Why I Eat White Rice Instead of Brown Rice

This may come as a surprise to you, but I never cook brown rice. Like, ever. Instead, I cook and eat WHITE rice on a regular basis.

Now, you may wonder why I would eat something nearly every week that many of  the health-conscious crowd would consider Satan in food form. 

Well, I have FIVE reasons why I eat white rice instead of brown rice:

How to Make Butter + It's My Birthday!

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY!

And I thought, what better post to share on my birthday than one about butter? Because: it's no surprise that I LOVE butter. I mean, I even named my blog after it. :D

Sometimes, I find myself with extra cream hanging around in my fridge. Rather than let it go bad, I make it into butter and freeze it for later use. It does take a little effort, but if you use my method, it really is a doable project. 

Head on over to The Pioneer Woman's blog to get the full tutorial.

Winter Salad Inspiration: Grapefruit and Arugula Salad

I don't know about you, but after all the holiday indulgences, I'm quite ready to get back on the eating-healthy bandwagon.

So here's a bit of salad inspiration for y'all!

Top 10 Posts of 2016

When I look back at 2016, it's been a very rewarding year for me. 

I birthed my second child and watched him grow and develop. I also watched as my little girl transformed from a toddler to a little girl (all the feels!). I wrote my first ever e-book. I pushed myself to try out new things (like taking a dance class!), and to grow my business (I took a course on email marketing!).

And I'm proud of the posts that I shared with you guys this year.

Here are my top 10 favorite posts of 2016:

1) Lemon Crepes with Whipped Ricotta Filling

2) How to Make Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs

3) Russian Cream (Sour Cream Panna Cotta)

4) Sausage Breakfast Hash

5) How to Meal Plan Like a Boss

6) Pumpkin Spice Lattes

7) Easier Spanish Omelette

8) Cranberry Clafoutis 

9) Stuffed Pepper Casserole

10) Teabag Shortbread Cookies

Let me know it the comments what you'd like to see on Buttered Side Up in 2017!