Football season is finally in full swing. Right now I’m undefeated in all three of my fantasy football leagues. And my alma mater, the University of Utah Utes are currently sitting at 4–0 and No. 10 in the AP Top 25 Poll. This means I’ll be spending a lot of time on the couch…eating — […]
Except for a few days in late June/early July, it hasn’t been a terribly hot summer here in Utah. I have a rule of not turning my oven on if it’s above 90 degrees — luckily I haven’t had to follow my rule much. This means I get to bake more. It’s also zucchini season. Unfortunately, […]
Barbecue season is officially in full swing and cookouts are notorious for featuring unhealthy food. Instead of picking up another bag of potato chips or plate of cookies from the store, make a delicious, fresh veggie pasta salad. Growing up, my mom would make boxed pasta salads. Over time, she began to branch out and […]
I consider myself a decent cook, but a much better baker. So when Sarah Flinn asked me to help out with the #RESETNation recipe contest in March, I jumped at the chance to try some new recipes. OK, I really just wanted to bake. So we split up the recipes in the sweet and savory […]
“I don’t think I’ve ever climbed a tree.” This was my thought a few hours after my first attempt at rock climbing. I probably should have realized it sooner. But I’m glad I didn’t. If I had, I wouldn’t have even attempted to rock climb in Utah’s beautiful American Fork Canyon. My first time “rock […]
Making a healthy dinner every night during the week can be difficult. And I’m only cooking for my husband and myself! I can’t imagine having to appease children—especially picky eaters. (I know, I was one. Sorry, Mom.) With limited time to prepare a meal in the evenings, it’s easy to turn to unhealthy fast food […]