Even though it’s spring time in the Mid-Atlantic, the temperature outside suggests otherwise! On a cool day like today, I decided to make something warm and satisfying. Turkey meatloaf has been my favorite meal as it provides a lighter and healthier version of a traditionally pork and beef mixture meatloaf From the Pantry: 2 squirts of stone ground mustard 1 cup of ketchup 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese 1 package of Lipton onion soup mix 1 slice of day old bread 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce From the Fridge: 1 pound of ground turkey (I used 93% lean) 1/4 cup … Continue reading Turkey Meatloaf

Today is Monday and it’s raining here in the DMV area. How is everyone doing? For me personally, it’s becoming very difficult to stay inside day in and day out. Trust me, I get it. Sometimes, starting the day with a warm, comforting and healthy breakfast is just want is needed. I’m too lazy to make anything big today so I’m making my fruit oatmeal. Most of these items you already have. From the Pantry: rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg From the Fridge: fruit selection, milk, butter (optional) Follow directions on the back of your oats. (I like to infuse milk … Continue reading Homemade Fruit Oatmeal

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As we near the end of another tough week of COVID-19 Lockdown, if your kitchen looks like mine, you may be nearing the end of your groceries and it most likely is time for yet another grocery store run. Ugh. I know I’m definitely not going to the store today, so I got creative and decided to make breakfast food for dinner. From the Fridge: Turkey bacon, milk From the Pantry: baking powder, flour, salt, vanilla, white sugar For turkey bacon  Preheat oven 425°F Line baking sheet with foil (to catch drippings) Place cooking rack on top of foiled baking … Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes & Turkey Bacon

650 K St NW Washington DC 20001 RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic. RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. I ordered the fresh ground meatballs with marinara as well as the homemade Italian salad (not pictured) Overall it’s a beautiful restaurant but a little pricey for what you actually receive. RPM Italian ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Continue reading RPM Italian