In case you missed it, I had arthroscopic surgery on my right hip at the end of January 2022. It was a fun time. I documented the first month of my recovery for myself, and for anyone else that may tragically have to undergo something like this. An upcoming post will have all the deets!!
CrisP Okra, SmashD Tates, & Porky Chop Chop
Meals like this are fun and easy, especially because although its not a one-pan meal deal, clean up is super simple and everything can get cooked all at once in different processes! nEEd: -red baby potatoes -pork chops -fresh okra Howz: -TATERS: microwave in a glass dish for about 5 minutes, until soft (depends on … Continue reading CrisP Okra, SmashD Tates, & Porky Chop Chop
Chocolate Hummus Dip
Since I'm always looking for things I can eat right out of my food processor, here's a great recipe that's healthy and easy and totally spoonful-worthy! dEATs: -1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed -1 tsp of sea salt -2 tbsp cocoa powder -2 tbsp maple syrup -toss it all in the food processor and blend … Continue reading Chocolate Hummus Dip
Lemony Sam with Brussels
One of my favorite things about living alone is switching up the meal preps with cooking for one! I like to buy fresh salmon filets for the alternative, and eat it with easy veggies and carbs! dEATs: -1/2 lemon, save a few slices, then zest and juice the rest (when life gives you lemons, you … Continue reading Lemony Sam with Brussels
Pink Cranberry Chicken
NeEd: -Whatever kind of chicken you want, really. It works with anything. -half a bottle of Catalina Salad Dressing -one can of whole cranberry sauce -one orange -some S&P HOw: -put the chicken in an oven-safe dish -season the chicken with S&P, maybe some garlic and onion powder, just give it some flavuh flave -pour … Continue reading Pink Cranberry Chicken
Richard the Rotisserie Chickey
Wooooop. I got a dutch oven for Christmas. I named him Dante. Because ya know, Dante's Inferno...fire...ovens...yeah Dante's debut was this delicious rotisserie chicken! Relatively easy, the longest amount of time is spent salivating in front of the oven while he cooks. dEATs: -4-6lb lil chicken -1 butternut squash, chopped in 2in cubes -1 red … Continue reading Richard the Rotisserie Chickey
Creamy Dreamy Cashew Butter
Who knew making your own nut butters was actually so easy?! Without getting caught up in the overly health-conscious talk about all the weird ingredients processed into shelf-stable peanut butters at the grocery store, I can confidently say this tastes better AND I don't feel as bad eating it right out of my food processor. … Continue reading Creamy Dreamy Cashew Butter
Saucy Salmon Bowl
I don't always take pictures of my food, but when I do, they look DAMN GOOD. This bowl was SAWWWWWWSEE. Saucy. And delish. And almost too easy. Here's the dEATs: Costco Frozen Salmon: -sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika -air fry for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Bowl of Yums: -Kroger frozen stir-fry starter, cooked … Continue reading Saucy Salmon Bowl
RECOVERY
Well I did the thing. The big twenty six point dos. My brain is proud. My body haha hurts. I wanted to share in my recovery week post marathon bc its not discussed and um no one told me the recovery would be harder than the marathon? Day of marathon: Wasn't super hungry after running, … Continue reading RECOVERY
thoughts before my MARATHON
This post was intended for the gram but I chickened out and thought it would bring bad juju if I posted it before the marathon. So here she is: My left Achille's tendon started feeling sorta funny about 2 weeks ago, and instead of stopping then, I gave it a day off and then continued … Continue reading thoughts before my MARATHON