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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #dessert, #easy, #Love, #recipe, #red, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #significantother, #Tuesday, #ValentinesDay, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on February 14, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Love is in the air today! I hope everyone is having a great day celebrating and spending time with the ones you love. Being today is Valentine’s Day, it’s going to be extra sweet, but that doesn’t mean your desserts have to be. Take a much needed break from overindulging in sugar with these ~not so sweet~ dessert recipes.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies

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http://www.bakerita.com/chocolate-covered-strawberry-brownies-paleo/

Heart-Shaped Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

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http://www.flourishingfoodie.com/2015/02/heart-shaped-whole-wheat-banana-pancakes.html

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

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http://www.myfussyeater.com/healthy-greek-yogurt-chocolate-mousse/

Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes

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http://healthyslowcooking.com/gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-avocado-cupcakes/

Strawberry Meringue Pie Bars

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http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2015/04/low-carb-strawberry-rhubarb-meringue-pie-bars.html

Have a wonderful day everyone! With Love~ Kathy

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Always Ready for a Party!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #blog, #buzzfeed, #delicious, #easy, #February, #fingerfoods, #FirstLady, #party, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on February 7, 2017| Leave a Comment »

It seems like February is the month of HUGE events. With the Grammys, Oscars, and the Superbowl; there’s always a reason to gather your friends and host a watch party. And of course the most important part about these parties is the food. So when you’re deciding who’s turn it is to host the next party, jot down some of these finger lickin’ good recipes to whip up or bring to the event!

Chicken Bacon Chipotle Cups

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Chicken Parmesan Sliders

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Teriyaki Wings

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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

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Pizza Bombs

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Crunchy Taco Cups

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Deep Fried Sticky Ribs

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Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks

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For the recipes to these delicious snacks and more follow this link: CLICK ME!

Happy Partying! Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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What to Cook in February!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #Breakfast, #dinner, #easy, #February, #FirstLady, #food, #fruit, #Lunch, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #Season, #vegetables, #www.AtxMoveNow.com, healthy on February 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Happy Friday Followers! February may be the shortest month out of the year, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of delicious food and recipes to match. So here’s a look at what’s in season this month and what you should be cooking!

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Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Mash and Kale

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http://pinchofyum.com/spicy-shrimp-cauliflower-mash-roasted-kale

Lo Mein

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http://pinchofyum.com/lo-mein

Spinach and Artichoke Melt

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http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/irish-pub-spinach-artichoke-melt/

Breakfast Enchiladas

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http://pinchofyum.com/breakfast-enchiladas-with-roasted-poblano-sauce

Smoky Bacon Chili

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http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/smoky-bacon-chili/

Chocolate Hazelnut Crepes

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http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2016/02/chocolate-hazelnut-crepes-no-refined-sugar-gluten-free-vegan.html

Have a FANTASTIC weekend and Happy Cooking!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Happy National Backwards Day!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #chocolate, #dessert, #dessertfordinner, #dinner, #easy, #FirstLadyofRealEstate!, #nationalbackwardsday, #peanutbutter, #pretzels, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on January 31, 2017| Leave a Comment »

It’s National Backwards Day. So I thought a fun way to celebrate would be to eat your dessert before dinner. I mean let’s face it, some of us tend to do that anyway. Here is a recipe for one of my go to desserts on any given day. Super easy to make and tastes just as delicious. Enjoy!

Triple Dipped Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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INGREDIENTS:

3 cups dark chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
15-20 large pretzel rounds (I used the 2″ish diameter ones, as opposed to the 1″ tiny ones)

DIRECTIONS:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Heat in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring frequently, until melted. Dunk pretzels into the melted chocolate and allow excess chocolate to drip off (is there such a thing as excess chocolate? not sure.). Place chocolate covered pretzels on a piece of wax paper that is on top of a baking sheet (i didn’t have wax paper so I used a piece of foil rubbed down with coconut oil). Place pretzels in the freezer for 10 minutes, or until hardened.

Now, place your peanut butter and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until thinned. Dunk chocolate covered pretzels into the peanut butter mixture and place back on the wax paper. Return to the freezer for 10 minutes.

Finally, melt the remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Dip frozen chocolate-pb pretzels into the chocolate and place on a clean sheet of wax paper. Place in the freezer until hard. I like to store my pretzels in the freezer and grab them as craved.

Enjoy! Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Sorry We Missed You- National Pie Day!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #comforfood, #dessert, #easy, #FirstLady, #FirstLadyofRealEstate!, #NationalPieDay, #pie, #recipe, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on January 24, 2017| Leave a Comment »

I must’ve had a case of the Monday’s because I can’t believe I missed out on sharing with you all some delicious pie recipes in honor of National Pie Day. Well better late than never! Here are some to die for pie recipes that will have you wishing it was pie day every day (technically it can be)!

Apple Custard Pie

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http://thefoodcharlatan.com/2016/10/08/apple-custard-pie-with-cinnamon-streusel-recipe/

Blueberry Buttermilk Pie

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http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sweet-blueberry-buttermilk-pies-with-chamomile-cream/

Banana Cream Pie

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http://cincyshopper.com/easy-banana-cream-pie/

Key Lime Pie

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http://www.momontimeout.com/2015/03/best-key-lime-pie-recipe/#_a5y_p=3545419

Millionaire’s Pie

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http://www.spendwithpennies.com/millionaire-pie-5-minutes-to-prep/

Pecan Pie

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http://www.cookingclassy.com/pecan-pie/

Bourbon Brown Butter Peach Pie

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http://hostthetoast.com/maple-bourbon-brown-butter-peach-pie/

*frantically drives to store to buy all of the ingredients to make these pies!*

Happy Belated National Pie Day!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Comfort Foods that are Good for You!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #comfort, #comfortfood, #cozy, #delicious, #easy, #food, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #warm, #www.AtxMoveNow.com, Austin, healthy on January 18, 2017| Leave a Comment »

On this cold rainy Wednesday, I want nothing more to be at home snuggled in bed with a huge bowl of clam chowder. That says comfort to me. We all have our own versions of comfort food but what if we can have our comfort and be healthy too? Here’s a look at some of our favorite comfort foods that are beneficial to our health as well.

Grilled Cheese

grilled

http://kirbiecravings.com/2015/08/cauliflower-crusted-grilled-cheese-sandwiches.html

Mac and Cheese

http://pinchofyum.com/healthy-mac-and-cheese#easyrecipe-16483-0

Nachos

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http://realfoodbydad.com/texas-chicken-nachos/

Brownies

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http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/the-best-healthy-brownie-no-flour-refined-sugar-butter-or-eggs-video/

Chili

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http://www.healthy-liv.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-lentil-vegetarian-chili/

Peanut Butter Cookie

http://www.wellplated.com/healthy-peanut-butter-cookie/

Who says you can’t have your comfort and eat it too?

Stay warm everyone!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Freaky Friday Foods!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #FirstLadyofRealEstate!, #Freaky, #Freakyfoods, #Fridaythe13th #Friday, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #scary, #superstition, #Superstitious, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on January 13, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Happy Friday the 13th! Even if you aren’t superstitious or afraid of the number 13, you may be slightly freaked out by some of these foods on this list. After you’re done reading this post, comment below if you’ve ever tried any of these food or plan to in the future!

Squid Ink Pasta

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I don’t have a problem with this lovely pasta dyed with squid ink, but some find eating black pasta to be just a bit too freaky.

Scrapple

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Quite a few have been quick to add scrapple to the freaky food list. Based on the definition, I can see why it makes the list. What’s not a little frightening about a loaf of savory mush from cornmeal, flour, and pork scraps?

Sweetbreads

sweetbreads

Many people simply can’t wrap their heads around the fact that they’re eating the thymus gland of a baby cow.

Chicken Feet

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Chicken feet are a delicacy that are usually served in Chinese dim sum; they’re often deep-fried, then boiled and marinated in a black bean sauce. There are, however, a ton of little bones. It’s gross to look at and, quite frankly, just doesn’t have enough payoff.

Blood Sausage

black Anything with the word “blood” in it deserves to be on the freaky list. Black pudding — which actually has very little to do with pudding and a lot to do with blood — is a sausage made by cooking animal blood with a filler until it is thick enough to congeal.

So tell me, which food on this list are you DYING to try?

Have a great and safe weekend!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Easy & Healthy Cooking Tips for the New Year!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #2017 #healthy, #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #blog, #FirstLady, #healthydiet, #healthyeating, #healthylifestyle, #healthyliving, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #tips, #tricks, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on January 10, 2017| Leave a Comment »

By now eating healthy is seen as a lifestyle change and not a diet. Regardless, it can still be tougher for others to stay on the healthy eating train. Remember a tiger can’t change it’s spots overnight and the same goes for your eating habits. It’s going to take time to incorporate some of these tips into your daily diet and it’s okay if you fall off the wagon a time or two. As long as you get back on and to a more healthier you.

Cook with oils like olive oil and avocado oil because they’re not as processed as some other oils, like canola.

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Try poaching and braising your food instead of frying.

Stock up on frozen veggies and add them to everything.

stock up on frozen lean proteins, like shrimp and chicken.

Stock your kitchen with whole, minimally processed foods that are versatile so that you can use them in a lot of different recipes without getting bored.

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Keep complex carbs like sweet potatoes, quinoa, and brown rice on hand.

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Bookmark a bunch of healthy one-pan or one-pot recipes that you really enjoy.

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Do you have healthy tips that you’ve been using? Please comment below and share them. I would love to read them!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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Slow Cooker Nights!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #blog, #cozy, #FirstLadyofRealEstate! #WarehouseAvailable #, #Friday!, #hot, #recipe, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #slowcooker, #soup, #warm, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on January 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »

BRRRR… Happy Friday everyone. If you’re in Austin, TX today then you’re probably freezing your butt off like I am. I can’t wait to go home after this long work day and snuggle up by the fire. The only thing that would make that better is if I had some hot dinner to go along with it. Here are 3 slow cooker recipes sure to warm the soul and your hands this cold and chilly weekend.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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INGREDIENTS
3 pounds chuck roast
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 ounce dried onion soup mix
1 onion, diced
3 gold potatoes, diced
3 large carrots, chopped
½ cup water

PREPARATION
1. Place the chuck roast in a 7-quart slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, and onion soup pack. Top with vegetables and water.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
4. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken & Biscuits

chicken

INGREDIENTS
3 chicken breasts, diced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups baby carrots, diced
21.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can refrigerated biscuits

PREPARATION
1. Place the chicken in a 7-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
2. Add the veggies and condensed soup and mix thoroughly.
3. Cook on high for 3 hours.
4. Rip biscuit dough into small pieces and drop evenly over chicken. Cook an additional hour.
5. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Cornbread Chili

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INGREDIENTS
2 pounds pork shoulder, diced
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1 can kidney beans, drained
½ cup tomato, diced
½ onion, diced
½ cup red enchilada sauce
1 box cornbread mix, prepared according to instructions
Cheddar cheese to top, optional

PREPARATION
1. Place the pork shoulder, seasoned salt, cumin, kidney beans, tomato, onion, and enchilada sauce in a 7-quart slow cooker. Mix thoroughly.
2. Cook on high for 3 hours.
3. Dollop prepared cornbread evenly over mixture. Cook an additional hour.
4. Top with cheddar cheese if desired.
5. Enjoy!

Go start that crock pot and crank up the fire. It’s going to be a warm and cozy weekend with these recipes in your hand.

Your Realtor and Friend for Life~ Kathy

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What You Should be Cooking in January

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged #2017, #Austinrealestate, #Austinrealtor, #AustinTexas, #delicious, #easy, #food, #fresh, #January, #NewYear, #recipes, #REMAX, #REMAXPoshProperties, #www.AtxMoveNow.com on January 4, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Happy 2017!! Start the year right. Here’s a list of what’s in season at the start of the new year as well as some delicious recipes using these fresh and amazing ingredients.

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