that’s a wrap – The Fitnessista

On the military life.. not the blog. You’re not getting rid of me that easily 😉  After 22 years, the Pilot is officially retired from the military! You can check out the full recap of the fini ...

Crab Salad – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Made of tender flaked imitation crab with crunchy, fresh celery, fragrant onion, and sliced black olives in a light, herbed mayonnaise dressing, deli classic crab salad is hard to resist. Whether ...

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

We’ve taken our fan-favorite Bang Bang Chicken recipe and made an air fryer version! The secret to making this irresistible sauce is the right balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess. With this ...

Sausage and Potato Soup – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...

The Pilot’s retirement ceremony and festivities

Sharing a recap of the Pilot’s retirement festivities. After just under 22 years in the Air Force, he’s done!  I’ve started this post a few times and have so much to say, so I ended up splitting ...

One Pot Rotini Pasta

Easy, creamy, and oh-so cheesy this one-pot pasta simmers the pasta in a rich creamy tomato sauce. It’s the perfect 30 minute meal. Flavor: This recipe has a fresh and tangy tomato ...

Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Stew

Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Stew is our go-to for cold, winter nights or the perfect pick-me-up for when sick days hit. Tender pork, smoky green chiles, and our special spice blend takes this ...

January 2025 reads – The Fitnessista

Sharing the books I read in January 2025 and if I’d recommend adding them to your collection. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Ours was packed with fun events and this ...

Queso Fundido – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Queso fundido is a true cheese-lover’s dream. Can you imagine anything more tempting than a skillet filled with bubbling hot cheese and spicy chorizo topped with fresh cilantro and green onions ...

Shrimp Risotto – Spend With Pennies

About the authorHolly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, ...