Happy Valentine's Day to you!

Here are some festive red velvet cupcakes for the Valentine's Day celebrations.  I used a recipe from a cookbook I have, but here is a basic recipe that you can follow.  Beijos!

Happy Valentimes!

Our friends Caitlin and Kyle had us over for brunch on Sunday, and these are some yummy cupcakes they made. Aren't they cute? And after we took a bite and confirmed that they were delicious, Caitlin told us they were vegan. I never would have guessed!

Happy love day everyone! xox

Super Bowl Blueberry Buckle

I made this easy treat to enjoy on Super Bowl Sunday.  Mom bought a big thing of blueberries so we wanted to use them.  This is basically like a giant blueberry muffin with streusel topping.  I got the recipe from Martha Stewart's website.  It was pretty tasty...try it out!

My New Toy!...A Vitamix Blender!

I have been going back and forth for a few months about buying one of these guys.  I had heard nothing but good things about them, but the price point is a little crazy for a blender.  I had finally settled in on buying a refurbished one for my Christmas present to myself since it still had a 7 year warranty on it.  BUT THEN, Carlinhos and I happened to go to Costco to stock up on some stuff and low and behold! they were having a sale on them for just about the same price as the refurbished joint.  So I had to do it!  And I am SO happy I did.  I have made so many tasty and healthy smoothies with it.  I am doing a Paleo nutritional challenge right now through my Crossfit gym, so this has really helped me get through the first week of that.  I would definitely recommend getting a Vitamix if you are thinking about it or are in need of a blender.  Here is a picture of one of my smoothies (before smooth-i-fication).