foodie fave- peas and crayons.

i am super excited to announce that july's foodie fave is jenn from peas and crayons! p&c was one of the first foodie blogs i started following a year ago. jenn is committed to healthy living and she gives great tips and recipes. bonus: now she's got other bloggers posting about their food and linking up on "what i ate wednesdays." i am excited to try out these veggie friendly recipes::

cranberry walnut croissant, quinoa fried rice, pesto veggie manicotti, creamy pesto shrimp wantons (i dont even like shrimp but these look too tasty not to try!)

panko pesto mozzarella balls, wicked easy salsa, tomato soup and cheese croissant panini, zucchini cheese fries

What is your favorite meal of the day? Whatever meal involves company. Sometimes it's brunch, or a fun lunch date, and dinner with my husband is always a blast since there are equal parts eating and laughter. Good times =)

Favorite Dish you have featured on your blog?  Lately I cant get enough quiche.

Favorite Healthy Recipe: This healthy twist on fried rice is ridiculously tasty and super filling: quinoa fried rice


Favorite ingredient to bake or cook with: Garlic goes in nearly everything I make. It's a little flavor powerhouse!

New dish you're dying to try to make: Kale chips! They are all over blogland and I have got to try them!

Are there any special occasions or holidays you like to cook for? All of them!!! My party pants are always on ;)

What prompted you to start "What I Ate Wednesdays"? Food diaries and meal reflection were such a huge part of my career that if I wasn't reading a list of someone else's eats, I was writing my own. They get super tedious though and I thought a photo diary of random days would be fun to look back on. I started posted my photo food diaries on my blog every Wednesday and it became this fabulous way for me to reflect on my eating habits and spot out patterns, slip-ups, and successes! Before I knew it, I was inviting all of blog land to join me in this weekly food photo montage! I am super inspired by all the WIAW eats... ohmygosh I'm always trying new recipes and food combinations now... I love it so!

What is the most challenging thing about cooking for you? Baking makes me want to punch Martha Stewart in the face. I heart Martha... but she makes it look so easy when it is oh-so hard for me! I get flour everywhere and run around looking like Tyrone Biggums.

What do you like most about cooking? Its a fabulous way to indulge my creativity while nurturing my body! I know where my ingredients came from and where they'll end up. The cheese goes straight to my butt and the almonds go straight to my muscles =) In theory. haha

isn't she cute? check out peas and crayons for more healthy recipes and crafty tips! 

xo, 

jillian

ps interested in attending the rendez-vous: new england event in september?! be sure to reserve your ticket today!