Well hello there! Sunday June 21st marked the very first day of summer. Hallelujah and praise the lord, we made it to my favorite season of the year! I'm talking about long, sunny days filled with BBQ's, hangouts at the beach, camping with friends and family - the possibilities are endless. It also means it's socially acceptable to wear … Continue reading Dairy Free Peach & Coconut Creamsicles
Do you tend to have a love/hate relationship with big, green salads? Maybe veering towards the hate side? Like when you've decided you're going to start eating healthier, and you proudly choose the salad option instead of the big, greasy cheeseburger with those sweet potato fries that you love so much. But you secretly really want the … Continue reading Triple Threat Mixed Berry & Chicken Salad
Happy Monday! Sorry, too soon? I know it's THAT DAY of the week, and we're all coming off our weekend high, but I've been dying to share this recipe for chocolate chip cookies with you guys! You see, I'm a strong believer that everyone should have a few go-to, classic recipes under their belt, that … Continue reading Grain Free Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies
It's 11:11am on the last day of 2014 as I'm writing this post, and reflecting on such an eventful year. I remember this time last year, and all the resolutions and goals I had made for 2014. Some stuck, and some didn't, and everything turned out a-okay. The year was filled with happiness, sadness, excitement, struggle, … Continue reading Kalamata Turkey Meatballs & Closing Out 2014
My last post focused on a a few things we love about the fall season. It's hard not to love such a beautiful time of year! The change of colors, the holidays, pumpkin spiced everything, and snuggling in front of a warm fire on a cold night. But there's just one teensy, tinsy, aspect of this … Continue reading Thai Green Curry Soup
Pssst...Fall is fast approaching, can you tell? Gyms are empty, cans of pureed pumpkin are scarce, and women everywhere are like, "I just wanna bake. And did you hear the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks is SO bad for you? Me too. Let's get on Pinterest and make our own." <source> It's a freaking epidemic, guys. … Continue reading Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Boats
Happy Mother's Day! My mother is a wonderful, strong, beautiful and talented woman. She has raised three of her four daughters to adulthood without anyone dying, going crazy, or any serious life threatening injuries to report of, and is doing an equally terrific job with the last teenager, Hannah. Being a mom to a bunch … Continue reading Grain Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Let's talk about food phases. You know, when you discover (or re-discover) a certain type of food, dish, protein, fruit or veggie, that all of a sudden, you just CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF. So you eat it on repeat for weeks until you find your next food obsession, like... Right?! I can't be the … Continue reading Carrot Spice Muffins for Grandma
Happy 2014 friends! As we settle into the new year, I hear a lot of talk about resolutions. "This year, I'm going to eat better and lose x amount of weight!" or "This year, I'm going to do more of this and less of that!" I think it's great to set goals and work … Continue reading Engergizing Breakfast Skillet for a New Year!
Let's talk about Thanksgiving. I'm ready to enjoy a day spent with loved ones, and get down on some turkey. Maybe get a Turkey Day WOD in, pre-festivities. I don't host for the big day, but I always try to bring a dish or two to contribute and further spread the paleo love. This year, I wanted … Continue reading Pecan Crusted Pumpkin Brownie Bars
Steph's in the Kitchen 