Let’s get cooking people!! Tomorrow kicks off my first ever challenge on my fitness app! It’s my 30-day Healthy Habits Challenge which includes 5 daily habits and 2 weekly habits. The habits include eating 5 different kinds of vegetables per day, drinking 100oz of water, eating 100g of protein, getting in 5,000+ steps, and doing 5 minutes of mindfulness each day. AND completing 5 PaleOMG workouts from my app and 10 push ups 5x/week! I’m hoping this week’s weekly dinner menu not only inspires you, but inspires some of my challenge participants! And if you aren’t in the challenge, I hope this inspires you in your meals this week!! Sunday – Mediterranean Inspired Protein – PaleOMG 10-Minute Honey Garlic Salmon...
I read an article recently that listed Orlando theme parks as an affordable destination for a summer vacation and I had to chuckle. I mean, did you see my post about how much a trip to Universal Orlando costs? When I think of cheap vacation spots, a trip to Disney is not what comes to mind. So I started to noodle on some of the cheap summer vacation spots that we have discovered over the years to provide some actual budget-friendly destinations that would make for a great summer family vacation. Just like in my suggestions for affordable spring break destinations, the costs can vary based on where you are coming from and the size and make-up of your family....
Like most chefs, for Samuel Santos, the chef de cuisine at Flora Flora at Pendry Washington, D.C. The Wharf, cooking means much more than simply tossing together ingredients in a pan. The seasoned culinary expert, who has been fine-tuning his cooking skills since the age of 15, continuously draws from his Guadalajaran roots and his family’s traditions to ideate many of the dishes on the menu at the Latin American-inspired restaurant. Over the years, Santos has made a commitment to himself—and those who try his food—to honor his Mexican heritage by infusing the familiar flavors and culinary techniques he grew up with into his present-day cooking. An example of this at play is Santos’ famous pumpkin empanadas, which were inspired...
Luminaire Serves Seasonal Texas Fare from Six-Time James Beard-Nominated Chef Steve McHugh The San Antonio-based luminary sets up shop in downtown’s Hyatt Centric hotel to offer creative plates and one of Austin’s best charcuterie boards By Karen O. Spezia Food photos by Holly Cowart The timing was perfect for my first visit to Luminaire. I’d just come off a detoxifying three-day cleanse and was hungry for some bold and flavorful food…and a cocktail. Luminaire had just what I craved. This stylish restaurant in downtown’s new Hyatt Centric hotel offered a bounty of tasty dishes and drinks that revived my palate and boosted my spirits. Luminaire is the latest entry in a spate of top-notch new hotel dining destinations, joining the...
It's been a wild and hectic week and while a great number of people look to Friday night as a "go out and eat night" or date night, we chose to stay in and enjoy peace and quiet.Enchiladas, whether beef with red sauce, or chicken with green sauce, are not only long standing family favorites, but also quick and easy meals that are big on flavor and comfort.Now that keto certified tortillas are widely available, this meal was definitely permissible for us tonight. Use either regular tortillas or keto friendly. I used street taco size tortillas and had 10 well-filled enchiladas.1 lb. ground chuck1 pkg. taco seasoning mix1/4 cup water1 small can diced mild (or hot) chiles1 small can red...
