I’m back in Oklahoma but it doesn’t feel real. My last few stops back in my home state could be categorized as temporary layovers to my next destination. This time I will be home for awhile. It is weird but good to be home. Although the travel bug hasn’t completely be quenched, my next adventure…
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Paleo 4th of July Menu
Happy July 4th! I’m celebrating in the Florida keys. I hope everyone has a safe but very fun holiday! I love the Fourth because I am a huge fan of fireworks. I made a 4th of July menu complete with entree, side dishes and of course dessert! So fire up those grills and get cooking….
Plaid & Paleo Grill Roundup
Happy Memorial Day! I hope everyone is having an amazing day. I’m in Greece today. While I may not be in America, I will be enjoying the day in my typical fashion. Laying out on the beach or enjoying some water sports! When I was little, we attended all sorts of small town festivities because…
Strawberry Margarita Gummies
Ever since I shared my Blueberry Mojito Gummies on The Eighty-Twenty, I’ve been wanting to make another cocktail-inspired gummy recipe. With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, I thought why not make a margarita gummy. I used to love margaritas. It wasn’t a tiny crush or a short affair. Most of my college years…
Paleo St. Paddy’s Week Recap
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! To conclude St. Paddy’s Week on Plaid & Paleo. I’ve rounded up my Irish-themed posts. From traditional Irish fare to fun green-themed treats, there is sure to be something for everyone. I’m celebrating in New Orleans. I love this city. There is so much history, gorgeous southern architecture and delicious food….
Naturally Green Pancakes
Growing up almost every holiday meant brightly dyed biscuits in festive shapes for breakfast. Valentine’s Day was pink hearts followed by green shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve tried natural food colorings but they don’t pack the punch of classic colors from my childhood. Way back in September, I attended a cooking demonstration by Danielle…
Paleo Irish Boxty + Full Irish Breakfast
I’m pretty pumped about St. Paddy’s Day if you haven’t figured out yet. I leave for New Orleans tomorrow!! I am so excited to explore the city and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day there. Anything I absolutely have to do while I’m there? I’ve never been and can’t wait. I made this Irish breakfast as a…
Merry Christmas 2013
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas! I’m spending the day with my family and gaggle of nieces and nephew. x vanessa
Paleo Christmas Breakfast Roundup
Yeah I’m so excited it is Christmas Eve! Christmas Eve is the main event at my house. We open all our presents on Christmas Eve except the things Santa brought us in our stockings. I have four very young nieces and nephews who are firm believers in Santa. I particularly liked last year when my…
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
When I first started eating paleo, I ate a ton of sweet potatoes. Before this I never ate sweet potatoes other than Thanksgiving. I am not sure why, but I always associated them as being sickly sweet. This probably stems from marshmallow covered sweet potato casserole. Now I cook sweet potatoes any variety of ways:…
Paleo Gingerbread Men and Decorating Frosting
I’m slightly convinced Amazon doesn’t want my family to receive their Christmas gifts. Maybe it is my punishment for ordering 75% of their presents online. I am not really sure. It is really a double punishment because my Nom Nom Paleo cookbook is also in the same package of goods! I’ve been checking my door…
Paleo Gingerbread Dip
Yesterday I had one of my worst recipes fails. I was attempting a new pancake recipe, which turned out to be a disaster. They were too thin. Then too thick. Then gritty. I’m still at a lost of how they were so so bad. I’m still determined to get it right and share it with…