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A Return to Banner Elk

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Banner Elk Vacation

Hello from Banner Elk, North Carolina! We arrived in the mountains on Saturday in the early evening and were greeted by vibrant leaves and crisp fall temperatures. Fall in the mountains is simply my favorite! A little less than a month ago, we booked a house for our family, my parents, sister, brother-in-law and their baby to get away for … [Continue reading...]

Pressure Cooker Herb-Roasted Chicken with Crispy Skin

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Pressure Cooker Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken with Crispy Skin

A whole herb-roasted chicken with crispy skin in less than 40 minutes in the pressure cooker!? It's true and it's delicious! This chicken recipe will make your whole house smell incredible and comes together in a flash thanks to a new pressure cooker with crisping capabilities. Woop! Thank you to Ninja Foodi for sponsoring this post!  Slow … [Continue reading...]

Things I’m Loving Friday #255

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It finally feels like fall in North Carolina! Temperatures hovered in the mid-60s yesterday which felt amazing! We've had little peeks into cooler temperatures here and there but a glimpse at the 10-day forecast gives me hope that maybe, this time, the crisp fall weather is here to stay! I have a feeling this weekend will thrust us into full-on … [Continue reading...]

Recipe Superlatives

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Recipe Superlatives

Today's recipe superlatives blog post was inspired by a message a blog reader sent me on Instagram. She reached out to tell me how much she loved a recipe I shared on the blog back in 2016 -- my One Pot Chicken Cabbage Bowl with Sesame Ginger Broth -- and I found myself saying, "YES!!! We LOVE that recipe!" It's a recipe I feel is underrated and … [Continue reading...]

Mom, Sadie and The Boys

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Around lunchtime on Friday afternoon, I got a text from Ryan telling me about an opportunity he had to head south to Florida with some of his colleagues to help during the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Reading about the damage and destruction is heartbreaking and Ryan said it truly is devastating to see in person. I hope all of you and your loved … [Continue reading...]

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I am not a registered dietitian. My blog is simply a documentation of my life. The views I express are mine alone, based on my own experiences, and should not be taken as medical advice. I DO NOT post everything I eat. Though I am a certified personal trainer, the workouts I post may not be right for you. Please speak with a medical professional before making any changes to your current routine.

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