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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pork

by Cookie on May 17, 2013

  Life has been crazy busy the last few weeks. That means…you guessed it, more slow cooker recipes for ya’ll! I tried out this recipe when I saw it b/c

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Lazy Healthy Turkey Slow Cooker Meat Sauce

by Cookie on May 14, 2013

I think I’ve reached a new level of laziness with this recipe. Possibly even easier & lazier than my Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala. This meal is workout fuel. It’s

Girl Rising – Review

by Cookie on May 9, 2013

On Feb 23, I saw a posting about Girl Rising on the facebook page of my friend Pam in San Francisco. I clicked through, found the trailer, watched, and was

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Girl Rising Screening – May 8, 2013 – Dallas, TX

by Cookie on May 3, 2013

I recently saw this trailer for a documentary about girls in different countries and cultures and their journeys for education: The message behind the film is that educating girls can

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We Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College

by Cookie on April 17, 2013

This past week I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful fundraising event, A Community Cooks, at the We Over Me farm at Paul Quinn College just south of Dallas.

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Israeli Couscous, Kale & Butternut Squash Salad

by Cookie on April 2, 2013

My college roommate recently started a blog called “Life By Appointment” with her friend to share their ideas on food, fashion, and fun DIYs in between their busy schedules as

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Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Vinegar Sauce

by Cookie on March 27, 2013

  Ah, my love affair with the trusty crock pot continues.. This is another go to recipe for me when I know I’m going to get home late b/c of

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Purple Potato Gnocchi with Lemon Tarragon Cream Sauce

by Cookie on March 20, 2013

Recently, the co-op I participating in has been sending us home with loads of little purple majesty potatoes. Our house is not big on eating potatoes, so I wanted to try

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Wedding Workout Wk 3 Plan – Thoughts on Marriage

by Cookie on March 18, 2013

This week is a short one on the meal plan b/c I will be flying home to see my parents this weekend. It will be the last time I see

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Homemade Seafood Stock

by Cookie on March 13, 2013

I’ve got a handy money-saving flavor-makin’ tip for ya’ll! Save up all your fish bones, shrimp shells, shellfish shells in ziplock bags after you cook/eat and throw them in the