Tag Archives: Everyday

Changes in the Kitchen

A couple months ago, we got some news that caused some major changes in the Lopez kitchen… After visiting a food allergist and undergoing testing, we found out that Cory is allergic to pretty much all seafood- fish, crabs, shrimp, … Continue reading

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Hummus To Go

Hi friends!  The last couple of weeks have been crazy busy with working two jobs and preparing for the big move into our new house.  We are hoping to have a closing date sometime next week if all goes well … Continue reading

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Pork Carnitas

Over the last couple of weeks we have been staying at my mother’s house while we await the completion of our soon-to-be new house.  Conveniently, Kiley (my sister/photography business partner) lives a few blocks away and is usually over during … Continue reading

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Favorite Summer Snack

Whole Grain Crackers + Fresh Diced Tomatoes + Fresh Mozzarella = my favorite summer snack! It’s such a light, fresh, and delicious snack which is perfect for these hot summer months.  It also has a great balance of fiber/whole grains, … Continue reading

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Dollar Yoga!

Wow! What happened to June?  Time flies when you are working two jobs and moving out of your condo.  That’s right, Cory and I are moving out of our one bedroom, one bath condo and are planning to move into … Continue reading

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W.I.N.O.s

Last night to celebrate my mother’s birthday, my sister and I treated her (and ourselves ) to a Wine & Cheese Pairing class at W.I.N.O.s (aka the Wine Institute of New Orleans).  Since wine and cheese are two of my … Continue reading

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Let Me Explain…

Hey everyone!  Some of you may be wondering where the heck I’ve been over the few weeks.  Most of my waking hours involve- work, photography (more on that in a bit), and balancing my personal life with work and photography!  … Continue reading

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Chicken Quesadillas

To make Cory happy at dinner time, my “go to” choice of cuisine is Mexican.  Not only is it a crowd pleaser but it’s also super quick to cook.  Plus, with a few recipe modifications (whole wheat tortillas, low-fat cheeses, … Continue reading

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Rotisserie Chicken Pitas

Aside from the Mardi Gras madness in New Orleans over the last couple of weeks, I have been crazy busy with out-of-town guests, my brother-in-law’s wedding, and being short-staffed at work. (Any RD’s looking for a clinical position in Nola … Continue reading

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Spring Fever

Over the last couple of weeks, the weather in New Orleans has been perfect.  Most of the days has been breezy with a high around the mid-seventies.  This weekend I finally got to take advantage of the fabulous weather and … Continue reading

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