If you know me, you know that I am cautious about what brands/products I recommend/suggest. But, if I find something I love, I can’t help but share! If you know me, you also know that as a mother of 6, I have spent years doing all I can to feed my family nutrient-dense, high-quality foods […]
Puerto Rican Pasteles (Grain-Free Tamales!)
December 20, 2018 By 5 Comments
This time of the year, while everyone is busy working on cookies and candies , I decided that this was the year that I needed to perfect a grain-free tamale. Being from Southern California, I grew up surrounded by a variety of cultures; although a majority of my friends were of Mexican descent. With that, tamales […]
Instant Pot Carnitas (Whole 30, Keto)
May 7, 2018 By 2 Comments
As a recipe writer/food blogger, I spend a lot of time working with and testing other people’s recipes…sometimes per their request, sometimes because I know they are just that fabulous and I really want to try their food. When I was gifted Melissa Joulwan’s original Well Fed, there were several recipes that I had […]
Alfredo Sauce (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
April 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It may come as a surprise to some of you, but even though all of my recipes shared on this page are 100% gluten and dairy free, except for my children who are sensitive or allergic to dairy, we actually have a few dairy eaters in this house. And every now and then I […]
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan and Slow Cooker Options Noted)
November 10, 2017 By 1 Comment
This time of the year we eat a lot of soup. Between colder temperatures, hungry teenagers and athletes in our home; soup provides a great way to get a lot of nutrition in one little package, while filling bellies and warming the body. The unfortunate reality is that in order to really get the flavors […]
Vegan 3-Bean Instant Pot Chili
September 25, 2017 By 2 Comments
This recipe is long over due… I have had this recipe in my pocket for some time now, and frankly, it has become a weekly favorite in our home. Which is interesting, because if you look at the history of my shares, you’ll note that our family is primarily Paleo and beans are not […]
Allergy Friendly Taco Seasoning
June 22, 2017 By 1 Comment
First, let me say…yes, I am still here! As mentioned late last year, my family was blessed with the opportunity in August, 2016, to help care for and provide for my cousin’s (then) 2 month old baby. I am pleased to share that he is still with us, but as you can surely understand…adding […]
Pho Reals
November 11, 2016 By 4 Comments
It’s that time of the year…the changing seasons give our immune systems a run for their money. As always, there are two major defenses I offer up, oils and bone broth. Daily supplements, probiotics and healthy eating matter, of course…but when you’re in the midst of a battle there is no more magical combination […]
Healthy Lunchbox 2016: Week 3: Hot Meals To Go!
September 5, 2016 By 2 Comments
🙂 When I created the Healthy Lunchbox Series many, many years ago, my original intent and purpose was to help myself and others discover new and exciting ways to feed our children (and ourselves) that are not only healthy, but also delicious. Over the years, one of the key principles I have kept is to plan […]
