It’s hard to believe that just last week I was grasping onto summer like my life depended on it. However, a recent trip home to Iowa caused me to do a 180: the second I drew in my first breath of chilled morning air, those summer dreams of sunshine and long days were replaced with…
Just in Time for September Whole30! This Whole30 Compliant Huevos Rancheros Crustless Quiche is my new favorite. I could say that about all the recipes I share, but truly *in a Chris Harrison Voice* “The most delicious recipe in Eating at Altitude History – On the blog today!” My apologies – I’m back in the…
Comfort food is the greatest, am I right? I grew up in a very small town in Central Iowa, just 45 minutes NE of Des Moines. I moved out of Iowa right out of college (over 10 years ago) but I still get a little nostalgic on my trips back home. Like most people, I…
This summer has flown by, and I’m a little disappointed. It always seems that we have high expectations for the summer months but time goes by too quickly. Don’t get me wrong, we did a lot this summer – most importantly, adding Winnie (our puppy) to our family. But with August just days away, I’m…
A few weeks ago, Will and I went to a concert in Denver and met up with some friends for dinner and drinks before the show. I’m not usually one to order a salad at a restaurant, but when I see brussel sprout anything on a menu – it draws me in. (Side note: I…
My family loves chinese buffets. Okay, I wouldn’t say we LOVE them, but we definitely do the “this is bad, but do you guys want to go to the Chinese buffet” exercise and no one refuses the request. Usually, it happens when my mom, my sister & I are out for a day of shopping….
Keep cool & popsicle on! It’s becoming harder to find some of our favorite store-bought summer favorites without all the added sugar so I am taking matters into my own hands! Growing up in the Iowa humidity, popsicles were a summer staple. Does anyone remember Orange Push Ups? Those were my jam, but sugar &…
If you’re anything like me, soup probably doesn’t jump to the front of your mind when discussing “summer foods.” After all, I’m usually trying to cool off, not put hot liquid into my body. Neverthless, the right soup can make for an easy, tasty meal. Just like the old saying – “easy like summer time!”…
I don’t know about you but I don’t think there is anything as satisfying as a greasy, juicy burger. Paleo-be-damned, I am an Iowan at heart and that means I’m not afraid to take down an all beef patty any day of the week. Plus, now that it’s summer grillin’ season – the burger craving…
If you’ve been following me lately on Instagram, you know that I’ve been deemed the “Arugula Lady” by a local vendor that sells regularly at our farmers’ markets. I think it’s really fun to talk to the vendors and get to know where the food is coming from, but getting a nickname takes that to…