San Diego, California

My first trip to San Diego, and Southern California, really, was a couple of years ago when visiting a friend who had relocated from Bend. It was love at first sight, and ever since I have been planning multiple unnecessary trips a year to "make sure I actually like it." I don't know if it's …

Cast Iron Fritatta

I'd like to say I make fritattas on the reg because it sounds fancy and is fun to say, but the truth is I usually settle for a scramble because the one extra step is too much too soon in the AM. This recipe is very simple and you can customize it however you like, …

Ahi-Avo Jicama Salad

I'll go days, weeks sometimes without writing, and jusssst when I find myself needing to accomplish something time sensitive, I wind up redirecting my time and efforts towards something completely non-urgent and down right random. Anyone else have those moments? Go to the gym? No, I think I'll stay home and re-organize my file cabinets, …

Painted Hills, Oregon

Just a quick hour and a half drive from Bend through the Ochoco National Forest leads you to one of the "7 Wonders of Oregon," the Painted Hills in/near Mitchell, Oregon. It's more a wonder why I didn't make this trip a priority before, but I am so glad I finally did. The result was …

Just Curry

I don't have a fancy name for this one, since I like to use the curry base and switch up the additives each time. This version I used chicken and veggies, but that can change depending on what I'm craving, or more likely whatever is on its' last few days in the fridge. As long …

Las Vegas, Nevada

  For Annie's 25th Birthday, a group of our closest friends headed to sin city for three nights of a "more relaxed", and "not like when we were 21", experience. I'd say we failed miserably at that, but in the best way possible. I guess you can't take the crazy out of this bunch, and …

Thai Lettuce Wraps (Larb)

You know when you go out to eat and think afterwards, I could have made that at home, and it leaves you feeling pretty meh? I never feel that way when I go out to eat Thai, and that's why it's my favorite cuisine. This is exclusive to Asian cuisines though, don't take me out to …

Coconut Matcha Latte

The first time I tried Matcha I was working at a coffee shop in college, and that's also, surprisingly, the first time I realized how much sugar is in all coffee drinks except actual coffee. Somehow this didn't phase me from the occasional (daily) Almond Rocha Mocha (with whip!) rewarded to myself for completing menial tasks, like reading …

Yogurt Superbowl

Textures are kind of a big deal, and this snack has so much yes going on in that category I could eat it everyday, and often do. Although little, there is a lot going on here so I wouldn't actually just eat is as a snack, but rather lunch or post workout. This bowl is …

Coconut Chicken

If it isn't already apparent, there will be a huge coconut theme in my food posts. If you don't already know the benefits of coconut/coconut oil etc. you must be living under a rock, in which case you wouldn't be reading this anyway. This chicken is really easy to make and only requires a few …