Happy Monday, friends! We had a lovely weekend around here. Although I am realllly jonesing for some cold winter temperatures (aka soup and stew weather!), I have decided that I will embrace the ridiculously warm temps we are getting here in Southern California. We took the dogs out for a really beautiful walk/hike that was new to us. It's about 2 miles from our house, yet we have never taken advantage of this particular trail. I am so glad we finally did, because we all had such a fun time. Jack found his new favorite[...]
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Hello and Happy Monday! Did everyone have a spectacular first weekend of December? On Saturday, we attended our little town's Christmas Parade, and on Sunday we picked up our tree and got it all lit and decorated (with the few ornaments we have accumulated so far...) Although temperatures are supposed to reach the 80's this week (WTH!?) I am embracing the heck out of this Christmas Spirit! We finished up our little mini Whole30 reset (or Whole7) on Saturday, and now that that is out of the way, I am ready to div[...]
I hope you have room for one more Thanksgiving Day recipe! I promise, it requires very little "hands-on" time and will be totalllly worth the extra effort! Even though I don't have to worry about cooking/preparing any portion of the main meal this year (the benefit of traveling for the holiday ;) ) my mind was set on making a special breakfast (that would travel well) to start the day off right. We will be staying at a hotel and I plan to stick to our tradition of waking up early to get coffee and then sipping it while we[...]
You guys! Halloween is TOMORROW! To me, that means The Holidays are officially upon us. We will be flipping the calendars to November, and then in the blink of an eye, it will be Christmas! I know that freaks some people out, but this is seriously my favorite time of the year. I just love the cooler temperatures, the excitement in the air, the family gatherings, and the feeling of "togetherness" that the holidays bestow upon us. Anyway, now that the weather has finally cooled off (after a week in the 100's), all I can t[...]
For the last month, every time I visit Trader Joe's, a force draws to the freezer section. Specifically, it takes me right to the case containing the Seasonal Pumpkin Ice Cream. (PS-have you guys noticed the seasonal products say "Pilgrim Joe's?" I had no idea until just now!) Even just looking at this picture has my mouth watering! Can't you hear the angels singing "Aaahhhh"? You see, there isn't a whole lot of Pumpkin anything happening here in the Kibler house. It's hard to crave Pumpkin Spice Lattes and heat up th[...]
Happy Monday, Guys! It's still hot and summer-like here! I know this happens every October in southern California, but I mean COME ON! I couldn't even bear the idea of turning on the oven yesterday, so the fresh batch of Pumpkin Spice Granola I had planned to make will just have to wait! Anyway, we had a lovely dinner on my mom's back patio last night (no sweatshirt necessary...) and after dinner, the conversation turned to talking about our favorite holiday treats...See's Candy to be exact. And it got me thinking..[...]
Is anyone getting tired of the "pumpkin everything" life yet? I'm not! I am happily reveling in all things Fall. This Pumpkin Spice Grain Free Granola is perfectly sweet, crunchy, chewy, and Fall flavored. I have made countless batches of this stuff over the last couple of years and every time I am reminded of just how easy it is to throw together! I took a hiatus making any since last Christmas, but I don't think a week went by without my mom asking "When are you going to make another batch of that granola?" Well with Fa[...]
Am I the only one that gets slightly irrationally irritated at the premature celebration of Fall? Don't get me wrong, it is EASILY my favorite season of the year and I long for it from about June 1st on. But in order to really enjoy it, it has to really feel like fall. Fortunately, the 1st official day of Fall AND 3 consecutive days of temps in the mid 70's collided for a perfect opportunity to revel in the best season of the year. With a Sunday morning with no plans on my hands, my brain was swirling with ideas for how[...]
Happy Humpday friends! I think we just might make it through the week. To help, I have a special mid-week treat for you all that takes minimal effort for a spectacular outcome! I need...nay, REQUIRE an afternoon snack in order to make it through the end of the work day. The time between lunch a dinner is far too long and around 4:00 I start to get that little twinge of "hangry" coming on. No one wants to have to deal with that. So I try to make sure I always have something substantial on hand that will get me through the[...]
Grain Free Sugar Cookies with an alarmingly tasty "buttercream" frosting are sweet, customizable, and perfect for your next gathering with friends or family. Throughout the year, I see beautifully decorated and decedent looking sugar cookies pop up all over the place, decked out in the colors corresponding with whatever holiday is on its way. With Labor Day approaching, I decided I wanted to try my hand at creating a holiday cookie that is healthy, easy, and will please a crowd of "non-paleo" eaters. With just a little rese[...]