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Life-Changing Breakfast Taco Combos

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , on March 7, 2016| Leave a Comment »

If you live in Texas then you know breakfast tacos are the holy grail of breakfast foods. Most contain egg *the most important ingredient* and bacon *the tastiest ingredient* but these tasty little concoctions can be combined in 100 different ways. Here are some delicious breakfast taco combinations that you can try when breakfast time rolls around again.

AVOCADO, BACON, HOT SAUCE

BLACK BEANS, SALSA VERDE, CILANTRO

CHORIZO, SWEET POTATO, COTIJA CHEESE

POTATO, PICKLED RED ONION, CREMA

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, CHIPOTLE, SOUR CREAM

POTATO, BACON, CHEDDAR CHEESE

That last one is my personal favorite! But see there are SO many different ways you can eat a breakfast taco. Try out your favorite today!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

 

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My Favorite Thing About Austin!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 2, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Happy Texas Independence Day Ya’ll! Texans are extremely proud individuals and I am no exception. I love the Great Lone Star State almost as much as I love food trucks, which is exactly what my post is about today. Food trucks are a quintessential staple in Austin and once you try one you must try them all. But here is a list of the top 10 HOTTEST food trucks in Austin you must try TODAY

MickletheWait Craft Meats

East Side King

Little Lucy’s Mini Donuts

Veracruz All Natural

Chi’Lantro

Hey Cupcake

The Peached Tortilla

Hey! You Gonna Eat or What?

Gourdough’s

Torchy’s Tacos

Feel free to google these food trucks and get a feel for what kind of food they serve. I promise you they’re all AWESOME and I recommend you try each at least once to get the full Austin experience!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

 

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Ways to Cut Down on Sugar

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on February 29, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Eating too much sugar is associated with high risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. But again, it’s delicious. So how do you know if you’re eating too much sugar? Well if you’re exercising regularly and eating healthy, then having a couple of cookies here and there won’t hurt you. The American Heart Association recommends limiting your daily added sugar intake to 6-9 teaspoons a day. To give you a comparison there are about 10 teaspoons of added sugar in one 12 ounce can of soda! So if you’re downing 3 sodas a day or eating a package of cookies in one sitting then maybe you want to start thinking about limiting your sugar intake, and here are some ways in which you can!

1. Have a reasonable amount of the thing you crave on a regular basis and savor it. When you binge on foods you’ve been craving, people tend to enjoy the letting go part rather than what they’re actually eating which tends to make them eat more in order to relish the taste.

2. Train yourself not to stress eat by practicing being around tempting foods when you’re relaxed. Let’s face it, a lot of us eat sugary foods when we’re stressed, sad, or emotional. By being around foods that tempt us in times of relaxation we can better learn to control our cravings.

3. Probably don’t go cold turkey or eliminate carbs. This is probably the worst thing you can do. Eliminating food groups all together tends to make us depressed and binge eat even more. Gradually cut back on these foods and remember: it’s okay to have in moderation.

4. Don’t look to artificial sweeteners to address your cravings. Artificial sweeteners are actually worse for you than the real deal (and doesn’t taste as good).

5. Be wary of relying on “healthy versions” of sweets. This is an awesome alternative to some of your favorite desserts but be careful; sometimes we tend to talk ourselves into having that slice of pizza because we ate a healthier muffin earlier.

Remember, not everyone has to limit their sugar intake so look at your lifestyle and decide what’s best for you. Maybe try one or two of these tips to begin with and go from there.

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

 

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5 Delicious Ways to eat Avocado

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on February 26, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Who doesn’t love avocados. They’re creamy, delicious, and oh so nutritious. Eating an avocado a day could actually keep the doctor away! Here are 5 ways to enjoy this tasty little fruit that won’t disappoint.

Blueberry Avocado Muffins

Blueberry Avocado Muffins

Recipe: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/blueberry-avocado-muffins/

Mexican Grilled Corn Avocado Toast

Mexican Grilled Corn Avocado Toast

Recipe: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/04/mexican-grilled-corn-avocado-toast/

Avocado and Egg Breakfast Pizza

Avocado and Egg Breakfast Pizza

Recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-avocado-and-egg-breakfast-pizza-recipes-from-the-kitchn-185696

Avocado Hash

Crispy Potato, Chorizo, and Green Chili Hash With Avocado and Eggs

Recipe:http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/crispy-potato-and-chorizo-hash-recipe.html

Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Avocado Muffins

Chocolate Peanut Butter Blender Muffins (With Avocado)

Recipe: http://www.heathersfrenchpress.com/2014/07/chocolate-peanut-butter-blender-muffins-avocado.html

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Community Events, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 24, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Chicken is probably my go to protein on most nights. It’s quick, It’s easy, and It’s the first thing I think of when it comes to what I want for dinner. But I find myself going for the same recipes every week and chicken is such a versatile ingredient I feel it’s time to SHAKE things up a bit. Here are some yummy chicken recipes you can incorporate into your weekly meals and BONUS: you can make them all in one pan! (no clean up, no stress!)

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Chicken Burrito Bowls

Recipe: http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2014/05/22/one-pan-chicken-burrito-bowls/

Chicken Parmesan

One Skillet Chicken Parmesean

Recipe: http://www.ihearteating.com/2015/02/18/one-skillet-chicken-parmesan/

Chicken with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Skillet Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

Recipe: http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/07/08/skillet-chicken-with-creamy-cilantro-lime-sauce/

Thai Peanut Orange Chicken

Sticky Thai Peanut Orange Chicken

Recipe: http://www.carlsbadcravings.com/sticky-thai-peanut-orange-chicken-30-minutes/

Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Rice

Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Rice

Recipe: http://africanbites.com/one-pot-caribbean-jerk-chicken-rice/

Dorito Chicken Casserole

Dorito Chicken Casserole

Recipe: http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2014/10/23/dorito-chicken-casserole/

Buffalo Chicken and Potato Skillet

Buffalo Chicken and Potato Skillet

Recipe: http://www.thewickednoodle.com/buffalo-chicken/#_a5y_p=2055810

I hope you find these chicken recipes unique and far from boring. Use them to spice up your dinners this week!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

http://www.AtxMoveNow.com

 

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It’s National Margarita Day!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , on February 22, 2016| Leave a Comment »

February 22nd is officially recognized as National Margarita Day and it couldn’t have landed on a more perfect day of the week this year than Monday. Now we have a reason to cure those Monday blues with a good ol’ fashioned frozen margarita (extra salt!!) Now I know you all have perfected your Margarita mixing abilities so I’m not here to share with you a recipe today but some unique facts that maybe you didn’t know about the infamous Margarita. Feel free to dazzle your friends with this new found knowledge while sipping down a nice, cold frozen one!

It is believed that the original Margarita was invented in 1948 in Aculpulco by socialite Margarita Sames.

 

The first frozen margarita machine was invented by a high school drop-out named Mariano Martinez in 1971.

On average, Americans consume 185,000 Margaritas per hour.- That’s a lot of Tequila!

The U.S. is the number one tequila market—larger and more important than Mexico.

The South accounts for the majority (34.9%) of the nation’s margarita sales.- What can I say, us Texans love our margaritas!

 

 

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Small Changes that can Help you Lose Weight

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on February 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »

You won’t see your body change overnight. That kind of transformation takes time and lifestyle changes but you don’t have to change everything all at once. Here are some small things you can do bit by bit to help you lose weight with time. Pick one or two to start and gradually go from there.

  1. Make your Couch a No-Eating Zone. Whenever we’re sitting relaxing and watching TV it can become really easy to mindlessly snack. By making your couch a no eating zone it can stop you from snacking too much.
  2. Stop Weighing Yourself. If you’re constantly monitoring your progress you’ll get discouraged by not seeing the results you think you should be seeing. Just focus on eating right and exercising and the payoff will follow.
  3. Don’t try to ignore your cravings. Embrace your cravings! We all have them and it’s okay to indulge once in a while but other times just find healthier ways to satisfy those cravings.
  4. Meal Prep. Preparing all of your food for the week ahead of time will 1. save you time during the week and 2. prevent you from ordering out too much on those days when you don’t have time to make a meal.
  5. Drink lots of Water. They say you should be drinking a gallon of water a day. It’s essential to keep you hydrated throughout the day and gives you energy for your workouts. Try cutting out soda and other sugary drinks and swapping them for water.

I hope these tips helped and you can incorporate some of them into your daily life and be on the road to a healthier you!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

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Ways to Be a Healthyish Eater Right Now

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on February 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »

This health craze has taken off in the United States. It’s not about being skinny but now it’s all about being healthy and taking care of your body. Women it’s okay to have muscles! But sometimes it’s hard to break those pesky little bad eating habits we all have and we don’t always know where to start. Here are some tips you can use to start eating a little healthier today. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is your body!

  1. Don’t start a diet or meal plan you can’t complete in the long run. If a diet makes you cut out entire food groups, stop eating out with your friends, and just makes you plain own miserable; chances are you won’t stick to it in the long run.
  2. Stop thinking of certain foods as “good” or “bad”. Too often we live in constant fear of feeling ashamed for choosing a cookie over an apple. It’s okay to indulge once in a while and not feel bad about it. One cookie won’t kill your progress, I promise!
  3. Think of every meal as an opportunity to be healthier. Start out slow. For dinner instead of having white rice, try brown rice or quinoa instead. Slowly eliminating some bad foods and switching them for healthier ones will help you eat better.
  4. Don’t cut out all fats. I’m sure this might come as a shock to you but not all fats are bad for you! Avocado’s for example are full of monosaturated fats that are amazing for your health. Don’t be afraid to eat a little fat just watch how much you eat and where it’s coming from.
  5. Don’t cut out carbs. Carbs are essential in keeping you full throughout the day and giving you energy. Cutting out carbs will make you feel sluggish and actually hinder your progress because you won’t have any energy to do anything else.
  6. INDULGE A LITTLE. It’s okay to have that cookie! If you stop yourself from eating the things you want eventually you’re going to binge eat and that’s never good. Try to eat healthy 90% of the time and the other 10% enjoy yourself!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

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Egg-cellent Ways to Start Your Day!

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , on February 15, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Eggs are a staple breakfast food for  most people. They’re quick and easy and not to mention packed with protein to help keep you full throughout the day. But why settle for the same old scrambled eggs every morning when there are hundreds of different ways to cook this tasty little egg. Here are some delicious egg recipes that’ll have you excited to wake up for breakfast every morning.

Breakfast Quesadillas

Breakfast Quesadillas

Recipe: http://bbritnell.com/breakfast-quesadillas/

Breakfast Pizza with Kale Pesto

Breakfast Pizza with Kale Pesto

Recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/breakfast-pizza-with-kale-pesto-and-sun-dried-tomatoes

Avocado Bacon and Eggs

Avocado Bacon & Eggs

Recipe: http://lilluna.com/avocado-bacon-and-eggs/

Red Potato Skillet Hash

Red Potato Skillet Hash

Recipe: http://bbritnell.com/red-potato-skillet-hash/

Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast Enchiladas

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

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffins

Bacon & Egg Breakfast Muffins

Recipe: http://www.recipetineats.com/bacon-egg-breakfast-muffins/

Cheesy Baked Egg Toast

Cheesy Baked Egg Toast

Recipe: http://crazyadventuresinparenting.com/2014/06/cheesy-baked-egg-toast.html

Jalapeno Cheddar Grits with Poached Eggs

Jalapeno Cheddar Grits with Poached Eggs

Recipe: http://www.littlespicejar.com/jalapeno-cheddar-grits-with-poached-eggs/

Savory Breakfast Crepes

Savory Breakfast Crepes

Recipe: http://bbritnell.com/savory-breakfast-crepes-special-announcement/

I hope these recipes spice up your morning breakfasts!

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

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Top 6 Healthiest Fruits

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Community Events, Healthy Living, Kyle Texas Neighborhoods, Leander Texas Neighborhoods, Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on February 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »

PSA: Eating healthy does NOT have to be boring. There are massive amounts of food out there that are both healthy and tasty. Fruits can tend to get a bad rap because they’re full of sugar but they contain a ton of nutrients as well. Here are 6 of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Feel free to enjoy as much as you want!

  1. Apples. The apple is high in fiber, vitamin C and numerous antioxidants. Apples are very fulfilling, and perfect as snacks if you find yourself hungry between meals.
  2. Avocadoes. Avocados are different than most fruits, because they are loaded with healthy fats instead of carbs. They are creamy, tasty and high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
  3. Bananas. Bananas are among the world’s best sources of potassium. They are also high in vitamin B6 and fiber. Bananas are ridiculously convenient and portable.
  4. Blueberries. Blueberries are not only delicious, but also among the most powerful sources of antioxidants in the world.
  5. Oranges. Oranges are well known for their vitamin C content. They are also high in fiber, antioxidants and taste incredible.
  6. Strawberries.Strawberries are highly nutritious, and are low in both carbs and calories.

    They are loaded with vitamin C, fiber and manganese, and are arguably among the most delicious foods in existence.

So before you start feeling bad about all of the fruit you eat, just remember that fruits contain a lot of nutrients and antioxidants that are fantastic for your body and overall health.

Your Realtor and Friend for Life!

~Kathy

 

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