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2020 was the year of nothing and everything for us

2020 was the year of nothing and everything for us.
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Finding out about Jack, surprising our parents with the news in person, Isolating, having to tell family & friends through FaceTime, going to all of my doctors appts alone, finally moving back home after 12 years...but not being able to see anyone (& them not being able to see my belly), both of us getting new jobs, Jack’s arrival 💕 (on our engagement anniversary), two grueling weeks in the NICU & not being able to introduce him. But ultimately - watching him grow despite the year he was born into
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2020 will forever be *that* year - but if it’s all about perspective, than I’m choosing to only see the silver linings we experienced. The year that made us forcefully pause. Appreciate quality time together. Crave interaction. Re-evaluate. Spend an uncomfortable amount of time with ourselves. Learn and relearn patience (triple for me on this one).
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The highlight of my year? A baby’s innocent & sweet giggle. All the promise ahead. Wishing you all a 2021 that’s fulfilling in every single way, Happy New Year! 🎆🥂

A new recipe I still haven’t shared with you guy

A new recipe I still haven’t shared with you guys 🙈 #lifewithanewborn
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Pesto Pasta, definitely made with some fresh pesto (cause the jarred stuff doesn’t come close!). I’m thinking this might be a good way to end the year...cozy, comforting, and reminiscent of summer - aka far away from 2020
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https://biteyourcravings.com/easy-pesto-pasta-with-chicken/

This is me 4 years ago at my leanest and most musc

This is me 4 years ago at my leanest and most muscular 💪🏼 I wanted to share this point in my journey from 2016 because I’m at a very different point now. Being 3 months postpartum and my heaviest ever, I am rightly just as proud of my body now than I was then 👶🏻 Balance is being able to do both. It’s loving your body in all its various shapes, sizes, and injuries - because they are sure to come (and go). ✌🏼
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Confidence isn’t a body type though, it’s a feeling. And this is also sure to come and go. Throughout my journey I’ve come to know what stuck feels like. I know what frustration feels like. I know how confusing & aggravating it can all feel. (I suffered a 3 year long back injury after this photo). Which goes to show, you shouldn’t compare your journey to a snapshot in someone else’s.
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I got to the point in these photos (yes, by understanding how to manipulate my macros, weightlifting 6x a week & running), but more importantly by asking myself continuously WHY instead of HOW. If you ask yourself why - and you have a good answer, you’ll show up. You’ll go and get what you want. You’ll have fun instead of pressure. You may even lose the self-sabotaging 🤷🏻‍♀️
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My why? I love lifting weights. I love the way it makes me feel and I love watching my body prove my mind wrong. I love surprising myself with what I can do.
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My 2021 goal is to get back to this physique while still being proud of my postpartum body, because we can multitask 😜
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Here’s to going after what we want in 2021 🥂 #iwillwhatiwant #2021

We can’t always know the whole story, no matter

We can’t always know the whole story, no matter how much we want to be in control of it. An especially important reminder at the end of this year. Keep going ✨

My favorite thing on Christmas morning is opening

My favorite thing on Christmas morning is opening presents with sticky cinnamon roll fingers, listening to Christmas music, and drinking eggnog with family around. It’s not just a memory or tradition, but a feeling ❤️ Get the recipe for your Christmas morning 🤤
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https://biteyourcravings.com/cream-cheese-frosted-cinnamon-rolls/

It’s soup season! Which tends to sound boring, I

It’s soup season! Which tends to sound boring, I’ll say it. My husband hates soup. He’s 6’-6”, so if I think a little broth is going to fill him...I’m always sadly mistaken. BUT not if you’re making the right soups.
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*good* soups fill your belly up and make you feel good too. They remind me of coming in from playing in the snow...appropriate since we just had our first snow! And luckily, soups are super easy to make nutritionally valuable and macro friendly. (See what I did there 😜)
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Filling soups are usually chock full of either carbs, vegetables, or meat and are sometimes the creamier/thicker kinds. (But this doesn’t need to mean heavy cream and butter!)
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My favorite filling soup? French Onion. It has bread and cheese in it...who would not love it?! (And yes, my husband does get full from this one 🙌🏼) ps this one is 345 calories per bowl with 16 grams of protein 😉
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https://biteyourcravings.com/french-onion-soup/

Charcuterie boards are everything this time of yea

Charcuterie boards are everything this time of year! 😍🍇🥖🧀 🫒

Roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized peaches com

Roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized peaches come together surprisingly well...it’s a side dish that’s good any time of year, even though peaches aren’t *technically* in season right now.
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Get the recipe - Sweet Potato & Peach Hash Browns
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https://biteyourcravings.com/sweet-potato-peach-hash-browns/

If you asked me what my all time comfort food from

If you asked me what my all time comfort food from childhood is, it would be Macaroni & Cheese! Flavor on flavor of butter and cheese...yup 🤤🤤
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So I made this Healthier Mac and Cheese to satisfy all those cravings & fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans again 🙌🏼 It’s creamy, salty, CHEESY, and stringy. And most importantly, it doesn’t dry out! Try it out on the blog! What’s your favorite childhood comfort food?
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https://biteyourcravings.com/healthier-mac-and-cheese/

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! // This year taught me gratit

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! // This year taught me gratitude in all the areas of life. A year ago I didn’t know how to pause, to reflect, to just appreciate things as they are. With all of its shortcomings, this year has had major blessings for us that have taught us what it really means to be thankful 🖤

One dish sure to be on your table tomorrow: mashed

One dish sure to be on your table tomorrow: mashed potatoes. And even though they’re a pretty standard dish, everyone makes them a little different!
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This Creamiest Mashed Potatoes recipe is my favorite though because they really are just sooo creamy. The secret is to mix in cream cheese!
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Don’t be too weirded out by that though! It gives it something extra, similar to adding sour cream to your mashed potatoes! Mine are already done & in the fridge! 🥔🥔
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https://biteyourcravings.com/creamiest-mashed-potatoes/

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE TRIFLE Trifles are about as eas

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE TRIFLE Trifles are about as easy as they come. You alternate layering some pudding or whipped cream with a hard cookie...put it in the fridge and its completely transformed! This one alternates between chocolate pudding, pumpkin purée, whipped cream, and Graham crackers, but you could also do ginger snaps 🙌🏼 don’t forget the candied pecans on top!! Aka Fall in a bowl.
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Ps: (Do you say pe-cahn or pea-can?!) I totally say pea-can ☺️
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https://biteyourcravings.com/pumpkin-chocolate-trifle/

Asparagus with Parmesan Breadcrumbs New side dish

Asparagus with Parmesan Breadcrumbs New side dish recipe! We’ve been making our asparagus like this for years now - sprinkled with Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, & drizzled with olive oil 😍 The flavors are that good we never want to change it up!
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If you struggle eating greens or find them bland, this is your match!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/asparagus-with-parmesan-breadcrumbs/

Do you believe that this Apple Tart was one of the

Do you believe that this Apple Tart was one of the first recipes I posted on my blog back in 2017? I love this tart still because it’s so easy and looks stunning 😍
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You only need one pre made pie crust, an apple or two, cinnamon sugar, and some honey! The oven does the rest by browning and caramelizing it all. And spiraling the apples has the coolest effect when it’s finished!
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Perfect for wanting Apple pie but not having enough time or patience to make it! Plus it’s wayyy smaller (and lower on the calories)
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https://biteyourcravings.com/apple-tart/

Okay a break from all the desserts I’ve been pos

Okay a break from all the desserts I’ve been posting to bring you veggies finally! 😬🥕 This one happens to be the most popular side dishes on my blog, but I mean...it’s only because these carrots are roasted in brown butter. So like, when you put them on your plate on Thanksgiving, you’ll eat them cause you really want to...not cause you feel bad no one’s taking them 😂 Brown Butter & Thyme Roasted Carrots
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https://biteyourcravings.com/brown-butter-thyme-roasted-carrots/

Every couple days I’m managing to emerge from Ba

Every couple days I’m managing to emerge from Baby Land to reconnect with real life. You know, to realize things like, what day it is, when’s the last time I left the house, & where clean pants are 😂 Recently - we realized that Thanksgiving is just 5 days away!
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This is a weird year, so traditions and food are worth their weight in gold now. Your table might look a little different this year. Probably a little smaller. But, you’re still looking forward to traditional recipes you’ve had every year & testing out new ones. I know I feel this way.
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I want recipes that make me feel good, that make me feel positive. That make me happy it’s our sons first Thanksgiving, even though we won’t be celebrating with family. Even though he won’t be eating ANY of the food since he’s 6 weeks old, the traditions will still be upheld. And this recipe, is one his great great grandmother used to make.
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Don’t sleep on this beauty. It’s Chocolate Graham Cracker Icebox Cake and it’s as delectable as it looks, but very simple. Three ingredients simple! It tastes like, well...like grandma made it! Okay I’m biased 😉
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https://biteyourcravings.com/chocolate-graham-cracker-icebox-cake/

Things that I was working on before going into lab

Things that I was working on before going into labor that I was so excited to share with you guys...THESE Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts!
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They’ve been on the blog this whole time just waiting to be shared 😭 They’re as delicious as they look, but weigh in at only 154 calories and EACH doughnut has 7 grams of protein! 🤯 I’m really proud of this recipe! The epitome of eating what you crave without an ounce of guilt!
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Get the recipe on the blog from the link in bio!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/baked-apple-cider-doughnuts/

The day I went into labor I was in complete denial

The day I went into labor I was in complete denial. My due date was still over a week away. Even though I had mild cramps all day, I couldn’t possibly be in labor, so I worked until 4pm. The day before I was so frustrated because I was convinced I’d be pregnant forever 😬 However, this was a little different. The baby was moving like he hadn’t in weeks. The cramping was not letting up since 3am that morning. Thanks to some strong encouragement from my mom & husband I went to the doctor to get checked. Sure enough - I was in early labor! At 5:30pm the doctor told me to go home & relax...but by 10pm I was having contractions in our apartment building parking lot so intense I was full on crouching on the ground 😂
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Tom drove us to the hospital avoiding all the potholes while I clenched his hand every 3 minutes. By 11:30pm my water broke, this was the real deal. By 12am I had an epidural and slept in short naps until 6am when it was time to push andddd 2.5 hours later (!!!) at 8:40am he was born!
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Except, there was no immediate crying. There was no bonding after they wrapped him either. We shared a brief hug (this photo) before they took him to the NICU. I’ll forever remember the quiet little sniffles Jack made when he was born because he was struggling to breathe. I didn’t have a birth plan, but I did have expectations for what things would be like immediately postpartum. This was not it.
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Those two weeks in the NICU seem distant now, thank god. Back and forth to the hospital twice a day to sit by his crib for hours at a time and hold his little finger, humming you are my sunshine to him. He has been doing amazingly well since coming home 3 weeks ago - making us forget all about the rough start.
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I couldn’t imagine loving this tiny human more...but I know every day I do. It’s funny thinking that it was him in there all along ❤️

I’m so happy to finally share with you all where

I’m so happy to finally share with you all where I’ve been for the last month! 🍼💕Jack Thomas was born on October 7th at 8:40am, 7 lbs 14 oz and 20.5 inches long! 👶🏻 After what felt like a very long pit stop in the NICU, we’ve been home with our son for the last two weeks...getting to know him and him getting to know us. It’s been sleepless, messy, and the time is mostly spent with all of us being hungry! We are without a doubt, deliriously in love with him 😭 birth story to follow soon! #baby #babyannouncement #babyarrival #onemonthold

Reminiscent of Italian summers, picnics, and decad

Reminiscent of Italian summers, picnics, and decadent yet simple food - this new Prosciutto & Parmesan Panini recipe is one of my favoriteee simple lunches! Its flavors are sharp and briny, yet fresh and rustic. Get the recipe on the website or in my bio!
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https://biteyourcravings.com/prosciutto-parmesan-panini/

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