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My journey to a better me
A Maryland girl by birth living in South Carolina raising my family, working on my health and having fun in the kitchen. A food, diet and daily life blog.

Esquites - Mexican Corn Salad
Hi all!!!!! It has already been a busy summer and it doesn't show any signs of slowing down. We've been to a local beach, ho sted movie...
Easy Asian Beef Broccoli Rice Casserole
Good morning!!!! I'm a day late posting this week but life happens. I am just glad I can post today and nothing else got in the way....
Farro Stuffed Tomatoes
I hope you all had a marvellous two weeks! I know my last post hit on Valentine's Day and I hope you all celebrated with your loved ones....
Creamy Red Pesto Dip
I love a good party or get together. I'm especially fond of a theme! This past week I went to a paint party hosted by my book club and we...
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Hey all!!!! I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. We spent our day with friends who have become family of our hearts and had a great...
Mexican Green Beans
Hey everyone! We're a week late putting up the newest recipe and I apologize for that. Over the past 2 weeks our lives got a little...
Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip
Hey everyone!!!! It's been a crazy couple weeks around here. We had TWO weekend getaways and I am EXHAUSTED. It's great that we're only 3...
Healthier Spaghetti Salad
I don't know about you but we have had a crazy busy summer and it is flying by faster than expected. That certainly isn't a bad thing but...
Air Fried Buffalo Turnip Fries with Ranch Dip
I hope you all had a fabulous Independence Day!!!! We certainly enoyed our holiday this year. We always find some fireworks to watch and...
Garlic Lemon Green Beans (air fryer or oven)
I hope you all had a fantastic two weeks since my last post! The other week my daughter and I went out matching and I love that she still...
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Since my last post I've had Easter Sunday and a beach get away. Anyone that knows me personally has heard me lament my moving where I'm...
Buffalo Ranch Broccoli in the Air Fryer
We are more than half way through March and for me that is always a very busy month. The company I work for full time has a fiscal year...
Stir Fry Chicken & Broccoli with Brown Sauce
Happy Valentine's Day!!! I sincerely hope you either spent time with your Valentine or that you were able to treat yourself special this...
Indian Inspired Warm Potato Salad
I AM BACK!!!! After a 2 month hiatus between holidays, family visits, my daughter's birthday and other assorted life situations I am back...
Maryland Crab Soup
Hey everyone!!! I know I didn't post last week but with Thanksgiving we were a little more crazy than usual. I hope you all had an...
Egg Free & Meat Free Breakfast Taco
I hope you all have had an amzing 2 weeks since my last post! If you haven't looked at all my favorite ways to use sugar free syrups I...
Quick Caramelized Onions in a Pressure Cooker
Hey everyone!!!! I hope you have had a fabulous two weeks since my last post. Here in South Carolina we have had the mildest summer I...
Slow Cooker Pork Verde Tacos with Quick Pickled Vegtables
I hope you had a fantastic Easter! We had a great time this past weekend. We went to Build A Bear for a new bunny on Saturday. On Sunday...

























