Vegan Beignets
Every so often I really want a good dessert. If I’m going to eat something carby, I want to make sure it’s worth it. I’ve got two words for you. Vegan Beignets. I found a great dessert that I love, and tastes so, absolutely delish. The best part is that you can still enjoy it […]
The best and worst features of IGTV.
Last week, Instagram threw us all for a loop when they announced IGTV, a new content format for creators who want to shoot edit and create content vertically. No more awkward screen turns, and watching something vertical be formatted horizontally! Since Instagram is in an entirely vertical orientation, it makes so much sense to release […]
Classy Cocktails That Will Wow Your Dinner Party Guests
Is there anything quite as classy as a cocktail? These exotic drinks are perfect for sipping on the beach while you’re on vacation or when you’re propped up at a sophisticated bar. In fact, I can’t think of a situation that can’t be improved by cocktails! These delicious drinks are big on taste and also […]
Don’t be so judgy toward people with diabetes.
I’m a little fed up and let me tell you why. Being a person with diabetes is already difficult on the day to day. All of the things you must remember, the bags you must carry, the shots you can’t forget to take, the medications that seem like they aren’t going to stop. The days where […]
Why disclosures matter for Influencers (and how to make sure you properly disclose partnerships).
I work with a lot of sponsored content on my blog and Instagram, and sometimes I wonder if people can tell what I like and I’m recommending on my own, vs what I like and I’m being paid to recommend. Disclosures are a really important part of that balance. There’s a really important distinction for […]
48 Hours In New Orleans
You guys may know that Bryan and I caught the travel bug lately. We’ve been to Chicago, Austin and now New Orleans within weeks of each other. We’ve had a great time find our way in new places, and have really enjoyed our trips. Since we both work full-time jobs and don’t have a ton […]
Celebrate National Wine Day with my favorite wine picks
As a note to my readers: LLano Estacado gave me this product to try and compensated me for my review. All opinions from here forward are my own, and I only recommend products I truly believe in. The other day I was looking at my bar and there were at least 20 bottles of wine hanging out, […]
Make your way to Houston’s Greek Festival for a fun, cultural experience
The Houston Greek Festival is an exciting annual event that showcases greek food, wine, music, dance and culture. This was my first year to go and I had so much fun! Photo courtesy of Houston Greek Festival The festival itself is a huge undertaking and takes hundreds of dedicated volunteers to make sure everyone has […]
Foods And Drinks That Cure Wine Hangovers
Get off your pedestal – we’ve all been there! Enjoying a night out with the ladies is a great way to bond. It’s also an excellent way to feel as if you partied with death itself. Goddamn you, wine! Why did I drink so much?! Focusing on the past is irrelevant now because it won’t […]
A great resource for people with diabetes: Let’s Be Well Diabetes Box
As a note to my readers: the AARP and American Diabetes Association gave me this product to try and compensated me for my review. All opinions from here forward are my own, and I only recommend products I truly believe in. I was a little bit of a mess when I was first diagnosed with diabetes. […]
Greek Gyro Sandwhich with Tzatziki Sauce
As a note to my readers: the AARP and American Diabetes Association gave me this product to try and compensated me for my review. All opinions from here forward are my own, and I only recommend products I truly believe in. Last week I told you guys about the Let’s Be Well Box, and how I’ve […]
Low Sugar Margarita Recipe
A low sugar margarita with classic ingredients and a great taste!
Coffee: The Ultimate Pick Me Up
Picture Source Believe it or not, coffee is the most popular hot beverage in the world. It is estimated that over four hundred billion cups are consumed every single year. So why is it so popular? Well, psychologists argue that coffee consumption encourages our brains to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that fills us with feelings of euphoria. […]
Going Organic
So many celebs chose to go organic. So many healthy people who already lead strict diets chose to go organic, so why shouldn’t you give it a thought. There are just so many benefits of it that you wouldn’t believe. The amount of energy it gives you and the lust for life that it seems […]
Here’s how you can stop blowing your entire budget on food
Now, if you are a lover of the gastronomic arts it very easy to go to the supermarket at the beginning of the month and get a little carried away. Yes, you can end up with some seriously delicious treats, but if it means you have blown your entire grocery budget, as well as the […]
Easy Ways To Eat Out For Less
We all love food. Some of us exclusively love the things that are bad for us, others genuinely love healthy food and most of us love all food. Healthy or fattening, home cooked or ordered out, it’s all good. We love cooking it, we love smelling it, we love taking pictures of it and sharing them on […]
The Classic Pacific North-West Seafood Dishes Of Oregon
Every part of the nation has it’s very own styles of food and certain traits that run off as stereotypes. The further down south you go, you’ll find a love for spices and herbs and the further toward the east you head you get foreign foods. Middle America has the classic settler and more Western […]
Everything You Need To Create The Perfect Kitchen
If you’ve just moved into a new home or you plan to renovate your current living space, there is a decent chance that you will focus at least some of your efforts on improving your kitchen. Regardless of whether you have a large family or live alone, the same rules should apply. Some suggestions on […]
