Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Tri-Color Quinoa and Black Bean Burrito-in-a-Bowl

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Ahhhh.We finally got home yesterday after a long weekend in Indiana celebrating our 3rd Christmas with Ryan's extended family.On our way back I decided to make a slight detour when I found out that Trader Joe's was close by! I have not been to one in a year so I was excited. I almost changed my mind because I did not know how Julianne was going to be. I cannot seem to completely comfortable taking … [Read more...]

Sunflower Butter Rice Crispies with Chocolate Espresso Layer

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I have nothing to complain about.After getting a pregnancy massage on Tuesday, my days have been so wonderful. I have LOTS of energy and I have been able to sleep pretty well. I also have been working on a yoga ball during my 8 hour shift. Yes, working from home and sitting for multiple hours HAD been a pain until I discovered I could work from my T.V. tray and on a yoga ball.Yes, I must look … [Read more...]

Mini Chocolate-Cinnamon Cake Donuts {Vegan & Gluten-Free}

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 The weekend is finally, well, almost here! I am looking forward lounging a little more this week because I feel like I have been going to to sleep way to late and working myself a tad too hard.Wednesday I attempted to do Zumba like I normally do, but it had been 3 weeks since my last Zumba session. (I sound like I am in confession right now. LOL) I arrived at the gym 20 minutes before … [Read more...]

Gone Pie Bakery Review

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What a beautiful overcast day. Somedays it is nice to have a gloomy day with cool weather. Am I preparing for fall, you might ask? Perhaps, but there is this sense of peace and quiet solitude especially when one is by the lake.We are really blessed to have great friends who have opened their homes to us when we make our trek from Lansing to Holland. It is a good 1.5 hour drive one way and … [Read more...]

Crunchy and Fruity Shortbread Bars {Gluten-free & Vegan}

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Happy Monday everyone! I woke up fully energized after a nice long weekend. It has been almost a week since we returned from New York and I think I am FINALLY caught up on my sleep from that trip! I probably will not feel rested until I have this baby of mine, but I can say for sure that I feel wonderful today. That is all that counts. Living one day at a time and with purpose.Saturday morning was … [Read more...]