Travel · virginia

Springfield Distillery & Springfield 1842 Cabins | Halifax VA’s Best Kept Secret

Springfield Distillery: Springfield Distillery is located on River Rd. in Halifax VA, about 30 minutes from Danville, VA. Springfield is truly an amazing local gem, with outstanding drinks - and yet, I have found that so many people in Danville still don't realize that it even exists. So, you're welcome for introducing you to your new… Continue reading Springfield Distillery & Springfield 1842 Cabins | Halifax VA’s Best Kept Secret

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 · 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 · 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)?