Hi! Thank you so much for being here! My name is Maddie. I am a twenty-something, semi-vegetarian, Midwestern gal with a love for food and drinks. I’ve grown up and spent a majority of my life in Madison, WI which is where I reside now. I’ve loved to cook, bake, and create as long as … More The First Step
I love a savory breakfast! Unfortunately, so much of the time breakfast food ends up being pretty bad for you, it is often filled with a lot of salt and fat which is not a great way to start the day. This healthy hash idea just kind of came to me one day as I … More Sweet Potato Hash
Wow summer flew by! Does any body else have a priority shift in the summer time? I got lost in all the activities and put my writing on the way side. Hopefully this fall brings more cooking and inspiration. This meatball recipe is a great transition dish. I know some people hang on to summer … More Turkey Meatballs
Personally, I love Mediterranean foods and way of eating. Everything is always so fresh and delicious. I’ve been making Tzatziki sauce pretty regularly, thanks to my garden patio. I use it to dip veggies, marinate chicken, or create a gyro. This week I’m going to share my version of Tzatziki sauce as well as my … More Tzatziki
I’ll be honest I used to hate chicken salad! I thought it was something that had to be loaded with mayo, raisins, celery, and mostly likely served luke warm in a large vat at picnics. I was wrong. I now make chicken salad at least once a month. The best part is that it is … More Maddie’s Chicken Salad
Old post…new blog. I’m known for being quite the smoothie drinker and people often ask me my favorites or for recommendations. This is my go to post work out smoothie, but is also just a great mid day pick me up. The protein is a necessity after the workout and the caffeine keeps me movin. … More Post Workout Smoothie
One of my favorite snacks right now are Rice Cakes. I always have lightly salted, caramel, and some sort of cheese flavor around. They are healthy, cheap, and so so easy. Most of the time I eat them plain, but lately I’ve been getting a little creative. Right now my go to snack or light … More Rice Cake Nummys
Bites and Bottles 