Spring is here and my garden is starting to bloom! This time last year I was a first-time home gardener and learning so much about growing my own food. Instead of buying my favorite vegetables and fruits at the grocery store, I was picking them from my backyard. I just recently harvested my leafy greens,… Continue reading Fancy Navajo Gardening Tips: Homemade Vegetable & Fruit Wash
Category: Food
Fancy Navajo Mutton Stew Recipe
Learning how to make Fancy Navajo Mutton Stew from my mom.
2018 Recap, Yá’át’ééh (Hello) 2019
Can you believe another year has gone by? 2018 felt like it went by in a flash, and I cannot believe it is now 2019!! 2018 was such an exciting year for The Fancy Navajo. From making an appearance on Target’s Instagram Stories, creating my first ever Fancy Navajo t-shirt, styling a dress for Acoma… Continue reading 2018 Recap, Yá’át’ééh (Hello) 2019
Fancy Navajo Magic Bread: Tortilla, Fry Bread, Biscuit Dough Recipe
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
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
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