Two Peas and Their Pod

05/22/2013 03:00 AM

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Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our thoughts and prayers are with the state of Oklahoma. Cookies and milk. Is there a better snack? Not in my world. Every day around 3:00 p.m. I get a cookie craving. I try to ignore the craving, but I usually give in. Cookies make me happy and happiness is important. I recently baked up [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/21/2013 03:00 AM

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Silpat Giveaway {20 Winners}

It’s no secret that I love Silpat baking mats. They are my favorite! Did you know that it’s Sasa Demarle’s 20th Anniversary in North America? To celebrate we teamed up with Silpat and are giving away, not one, not two, but TWENTY Silpat baking mats. Yahoo! I use Silpats for baking cookies, scones, biscuits, galettes, and more. [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/20/2013 03:00 AM

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Raspberry Dark Chocolate Frozen Yogurt {GIVEAWAY}

Frozen yogurt is one of my favorite treats. I’ve always preferred soft serve fro yo over ice cream. Even before it became trendy and frozen yogurt shops were on every block. I guess I started the trend:) When we go to a frozen yogurt shop, I am always overwhelmed by all of the flavors and [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/17/2013 03:00 AM

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Edamame Basil Hummus

It’s been a hot week in Utah. So much for a slight warm up to summer. Summer weather is in full swing! We’ve been eating a little lighter this week-Greek Quinoa Salad and my favorite Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich. I also made Edamame Basil Hummus from The Yummy Mummy Kitchen Cookbook by Marina Delio, one of [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/16/2013 03:00 AM

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This and That

His 1. This is how Caleb and I mow the lawn. 2. These sprinklers are going to be the death of me! 3. Have you seen this clip from the Jay Leno show? It is great. I just love them. 4. Maria got me the best birthday present ever! Hers 1. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/15/2013 03:00 AM

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Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pizza

Remember the Spinach Basil Pesto recipe we posted on Monday? Well, we used that pesto to make the most amazing pizza ever-Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pizza. I am head over heels in love with this pizza. I loved it so much that I told Josh we could have pizza every day for dinner, if it was [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/14/2013 03:00 AM

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Hotel Monaco, Salt Lake City

Last weekend I surprised Josh with a night away at the fabulous Hotel Monaco in downtown Salt Lake City for his birthday. I told Josh we had a blog dinner to attend, I had to make sure he got ready for date night:) Our good friend, Janette, came over to babysit Caleb and I packed [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/13/2013 03:00 AM

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Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}

Today we are sharing a super simple recipe for Spinach Basil Pesto. You all need to add it to your must make list. This pesto can be made in 5 minutes and goes well with just about everything-pasta, vegetables, chicken, fish, potatoes, soups, and it’s so good on sandwiches. And if you are hesitant about [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/10/2013 03:00 AM

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Baked French Toast Muffins

I eat oatmeal with Caleb every morning for breakfast. It’s our thing. We invite Josh to our oatmeal party, but he rarely attends:) He would rather eat cold cereal or toast. Josh will sit down to watch cartoons though. I think he likes Curious George and Dinosaur Train more than Caleb does:) When we go [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/09/2013 03:00 AM

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This and That

His 1. Our chickens are still in our basement. They are doing well. Caleb loves to go down and see them every morning when he wakes up. He always says, “Shhh, sleeping.” Yesterday he tried to feed them a can of black beans from our food storage. He likes beans and I guess he thought [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/08/2013 03:00 AM

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Balsamic Strawberry Ricotta Shortcakes

Mother’s Day is on Sunday and we don’t have any special plans, but I really don’t need special plans. My guys spoil me every day. I am one lucky mama and wife. Ok, maybe I will ask for a day off from changing diapers or folding laundry, but I really don’t need to be showered [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/06/2013 03:00 AM

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Kale, Mushroom, and Ricotta Calzones

I always ask Josh what he wants for dinner. I really don’t know why I ask for his input because we rarely make what he wants. Don’t feel bad for Josh because he eats well:) I just don’t want to make for dinner every night. Josh always suggests pizza. He never gets tired of pizza. Last [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/05/2013 03:00 AM

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Big Traveling Potluck 2013

Last week we attended the first Big Traveling Potluck in Southern California. The Potluck was put on by the fabulous Pam and Maggy from Three Many Cooks and Erika from Ivory Hut. I love and admire these ladies so I knew it was going to be an incredible event. The weekend was filled with good [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/03/2013 03:00 AM

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Salted Caramel Brownie Milkshake

We started Salted Caramel Week with Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies and we are ending with a Salted Caramel Brownie Milkshake. Salted Caramel Week goes full circle and ends with a big bang! Just when you thought Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies couldn’t get any better, they get blended into a milkshake. Vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce, and salted [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/02/2013 03:32 AM

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This and That

His 1. New chicks! I am so excited to start our flock. I feel like I am in grade school and get to take the class pet home for the weekend. We have to keep them inside for a few weeks until they are ready for their coop. Caleb loves hearing the chirps. 2. We [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

05/01/2013 03:00 AM

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Salted Caramel Toffee Coconut Macaroons

We kicked off Salted Caramel Week on Monday with Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies. I hope you all had a chance to make them. They are pretty divine. Salted caramel week continues today with Salted Caramel Toffee Coconut Macaroons. I know that is kind of a mouthful of a title, but I promise, you will want [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/30/2013 03:00 AM

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Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills

Last week one of my dreams came true. I stayed at the famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel). My favorite movie of all-time is Pretty Woman and I have been dreaming of staying at the Beverly Wilshire since I was probably 10. When I walked into the lobby I told Josh [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/29/2013 03:00 AM

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Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies

We got home from California last night and I am pretty exhausted so this is going to be short and sweet. And when I say sweet, I mean very sweet, as in Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies. Holy sweetness! I hope you’ve all had the chance to make our Salted Caramel Sauce. It rocks the house [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/26/2013 03:00 AM

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Mango & Cilantro Guacamole {GIVEAWAY}

It’s Friday and we are celebrating with Mango Guacamole AND a giveaway for Gaby’s new book, Absolutely Avocados. Gaby is one of my best blogging buds. I think we are long lost sisters. We are both planners-like the annoying type of planners who always have to know what is going on WAY in advance. We [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/25/2013 03:00 AM

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This and That

His 1. Do any of you cut your cheese and leave it looking like this? I don’t understand how this happens. I certainly don’t cut cheese like this and we don’t let Caleb get near sharp objects so that only leaves one person. 2. Caleb has had a hollow leg lately. Always saying hungry, hungry, [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/24/2013 03:00 AM

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Spinach Artichoke Lasagna Roll Ups

I love traditional lasagna with layers and layers of cheese, sauce, and vegetables. But my new favorite way to enjoy lasagna is in roll up form. You know, like fruit roll ups, but way better because it’s lasagna! Spinach Artichoke Lasagna Roll Ups are fun to make and fun to eat! I love making a [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/23/2013 03:00 AM

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Petunia Pickle Bottom Giveaway

We teamed up with our friends at Petunia Pickle Bottom for a fabulous giveaway today! Petunia Pickle Bottom is known for their high-end, original, and fashionable diaper bags. I fell in love with PPB’s diaper bags when I was pregnant with Caleb. A friend recommended them to me and I instantly fell in love. A diaper [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/22/2013 03:00 AM

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Coconut Green Smoothie & KitchenAid Blender Giveaway

Some people get weirded out by green food, but not me. Green is my favorite color and I love green foods! I can’t think of a green food that I don’t like. Well, unless the green food is green because of mold or lots of dye. I like fresh green foods:) I make green smoothies [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/19/2013 03:00 AM

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Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Peas, Avocado & Lemon Basil Dressing

It is spring, right? I think it is, but mother nature is telling me otherwise. It’s been cold and we’ve even had snow in Utah this week. Yes, snow, the white stuff that I wish would go away until Christmas day. We’ve been cooped up inside this week-no park, no runs, and no walks. Poor [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/18/2013 03:00 AM

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This and That

His 1. With the recent horrific events at the Boston marathon, I want to share my perspective. First off, may God Bless America and the victims and their families. Second, I love people and I am a believer in humanity. Regardless of religion, politics, or anything else controversial, we as humans have our weaknesses and have [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/17/2013 03:00 AM

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Easy Chocolate Mousse

Our thoughts and prayers are with Boston and everyone affected by the tragedy. Chocolate Mousse! Mousse au chocolaté! However you want to say it, it’s divine. I used to be afraid to make it. I don’t know why it scared me, it just seemed like a dessert you only should eat in Paris or at [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/16/2013 03:00 AM

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Weck Jars Giveaway

We teamed up with our friends at Weck Jars for a fun giveaway today! Don’t you love Weck Jars? We do! We use our glass Weck Jars for everything! I am obsessed. I love them ALL! I recently did some spring cleaning and boy did our Weck Jars come in handy. I cleaned out our [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/15/2013 03:00 AM

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins {GIVEAWAY}

Peanut, peanut butter…and JELLY! Is that a real song or is it just one I made up in my head? I am not sure, but it has a nice tune:) I am very excited about today’s recipe-Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins. The recipe comes from my good friend Lori’s new cookbook, The Recipe Girl Cookbook. [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/12/2013 03:00 AM

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Peanutty Buckeye Bars

I love buckeyes. And I am not talking about the Ohio State Buckeyes, I don’t like to talk about them. I am an Illini fan. I am talking about the chocolate peanut butter buckeyes that are insanely delicious. The ones you pop in your mouth and keep popping until they are gone and you have a [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/11/2013 05:16 AM

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This and That

His 1. Last week we went to Monterey, California. Caleb loves parks and we found a really fun park, The Dennis the Menace Park. There were lots of slides and Caleb went up and down every single one. He’s an animal! Caleb also got to play with his cousin. We went to the beach, the Monterey [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/10/2013 03:00 AM

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Brown Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles

I am not eating sugar this week. Well, I haven’t caved in yet:) So far, so good! I just need a week to detox a little. I am still eating fruit, but no desserts and that means no cookies. Gasp! I don’t think I have ever gone a week without eating a cookie! Well, just [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/09/2013 03:00 AM

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Driscoll’s Blogging Event & Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2013

Last week we traveled to Monterey, California to attend a blogging event with our favorite berry company, Driscoll’s. Driscoll’s mission is to: “continually delight our Berry Consumers through alignment with our Customers and Berry Growers.” All of Driscoll’s efforts revolve around providing a delightful eating experience with every single Driscoll berry. They focus o

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/08/2013 03:00 AM

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Greek Pizza

Tonight the madness will end. Who will win the big dance-Michigan or Louisville? I didn’t pick either team, my bracket got messed up a long time ago. I am not sure who I will cheer for, probably Michigan. I have to route for the Big Ten team. I just hope it’s an entertaining game. I’ve [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/05/2013 03:00 AM

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Baked Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta

I love me some stuffed shells, but sometimes I don’t like to take the time to stuff the shells. I know it isn’t that hard, but I am allowed to have lazy days. I love giving myself permission to be lazy. The joys of being an adult. Well, last week I was feeling very lazy. [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/04/2013 03:09 AM

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This and That

His 1. Caleb has been a little snuggler lately. He even laid down to take a nap with me. It is great snuggling with this little guy. 2. We love watching the NCAA tournament, but over the weekend there was a horrific injury during the Louisville vs. Duke game. Kevin Ware was the young man injured. [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/03/2013 03:00 AM

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Easy Marinara Sauce

Last week we were making baked pasta for dinner and Josh asked if he could get started on the sauce. I told him he could get out the ingredients, but I would make the sauce. I am the sauce maker in our house. I trust Josh with a lot of things, but not with my [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/02/2013 03:14 AM

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$200 Albion Fit Giveaway

I am SO excited about today’s giveaway! We teamed up with Albion Fit, my favorite fitness apparel and swimwear company, for a $200 shopping spree giveaway to Albionfit.com. Albion Fit offers high performance, high quality pieces that are fashionable and functional. Their apparel is designed by women and is flattering on all body types. The family [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

04/01/2013 03:15 AM

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Cobb Salad Sandwich

We dyed a lot of Easter eggs over the weekend with my sister and her two cute kiddos. We made a mess, but it was totally worth it. We sent some eggs home with my sister, but we still have a fridge full. I am going to make a lot of Avocado Egg Salad sandwiches. [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/31/2013 04:31 AM

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Caleb {18 Months Old}

Caleb just turned 18 months old and we thought we would share a “little pea” update. Caleb currently loves: Playing basketball Running as fast as his little legs will let him Oatmeal, yogurt, cheese, berries, beans, olives, pizza, raisins, bananas, and bacon Playing at the park Going on walks Watching Minions and Dragon Horses and [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/29/2013 03:00 AM

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Kale, Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Easter is on Sunday and I am very hoppy about that. I know, hardy har har:) My sister, niece, and nephew are coming over tomorrow to dye eggs. We are also going to do a little egg hunt. Caleb thinks eggs are balls so he should dominate the egg hunt:) He is getting raisins and [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/28/2013 03:37 AM

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This and That

His 1. Last week we got to go to the NCAA tournament with some friends. What a blast! We were there for the Harvard vs. New Mexico. We are lucky the tournament comes to Salt Lake every three years or so. Hopefully the Utes basketball program will get back to a great basketball program. I [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/27/2013 03:00 AM

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Avocado Egg Salad

Have you dyed your Easter eggs yet? We are going to attempt to do a few with Caleb. It might be one giant mess, but we will try to keep things under control. Josh loves dying eggs and is excited to start the tradition with our little pea. I know we are going to be [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/26/2013 03:00 AM

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Calphalon Easter Giveaway

We teamed up with Calphalon for a fun giveaway! One lucky reader will win a Calphalon Waffle Maker, Omelette Pan Set, Tea Kettle, and a Muffin Pan. Do you sense a theme? If you guessed, brunch, you were right! The theme is brunch because Easter is right around the corner and Easter brunch is the best! [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/25/2013 03:10 AM

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Open-Faced Enchilada Veggie Quesadillas

Do you have a case of the Mondays? And if you are’t sure what that means, watch Office Space. Such a good flick! Mondays are always hard for me. Even though I work from home, it’s still difficult to get back to the grind. Mondays usually consist of catching up on emails, grocery shopping, laundry, and [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/24/2013 03:13 AM

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Family Photo Shoot with Anthology

A few weeks ago, we went to Park City, Utah for a fun photo shoot with Anthology Destinations. Anthology’s newest vacation home is located in Park City and they asked us to come be a part of their photo shoot. Aaron Snow, an Oklahoma based wedding and lifestyle photographer, flew in to do the photo [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/22/2013 03:00 AM

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Bunny Tails {Harry & David Easter Basket Giveaway}

Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. Dying eggs, baskets, candy, Easter dresses, bonnets…what’s not to love? We used to dye eggs every year. My sister is the artistic one in our family and would make the prettiest eggs. Mine never turned out so great so I would always have her finish my [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/21/2013 03:03 AM

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This and That

1. We bought Caleb a little basketball hoop and he is having so much fun. He yells dunk and shoot and is actually pretty good. Look at that form! He even follows through. 2. Speaking of basketball, it’s March Madness time! I go a little mad every year. I love college basketball and the tournament [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/20/2013 03:05 AM

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Coconut Lemon Macaroon Nests

Today is the first day of spring and I’ve got major spring fever. Bring on the tulips, chirping birds, green grass, picnics at the park, and sunshine. I am also in the mood for lemon everything! Lemon pancakes, lemon muffins, lemon salads, lemon bars, and, lemon cookies. Hellooooo spring! To celebrate the first day of spring, I [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/19/2013 03:42 AM

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Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City

Last weekend we stayed at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. We live in Salt Lake, but when the Grand America invited us to come and stay, we jumped at the chance. It was nice to enjoy a weekend away from home, even if we were in the same city. Sometimes “staycations” are the [...]

Two Peas and Their Pod

03/18/2013 03:16 AM

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Loaded Baked Potato Frittata

Easter is right around the corner and Josh created a Loaded Baked Potato Frittata that he insists you all make for Easter brunch. This frittata is just like a loaded baked potato, but in frittata form. The frittata is filled with potatoes, cheese, bacon, and green onions. He also topped it off with a dollop [...]

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