Author: ReneeBirchfield

Recipes

Cinco De Mayo Round Up

Happy May! In just a few short days it will be Cinco De Mayo. I can’t think of anyone who does not enjoy Mexican food of some sort. From a taco to a classic enchilada plate. Now when I was back home in North West Arkansas I had many options for great real Mexican food, […]

Tips for how to make your favorite recipes on plan.
Resource, THM, Tips

How to Make a Recipe THM Friendly

After starting my Trim Healthy Mama journey I wanted to figure out how to make a recipe I found fit on plan. I have seen that it is a question that many people have, in the Facebook groups there are always plenty of links and videos of off plan food that someone is asking how […]

Pasta, Recipes

Margherita Gnocchi

Each month Hubby and I get together with another couple to have a dinner date night. We all get in the kitchen cook together and enjoy delicious food and good company. In March we made this Margarita Gnocchi and it turned out amazing and I just had to share it with you. When any food […]

Breakfast, Recipes

90 Minute Cinnamon Rolls

I have always loved cinnamon rolls, but I would just make them out of the can. I assumed they were easier and tasted better, but I was wrong these cinnamon rolls are perfect and come together quickly. I got this recipe while in culinary school where I first made them. They don’t need to rise […]

Recipes

St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th and just a few days away! If you have not made plans yet I have collected some great recipes that are great to celebrate! From a fun fizzy rainbow drink to Stout Irish Stew.  I went to my trusted resources to gather their best St. Patrick’s Day and […]

Recipes, Side Dish, Techniques, Tips

Grilled Veggies

For Christmas this year my mom gave Hubby a few grill accessories, including a basket for veggies. We love grilling in the summer but haven’t really done much grilling with veggies, other than corn and jalapenos. I thought they basket would be great for making all sorts of different veggies. Last week Hubby decided he wanted […]

Beef, Recipes

Corned Beef

Corned beef may not be a traditional Irish dish but in America, many people celebrate St. Patrick’s day with corned beef and cabbage. At my house, we are not big cabbage fans but we love to make corned beef. In Ireland, the typical dish included pork and potatoes. They preferred cut was an Irish bacon, […]

Food finds in Austin on a birthday weekend.
Reviews, Uncategorized

A Foodie in Austin

WOW! That is all I can say after a weekend in Austin. You could stay there a week and eat all the time and still not hit all the recommended restaurants. We went down with another couple for Hubby’s birthday. Our first day we walked South Congress and visited some very interesting shops. For lunch, we […]

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Things I’m Loving Right Now

I have not been prepared this week with posts or even social media. Which is sad because it was a goal for this year to stay on top of and even ahead here. But I get busy and then lazy and decide to just watch TV. I do have an excuse for last weekend, though, […]