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Ranking all the Magic Spoon Flavors + Key Lime Protein Bites | Chris Cooks

Key Lime Protein Balls | Chris Loves Julia

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Ranking all the Magic Spoon Flavors + Key Lime Protein Bites | Chris Cooks

This post is sponsored by Magic Spoon To all those not willing to compromise flavor when it comes to nutrition, this post is for you. I hear you, I see you, I am you. Recently I heard of Magic Spoon and was curious if it was worth all the hype so I had to try […]
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March 6, 2022

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My 8 Favorite Jeans

Casual Friday

My 8 Favorite Jeans

When I'm getting ready for the day I tend to choose my jeans before choosing the rest of my outfit! I've been collecting jeans for years and I have always loved the ease and durability and classic look of denim (and denim on denim for that matter). And to be honest, I'm more comfortable in […]
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March 4, 2022

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Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie - Grain, Gluten & Dairy-Free | Chris Cooks

Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie | Chris Cooks

Chris Cooks

Cottage (Shepherd's) Pie - Grain, Gluten & Dairy-Free | Chris Cooks

Let me tell you, this is not the shepherd's pie you grew up with. Technically it's actually a cottage pie since it's made with ground beef rather than lamb (I also added pork sausage but we'll get to that). All I'm saying is that if you're looking for a cottage pie, reinvented with elevated flavors, […]
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February 27, 2022

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My February Favorites

Casual Friday

My February Favorites

It was exactly a year ago when Chris and I flew to North Carolina for the first time to go house hunting. We made the decision to move in the middle of a long winter and there were a lot of unknowns at the time. It's a year I would never want to live through […]
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February 25, 2022

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Glass Noodles with Chili Crisp & Mushrooms | Chris Cooks

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Glass Noodles with Chili Crisp & Mushrooms | Chris Cooks

Last week I shared a recipe for my chipotle chickpea crunch, a kickin' condiment I've been putting on everything these days. So good. I wanted to share one of the several thousand ways it can be used, paired with an ingredient some people aren't big fans of–mushrooms. Mixing Bowl | Tongs | Knife | Pot […]
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February 20, 2022

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My Capsule Workout Wardrobe

Casual Friday

My Capsule Workout Wardrobe

You know what motivates me to work out--besides the knowledge I'll be in a better mental state after?–Workout clothes. I know it's silly but I just love pulling on my favorite pair of leggings and immediately feeling a pulse of energy run through me. It's just how I am! I'm also the kind of person […]
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February 18, 2022

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My Chili Crisp Recipe, aka Chipotle Chickpea Crunch| Chris Cooks

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My Chili Crisp Recipe, aka Chipotle Chickpea Crunch| Chris Cooks

Chili Crisp is having a huge moment right now. If you're unfamiliar, chili crisp is a condiment made of chilis, oil, usually garlic and a variety of things depending on who's making it. It's rich, deep, and seriously addictive. Lantern Pendant | Dining Table | Plates | Flatware | Art | Cloth Napkin I love chili crisp. […]
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February 13, 2022

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A Few of Our Favorite Couples and Their Favorite Couple Games

Casual Friday

A Few of Our Favorite Couples and Their Favorite Couple Games

On our very first date, we were in college and Chris picked me up and we went to the grocery store to get ingredients to make dinner together. He made a spicy chicken alfredo. Afterward, he melted a bunch of caramels and we dipped apples and played Scrabble and had so much laughing and getting […]
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February 11, 2022

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A Few Things You'll Always Find in our Pantry

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A Few Things You'll Always Find in our Pantry

OXO Containers | Tiered Stand | Spice Jars | Wood Baskets | Glass Canisters | Wood Turntable The pantry has been getting some love on Instagram, both on the outside and inside! Along with all of the excitement, I've been getting a lot of questions about what foods we keep in our pantry, so I thought it […]
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February 7, 2022

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Roasted Beets You'll Wanna Eats | Chris Cooks

Chris Cooks

Roasted Beets You'll Wanna Eats | Chris Cooks

You probably won’t make this dish. It has beets in it, so why would you make this dish? Your mom used to make you eat beets, straight from the can, mushy and bright red. So, beets are gross. Right? Fluted Bowl | Ginger Jar | Honey Pot | Glass Carafe You probably won’t make this dish, […]
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February 6, 2022

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10 Essential Cookbooks (Chris's Favorites)

Chris Cooks

10 Essential Cookbooks (Chris's Favorites)

Chris reads cookbooks like most people would read a novel. His library of culinary tomes have a handsome home in our new kitchen, and I asked him to recommend his 10 favorites for the food lovers in our following. - Julia Copper Bowls | Ceramic Bowls | Wood Bowls | White Canisters | Tagine | […]
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January 30, 2022

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My January Favorites

Casual Friday

My January Favorites

And just like that, January is nearing an end. This month we've seen our first snow fall in North Carolina, and it's melted away just as quickly. We're getting used to unexpected "snow days" and just taking in the crisp, cold air, always thinking of how much colder it is in Idaho. We've been focusing […]
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January 28, 2022

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My 8 Favorite Things the Professional Organizers Did

Cleaning & Organization

My 8 Favorite Things the Professional Organizers Did

Right before Christmas, Chris gifted me the most unexpected and incredibly needed gift maybe ever--he hired professional organizers to come unpack* and organize our entire house. *Due to our moving debacle, we had a second round of boxes stacked in nearly every room (and filling the guest house!) and our kitchen never got unpacked because of […]
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January 25, 2022

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Cauliflower with Anchovy Panko | Chris Cooks

Cauliflower with Anchovy Panko

Chris Cooks

Cauliflower with Anchovy Panko | Chris Cooks

Anchovies get a bad reputation. I blame the 90s Ninja Turtles movies, but whatever the reason it is unjustified. Just because they're fish, doesn't mean that what you add them to will taste like fish. They are a seasoning, like garlic powder. If treated right, they add depth to a dish without drawing attention to […]
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January 23, 2022

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My Early Morning Routine

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My Early Morning Routine

Something I'm working on this year (besides having more fun), is dialing in on my routines! I've learned that any time I want to start implementing a new habit or resolution in my life, it's most likely to succeed if I attach it to my already successful routine! Routines over resolutions! Years ago, I started […]
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January 21, 2022

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Basil Beef Pot Roast | Chris Cooks

Basil Beef Pot Roast - Chris Loves Julia

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Basil Beef Pot Roast | Chris Cooks

When trying new recipes, I love taking a classic favorite and weaving its flavors into a different dish. I love basil beef stir-fry, and this pot roast came out of having all the ingredients for the sauce, and a chuck roast in the freezer. One of the most important parts of this dish is the basil. […]
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January 16, 2022

Lifestyle

All the Hair Products (and Hair Extensions) I use!

Casual Friday

All the Hair Products (and Hair Extensions) I use!

If I'm being honest, one thing I was dreading with moving was finding a new hair person... Little did I know that I would quickly fall in love with the first hair person I went to (found her on Instagramthe first hair person I went to (found her on Instagram)! Combine that with the humidity […]
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January 14, 2022

Lifestyle

The healthiest go-to meal we keep stocked in the freezer at all times

Lifestyle

The healthiest go-to meal we keep stocked in the freezer at all times

Thanks to Daily Harvest for sponsoring this post. Use code CHRISLOVESJULIA to get up to $40 off your first box. Our kitchen is officially in working order! We're waiting on a few appliances and some paint and finishes, but Chris has been cooking up a storm. And I've been — well, heating things up when […]
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January 12, 2022

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Casual Friday: What I'm focusing on this year

Casual Friday

Casual Friday: What I'm focusing on this year

Sources Over the holiday, Chris's brother and his family stayed with us for a week and it felt so good hosting family. Their 4 children almost perfectly align in age to our 3 girls, plus they have a little baby--which I held as much as I could while they were here! On New Year's eve, […]
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January 7, 2022

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Our Readers' Favorite Things of 2021!

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Our Readers' Favorite Things of 2021!

Last year we dug into our analytics to tell us what YOUR favorite things of the year were. And we're doing it again! I love seeing what you love, and honestly seeing these things make me so proud. Seeing some of my favorites as your favorites of course makes sense, but there are always a […]
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December 15, 2021
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