. Honestly, I wasn't immediately sold. I […]
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March 31, 2022
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Grilled Carrots with Orange Tomato Glaze | Chris Cooks
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Grilled Carrots with Orange Tomato Glaze | Chris Cooks
Easter is just around the corner and I've been testing out different recipes for our Easter dinner menu. These grilled carrots are the star side dish, appropriately so. But let's be honest, I would eat these as a side any day. Gingham Napkin | Porcelain Bunny | Pepper Mill | Faux Artichokes | Marble Bowl […]
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March 27, 2022
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10 AMAZING Sunglasses Under $40
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10 AMAZING Sunglasses Under $40
To me, sunglasses are not unlike chapstick–you need a pair handy wherever you go! I like to have a pair in my car, Chris's truck, my purse, my other purse... One thing I just bought from Amazon was this sunglasses clip for the visor in my car. So handy to have! I do have a […]
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March 25, 2022
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We Tested the Top 5 Amazon Pillow Inserts--Here's my favorite!
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We Tested the Top 5 Amazon Pillow Inserts--Here's my favorite!
If your throw pillows are looking a bit flat and sad, it's likely your pillow insert isn't ideal. If you can (most covers unzip!) swapping out the insert can drastically improve the look of your throw pillow--but not every insert is created equal. I've bought many a pillow insert, and have discovered that it can […]
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March 21, 2022
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Mango, Citrus & Coconut Smoothie | Chris Cooks
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Mango, Citrus & Coconut Smoothie | Chris Cooks
I'm not typically a smoothie guy. I prefer to eat my calories rather than drink them, but not with this mango smoothie. I was wanting something a bit sweeter, a bit tangier, so I whipped up this mango, citrus & coconut smoothie to curb the craving! There's also just a hint of ginger, but it's […]
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March 20, 2022
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My Evening Routine
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My Evening Routine
Since I shared my early morning routine including all the things I do before work, I thought it would be fun to also share the flip side--my evening routine! What do I do after work? Something I've been working on this year is setting more boundaries between my work life and home life. We've made […]
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March 18, 2022
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Stir-fry Shaved Asparagus | Chris Cooks
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Stir-fry Shaved Asparagus | Chris Cooks
I've been trying to get creative with how I cook my vegetables, so that I want to eat more vegetables. Hence the shaved asparagus! Not everyone is a fan of asparagus, but if you haven't tried them in this noodle-like form you might really like them! I prepared them with some of my favorite asian-inspired […]
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March 13, 2022
