So, today is Day 17 of my Whole 30 Program… I FEEL GREAT. Now that I’m in the midst of the challenge I am totally kicking myself for not doing this the minute I learned about it…just like the program guidelines state…“But don’t put this off, not for one more day. If you give yourself […]
[Continue reading...]Homemade Vanilla Coconut Milk
October 16, 2011 16 Comments
I’m always amazed at how simple some things are to make at home…so often I think it’s just easier or quicker to buy them in the grocery store or better yet order on-line for front porch delivery (no driving or crowd fighting necessary!). Since beginning my Whole 30 Challenge on October 3 I’ve been dairy-free […]
[Continue reading...]Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
October 10, 2011 3 Comments
Asparagus. Bacon. Need I say more? Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: 1 1/2 pounds asparagus (24-32 stalks), ends trimmed 4 slices organic uncured bacon, prosciutto or pancetta olive oil salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Trim stalky ends off the asparagus, wash and pat dry. Lightly coat asparagus in olive oil and season with […]
[Continue reading...]Proceed with Extreme Caution…Fudgy Brownies Ahead!
October 1, 2011 10 Comments
Oh my. Glad I start on the Whole 30 on Monday…these will be gone by then! Megan Keatley at Health-Bent posted a recipe earlier this year for Paleo Fudgy Brownies and I have been dying to make them! It was a beautiful fall Colorado day and it just seemed like the perfect time to bake…these […]
[Continue reading...]It’s a NEW Season, time for a NEW Challenge…
September 30, 2011 Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t love a challenge? Well, I guess there are a lot of people out there that would easily pass on a health challenge but I’m sure not one of them! Here is why I am choosing to participate in the Whole 30 Program: I’ve been gluten and refined sugar-free for almost five years now […]
[Continue reading...]Quick and Easy Squash Latkes
September 16, 2011 6 Comments
Traditionally, a latke is a potato pancake. Most people think of the potato pancake as a Jewish dish eaten during Hanukkah, but potato pancakes of some sort exist in potato-eating cultures around the world. My first experience with a potato pancake was at a block party in Allen, Texas…all my neighbors got together one fall […]
[Continue reading...]Chocolate Macadamia Nut Butter Cups
September 4, 2011 5 Comments
I grew up eating Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups…I loved them, especially when they came out with the Reese’s Miniatures…those babies were so fun (and easy!) to eat. I still crave peanut butter and chocolate…probably more often than I should but now I have found a lovely little alternative that satisfies my craving and nourishes my […]
[Continue reading...]Almond Joy Freezer Pie
August 15, 2011 10 Comments
This Almond Joy Freezer Pie has been my go to dessert this summer! It’s cool, refreshing and decadent…not to mention SO easy to make! I have literally had some form of this dessert in my freezer all summer long…I’ve made it in a pie plate, mini-cheesecake pans, a springform pan and a 9×9 brownie pan…they […]
[Continue reading...]Grain Free Honey Graham Crackers
August 5, 2011 16 Comments
Sometime life just calls for a treat! What is better on a cool summer evening than graham crackers, chocolate and toasted marshmallows? Yep, you guessed it homemade S’mores! Well, almost anyways. I’m in the process of perfecting my recipes and I believe that step one, the graham, is ready for a test drive…next up will […]
[Continue reading...]The Best Chocolate Sauce…Ever!
July 26, 2011 9 Comments
Creamy, decadent, refined sugar-free, vegan (or can be anyways), pourable straight from the refrigerator and OH SO YUMMY! Did I mention it is really easy to make too? We enjoy this sauce drizzled over all kinds of desserts, ice cream, fruit and sometimes even pancakes or waffles! Refrigerator Chocolate Sauce 1 cup pure maple syrup […]
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