Ever since I can remember, I have been in love with salads. Believe it or not, as a child I was an extremely picky eater and the only thing I would order at restaurants was a side salad with Italian dressing. Fast forward to the Ashley I am now and I will literally eat anything. I LOVE trying new foods, but I also still obsess over salads and overall it's what my body craves. When we first moved from Columbus, Ohio to Austin, Texas I missed family and my go to salads. I was i

I have a SERIOUS obsession with salads. As a child, every time we went to a restaurant (which was not often) I would order a side salad with Italian dressing. While my tastes are more matured and varied now, I still love salads. I guess I have always enjoyed vegetables and something about the crunch and texture of a salad is comfort to me. It is truly what I crave most days. I have eaten so many salads in my life, that I consider myself pretty savvy when it comes to finding t

Looking for a snack to serve your guests or bring to a Holiday party? I added a little Austin flare to this classic snack by adding pecans and 'Garlic Parmesan' Knots. I LOVE Knots because they are crunchy and fresh without any artificial colors or flavors, GMO ingredients or preservatives. Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal 6 Cups Corn Chex Cereal 3 Cups raw whole cashews 3 cups raw pecan halves 3/4 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon seas

Growing up in a conservative small town in Ohio, I was ultimately programmed to think tattoos were for ex cons, rockstars, and the general "rebellious" population. Moving to Austin, TX was a total shock to my system at first, but immediately fell in love with expressive fashion culture. This year marked the 10 year anniversary of my mom, Christine, passing away. I now wear her name proudly on my wrist as a reminder of her, my past and what I desire for my future. My mother pa