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5 Easy Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas

By Esperanza on December 20, 2024

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Andrew and I recently filmed a video for my socials of five easy gluten free breakfast ideas. We spent the whole day baking and shooting these delicious recipes that we have been enjoying for days now. I snapped a few photos on my camera that I thought I would share in this blog post with the finished dishes as well! I thought it would be helpful for those of you that are gluten-free or have recently gone gluten-free. For those of you that are new here, Andrew is a chef & food consultant and these recipes are all from his cookbook, “The Simple Art Of Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook“.

Starting Our Mornings Off Right With Post Dunkin’ Cereal!

By Esperanza on August 27, 2020

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Calling all coffee lovers; now you can have your coffee and eat it too! Did you know that coffee and cereal are ranked as the top two most consumed breakfast items making them the ultimate breakfast go-to’s to help start your day? Post Cereals and Dunkin’ teamed up to combine these two breakfast essentials and created two new cereals made with Dunkin’ coffee, rolling out nationwide beginning in August!

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The Little Things with AVA Grace Vineyards

By Esperanza on March 22, 2019

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It’s the little things that make life beautiful like a strong cup of coffee or your favorite wine! After a long week, I decided to take it easy this weekend and treat myself to a few of my favorite things! I stopped by my local grocer to grab a french baguette, a beautiful bouquet, and my favorite AVA Grace Vineyards wines. All the makings for the perfect weekend dinner!

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Afternoon Cocktails with Santa Margherita

By Esperanza on November 9, 2018

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One of the perks of working from home is that you can stop and enjoy an afternoon cocktail whenever you want! I used to reserve cocktail hour for the weekend, but it has been so nice to treat ourselves during the work week. I wanted to share one of my favorite cocktail recipes with you guys today! I made this drink with the help of Santa Margherita.

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Date Night at Noodles & Company

By Esperanza on October 18, 2018

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Schyler and I try to make sure to have a date night every week where we go out to eat, grab some coffee, or go on a walk. It’s really important for us as a couple that works together (from home might I add) to get out every once in a while and spend some quality time together! This week we decided to go out to eat at Noodles & Company. I wanted to share the delicious plates we ordered for those of you who are looking for a new restaurant to check out!

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Grocery Shopping with Foster Farms and Using DORI™ for Delicious Recipes

By Esperanza on October 1, 2018

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As you guys know, I’m passionate about home cooked meals and eating healthy without breaking the bank. I love brands that make that mission easier to achieve! I’m super excited to share that Foster Farms has now launched DORI™, an interactive QR code, accessible via smartphones in California, Oregon and Washington. The DORI™ QR code is now available on packages of Foster Farms fresh chicken so shopping for chicken just became a lot easier – and more fun!

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My Favorite Meal with Dinnerly

By Esperanza on September 24, 2018

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Dinner is my favorite meal of the day because I usually get to sit down and enjoy it with Schyler and my sister Rocio. Rocio is a busy lady with work and school so when she does get to join us for dinner, it’s extra special. We like to make something super yummy that we can all enjoy. It’s the perfect way for us to spend time together and wind down for the evening. Dinnerly, a meal kit subscription, has made dinner time even more fun and delicious for us!

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Last Minute Beach Road Trip with the Girlfriends and JaM

By Esperanza on August 31, 2018

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I don’t know about you, but I am a total summer person! There is something so nostalgic about warm summer nights, the smell of sunscreen, and the sun on your skin. I think it just reminds me of my childhood. I would count down the days till summer break every school year! That’s why I always try and enjoy every last drop of summer by checking off my #SummerBucketList. To stay in that summer state of mind as we transition to Fall, my friends and I decided to take a last minute road trip to the beach! We decided to visit Manzanita on the Oregon Coast because none of us had ever been there before. It was picture perfect!

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Trying Vegan Food at Capitol Bar

By Esperanza on June 14, 2018

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Rocio and I decided to switch to a vegetarian diet about a month ago and Schyler has been on board as well! I was a vegetarian for over 3 years but due to some diet issues, I had to add meat back into my diet. We were inspired by our friend Jensyn to try cutting meat out again and it has actually been surprisingly easy! When I was a vegetarian, I loved trying vegan food and making vegan recipes out of a cookbook that Schyler got for me. I’m always amazed by how delicious vegan dishes can be! I love how creative vegans are with spices as well as meat and dairy substitutes.

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Making Healthier Choices for Dinner with Village Harvest

By Esperanza on May 4, 2018

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Now that I am a full time blogger/content creator working from home, I have trouble stepping away from work to focus on dinner. (Trust me I’m working on it!) I’ve always believed in eating healthy; home cooked meals. It’s easy to decide to go out for dinner or eat fast food when your busy, but the truth is that it’s not very good for you. I think it’s so important to know exactly what’s in the food that your eating. That’s why I’m thrilled that I’ve found Village Harvest!