This post brought to you by BUBBA Burger. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Foodie Loves Fitness. One of the many things that I love about summertime is how it's the prime season for grilling. I find it so relaxing to throw some delicious food on my grill, sprawl out on a recliner in my backyard and sip on a glass of wine while it's cooking, then enjoy a leisurely meal on my patio. Lately I've been a grilling fool - throwing everything from corn and asparagus to peaches and zucchini on my grill. One of my favorite things to grill is veggie burgers. Of all the types of veggie burgers out there, black bean burgers are definitely my favorite kind. What I love about black beans is that they're hearty and filling. They're rich in fiber, protein, folic acid, and a slew of ... [Read More]
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An Early Birthday Celebration & Desserts Galore [Weekend Recap]
Hi friends! I haven't been around the past bunch of days, and I've missed blogging! The reason I've been a bit MIA is because my father-in-law flew in from the east coast to visit my hubby and me. I've been busy having fun around town and hosting him in our new home. Although we had a couple of days of overcast skies, we also had a few days with gorgeous weather to enjoy. We spent all Sunday afternoon at the beach soaking up the sun in Carlsbad: When guests come to town, I inevitably wind up whipping up a lot of yummy food for us to enjoy. What can I say, I show my love with food! My father-in-law went gluten free earlier this year, so I had a bit of a fun challenge in coming up with all GF fare. He also has a huge sweet tooth, so I knew that dessert was a must. One dessert hit was ... [Read More]