How is it almost July? Where is 2017 going, and why is it going by so fast? One good thing about it almost being July, means that July 4th is right around the corner. I love the Fourth of July! There is nothing better that outdoor grilling, fireworks, and spending time with friends and family….
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Paleo Strawberry Bites with Vanilla Cream
Guess what today is? Plaid & Paleo’s Fourth Anniversary! Four years ago, I launched a little blog as simply a way to stay accountable to eating healthy. I mainly made other people’s recipes and posted terrible photos from my iPhone with a link to that blogger’s site. I never dreamed I would be creating my…
Paleo Chili-Lime Mango
A few weeks ago, I went on an amazing long weekend to Los Angeles. It was good to finally feel the warm sand between my toes and bask in the California sun. There is really nothing like the beach or the ocean breeze. For me, there is something about hearing the rolling waves of the…
Paleo Peach Sangria Slushie
Hello Labor Day! This Peach Sangria Slushie makes a perfect an end of summer sipping treat blending fresh peaches with orange juice and white wine. I am so excited for this coming weekend because I will be heading off to Chicago for a friend’s wedding. I love Chicago, and I am excited to spend a little…
Vegan Tropical Dragonfruit Smoothie Bowl
When I first moved to Arizona, I stayed in a hotel for a few days until all my belongings made their way here. There I fell in love with a local cafe serving up gluten-free, wholesome breakfast and lunch. One of my favorite things is the Pitaya Smoothie bowl. I didn’t realize that Pitaya is simply another…
Sweet Lime Plantain Chips
I am officially all moved in to Arizona but not unpacked. Thankfully I have a few days before my new job starts to settle in a little more. I can’t wait to explore my new city and find lots of local gems. I am so excited to be close to a Trader Joe’s again. I…
Mango Strawberry Yogurt
I couldn’t decide if this recipe was more like mousse or yogurt. I decided on yogurt just because I don’t exactly see this dish as a dessert. If you are a yogurt lover than this Mango Strawberry Yogurt is sure to hit the spot! I used to love yogurt but being lactose intolerant doesn’t make…
White Chocolate Pomegranate Bark
I promised myself I wouldn’t make anything for Valentine’s Day. Then I broke that promise. I had extra pomegranate seeds and have been wanting to make something with them. I used some for a new chicken salad recipe that should be coming to the blog next week. I still had more pomegranate seeds and thought…
Bourbon Clove Applesauce
So I am going to say it… it is freezing out! Freezing. It was 70 degrees in Oklahoma last week. Yesterday I woke up and my weather app read “feels like 10 degrees.” I am not okay with this. I love fall. It was one of the things I absolutely missed when I lived in…
Crockpot Apple Butter
So it’s October once again. The weather is changing quicker than I prefer and soon it will be winter. Ok not really. Thank goodness! I love fall. The leaves slowly transitioning from green to bright shades of red, yellow and orange. The fire tipped trees are one of my favorite parts of fall. With the…
Creamy Watermelon Pops
Temperatures are heating up! I love summer. I lived in LA for three years, which basically only has one season- summer. I love spring and fall, but summer is my number one season. With summer comes more time being outdoors, grilling, farmers markets and tons of fresh fruit. When I was little nothing excited me…
Flax Fruit n’ Nut Bars
Yeah I only have three days left of my Whole30, but I am planning on finishing strong. I cannot lie and say I haven’t come up with like 10 easy treat ideas for when I can eat honey by the spoonful again. Just kidding, I don’t eat it by the spoonful, but I do love…