I’m going slightly stir crazy. I’m still in Oklahoma, snowed in and carless. It’s been years since I’ve been snowed in, and now I remember exactly why I moved somewhere without snow. Snow is pretty to look at and fun to ski in, but I hate driving in snow. It’s slick and loves hiding ice…
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Paleo Creamy Chicken Pasta
I’m still trying to come to term with the fact Christmas is less than three weeks away. I can’t say I am a fan of holiday shopping. Don’t get me wrong I love picking out presents for my friends and family; however, I hate braving the crowds of holiday shoppers. People get crazy this time…
Paleo Chicken, Squash and Mushroom Stew
I am pretty sure I stored enough food away on Thanksgiving to hold me over until spring. Ok not really. But I did get pretty full. This year was my second paleo-Thanksgiving, and it was even better than last year. I was a little more than excited when my stuffing, which is actually dressing, tasted…
Hearty Paleo Braised Short Ribs
After seeing lots of recipes for braised meats, I really wanted to give it a try. I had my heart set on oxtail, but I couldn’t find any in stock so I settled for short-ribs. Well I’m glad I had to settled because this was one of my favorite beef dishes I’ve ever made. The…
Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
I’m in Thanksgiving countdown mode. Since I was little I’ve spent almost every Thanksgiving on my family’s farm. Both my parents grew up on farms in rural Kansas. Now four generations gather at my mom’s childhood farm to celebrate. While cooking for a large crowd is a little daunting, I’m ready for the challenge. A…
Paleo Indian Spiced Roasted Chicken
This weekend I attended my first book club meet up. Now this might not sound like everyone’s cup of tea, but it is right up my alley. Next to cooking I love reading. I set a New Year’s Resolution to read 100 books in 2013. I’m only three books from completing my goal! I normally…
Paleo Parsnip-Apple Latkes with Smoked Salmon
Who loves brunch? I absolutely love brunch. It is the best of both worlds. Breakfast and lunch together. I used to be plagued with the decision between sweet and savory at restaurants. Now I tend toward savory when eating out because it is easy to order paleo-friendly savory dishes. At home I like to whip…
Loaded Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes
Thanksgiving is only a couple short weeks away! This year I want to mix up the standard Thanksgiving sides. I was stoked when I came across these little purple potatoes at my local grocery store. I did a little research and from what I’ve found purple potatoes stem from the sweet potato family. Does anyone…
Apple Cider Squash Soup
Torrential downpours didn’t stop me from finally seeing Gravity. After weeks on my to-watch list, I finally caved to the 3D ticket price. Final thoughts: I really liked it, but I didn’t love it. This could be because I saw Captain Phillips first and was completely blown away. I’ve been recommending Captain Phillips to everyone!…
Simply Roasted Chicken and Fall Veggies
Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing color, and the temperature is dropping. I’m a huge baby when it is cold out. All I want to do is staying inside and snuggle under a blanket. With the changing seasons, I love staying inside and cooking up a hearty dinner. Roasting is my favorite…
Red Roots Detox and Orange Anti-Inflammatory Juices
In the spirit of Autumn, I blended up two delicious juices in the perfect fall colors. I know I said I was putting my juicer to rest, but I needed to do a little fridge clean out before my move! Both are slightly sweet but with the perfect ginger kick. I put ginger in pretty…
Paleo Spicy Sweet Potato Soup
These last few days have been absolutely exhausting. Since 2006, I’ve moved 10 times, and I’m about to make it 11. I can’t believe I’ve moved so many times or so often. I hate moving. More specifically I hate packing. It takes forever! Somehow I always have too much stuff and not enough boxes. I…