The day is finally here. Next to my Fancy Blue Corn Cupcake recipe (you can find it here), my recipe for making tortillas/fry bread/biscuits is the most requested! Sorry to keep you waiting. Making your own tortilla dough is a rite of passage for any Native cuisine lover. The real test being if you can… Continue reading Fancy Navajo Magic Bread: Tortilla, Fry Bread, Biscuit Dough Recipe
Author: The Fancy Navajo
5 Wallet Friendly Tips for Grocery Shopping
I have a confession to make, I spend way too much money on food. A few weeks ago, the hubby and I sat down and crunched the numbers. It was not pretty. We both gasped and looked at each other in shock. Is that right? What surprised us the most was that we were spending… Continue reading 5 Wallet Friendly Tips for Grocery Shopping
The Fancy Navajo Garden
Today I will be sharing how I started my Arizona garden. I started my garden at the end of February and it has quickly become one of my favorite hobbies. It’s amazing to go outside each day to see what new plants have grown. I can easily go outside if I need some jalapeños or basil.… Continue reading The Fancy Navajo Garden
DIY Pineapple Dessert Toppers with Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream
Today I am sharing a fun DIY, Pineapple Dessert Toppers featuring Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream. With weddings, graduations, potlucks, and summer celebrations in full swing. What better way to celebrate with a cool and refreshing treat, like Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream. If you haven’t had mochi ice cream, it is ice cream wrapped in a… Continue reading DIY Pineapple Dessert Toppers with Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream
California Pizza Kitchen: Fancy Navajo Foodie Favorites
I recently was invited to my local California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) to try out their new Cauliflower Pizza Crust. As an avid pizza lover, this was right up my alley! I honestly had not been to a California Pizza Kitchen restaurant before, but in college I was a big fan of their frozen BBQ… Continue reading California Pizza Kitchen: Fancy Navajo Foodie Favorites
Fancy Navajo Blue Corn Quiche
I am so happy to share my Fancy Navajo Blue Corn Quiche. Quiches are a new love of mine because they are so easy and simple to make. When the hubby and I moved into our new neighborhood a few years ago, there were only a handful of places to get breakfast. I was so… Continue reading Fancy Navajo Blue Corn Quiche
Fancy AZ Farming: 2018 AZ Farm Bureau Tour
Happy cows don’t just live in California. They live right here in Arizona. Does anyone remember those commercials from the early 2000’s? Do they still make those commercials? Someone let me know if they do .You are probably wondering why I am talking about cows. Where are you going with this Alana? I thought you… Continue reading Fancy AZ Farming: 2018 AZ Farm Bureau Tour
Taking Little Moments for “Me Time” – Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream
Today I am partnering up with Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream to share 5 ways I incorporate “me time” into my everyday life. I admit, when it comes to self-love, I often put myself last. I get into this go-go-go mentality and often get stuck in the same routines. Soon I am overwhelmed with a list of… Continue reading Taking Little Moments for “Me Time” – Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream
What Navajo String Games Taught Me – Fancy Navajo Reflections
Growing up I remember playing Navajo string games. It was a fun activity we would do at school. Everyone would gather around at recess and we would watch each other transform our yarn into these intricate designs. Although we were at school, I did not learn string games from my teachers, but rather my peers.… Continue reading What Navajo String Games Taught Me – Fancy Navajo Reflections
True Chef: Sesame Orange Chicken Meal Kit Review
Most of you know that I love to cook, but sometimes I need a little help in the kitchen. Some days I have no idea what to make for dinner, and I needed a solution to put my mind at ease. I recently tried out the True Chef Sesame Orange Chicken meal kit. Doesn’t that… Continue reading True Chef: Sesame Orange Chicken Meal Kit Review