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 […]
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo Friendly)
November 21, 2018 By 2 Comments
Alright, I know we are on Thanksgiving Eve and your menu is probably set…but, if you’re anything like me, especially if you are prepared to do any sort of grain-free dairy-free type baking today; you probably have everything you need to make this pie on hand! Last week, I asked my Facebook followers what pie […]
Meringue Cookies (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo Friendly)
May 2, 2018 By 4 Comments
Yesterday was my oldest child’s birthday, and as usual, he asked for his favorite cake: German Chocolate. Since I long perfected an “our safe” recipe for this, it was a no brainer how to go about making it happen… But then as I sat and looked at the 6 egg whites that remained after […]
Cauliflower Stuffing (Paleo, Whole 30, Vegan and Keto Friendly)
November 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment
This time of the year, Americans all have one thing on their mind…. Thanksgiving. And whether it’s the Turkey, the green bean casserole, or even your favorite pie; chances are, we’ve got a great recipe for you. And while most of my feast contains some year over year favorites,there are a few things I like […]
Schedule a Wellness Consult and Win!
November 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
There is no doubt that essential oils and natural solutions have become a vital part of my family’s life. These life changing tools have helped us emotionally and physically in every way you can imagine; and have been a vital tool in my personal journey to wellness. Over the last several years, I have become […]
Oven Roasted, Herbed Prime Rib of Pork
June 1, 2016 By 2 Comments
It is fairly rare that I come across something I feel I should have known about (food wise) and yet have never tried… Recently I was gifted a nice rack of Prime Rib of Pork. While I have enjoyed and roasted many Prime Ribs in my day, Prime Rib of Pork was something I […]
St. Patrick’s Day Deliciousness!
March 16, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Cead mile failte! It’s no secret that I love St. Patrick’s day. Any excuse to wear green, the perfect compliment to my Irish red hair, right? 😉 But what I also love is the food! St. Patrick’s Day staples in our home include: Irish Soda Bread , which I usually make two loaves of; one the more […]
Confessions of a busy mom (and one really great dairy-free buttercream frosting recipe)
April 3, 2015 By 4 Comments
I have a confession. Something that has sat on my shoulders for some time. No matter how much I want to, no matter how hard I try… I cannot always make things from scratch. I mean, I really want to be that mom that has her business, writes her blog (or two), is at […]
Nutbutter Bars (Paleo Friendly, Nut-Free Option Listed)
March 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment
With Easter around the corner, my family is preparing for the biggest celebration yet. With that comes the desire to provide somewhat ‘normal’ treats without having to break the bank to provide safe treats for everyone and without having to unnecessarily risk harmful exposure to allergens. Recently, I came across a picture of some tantalizing […]
A Purely Paleo Thanksgiving Menu and Tips for Hosting a Successful Thanksgiving Feast
November 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is simply two days away? At this point, many of you have done your menu planning and already have the wheels in motion for your fantastic feast. But many of you, like me, have found yourself swamped up until this very minute and haven’t really had the opportunity to […]
