Do you marinate your steaks, chicken or tofu before cooking? I have found I can make any piece of meat taste better when I do. Here’s a 3 ingredient magic marinade that works on almost anything!
Main marinade ingredients
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce (I use GF)
1/4 Cup Avocado Oil
2/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
Optional add-ins:
1 tsp. Minced Garlic
1/4 Cup Worcestershire sauce
STEP 1
Place meat in a baggie. Salt and pepper well.
STEP 2
Mix 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce (I use GF), 1/4 Cup Avocado Oil & 2/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar.
STEP 3
Pour and marinate in the refrigerator 1 – 4 hours, flipping halfway through. Can marinate longer, just not longer than 24 hours.
This seriously makes ANY meat you buy takes a lot better!
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Keep Avocados Green for Longer With These 3 Tips
What’s the longest you’ve been able to keep a cut avocado green? The minute we slice one open they start aging and the rush is on to use it before it turns brown, right?
Here are 3 tricks to keep an opened avocado green for days!
TIP #1
Store cut side down in a container of water!
TIP #2
Store with a piece of onion- the sulfur helps keep the color.
Do your bananas ripen faster than you’d like? Here’s how to slow their roll and keep them fresh longer!
Have you ever wondered what that tape on top of the banana bunch was for? Well, that little piece of tape serves a purpose.
Go grab your plastic wrap, we’re about to save a bunch!
Separate your bananas and wrap each top with plastic- this slows down the release of ethylene gas which causes them to ripen fast.
There you have it, perfectly wrapped bananas that won’t ripen too fast!
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Valentine’s Day Craft: Create a Love Shack
Have you seen the price of roses this year? They’re through the roof! Here’s a fun craft to spread Valentine’s Day love for a steal, using recycled holiday decor!
Grab a clearance gingerbread house and your leftover pink and red candies for this craft, we’re making a Valentine Love Shack.
Any assortment of Valentine’s Day candy you have will do! Grab the candy hearts, the pink and white mini chocolate balls, M&Ms… and grab the whole family while you’re at it!
Get as creative as you’d like here! I like to use a Piping Tool for ease.
Voila! We have ourselves a beautiful, festive Love Shack.
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The Superbowl Crispy Chicken Wings Hack You Need
Do you like chicken wings? I love them, but if you’re like me and worry about how fried they are, this hack is for you! These wings happen to be keto, paleo, low carb, baked and don’t require an air fryer. A superbowl staple- crispy chicken wings coming right up, just in time for the big game!
RECIPE: 10 WINGS
Toss wings in 1 T. baking powder & 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place on foil-lined pan with baking rack. Bake at 250F for 30 minutes, then turn oven up to 425F and bake for 45 more minutes.
When they’re ready to come out of the oven, toss into a bowl & top with your favorite sauce.
Take a bite & enjoy!
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Do You Own a Can Opener? Then This Hack Is for You!
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You won’t believe what we’re going to do with this common household item and I bet you’ve never heard of this hack before! Plus, this hack could come in handy for opening gifts this year…?
LORAfied Can Opener Hack ⬇️
Let’s start with an all-too-familiar situation…
I don’t know how many times I’ve almost hurt myself trying to open packaging like this! I have a feeling I’m not alone here. Usually, you try using your trusty kitchen scissors, struggle a bit more, and then want to just give up.
But WAIT!
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You have a can opener handy & I have just the hack you need.
Simply use your can opener just like normal. It’ll cut a nice, clean edge so things pop right out!
Maple Dijon Chicken (a.k.a. the Infamous “Man Pleasing Chicken”
Do you have a family recipe that’s been passed down for years, along with its ridiculous name? This is mine! It’s called Man Pleasing Chicken (awful name, but it’s delicious!) It’s one of my most requested recipes ever and earns 5 star reviews from men, women, and kids alike. It’s gluten free, dairy free, paleo-friendly… and ready in under an hour!
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LORAfied “Man Pleasing” Chicken Recipe 🍗
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Ingredients
½ cup Dijon mustard
ÂĽ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 packages chicken thighs (any kind will work — I use bone-in, skin-on)
Optional: salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and rice wine vinegar in a medium bowl.
Arrange chicken thighs in a glass baking dish (line with parchment paper for easy cleanup). Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Pour the mustard-maple mixture over the chicken, turning each piece to coat evenly.
Bake for 40 minutes, turning halfway through, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 160–165°F.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with a drizzle of the sauce from the pan — pairs perfectly with roasted broccoli and baked sweet potatoes.
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Ridiculous name aside, this chicken truly pleases everyone…even the picky eaters!
I Bet You’ve Never Heard of These 3 Kitchen Tips Before
Hi everyone! I have 3 MORE kitchen hacks/ tips to share with you today and I have a feeling you haven’t heard of these before. You’ll get some ideas for what to do with leftover coffee, a recipe for what I call Magic Seasoning, & you’ll learn how to make the perfect scrambled eggs!
Hi everyone! Can you believe it’s almost February? This is right around the time we start to brainstorm and search for the perfect gift for our loved ones for Valentine’s day. I got you covered with my top picks from Amazon for both her & him!
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Get a Customized Latte from Red Maple Cafe
Did you know the latte is the most ordered coffee drink in America? I’m a huge fan, in fact one of my favorite puns is: “I love them a latte!”
According to Starbucks, Los Angeles has more Frappuccino drinkers thank any other US city and I believe it. Here in the city of Angels, spotting a fun cafe is just as exciting as bumping into Bradd Pitt in the parking garage at my doctor’s office! My girls and I have turned looking for lattes into a sport and we’ve gotten pretty good at it. When we come across one that’s extra special, I just have to share.
Add Red Maple Cafe to your LA list, this place is fantastic! With over 50 flavors and a star studded menu, literally, they call their drinks: “Celebralattes”, you’ll find yourself grappling with the conundrum of choice.
Kid #2 ordered the “Betty White” latte as a tribute to the one and only who recently passed away. I mean, how cool is that foam print?! You can also customize your latte by uploading a picture to the Drink Ripples app- super easy and lots of fun!
When I was ready to order, since the possibilities are pretty much endless, my first thought was to go with a picture of Rick Springfield. BUT I decided to go with my heart’s twin, Scooter…after all, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!
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What to Pack for Your Next Outdoorsy Getaway
When you pack for a trip, do you enjoy it or see it as more of a dreaded chore? I’m definitely closer to the latter. I find myself spending hours searching for clothing story boards or packing capsule wardrobe ideas on Pinterest, then going on to pack the same pieces I pretty much always pack.
Our African Safari trip was different, it required specific clothing in specific colors due to the nature of the environment we were headed: serious critter country. While this packing list isn’t for your next glamorous getaway, I thought I’d share it anyway for those who may have a more casual “in touch with nature” trip planned.
These really aren’t my colors, but I didn’t have much choice. When mixing with Mother Nature and her animals you need to blend in!
Here’s what I packed for a 5 day safari (click on any item description below to shop it!):
I have the Compact Puffer Jacket in several colors, it’s a closet workhorse. It rolls up and fits nicely in your bag. The OnCloudrock Hiking Boot was a splurge, I think a fantastic dupe is the Adidas Hiking Shoe as seen above and it’s currently on sale!
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A South African Safari to Be Remembered
Hello again friends! I hope you’re all having a fantastic week.
I’m absolutely stoked to share everything about our 5-day African Safari experience with you today! I have to say…it was QUITE the experience and I’m glad I get to share it with all of you.
The adventure began when we headed to Sabi Sands Game Reserve located adjacent to Kruger National Park- one of Africa’s largest game reserves. It is home to a variety of wild animals including The Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos.
Our safari started with a black mamba snake falling from a tree onto our open air Land Rover… luckily, we were moving fast and the wildlife that followed made up for the shocking start!
Here’s a look at day 1 of our African safari:
Impalas
The Nile Crocodile
Spotted Hyenas
To see them in action, head to my Instagram post HERE!
Here’s a look at day 2:
Have you ever seen an lion up close, without a cage or glass barrier? I hadn’t either, until this day! And that’s not all, we checked the box on 3 of the “Big 5”.
Take a peek to see the one I was most excited to spot:
To see this beautiful creature in action, as well as an African leopard we spotted, head to my Instagram post HERE!
After 5 days and hundreds of miles and encounters with 2 of the most poisonous snakes in the world, we finally completed our search for Africa’s Big 5!
Hunters came up with this list based on how difficult it is the stalk these animals on foot. So while they may not all qualify as the largest animals on earth, they each have traits that make them incredible hard to track.
These majestic creatures were amazing to see in there own habitat. I did my best to capture them on video, but trust me when I tell you, the camera doesn’t do them justice.
Head over to my Instagram to see more from this unforgettable African Safari and keep an eye out for my tips on what to pack for a 5-day safari on the blog!
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