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Thanksgiving Round-Up and Giving Thanks

November 21, 2012

I shared some of my very favorite Thanksgiving recipes in past years, so I thought a little Thanksgiving Round-up would be helpful if you’re looking for last minute ideas. Here’s our menu for Thanksgiving: Smoked Turkey (my husband’s specialty) Carrot Souffle Stuffing Green Bean Casserole Mashed Cauliflower Brussels Sprout and Bacon Hash Persimmon Cranberry Sauce [...]

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Mashed Cauliflower (Grain Free, Paleo, Gaps, Primal)

November 16, 2012

Maybe not a fancy dish, but a welcome one. Creamy and buttery, but without all the carbs. Of course, Thanksgiving comes with indulgences, but if you want to save your indulgence for another dish, creamy mashed cauliflower makes the perfect stand-in for mashed potatoes. Have you ever had potatoes turn “gluey”? That doesn’t happen with [...]

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Sweet Potato Casserole (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal)

November 13, 2012

Most Thanksgiving tables regularly feature sweet potato casserole. I enjoy the subtle, creamy sweetness combined with the crunchy, sweet-salty pecan topping. This version isn’t too sweet, but you can add additional honey if you want. Use either cream or coconut milk depending on your dietary needs. You can make the potato mixture two days ahead [...]

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Pumpkin Pie (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gaps)

November 10, 2012

Sometimes a recipe just comes to me out of the blue. Other times, it takes many tries. This pie took me a while to perfect. It’s important to me that pumpkin pie isn’t sickly sweet and has a nice custard-like filling – nothing too thick. The grain-free crust needs to stay firm without getting soggy [...]

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Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup (Grain Free, Paleo, Primal, Gluten Free)

November 6, 2012

The holiday season brings wonderful tastes and smells, but often temptation to stray from our goals, too. With all the parties and family get-togethers, it’s easy to be overwhelmed or make poor food choices. I hope to help you stick to your goals while still enjoying all the flavors of the holidays. If you want [...]

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Spinach Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and a Giveaway

October 15, 2012

 As the temperatures drop and we get closer to the holidays, I like to stock my pantry with flavorful herbs, spices and specialty oils. My “can’t-go-without” list looks like this: Pumpkin pie spice Cinnamon sticks Ground cinnamon Dried thyme Italian seasoning Garlic powder Sea salt Cocoa Powder Black peppercorns Pumpkin seed oil Black truffle oil [...]

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Sautéed Leafy Greens

October 5, 2012

It’s been a busy week. A family member was very sick, so I spent most of my week in Texas helping provide care. What a privilege to spend precious time with family, cooking soups, organic, grass-fed meats, and all sorts of leafy greens! We all enjoyed this simple, leafy green recipe. The greens are rich [...]

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies (Grain Free, Gluten Free)

September 18, 2012

I’ve read many on the web talking about their frustration with people making treats out of unprocessed ingredients. I sort of see their point. If you’re going to eat unprocessed, then it’s always the best option to eliminate sweets out of your diet, but how many of us really want to foods only as they [...]

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Vegetable Tian

July 25, 2012

A few weeks ago I was chatting with Lisa while unloading groceries and our conversation went a little like this: “What did you buy?” “What do you mean?” “Specifically, what did you buy? Have you ever taken pictures of it and posted it on your blog?” “Umm… no. Why? Should I?” “Of course! I want [...]

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Healthy Food for the Troops – How We Can Help

March 26, 2012

As a military wife, I’m concerned about the foods our troops receive while deployed. Because the food often travels thousands of miles, it can be full of preservatives, additives, coloring, sugars – the list goes on. It can be a challenge for our troops to eat a nourishing diet while protecting our country. Instead of [...]

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