You know those dishes that taste like comfort, family, Thanksgiving and home… yet you wonder: “If someone else ate at our family feast… would they think this is weird?” I’m hoping thinking I’m not the only one with a favorite dish like that. And this is mine: Every year, one of my favorite humans in the whole world makes this dish for the holidays: my grandma. &…
If you read my ramblings on my Paleo Chicken Alfredo Pasta post, you know how I feel about cashew butter. On its own, I think it tastes “funky”… a little too cheesy/sweet for me. However, that cheesy/sweet weirdness is what led me to make my favorite Alfredo sauce ever. So, this time, I decided to take that inspiration in more of a sweet direction… a cheesecake direction to be…
If you’ve been with me on my blogging journey for awhile, you’ve seen many grocery haul posts. Well, I decided to do this one slightly different– and I’m hoping the extra effort will make it just a bit more helpful to you guys. I made a super exciting Friday Night Out trip to Costco the other night, and this is what I came home with. Dathan & I were heading…
In my mind, success on the Whole30 comes down to two things: Mental strength & Preparation. Are you really hungry, or just craving a snack? Do you get the 5 minutes of extra sleep, or get your snacks ready for the next day? It all comes down to being self-aware & making good choices. So, for Week One of Whole30, I wanted to make sure that I started off…
I love applesauce all year round… but especially in the fall. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the smells, the crisp weather, & the warm, hearty food. This is my recipe for super easy at-home applesauce. Perfect for using up some of your less pretty apples (bruises don’t matter once they’re baked). Great for entertaining, as your house will smell amazing & your guests will have…
After posting my Whole30 Guide to Chipotle, I felt addicted inspired to continue with the food researching, because… it’s fun! & Actually a little disturbing, since there are several ENTIRE restaurants that are non-compliant on a Whole30… like even a chicken breast and romaine is off limits because there are so many additives. Scary! Anyway, I decided to dig through the Starbucks menu & come up with another list of “YES” &…