Posts by Thea VanHerwaarden
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies with Himalayan Sea Salt
I don’t know where I got the whacky idea to create these cookies. I mean, lets face it, peanut butter cookies are a staple and all good on their own. So why screw up a good thing? Well, you can’t really screw up anything with chocolate so why not give it a shot. Same…
Read MoreSweet & Spicy Chicken | Mango Salsa & Coconut Rice
The weather outside is finally getting warm and it’s starting to feel more and more like BBQ season (much to the relief of Texan). Actually, if you ask Texan, he’d say it’s not actual “BBQ”; it’s technically “Grilling”. As he puts it, BBQ means you are cooking with a slow circumvented unit of hot air with the lid…
Read MoreVegetarian Taco Salad
It’s only a few days before the official “hello” to summer and I’ve been on a bit of a health kick. Before you roll your eyes at me, I’m not saying I don’t eat tacos or pasta I mean who can stop eating that!? but I’ve been trying to cook less meat and incorporate more vegetables and…
Read MoreLiving with Food Allergies
It’s always a great thing to get work as a food and lifestyle blogger. Having the opportunity to turn my passion into real experiences with great brands is a blessing. That said, I make a point to only work with brands I believe in. I’ve declined opportunities with companies that don’t fit with who I…
Read MoreMexican Street Corn
My All time favorite snack. Give me a plate of these, and I’m a happy girl! This fun treat is perfect as a starter or a contribution to a party. Its inexpensive, quick and very easy to make. Directions: On a medium pan lined with tinfoil, place shucked corn in the oven at…
Read MoreTaco Cookies
These playful treats will be sure to have the adults talking and the children running wild (on sugar). I loved making these cute mini tacos. They were surprisingly easy to assemble and worth the time spent. Directions: In a small bowl, scrape out the filling of each cookie and set aside. Cut 1/4…
Read MoreRosé Margaritas
Rosé. Margaritas. Whats not to love? These two are staples for me during the warm weather months. Why not mix the two together to have yourself a fun play on a classic cocktail. I assure you this will be a fan favorite at your household. Directions: In a large jug, add lime juice,…
Read MoreFresh Pasta with Tomatoes and Olive Oil
Fresh Tagliatelle with Tomatoes and Olive oil
Sometimes the most simplest of things are the most rewarding; and that is exactly what this recipe is. Simple. Fresh. Delicious. I stumbled upon this recipe when I was behind a deadline and needed something quick: “let me make some fresh pasta and I’ll throw in some simple ingredients for a pop of color.” Little…
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