Who doesn't love pizza? Travis loves pizza almost as much as he loves nachos (that's saying something) so he get's pretty cranky if we go too long without a bonafide pizza night. So, we (I) go to great lengths around our house to make sure "we" are getting our pizza cravings satisfied. From cauliflower crust, to gluten-free flour blends, to these Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers, we will do what it takes to make sure we aren't missing out on the amazing flavors of pizza (even though I mostly avoid gluten)! We typically reserve[...]
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Almost every Friday, a volunteer at the non-profit where I work brings muffins and other little breakfast pastries. Such a sweet gesture that is always a big hit with everyone! While I usually have no problem passing on any store-bought baked goods, this past Friday there was just something about the Blueberry muffins that gave me a major hankering! One way I have learned to keep myself on the "paleo track" over the years is to tell myself, "If you want to eat a ____, you can but you have to make it yourself." This is a[...]
From the sounds of it, cities all over the country are finally starting to get glimpses of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and the relief of SPRING! I am sure that after a long, cold start to the year, people on the east coast are jumping with joy. While the weather is very commonly sunny and warm here in southern California, temperatures reached the mid-90s this week, which was (in my opinion) a little over the top. Most people that know me know that I am NOT a big fan of the heat (unless I am sitting by a pool/body of water[...]
I think the title says it all (literally), but I have a super easy and yummy treat for you all today! If you love coconut, this recipe is made for you. If you are on the fence about coconut, you gotta give this one a shot because it is the tastiest way to eat it in my humble opinion (chocolate makes everything better). And if you don't like it at all, I am sorry because you are missing out on this delectable snack! In all honesty, I don't think I had ever eaten any sort of coconut product in my life before I start[...]
Welcome back to another Monday! How was everyone's weekend? Did you have a happy Easter Sunday? As expected, we had a super low key, mellow day but it was lovely, none-the-less. My mom and brother came over for a light brunch consisting of an artichoke & cheddar cheese frittata, paleo biscuits to serve as a vessel for my beloved Strawberry Jam, some crispy white potatoes, and a See's candy peanut butter egg for dessert. It ended up being a vegetarian meal (rare around here!) but it was perfectly light yet filling! [...]
I totally get I am teetering on the verge of strawberry overload this week, but let me explain. As I noted on Monday, Travis and I went strawberry picking last weekend, and I had some big plans to use up the almost 4 pounds of berries we picked. First up was this strawberry salad with PINK poppy seed dressing I posted earlier this week. (I am already looking forward to making it again as a side dish for our Easter Sunday dinner!) Well, after making the salad, snacking on about a pounds worth, and even sharing some wi[...]
Another weekend has come and gone in the blink of an eye! Since Travis and I only get one day "off" together, we always try to make Sunday a good mix of productivity and fun. We started the day off with a major grocery haul at Costco and Trader Joes, to get those things checked off the to-do list. After a busy (and crowded) Sunday morning, we made it back home in need of a little R&R. A nice big lunch and an episode of Dexter later, were ready to head back out again. I have had my eye on a "U-Pick" Strawberry field[...]
Tomorrow is the first day of spring! With a little bit of rain mixed in with beautiful, partly cloudy and cool days it is definitely feeling like it in these parts! In honor of the change in season, I am sharing a recipe that, in a literal sense, translates to "Spring Pasta". The light and simple dish is known for containing fresh vegetables (that commonly grow in the spring) in a light cream sauce. However, in our house, the possibilities and combinations are endless and we gladly eat this any night of the week no matter[...]
Have you ever heard of Irish Nachos? Travis and I first had them at a little Irish Pub that used to be on Main St. in our small town. We are both pretty big fans of nachos in general, so it's no wonder that this "Irish" version really piqued our interest. It was love at first bite! You see, typical tortilla chips are swapped out for house-made potato chips, making them a paleo-ish, wholesome meal. The toppings pretty much remain the same as your typical restaurant nachos, but there is just something about the way the che[...]
Happy Monday! I know everyone is talking about Daylight Savings time like it's something new, but man it hit us hard this year! And for absolutely no good reason, because I'm pretty sure we got the same amount of sleep we normally do, but we were both feeling mightly sleepy all day yesterday! I guess our bodies just need a minute (or a few days) to adapt to change! We resisted the urge to just sit around, and got out of the house to run some errands, Travis did a little work around the house, I got some cooking/picture[...]