When I think of nut blends or trail mixes, I automatically think of my favorite places to hike. When I think about hiking, I also think about all the delicious trail mixes I’ve eaten! Since I’m a pretty simple woman, I usually stick to the classic mix of cashews, peanuts, raisins, almonds, and chocolate candies. Recently though, I got the opportunity to try out other nut blends that are far from any trail mixes I have tried before. I got the wonderful opportunity to try out different nut blends from Setton Farms-and I’m a little obsessed! Setton Farms is located in Terra Bella, California and known for their phenomenally delicious pistachios.…
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A Healthy Snack Choice: GoMacro Bars Review + GIVEAWAY
The Healthy Snack with Wholesome Origins Being only a 20-year-old, you would think that I am a mom of 5 with all the random snacks I carry with me in my bag wherever I go. Some of my favorite snacks to munch on are granola bars, pretzels, fruit leathers, and trail mix. Being the snacker that I am, recently I have been trying to incorporate more healthy snacks into my diet. That’s why today I wanted to share with you my new favorite on-the-go snack, GoMacro Bars and why they are the perfect healthy treat. GoMacro was first started by a mother and daughter duo on their organic farm. It…
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Nutrition at Home or On the Go: Bob’s Redmill Oatmeal Cups Review + GIVEAWAY
Get the Best Out of Breakfast, even On-The-Go Today I wanted to share with you one of favorite food brands. Not only is Bob’s Red Mill super close to my house, it is also a beloved icon around the Portland area. I’ve always drove past the big red building basically all my life and never got the chance to test out some of the products until recently- and boy, have I been missing out! The unique thing about Bob’s Red Mill is that it is employee owned and all of the grains are stone milled, as opposed to the modern processing techniques that usually take away most of the nutrients,…
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For the Classy Sweet-Tooth: The Unique Flavors of L’Artisan Gourmet Macarons
“All you need is love… but macarons are nice too!” -Unknown They aren’t Like Average Macarons I’m sure you know almost all traditional macarons contain the same basic ingredients – ground almond, egg, and powdered sugar. It all comes down to the distinct flavorings and cream in the middle, and that’s exactly what sets L’Artisan Macarons apart from all the other kinds if macarons I’ve tasted in the past. L’Artisan Macarons are all-natural, preservative-free and are such a delight with all of their incredibly unique flavors! Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite little gourmet macaron creations from the one and only L’Artisan Macarons from San Francisco, California. I…
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Buddha Teas: Linden Tea Review
Quality Made Tea: Buddha Teas Hello my lovely readers! Today I want to share with you an amazing website, BuddhaTeas.com. Buddha Teas has an enormous selection of teas that are all organic, or wild harvested to ensure there are no pesticides or other chemicals used that can be harmful to the human body. I’m not much of a tea drinker, but I chose herbal Linden Tea ($8.49) to try because I heard so many great things about it! This beautiful box of Buddha Tea came with 18 individually wrapped tea bags inside. Linden tea comes from a white flower that can be found in North America and Europe. This organic tea is…
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A Perfect Gift for the Baking Lover: Rainbow Rolling Pins
Hello Everyone! So I was scrolling through Etsy the other day and stumbled across Rainbow Rolling Pins. I’ve never seen or heard of laser engraved rolling pins before so I just had to have one! Rainbow Rolling Pins has all kinds of different patterns and designs from “Animals” to the “The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh”. Being the cat lover that I am, of course naturally I chose the cat pattern. This rolling pin features cute little silhouettes of curious and playful cats all over it. When I received this in the mail, I though it looked even more amazing in person. The laser embossed designs are very precise. Having…
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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Crackle Cookies
Hello everyone! Here is my absolute favorite fall cookie recipe. These pumpkin crackle cookies are simple to make and oh, so delicious! They were definitely a hit at my house! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp pumpkin spice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup softened butter 1 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 1 cup pumpkin 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar Instructions: Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray, set aside. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients from the flour to the salt. Step…
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Simple Healthy Dinner Idea: Cilantro and Lime Salmon
Hello and welcome to Shop with Kendallyn! Here you will find one of my favorite quick and easy salmon recipes. Salmon by itself is amazing, but baked to perfection with a tangy lime and cilantro sauce in three easy steps? So yummy! Prep time: 5-8 minutes Cook Time:10-15 minutes Servings: 3 Total Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 small lime, the zest and juice 2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 tablespoons of chopped up cilantro 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1/2 or less of a jalapeno, chopped (*optional*) salt and pepper to taste 1-2 pound…
