Jalapeño Honey Butter

Get ready to spread, smear and maybe shed a sweet tear . . . my Jalapeño Honey Butter is THE official condiment of summer, ready to kick up the yum and wow factor for all your summer entertaining. Jalapeno Honey Butter

This rich, creamy butter elevated with a touch of honey and bits of jalapeño peppers is ridiculously easy to make and adds a crazy-delicious wallop of spicy-sweet flavor to all your warm-weather fare – such as corn on the cob, seafood, potatoes, cornbread and more. Read on to get the recipe and serving ideas: Continue reading

Globally-inspired, flavor-forward meals from Sweet Earth

This post is sponsored by Sweet Earth Foods, however all opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own!

You know that “hangry” feeling when you need a good meal NOW, but don’t want to fix anything from scratch, have no good leftovers on hand . . . and definitely don’t want to subjected to the drive-thru options? It’s not a feeling I like to embrace . . .

Sweet Earth Frozen Foods at TargetBut, after finding Sweet Earth Foods at my local Target, my 11th hour meal plans are now a no-fail, sweet-sail into flavor town! Read on to learn more about Sweet Earth (vegetarian and vegan frozen meals) and how this great convenience company can help you eat well with loads of flavor and little effort. Continue reading

Watermelon Lassi Smoothie Bowl

This post is sponsored by Greek Gods but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

There is nothing more beautiful and refreshing than a smoothie bowl for breakfast, snack time or a healthy dessert option. My recipe for Watermelon Lassi Smoothie Bowl incorporates the rich, silky-smooth texture of Greek Gods® Greek-Style Yogurt with watermelon to create a yummy treat to cool you off this summer. Watermelon Yogurt Smoothie Bowl with Greek Gods Yogurt

Read on to get all the details and recipe! Continue reading

Fiesta Mexican Roasted Corn Salad

Fiesta Roasted Corn Salad is a south-of-the-border inspired side dish for summer cookouts and family gatherings. Not only is this Mexican corn salad colorful, but is extra delicious with a creamy homemade dressing that always conjures up memories of nibbling on smoky-sweet elotes (Mexican street corn), sitting on a curb, with sauce smeared on my chin, sweat dripping down my back and concerned only with the detail of finishing my snack! Fiesta Roasted Corn Salad - Mexican-inspired side dish

Eating roasted corn on the cob can awkward though (well, for me anyway) and a little harder to make for a crowd (you need a lot of grill room).  Because I wanted to make corn to share at a big event, prepping it as a salad was the perfect option and easily scalable to fit the number of guests I’m expecting, from just 5 and my normal dinner table to 50 or more.  Read on to get my personal take on a traditional esquites salad  . . . as they call a similar dish in Mexico. Continue reading

How to Get Runner Feet Ready for Summer Rest, Recovery & Relaxation + OOFOS Giveaway

So, how many miles have you crossed of your training schedule since the beginning of the year? Maybe 300 miles, 500 miles or, for some of you hardcore runners, I’m guessing in excess of 1000 miles to date. As the weather is warming up, those hardworking feet are starting to slip out of socks and running shoes . . . and those “workhorses” are kinda looking and feeling life hooves. Am I right? You know I am!

Read on to find out How to Get Hardworking Runner Feet Ready for Summer Rest, Recovery & Relaxation (Plus don’t miss the awesome giveaway for a pair of OOFOS which are post-run recovery sandals that I swear by and are ideal for everyday too)! Continue reading