Halo Partners with Greater Good Charities to Donate Over 70,000 Bowls of Pet Food to Texas Pet Shelters Following Winter Storm Halo is pleased to announce donations made in partnership with Greater Good Charities to provide support to animal shelters in Texas impacted by the devastating winter storms last week. Following the winter storms and
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Earlier this week, I posted about the decline in euthanasia in pet shelters, but I want to ask today about the broader question of euthanasia. I have a relative who is absolutely against it under any circumstances, while I tend to think it can be a humane solution when a dog is suffering. My son, … Continue reading Saturday Survey: Euthanasia
Yes, this is a summer inspired drink. Yes, summer is four months away. But I firmly believe that’s even more reason it enjoy it now. This is such a delicious after dinner treat, and, when the weather finally does warm up, incredibly refreshing. It combines some of my favorite flavors too (lemon + prosecco).
INGREDIENTS
3 cups prosecco, chilled
1/2 cup mango sorbet
1 lemon
handful of blueberries
Pour the prosecco equally into two glasses. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze into each glass. (A strainer helps to catch the seeds.) Scoop 1/4 cup of mango sorbet into each glass. Top with blueberries. Serve immediately.
Maybe I’ll put on a tank, cut off shorts, and flip flops next time I make these, then close my eyes and pretend I’m not surrounded by two feet of snow… Enjoy!
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The quesadilla is queen in our house. It’s one of a handful of foods that every one of us will eat, and happily. And while my son prefers the plainest of the plain cheese quesadillas, the rest of us have a healthy obsession with quesadillas filled with black beans, cheddar cheese, and salsa verde. Now, regular old quesadillas are loved just fine, but when we fold them into handy little wraps, things become next level.
(Disclaimer: I used foldable tortillas for these photos, which I took a while ago. I’ve discovered that now they’re hard to find. You can still fold a regular round quesadilla into a square wrap pretty easily, but it make take a couple of tries to make it look pretty, if you care about quesadilla aesthetics.)
Cheese and Black Bean Quesadilla Wraps
Ingredients
4 large tortillas
In a large skillet or griddle, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Place tortillas on a flat surface and top each one with equal amounts of cheddar cheese, black beans, salsa verde, and guacamole. Sprinkle on spices, then fold tortilla sides in and tuck closed. Cook each quesadilla over low to medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning every minute, until each side is golden. Remove quesadillas from pan and serve.
If you have a favorite quesadilla recipe, please share! I love trying different versions.
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Every spring(ish) since 2017, I’ve shared my favorite items from Trader Joe’s with with you guys. As I’ve repeatedly stated, it’s my favorite grocery store for many reasons (healthier options, affordability, overall good vibe), but I mostly love all of the speciality items they offer under their own branding. And I’ve come to love sharing my TJs faves with you all.
As always, there are many core staples here that have remained year after year, but I’ve also included some newer items I find myself buying again and again. And once again, I feel the need to let you know that this is in no way sponsored by my beloved TJs. I just enjoy sharing my obsession.
2. Grainless Granola
I’ve actually only bought this once (it’s new), but love it so fiercely that I was compelled to share. It’s vegan and gluten free and all that goodness, and it tastes freaking delicious. I’ve been loving it on smoothie bowls and plain Greek yogurt.
3. Raw Almond Butter
This is another staple in our house. It isn’t cheap, but no almond butters are. And this one is by far the best I’ve ever had aside from fresh ground (and even then the texture is no match).
4. Carrot Ginger Miso Salad Dressing
Current favorite dressing. An explosion of flavors.
5. Handcrafted Black Bean & Cheese Taquitos
They’re taquitos. Enough said. (Tip: Pan fry them and dip into salsa.)
6. Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Potato Chips
Not healthy. Don’t care. Flavor party, guys.
7. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
The best price I’ve found and we use it daily.
8. Organic Broccoli Slaw
I discovered this in 2018 and now I can’t live without it. It’s the perfect crunch to add to bowls and tacos, makes a killer a salad, and is quite good steamed with pasta sauce.
9. Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
I will never not include this one.
10. Thai Yellow Curry Sauce
This one holds a special place in my heart. The first time I had my now-husband over for dinner (15 years ago!), I made him yellow curry tofu with this sauce. His exact word in response was “smitten.” (I also drank way too much vodka that night and he ended up holding up my hair over the toilet, which was the first of many signs that this one was a keeper.)
11. Thai Vegetable Gyoza
This is another one I share year after year, and for good reason. Tibetan Momos are my absolute favorite food, but they’re impossible to find outside of Tibetan restaurants, and my one attempt at making them was disastrous to say the least. These are the closest I’ve found. I eat them with sriracha and soy sauce.
14. Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower
Cauliflower rice can go either way for me. This one, which is a new TJs find, is really good. Cumin, cayenne, and lime flavor make it. It’s burrito bowl perfection.
15. Speculoos Cookie Butter
Another ones I’ll never leave off. Pure decadence.
If I missed anything, let me know, and I’ll grab it on my next visit. I’m always up for trying new TJs goodies!
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I know a lot of the US is receiving lots of snow and cold temperatures right now, and chances are that small ponds and lakes are frozen solid. BUT, you never know where the weak spots are. Several ice fishermen were just rescued in Minnesota today and in Wisconsin a few days ago. So, it’s … Continue reading Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice