Air Fryer Corn Tortilla Chips

Snacking happy!  I’m always looking for new ways to eat healthy, lighter or cut calories.  Snacks are important to help one stay satisfied between meals, but they can throw the balance way off if not careful!

We’ve been enjoying these guilt free Air fryer corn tortilla chips and salsa!  Two whole corn tortillas are only 100 calories, and Salsa is almost no-calorie at only about 10 calories per 2 TBSP!

These air fryer chips are so simple to prepare and so delicious!

To prepare:  I cut the whole soft corn tortillas into chips, put them in a single layer, spray lightly with olive oil spray, place them into the Air fryer and cook at 400° for approximately 8-10 minutes, then serve with some tasty salsa.

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Happy “Cinco de Mayo!”

Today we are enjoying this!  We always love my homemade Guacamole with Salsa and fresh Air Fryer Corn Tortilla Chips!

~ Happy Hour goodness today!

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Mmm!...Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread.

If you’ve never had zucchini bread, this is one to start with because you won’t believe there’s zucchini in it!  And, if you already like zucchini bread, and if you like chocolate too, you’re gonna love this!

I used a recipe I found awhile back and tweaked a bit to make it my own.  The double dose of chocolate from cocoa & chocolate chips makes this taste more like cake or brownies.  It’s so delicious!

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:

2 large eggs

1/3 cup honey

1/2 cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 + 2/3 cups all purpose flour 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup cocoa

2 cups finely shredded zucchini, (peeled-optional) gently pressed

1 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, honey, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

In a separate bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa, mix well then combine with eggs and sugar mixture.  Mix until well combined. 

Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips.    

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Sprinkle walnuts on top.(optional)

Bake the bread for 65 to 75 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the bread from the oven, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before removing from the pan onto a rack.

Cool completely before slicing; store well wrapped and at room temperature.

Enjoy!...

And then it was APRIL

I’ve often said “shop your home before buying new!” Well, I’m certainly practicing what I preach even more so during these unfamiliar days! Aren’t we all?!

I shopped my home for some change of scenery. I created a little something sweet and cheerful to celebrate Easter and Spring! It’s making me smile!

I hope you’re doing well and finding much to smile about!

~ Stay safe, stay healthy!

xoxo ~ Tammy

Bye-bye winter! Hello SPRING!

Hello Everyone...I hope you’re all doing well and staying healthy!

“Home” is even more precious these days, isn’t it?! Our safe spot, shelter, a place of hope shared with family.  We are all facing this covid-19 pandemic and unsure about how long we will be sheltering at home, alone together!

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius

I’m staying busy and finding things to focus on that bring joy and peace to my mind. What better time to “shop my home” and do some redecorating?!

Oh, and it’s the last day of winter, that makes me smile! And, we are expecting temps to reach 80° tomorrow, as we welcome spring!

~ Bye-bye winter! Hello SPRING!...

Hello MARCH!

I'm so happy to say that!

It’s the month of Spring’s arrival and that makes me so very happy!

I wait all winter to welcome March and Spring!

It’s a new day and a new month, and soon it will be a new season!

***Spring is on the way!***

Happy March!

Family Tree Window Art

Sometimes the best gifts are handmade and from the heart.

I received this beautiful window art of our family tree from my daughter for Christmas.  She created it!  I love it!!!  She has a Cricut machine and this is making me want one!  Or, I could just ask her to make me more pretty stuff like this beautiful window! 

I have it on display here on our hall table, for now. It makes me smile seeing the names of my loved ones among the branches!

~ I hope you find much to smile about today!

Happy Valentine's Day!~My Beautiful Heart Wreath

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

- Confucius

I was thinking ahead about February and Valentine's Day when I spotted this lovely heart!

I ordered this beautiful faux white-rose covered heart from target.com.  A little gift to myself, 'cause I just had to have it!

It originally had several tiny green leaves throughout which I simply removed because I prefer this all white look.  I’m so happy with it and I really love it!

I hope you are feeling extra loved today!

Thrifty Winter Decor

Our first Monday of February!  The sun is shining and it’s a bright and beautiful first Monday of this new month.

This is my current decor for winter over here in front of the window.  I have a simple touch of greenery, winter picks of pine, and pine cones tucked into my thrifted tin heart, displayed on my thrifted green painted wood & iron decor piece.

Well, that was a mouthful but a precise description for this view in our breakfast area.  Another heart item that I love that works well for February decor too.  These thrift store finds are a couple of my favorites at the moment.   I also added some evergreens to my candlesticks.  I love hearts and I love green so this is making me smile!

The temperatures are promising for this first week of February, in the 70’s today!

I’m optimistic about spring arriving soon!

Hellooo FEBRUARY!

Well, winter’s certainly not over, but January is!  We’re even closer to spring!

And, YAY!...It’s the month of hearts & love!  Time to bring out the heart decor.  These are a couple of my favorite heart items.  I found the heart wreath long ago and the decor beads were found around this time last year.  Hearts are a favorite of mine so they are present in my home throughout the year, not just for February.   

My perpetual calendar keeps me up to date, that is if I remember to flip over the days and months!(wink)

I know I shouldn't rush time, but I'm so ready for Spring to get here!