The perfect cozy drink to share with your loved ones on a cold wintry day over the holiday season– hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows… but of course, on a paleo lifestyle, can it be possible? Yes! Marshmallows are easily made with honey and taste equally delicious. Add in some grass-fed beef gelatin and you have a […]
Celebrate with deliciously moist vanilla cupcakes with decadent chocolate frosting!
Anyone up for celebrating… anything?! These deliciously moist vanilla cupcakes with incredibly decadent chocolate frosting are perfect for any occasion or of course, just because… Cupcakes are very simple to make and take so little time in the oven to bake– they’re easy to involve the kiddos, and so fun to lick the frosting off […]
Get ready for a New Year’s Cleanse!
It’s a common scenario– even for us Paleo folks… Holiday gluttony! As the Hannukah holiday is behind us and the Christmas holiday is around the corner, we are all feeling a little sluggish already. It’s inevitable. The extra helpings of carbs, the increased sugar, the added stress of being around family, the financial strains of holiday […]
Sesame Tigernut Cookies– chocolate chip!
In the world of Paleo, there are some fantastic alternative flours available! One example is Tigernut Flour, made from a root vegetable (not a nut!) called a tigernut. Tigernuts have high amounts of prebiotic fiber which means that they are healthy food for our microbiome! With a little other stuff mixed in, you can make […]
Healthy options for children’s birthday parties and other celebrations…
A while back, I read a great romance novel. (I know, it’s embarrassing to admit, I read romance novels—lots of them! They are my one vice and I love them.) It was a story about a mother of 5 girls. The mother was remarkably controlling—everything had to be perfect, homemade, organic and healthy, sugar-free, along […]
The holidays are coming… how to stay sane (and healthy!)!
The holidays are always ‘around the corner’– This means family, friends, turkey! For many, the holiday season can induce stress, whether it be because of more or less time with family, poor choices for food, too many responsibilities… Here are some strategies that can help to reduce stress during the holidays while continuing to embark on […]
Hearty & Nourishing Beef Stew
There’s a wonderful children’s book that I used to read to my kids when they were younger, called “That’s when I’m Happy“. It’s about a little bear and his parents and each page is devoted to his most happiest moments. As winter weather approaches, with my family cuddled on the couch with their favorite books, […]
Sometimes, we need some inspiration in the kitchen!
Cooking can be fun (obviously!), but also a chore (for sure!!!). It all depends on the time you have available for the task. As many of you can guess, I love to cook and bake– it is definitely the highlight of my day and being able to cook and bake as a profession is a […]
Roasted Pumpkin & Apple Soup
I love this nourishing and fragrant fall soup! The beautiful color and silky texture of the pumpkin paired with the tartness and sweetness of the apple makes for a flavorful combination. By adding a little seasoning and some roasted pumpkin seeds as a garnish, the final product is lovely to look at and delicious to […]
Pickles & the many health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar!
As the weather grows colder, the season for harvesting cucumbers for pickling is over, but the pleasure of eating pickles is not! There are many different types of pickling recipes, but often, they include sugar which we avoid on the Paleo diet. Honey is a great substitute for sugar in most recipes. In addition to […]