Hi everyone, I can't believe it's been over a year since I've written! I apologize for leaving without an explanation, but this last year has been so exciting and so very busy with new things. For starters, last August Matt and I got engaged while camping up in the mountains at my favorite lake. It … Continue reading Catching Up + Maple-Almond Crunch (A Gluten-Free Granola Recipe)
Let me start off by saying, there is no pasta in this salad. That's right, the recipe I am about to share with you is a pasta-free pasta salad. It makes no sense...or does it make perfect sense? Let me explain. I avoid most grains and refined flours because I find that when I include … Continue reading Zesty Italian Faux Pasta Salad
Happy Friday! As of yesterday, the CrossFit Livermore 60 Day Weight Loss Challenge that I've been participating in, has officially ended. Watching everyone progress and reach their goals over the past 60 days has been such an amazing experience! So many new friendships were formed, and together we laughed, we sweated, we struggled, got frustrated, pushed … Continue reading CrossFit Livermore Weight Loss Challenge Wrap-Up
We've had some beautiful weather here lately in Northern California. It's been sunny and warm, with temperatures hovering around the high 60's, low 70's. It's been rough guys, real rough. Last week, it was so warm that Matt and I decided to break out the new cornhole boards, set up the BBQ and play outside … Continue reading Ceviche de Pescado (Fish Ceviche)
Are you ready for some football?!? <image source> Super Bowl Sunday is here, and if you're any sort of football fan, you're getting all geared up for a fun day of football, friends, food and maybe some adult beverages. If you're still looking for a healthy, paleo-friendly dish to bring to your football party, wait no … Continue reading Game Day Recipes – Buffalo Chicken Wings & Caramelized Onion Cauliflower “Hummus”
Hi friends, I hope you've enjoyed your weekend! Mine was packed with activities - two good friends became engaged on Saturday and we had the privilege of being apart of their special day with the rest of their friends and family. Earlier today, we were off to my best friend's birthday brunch at a great … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-Up 1.31.16
I live in a house of CrossFitters. There are four of us - six if you include significant others that we consider honorary roommates - and it's no secret that we love to lift heavy and we LOVE to eat. Most of our interactions in the house happen post-WOD, when we're all in the kitchen … Continue reading Sunny Side Up Breakfast Flatbread Pizza
I love a good salad. I'm talking about a big, fat salad with different elements, textures, and flavors. A salad that satisfies from the first bite all the way to the very last crumb. This salad - this incredible salad that I dream about sometimes - is full of fresh, whole ingredients and doesn't need … Continue reading Big ‘Ol Chopped Taco Salad
Hi guys! Today is a special day on the blog - it's snack-palooza! That's right, today I'm sharing two new recipes that are downright perfect for you when you need a quick and healthy pick-me-up between meals. It's time to change the way we think about snack time. Snacks tend to get a bad rap … Continue reading This Week – We Snack, with *2* New Snack Recipes
I shared this one-skillet recipe on my Instagram account awhile back and it got such a great response that I wanted to make sure it was on the blog for quick access. I know most of us are always on the go and need to have recipes like this that they can whip up quickly … Continue reading One Skillet Chicken Sausage & Potato Stir-Fry
Steph's in the Kitchen 