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Grace | Fine Dining in St. Pete Beach | A Restaurant Highlight

Grace A St. Pete Beach Restaurant Highlight I traveled to St. Pete Beach, Florida with my mom for her birthday. We had an incredible time at the local Inn on the Beach; read more about it here! During our time in St. Pete Beach, we enjoyed many local restaurants and bars; however, Grace has taken dining… Continue reading Grace | Fine Dining in St. Pete Beach | A Restaurant Highlight

Food · Recipes

Low Sodium Chicken Lo Mein & Veggies | Everyday Meal Prep Recipes |

Everyday Meal Prep Recipes My meal preps usually consist of a protein, a carb, and a veggie... usually translates as chicken + rice or pasta + steamed broccoli. However, I am looking for new ways to switch it up, and this low sodium chicken lo mein recipe turned out delicious! I actually looked forward to… Continue reading Low Sodium Chicken Lo Mein & Veggies | Everyday Meal Prep Recipes |

Food · lifestyle

Pre-Bagged Smoothie Meal Prep Hack + Healthy Protein Smoothie Recipes

Pre-Bagged Smoothie Meal Prep Hack Before I start sharing a series of Healthy Protein Smoothie Recipes, I thought I would share my biggest smoothie meal-prep hack: Individual, Pre-made Smoothie Bags!  Also, if you are in need of an individual-sized blender, I use this one! They might not be the prettiest pictures ever, but you get the… Continue reading Pre-Bagged Smoothie Meal Prep Hack + Healthy Protein Smoothie Recipes

Food · restaurants · Travel · virginia · Virginia Restaurants

The Trellis Bar and Grill | Fine Dining in Williamsburg, VA

Fine Dining in Williamsburg, VA: The Trellis Bar and Grill James and I traveled to Williamsburg, VA to create content for Water Country USA, and you can view my video and blog here. However, our trip was taken to a new level when we had the absolute pleasure of dining at The Trellis Bar and Grill… Continue reading The Trellis Bar and Grill | Fine Dining in Williamsburg, VA

Food · restaurants · Travel · virginia · Virginia Restaurants

Terrapin Restaurant | Exquisite VA Beach Fine Dining

VA Beach Fine Dining Terrapin Restaurant Experiencing new, local restaurants is one of my absolute favorite parts of traveling, and Terrapin Restaurant in VA Beach did not disappoint! My mother and I were kindly hosted by Terrapin for a 3-course wine-paring dinner - and Terrapin's managing partner, Brian Williams, was an outstanding host! Terrapin Restaurant is a farm-to-table style, fine… Continue reading Terrapin Restaurant | Exquisite VA Beach Fine Dining

Food · Recipes · Wine

Classic Red Wine Sangria Recipe

Classic Red Wine Sangria Recipe Do you need something new and refreshing to serve at your next summer party? Gato Negro’s Merlot has delicious hints of berries and cherries with a lingering finish of vanilla and coconut, making it the perfect combination for a Summer Sangria! Typically, I would rather just have a good white… Continue reading Classic Red Wine Sangria Recipe

Food · Tools · Wine

Top 10 Tools that all Wine Lovers Need

The best wine tools on the market:1.Riedel Wine Glasses | Target $40 | I featured these in my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, but they fit so perfectly into this post too. I promise you that these are the best wine glasses that you can buy for everyday use. They make bad wine taste better and great wine taste… Continue reading Top 10 Tools that all Wine Lovers Need

Food · Recipes

One Pan Healthy(er) Sriracha Chiken Fried Rice

I absolutely love fried rice, but I know its usually packed with SODIUM. I love to make my own fried rice from scratch and I feel much better about what is in it (and it is not as hard as it might seem). Start by cooking your rice. I use instant brown rice. I cook… Continue reading One Pan Healthy(er) Sriracha Chiken Fried Rice

Food · Recipes

Why can’t Tacos be healthy(er)?

I love no so healthy foods as much as the next person...but when I see an opportunity to make the recipe a little more healthy.. I'm gonna go for it! Healthy taco option #1: Make your own seasoning! (and its way easier than you think) Have you ever read the ingredients list on taco seasoning… Continue reading Why can’t Tacos be healthy(er)?