St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner which means that even if you aren't Irish you can pretend for the day and drink and eat all things green! Here in Louisiana, we have a huge St. Patrick's Day parade that runs the Saturday before St. Patty's Day and really it's just another excuse for us to throw a party, get beads, and day drink. Not a bad idea really, and we live right off of the parade route so we will be walking to partake in the festivities. I will be serving up Irish Whiskey Mules for the day (for everyone but myself) and I gotta say I'm loving this twist on the classic Moscow Mule.

If you are a ginger beer lover, then you are going to love my Irish mule and it's perfectly green to celebrate the holiday.

PostedMarch 12, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsIrish Cocktails, Irish Whiskey Mules, Whiskey Cocktails, Seasonal Cocktails, Party Drinks, Beverages, Drinks, Cheers, Thirsty Thursday, Green Drinks, St. Patrick's Day

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Chorizo, Poblano, and Sweet Potato Quesadillas: My Diary of Us

I've confessed to you my love of all things carby right now, not that I haven't always loved carbs, but as of last week I am officially only craving meals that are heavy on the carbohydrates and low on the veggies. I know....it's so bad, but the other night I had to choke down vegetables and I have never not liked vegetables in my entire life. I haven't been sick with this pregnancy, so I guess food aversions are my dues being paid. These chorizo, poblano, and sweet potato quesadillas have been perfect for me because they are stuffed with good for you ingredients while still satisfying that carb itch at the same time!

I absolutely love the flavor combinations in these quesadillas. They are sweet, salty, spicy, and everything in between. On top of this meal being flavor packed, they're super easy to whip up any night of the week and your whole family will be raving about this cheesy dinner option.

PostedMarch 10, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

Tagsquesadillas, healthy Mexican Meals, Dinner, Weeknight Recipes, Easy Recipes, Fast Dinner Ideas, healthy recipes, chorizo quesadillas, sweet potato quesadillas, family friendly meals

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"I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage to treat me like a woman." -Anais Nin

Yesterday was International Women's Day and I loved reading quotes throughout the day that spoke to the strength that we as women have within us. Each one was motivating, encouraged a strong community of women helping each other, and represented what I hope to be as a woman myself. It got me thinking about what makes me feel like a woman and also about all of the other amazing women that I am surrounded by in my life. I turned 31 last month, found out I was pregnant, and I tell you now more than ever I am proud to be a woman and excited for the evolution that will happen in me this year.

PostedMarch 9, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesLife

TagsInternational Women's Day, Women, Women Supporting Women, Life, I am Woman

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The weather dropped forty degrees from the time we went to bed last night until when we woke up this morning. Whatttttt the whatttt?? Insane, yesterday the promise of Spring was here and just like that, poof...Winter came back to play. The weather has been crazy all over the country and even though we are all pulling our jackets back out today, I've still got Spring on the brain. And what better way to will Winter away than with a refreshing strawberry mojito?

I may be pregnant, (if you didn't see my announcement on social media, this is news to you) but that doesn't mean that I can't still enjoy a good mocktail! And since we are moving at the end of the month I have to get in my cocktail hours with all of my girlfriends before we leave!

PostedMarch 5, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

TagsStrawberry Mojitos, Mojito Recipe, Seasonal Cocktails, Strawberry Cocktails, Cocktails, Cheers, Thirsty Thursday

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Apricot, Arugula, and Quinoa Salad with a Cumin Vinaigrette: My Diary of Us

It's still raining. Yeah, we are on week two of dreary weather and this gal is overrr it. The backyard is muddy, I have to force myself to be productive, and the only thing that sounds good is a nap and foods that I shouldn't be eating. So in an effort to brighten up this Tuesday I made a colorful and healthy salad that will hopefully turn my rainy day blues around and will keep me full of energy all week long! My apricot, arugula, and quinoa salad with a cumin vinaigrette is just the salad to do the trick! It's gorgeous, full of flavor, and so good for you too!

Quinoa has been around for a while now, and if you aren't using it yet, today is the day to start. It's packed with protein, minerals, and vitamins and is definitely a grain that should be added into your diet! Perfect as a side, or mixed into a salad, I love it just about any way I can get it!

PostedMarch 3, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Lunch, Salads

Tagsquinoa salad, healthy lunch ideas, light lunches, light dinners, healthy meals, meal planning, meal prep, gluten free recipes, clean eating, salad recipes, healthy side dishes

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It's been raining here for 4 days straight. And I know I shouldn't complain because most of you have been living in snow this whole time and compared to that I guess I have had it pretty good. At least you can play in the snow, you can't play in the rain when it's 35 degrees. One thing is for sure, either situation calls for cocktails and lately all I can do it dream about summertime and cocktails and bare feet and tan lines and watermelon and all things sunshine! And since I've been dreaming of summer cocktails, I figure let's talk about some of my favorites so we can pretend it's hot outside and we are sipping on some yummy deliciousness!

Sound like a plan? Good! Let's be transported somewhere tropical, somewhere warm, and pretend we can feel the sun warming our skin and can taste a cool drink on our lips...

PostedFebruary 26, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagscocktails, Thirsty Thursday, Summer Cocktails, Summertime, Refreshing Drinks, Happy Hour, Weekend Drinks, Party Drinks

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