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Chocolate, Coffee & Cherry Protein Shake

September 28, 2016 by Kristin

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, it’s impossible not to notice how many “#media” burgers I’ve eaten recently. I’m fairly certain I’ve consumed more burgers this month than ever in my 33 years. And while I love eating {and photographing} a beautiful burger, my body just isn’t equipped to handle heavy food. Much like a child who’s eaten too much candy, I get sick and tired and grumpy {like really grumpy}.

But I’ve been having so much fun bouncing around town with my favorite bloggers/Instagrammers that turning down events doesn’t feel like a good option {right now}. To combat the negative, I’ve tried to keep non-media meals nutritious and light and not feel obligated to eat everything on my media-meal plate {only eating one bun or splitting with a friend}.

This chocolate, coffee, and cherry shake is my go-to when I’m on a tight morning schedule because it allows me to combine caffeine, protein, vitamins, and a serving of fruit. If things don’t go as planned throughout the day or I have an event, I feel better having had at least one balanced meal.

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Pineapple Wrapped Halibut & Chipotle Peppers

July 26, 2015 by Kristin

Twice this week and probably eighteen times this year, the same gentleman in the Whole Foods seafood department has helped me with a seafood selection. I walked away today feeling ridiculous that I don’t know his name. Next time I’ll be in less of a hurry and will take the time to ask. Especially since he took the time to inspire this dish.

The pre-made pineapple wrapped fish at Whole Foods has always caught my attention. But since I have an aversion to pre-prepared things, I insisted on making my own. When I told Mr. Whole Foods Seafood Man {wouldn’t it be so much easier if I knew his name?} about my plan, he, with excitement, said that if I was going to make my own I should definitely use chipotle peppers because chipotle and pineapple are meant for one another.

He was right. I was surprised by how much chipotle and pineapple flavor the fish soaked up while broiling. But I wasn’t surprised at how well sweet pineapple and spicy, smoky chipotle paired. It was so delicious I ate both pieces. In one sitting.

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Blackened Chicken Kale & Romaine Caesar

March 13, 2015 by Kristin

Once upon a desire-to-recreate-a-recipe time, I looked up how to make blackened chicken and wrote it off as a smoky mess hassle. Months {and an extreme blackened chicken caesar salad craving} later, I decided to scroll further down Google search results and find a recipe that used a stovetop rather than the oven.

I purchased all six spices from the bulk department, spending a whopping 40-ish cents on seasonings. And I generously coated the chicken breasts per this blackened chicken recipe, wishing later that I was a bit more generous. I could have used more of that crispy blackened crust I was hoping for.

Side note: I’m seriously considering tossing my spice collection and going the bulk route from now on. So fresh, so cheap!

When the chicken was finished, I filled a large bowl equally with bite-sized pieces of kale and romaine. And then I used my hands to mix in homemade caesar salad dressing {a recipe that I plan to perfect and share soon} until all of the greens were lightly coated. After topping with the sliced blackened chicken, it was the exact salad I had been craving for so long. And without a single sound from the smoke alarm!

Shrimp & Grits For 2

November 19, 2014 by Kristin

I woke up over the weekend with a massive craving for homemade breakfast. Homemade waffles to be exact. But when I went into the kitchen, I realized I used up the last of the coconut milk and waffles just weren’t in the cards. And it was freezing outside, so going to the store just wasn’t an option.

But what I did have was all of the ingredients for shrimp and grits {super odd, right?}. So never having made shrimp and grits before, I mixed and stirred until I had myself a warm breakfast that was way more delish than I could have ever anticipated. I posted a proud picture on Instagram and thought about one thing that would transform this already fab dish into something amazing – lobster stock.

And I was right. Lobster stock was a game changer. The grits were creamy and complex without feeling heavy like restaurant grits {filled with milk and cheese} and they balanced perfectly with simple shrimp and eggs.

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