Ah, ok, I know we’re already almost a week into May and if you’re anything like me, you’ve already forgotten about April. I know I’m a broken record, but seriously, WHERE IS THE TIME GOING? Is this what it’s like to get older and older, and older?
Anyway, I’m going to change up these monthly posts a bit. A little bit of updates and a little bit of favorites.
The highlights of April over here in coastal North Carolina were a few sunny beach days, the start of a new job, two flower deliveries, and Jason returning home from a six-week training. Oh, and I redecorated our living room. <<< by repurposing, rearranging, and being resourceful. *pats self on back*
{a few} things I made in April…
Milk Chocolate Scotcheroos {without Corn Syrup} – one of my favorite quick and easy treats growing up, made a *little* bit healthier
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Almond Icing – these have been a life saver for quick, on-the-go breakfasts during the week after I’ve liesurely enjoy them on Sunday mornings
Beer Battered Fried Pickles – fulfilling my southernly duties
30 Minute Vegetarian Baked Beans – BBQs sometimes need to happen faster than soaking beans overnight
Things I’m loving…
photo: Burnt Brews
Burnt Brews – if you’ve read anything on FITK, you probably know I’m obsessed with wine. And there’s a chance you know I love sitting down to a clean house, a candle burning, and, you guessed it, a glass of wine. Cozy to the max, so these candles are everything I need. They’re recycled bottles – so obviously they’re good for the Earth and super unique. I love that the labels are still there, because half the time isn’t that why we choose the wine anyway? And let’s just be real, you get to have a candle in a wine bottle. How cool is that?
Also, shout out to them being handmade in MINNESOTA!
Eat Your Beets – How to Pack Your Camera Bag for Traveling Abroad – all day every day I dream of the next time I’ll be able to travel abroad. Anyone else? I see those hand raises. LET’S GO. So basically this has jumpstarted my next trip.
Simple Roots Radio – this is Simple Roots Wellness’ new podcast and I’m LOVING it. It’s all about living a well rounded life with a focus on nutrition. As Alexa puts it, “It’s raw, its funny, its real and unfiltered. It’s Simple Roots Radio.” Mic drop.
Live Simply – loving this blog. Kristin was interviewed on, none other than, Simple Roots Radio, and I loved her DIY message and her views on “from scratch” living.
What I’m dying to make…
Toasted Coconut Peanut Butter Granola – the name says it all. I’ve been feeling so blah about yogurt in the morning, and this is going to give my breakfast a total makeover.
Miso Cauliflower Tacos with Homemade Tortillas – oh the flavors that are going on in these tacos. Homemade tortillas, too?! Sign me up, as long as there’s a margarita in hand!
Roasted Tomato and Charred Lime Guacamole – did you think guacamole really could get any better? Me either, until I saw this.
French Croissants – Leslie took 40 step-by-step photos for this post and they are amazing. THE FLAKE. Oh, the flake on those croissants. My 2015 goal was to perfect baguettes (um, still a work in progress.), and 2016 might be these croissants.
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We’re off to Charolette this weekend and spending Saturday at the National Whitewater Center. Wish me luck in case I have the guts to zip line or something crazy like that. But more importantly, let me know if you have any restaurant recommendations that I can’t leave without trying!
FYI – all opinions in this post are my own.
Liz
Ohh I heard the Whitewater Center is so much fun!! You’ll have to let me know how it was— some friends and I really want to go 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing my granola recipe. We ate a whole BUNCH of it this weekend and I’m still not sick of it!
Becca
Yes! This was actually our second time there. I’m not *super* adventurous (afraid of heights…) so I don’t think I get as much out of it as others do, but it’s fun nonetheless. 🙂