This Spicy Almonds Recipe is so easy and makes the most flavorful salad topper. Here we are, the first part of December, and in typical Kristen fashion I’m not posting a holiday treat or festive recipe. I suck at this blogging thing sometimes! Reality is, if I have all the festive treats around, I will…
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Almond Peach Summer Salad with Peach Vinaigrette
This Almond Peach Summer Salad is a fresh taste of summer in a bowl! One thing I love about summer is the opportunity to create fresh and healthy food is as easy as a quick trip to the local farmers’ market. Where we are, peaches are in prime season right now. I couldn’t resist coming…
Milkshakes!!! {Recipe: Honey Almond Milkshake}
Ice cream, honey and Diamond brand sliced almonds come together to make a milkshake flavor that will surely become a favorite! I am such a follower… Did you see all the Milkshake Week posts last week all over the internet? My friends Julie and Lindsay hosted a week long event dedicated to milkshakes. I wasn’t…
Pistachio Avocado Quick Bread and a Giveaway!
Diamond Pistachio Nuts and Avocados come together for a tender and flavorful quick bread. The other day I was feeling a bit full of myself, bragging about my love of baking and how even the summer heat doesn’t keep me from turning on the oven. Then, I went into my kitchen and whipped up a loaf…
Through the Trouble {Recipe: Toasted Pistachio Toffee Brittle}
A tasty candy brittle loaded with toasted, Diamond brand, Pistachios. So, our house went on the market this past weekend and I’m already kind of over the whole process! In the last week I spent 2 days ticked off and not speaking to my husband (because I’m mature that way), 24 hours completely digging through…
The Runner’s Diet {Recipe: Spring Salad with Orange Vinaigrette}
In 80 days, I’ll be running my first 5K – not walking, but R-U-N-N-I-N-G. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve officially gotten off my sedentary butt and have taken to going to the gym 4-5 times a week since the new year. I have also been exercising at home on my off days. I’m working with a…