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Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort and Frozen Whipped Jello

May 25, 2013

If you have to move across the country with the kids, I may have figured out the perfect way to do it! My husband didn’t have time off between jobs this time, which meant the girls and I made the journey without him. I’ve had a great relationship with the Four Seasons over the last [...]

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Basil Creamsicle – A Guest Post from “Food Loves Writing”

May 14, 2013

While basil is traditionally paired with tomatoes, in this recipe, it’s blended with yogurt, honey and orange juice to create the sweetest, most summery creamsicle you’ve ever had.

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No Bake Cookies (Paleo, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

May 6, 2013

These no bake cookies only take a few minutes to prepare and then you just pop them in the fridge until they’re chilled.

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Coconut Panna Cotta (Dairy Free, Gaps, Paleo, Grain-Free)

May 1, 2013

  If you’re looking for a natural alternative to protein powder, gelatin is a great option. It contains between 6-12 grams of protein per tablespoon, helps aid in digestion, and can contribute to the building of strong cartilage and bones. Gelatin has also been shown to benefit the digestive tract, immune system, heart, liver, muscles, [...]

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Chocolate Brownies and a Lunchskins Giveaway (Grain Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo)

April 22, 2013

As we continue on our journey to healthy eating, it’s important to be conscious of the products we are using and do our best to reduce waste. Check out these statistics: Total number of plastic bags used worldwide annually 1 trillion Total number of plastic bags used every minute 1 million Total number of years [...]

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Strawberry Tart (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo)

April 2, 2013

I’m happy to announce a new grain-free cookbook is in the works! Thanks to my amazing agent, Meg Thompson, I’m signing with William Morrow and looking forward to working with Cassie Jones, the very talented editor. I’m thrilled and so thankful for this opportunity! For the next several months I’ll be creating, testing and writing recipes [...]

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Blueberry Scones with Lemon Curd and Lord Montagu

March 15, 2013

I have some exciting news to share. My youngest brother, Luke, has worked on a project for four years now and I’m thrilled to announce his first feature documentary, Lord Montagu, is showing at two international film festivals this spring. I couldn’t be more proud! I recognize I’m biased since Luke is family, but Lord [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Homemade “Samoas” (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal)

March 7, 2013

Today, we close our Unprocessed Kitchen series. Over the last two months, we’ve discussed cookware, bakeware, soups, salads, meats, beverages, baby formula, fermented foods, breads, sugars, the GAPS diet, reading the labels, and how to change to unprocessed foods. I think it’s important to remember that eating an unprocessed, organic diet doesn’t have to mean [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Bakeware and Grain-Free Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

February 26, 2013

A few weeks ago we discussed the importance thinking about our cookware. Today I’ll highlight some healthier bakeware choices for all your baking and roasting needs. Most bakeware sold in stores is made of an aluminum mixture. This aluminum can leach into our food. Non-stick and silicone-coated pans can also leach harmful chemicals and gases [...]

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The Unprocessed Kitchen: Step 3 – Sugars and Chocolate Chip Walnut Blondies

January 15, 2013

Sugars can cause confusion and missteps when we cook and bake with unprocessed ingredients. First of all, let me state that sugar is sugar. Sweeteners of any form will cause insulin levels to rise (some a lot, some a little) so we should always use them in strict moderation. In fact, overconsumption of sugar has [...]

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