Howdy! How was your weekend?
I spent the past couple of days getting re-acquainted with chocolate (uggghhhh yes…) shopping with my Mom, hanging out with Ben, and loving down a new Sephora find – Urban Decay De-Slick in a Tube.
This stuff ROCKS!
Previously I had been using Laura Mercier’s Shine Control Powder to mattify my oily-yet-sensitive skin. It worked fine, but I found myself having to reapply during the day. I tried the de-slick in a tube this weekend, and have had zero shine throughout the day – AND no dryness from the product either. It’s love!
Just thought I’d share. 
In other news, this afternoon I planted myself in the kitchen to work on a few yummy freelance projects, whisking, pouring, and baking to the reggae tunes of Bob Marley on Pandora.
I couldn’t resist, as Ben and I finally booked our Spring Break trip yesterday. This April we’re heading straight to the sun, sand, and surf of Negril, Jamaica mon! 8)
Ben and I haven’t been on a tropical, sand in our toes-type trip since our honeymoon to Cabo San Lucas in 2008.
We always like to go somewhere for our anniversary, and decided to take it totally easy for our fourth one (!) this year. The thought of kicking-back to eat, drink and be merry in the Caribbean sounded absolutely irresistible to both of us. I CANNOT WAIT!!! 
Beach-body preparations begin immediately, starting with…pizza for dinner?
Despite it’s appearance, this isn’t pizza-pizza, rather, it’s low-carb Cauliflower Crust Pizza!
I’ve been seeing some buzz about cauliflower crust pizza – pizza that uses grated cauliflower instead of flour in the crust – for several months, and finally had the motivation to give it a try for dinner tonight.
The recipe starts with the crust. Instead of yeast, flour and the like, combine grated and steamed cauliflower with egg, seasonings, and mozzarella cheese instead.
Shape the mixture into a 1/2″ thick circle on a non-stick sprayed pizza pan.
Then bake the crust until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Now, the only way I could convince Ben to try this was to make it BBQ Chicken Pizza, his fave, so I topped the crust with BBQ sauce,
chopped –> seasoned –> sauteed chicken,
and 2% sharp shredded cheddar cheese.
Broil the pizza until the cheese is melted and the toppings are warmed through.
Finally, the moment of truth. How would it taste? What would the texture be like? Could a grated cauliflower crust pizza really replace standard pizza in my life?!
Well…
It was…different! The crust was a little moist, but still stood up to being held like a normal slice of ‘za. It was actually kind of wild.
The taste was excellent though, and if you are looking for a low-carb alternative to regular pizza crust, and/or have to get in a bikini in a couple months, then you will love this. Click here for the full recipe!
In other news – I’m off to oogle the dresses on the red carpet at the SAG Awards, then it’s off to bed. Hoping to squeeze in an early workout tomorrow morning.
Have a wonderful night!
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What’s your favorite, must-have beauty item?
Where’s the last place you went to on vacation?
Are you a fan of “fake-out” recipes?
Looks delicious!!!! Do you think I could make this on a pizza stone instead of a pizza pan?
Hi Kristin! I recently found your blog and have been addicted ever since! I love it. I have already made a few things from your recipe section and Friday favourites. The balsamic red onion soup was yummy and I made the cream cheese and jam cheesecake things for girls movie night last night
Oh ya and my boyfriend and I actually just booked a trip to Negril too. Going March 8th. Yayeee!
The vacation looks great… and the pizza crust is a great idea! I tried out a coconut flour crust this weekend and it was good
I went to Negril senior year of college. It’s a blast! Although, we didn’t really leave the resort much…had to get the most out of our all-inclusive drink package
My “must have” beauty product has to be the Obagi skin care line. My skin is so sensitive, but the daily sunscreen doesn’t bother my face at all and I wear it daily.
Our last vacation was last spring to Jamaica (too fun, go to Rick’s to watch the local cliff jumpers). We also took a weekend trip to Vegas in the Fall…planning a spring break trip to Costa Rica. Any suggestions there?
As far as “fake out” foods, I really like the meals I’ve made from Jessica Seinfeld’s cookbook. My favorite would have to be the cupcakes made out of pureed cauliflower.
your trip sounds awesome! i’m jealous
a getaway in the cold iowa months is so nice to look forward to! also, i have very oily skin and struggled with acne since i was 12 (now 25 and have adult acne) so i’ve tried everything to fight the shine so have to tell you the best thing i’ve found so far…it’s just plain silica powder from coastal scents.com. same thing as more expensive brands but it’s like $4 for a big jar of it. anyway it’s the only thing i’ve found so far to stop the shine so i don’t see my reflection in my cheeks by 10am 
Husband and I are staying at CSA in Negril in July. Do you know where you are staying? I’m dying to see more reviews.
I made this pizza for dinner tonight. I didn’t tell my kids about the cauliflower. They LOVED it! Thanks!
Thanks for the great blog!
As for beauty products, I spend a lot of money on expensive things EXCEPT for my mascara…I love Maybelline in the pink and green tube. Cheap and just as good as the expensive brands.
My last vacation (last year) was Maui, Hawaii. We are going again in a few weeks. It’s so beautiful and the weather in South Maui is perfect. It hardly ever rains there, unlike West Maui. Negril sounds awesome, too! We might have to try that next.
My hubby and I are in the process of looking for a beach vacation for our 6 year wedding anniversary. We are thinking Jamaica but everything is still up in the air. Check out our travel blog, Beach Junkies for some beach inspiration. http://www.beachjunkies.blogspot.com
What are your go-to websites to find good deals when planning a vacation?
Expedia is usually my go-to spot for booking vacations!
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