Monthly Archives January 2015

Mommy’s Lactation Cookies

This might be too much information for some, but I know this will benefit so many mom's out there. I had to post this. Us mommy's will do anything for our babies. I went back to work full-time and instantly worried about how the stress of work would affect my milk supply. It didn't take long to realize stress does slow milk production down...Read More

Mocha Pie with Coffee Whipped Cream

This pie comes together quickly and won't hog oven space as it chills and sets in the fridge (a great make-ahead option). You can use decaf instant coffee granules instead of regular, or leave them out entirely for a silky-smooth chocolate pie with vanilla topping.Read More

Sweet and Saltines

Chocolate, sweet, salty, and irresistible. These treats are super easy to make. Most of you have tried my chocolate crack recipe or the pretzel bark. This is a lot like the chocolate crack but I used Saltine crackers instead of graham crackers. Make all three and tell me which one is the best. Scroll down for all 3 recipes. ENJOY!Read More

Crock Pot Split Pea Soup

Looking for something to do with the leftover ham bone from Thanksgiving and Christmas? Freeze it and make a homemade split pea soup in your crock pot. Serve alongside a grilled cheese sandwich, green salad, toasted baguette, in a sourdough bowl, or crackers. My 1st attempt at split pea soup and I am in LOVE!Read More

Paleo Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

I took some time off from Crossfit. #1 because I was pregnant and #2 because I found out I had bulging discs on my spine. Not sure what from, but assume after all these years of random training: karate, cheerleading, softball, triathlons, Half Ironman, riding my bike in AIDS Lifecycle from San Francisco to L.A. in one week (545 miles), Crossfit, Bikram, crashing a few times on my dirt bike, and so on.....Read More

Baily’s Caramel Cheesecake

OREO Crust, Baily's Irish Cream Cheesecake, and Fleur del sel caramel drizzled all over. Thank heaven for cheesecake and caramel!Read More