this … Even as I was growing up, I never liked alfredo sauce. All of my friends would order the heaping bowls of fettucine alfredo, and when I’d try I bite I always thought it was so bland. Too much like a plain roux of butter, salt and flour. Plus it was always such a […]
Tags: Cauliflower
March 25, 2015
If you asked me what meal I hated most as a child, that even ended up with me getting a little swat to the behind, it was my mom’s slow cooker braised beef roast and carrots. Both of my parents worked hard, had full-time jobs and coached youth sports before I started to play. I’d […]

Tags: Carrots
March 16, 2015
this … I’m one week into my Autoimmune Protocol healing journey and although it can be challenging at times, I could eat this Paleo Salmon with Rutabaga Noodles forever. Yes, spiralized rutabaga! And it’s amazing. I would have never thought of creating noodles out of that humble vegetable had I not been inspired by the […]

March 10, 2015
I consider myself a very happy person. There aren’t many things I wish I had, except for my dream of owning a hobby farm with cats and goats galore, a big open kitchen and bountiful garden. But I’ll be honest, I’ve been wishing my health was better since last June ….. it’s taken a toll […]

March 5, 2015
this … There are TONS of great smoothie recipes out there, but I really wanted to share this Blood Orange-Strawberry Coconut frozen delight with you for a few reasons. First being I’ve gotten some answers regarding the health issues I talked about here, which are quite complicated so I’ll save all the details for another […]

February 26, 2015
Gluten-Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookies for any occasion, light and soft, just sweet enough. Come Valentine’s Day, there’s a whole lotta love floating around the entire week. Hugs, kisses, chocolate, roses, sweet notes and homemade treats for the ones you hold near and dear to your heart. I can’t help but embrace occasions like this with baking, it’s […]

February 10, 2015
Chewy, flourless peanut butter cookies made with chocolate chips, coconut, crushed Chex cereal & pecans. Use up those bits & pieces hiding in your pantry! this … Being held captive indoors on super cold days does it have its benefits, like knowing there’s nothing else to do besides the chores you’ve been putting off. For […]

February 1, 2015
This warm, satisfying winter grain bowl combines millet, kale, and butternut squash together with a fresh citrus curry dressing. Naturally gluten-free. After savoring the leftovers for a few days and each time the salad just getting more flavorful, I realized this recipe was a keeper. I owe all of my inspiration to Laurie’s fabulous Wild […]

January 23, 2015
this … Tomorrow marks 31 years I’ve been trying to figure out this thing called life. Some stumbles, some falls, a few leaps and even a couple of cartwheels. Regardless, they’ve made me who I am today. We have all times when we wish we could change certain things about our lives, or control the outcome […]

January 14, 2015
Ready to eat spaghetti squash for breakfast? Let’s do it! This vegetable forward hash uses roasted spaghtetti squash, kale, onion, and bacon. Fry it up in a cast iron skillet with an egg, and you have a super satisfying Whole 30 breakfast. This Whole 30 Spaghetti Squash Bacon Hash works beautifully as a nourishing lunch or […]

Tags: Squash
January 7, 2015
this … After having a brown Christmas (quite unusual for Minnesota), we received a blast of bright white snow that’s now snuggled on the branches of big pines and house canopies, much like these Salt-Roasted Beets and Carrots. And to tell you the truth, they look mighty cozy, don’t they? Kind of how I feel […]

Tags: Carrots
December 29, 2014
this … When you learn that gluten is not your body’s favorite, the first thing that brings tears is the thought of giving up bread. Missing french baguettes or artisan boules – the kind with a textured look and crunch to its exterior, the inside revealing a soft crumb and spring to its “step”. Your single […]

December 21, 2014