Well, friends, today is a big day - it's my birthday! <image source> Today, I'm 28 years young and ready for a new year ahead of me! And although I would love to indulge in some traditional birthday treats like cake and champagne, I'm giving the gift of healthy eating and good ol' R&R to … Continue reading Birthday News, A New Recipe & *Free* Weekly Meal Planner
Hey, hey Friends! Who's ready for the big Thanksgiving feast that's right around the corner? <image source> Me too Jon Snow, me too. If you haven't started defrosting your turkey, this is your friendly reminder to check defrosting times based on the weight of your bird. Because you don't want to be THAT guy/girl who … Continue reading Slow Cooker Apple Spiced Pork Chops
I first heard about Mafé from a coworker a few years ago. She described this rich African stew that her kids would go crazy for, made with a special ingredient that she knew I would be crazy for - peanut butter. Peanut butter! I know what you're thinking...please, go on. Mafé originated from West Africa, specifically from the … Continue reading A Paleo Take on African Beef & Nut Stew (Mafé)
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
The last few weeks have been jam-packed with nonstop activities! In April, we celebrated my little sister's 25th birthday, Matt was a groomsman in a wedding, we went to a three day country music festival in southern California called Stagecoach, and best of all...I picked up and moved myself back to wine country in good … Continue reading Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Hi Friends, There are SO many things to catch up on, I wasn't quite sure how to begin this post. I must have rewritten this a dozen times, until I finally decided to just start with the truth. And then give you chocolate, so stick around. But the truth is, I couldn't even think about writing this post … Continue reading Jaxson’s Story + Chocolate Banana Brownies with Almond Butter Swirl
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
Steph's in the Kitchen 