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Eight Days in London

The news of the royal baby and this time of year reminds me… we were in London this time last year! And I’ve never really posted about it on the blog here. So get ready for a few London posts.

We LOVED our time in London. We took Zara, who was 8 months old at the time, on her first overseas adventure. The plane ride there and back was a little rough (even though it was a direct flight from Austin!) We did not get to sleep (thanks to a baby that wanted to be fed and held), even though it was an overnight flight. So on our first day in London we were in a bit of a daze. Luckily, we planned to be there over a week, so most of our time there was relaxing and fun.

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17 Recipes for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Last year I celebrated my first Mother’s Day with my daughter. She, my husband and I were in London on vacation. We picked up some pastries and coffee and spent the day together. This year I’m pregnant with my son. We’re having a slightly more chill Mother’s Day this year and will be spending it at our home in Austin, cooking up some Mother’s Day recipes and relaxing.
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Bananas Foster French Toast

Mmmm. Bananas Foster. Mmmm. French toast. MMMMM. Bananas foster french toast! I’ve seriously been wanting to make this for months. I mean, how absolutely delicious does that combination sound? I love the sticky sweetness of bananas foster. And I love French toast. So I’ve been wanting to combine the two into a delicious French toast.

I tried to make a version of this last year. And while it wasn’t bad… it just wasn’t up to my standards. It was not blog-worthy. I didn’t want to share it with you guys yet. But then I saw a loaf of brioche bread in Trader Joe’s and I thought.. It’s time to try this out again. So I grabbed the loaf, grabbed some bananas, and got ready to test out the bananas foster french toast recipe again.
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Apple, Cheddar, and Arugula Sandwich (with Bacon!)

Last week on our Food Banjo Instagram, we announced something big. We’re expecting our second baby in October! And while we’re SO excited, I’m not excited that I can no longer eat all the things. There are certain foods you’re not supposed to eat when pregnant. One of those is deli meat. But I’ve been craving sandwiches. So instead of using deli meat, I’ve been making apple, cheddar, and arugula sandwiches with bacon. It thankfully has been satisfying my cravings and makes for a really easy lunch sandwich.…

Cod with Tomatoes and Basil (Whole30 and Paleo)

I am always on the hunt for quick, healthy recipes like this baked cod with tomatoes and basil. When I get home from work, sometimes I feel like cooking something elaborate. But mostly, I want something quick and easy.

This cod with tomatoes and basil fits the bill. And even better? It’s all cooked in one skillet, which makes clean up so easy. I LOVE that this cod is Whole30 and Paleo-friendly too. If you’ve done a Whole30, you know how exhausting it can be to cook every night. This is one of those EASY Whole30 meals that takes very little prep and very little cleanup.
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Aviation Cocktail

Have you ever made an aviation cocktail? It’s so tasty. It’s a combination between sour, sweet, and just a touch floral. It’s one of our favorite cocktails, and we were both shocked we hadn’t shared it on the blog yet. So Josh whipped up a couple the other day and we took photos. (Then he got to drink both because pregnancy).

The tartness comes from the lemon, the sweetness comes from the Maraschino Liqueur and the flowery flavor comes from the Creme de Violette. And of course it has gin. We love gin around here.
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