Need a very holiday-ish treat to share? This peppermint dark and white chocolate fudge is so delicious and super fast and easy to make. This is also a great recipe for recruiting little kitchen helpers! Kids can practice stirring, measuring, pouring, etc. The final result is impressive and you’ll only be in the kitchen 30 …
Holiday Gift Guide for your favorite Cook
The shopping season is upon us once again! I know some people love to shop and others dread it, but however you feel, you are likely to need to purchase some gifts this season. This can be a great way to introduce a friend or family member to your healthy eating ways without being too …
Paleo Lunch Ideas for All Occasions
Back in 2016, I wrote a post about Back to School lunches that focused on how to feed your children a paleo diet. Even though we homeschool, we pack lunches for many other occasions than just school, so I have lots of experience in this area! If you’re struggling with what to feed your paleo …
Self-Care: Reality or Pipe Dream?
What do you think of when you hear the words “self-care?” I envision a day at the spa, a shopping spree and then a relaxing evening at home in my favorite loungewear with a steaming cup of coffee and either a good book or a TV show I’ve been wanting to watch. The reality is, …
Pumpkin Spice Scones (Paleo, Primal, Sugar Free)
If you’re looking for a recipe to celebrate the season (pumpkin spice season, that is) and want to avoid sugar, here you go. These scones satisfy that craving for something slightly sweet and baked good-y without derailing your diet. I usually just drizzle a little glaze on half the batch for my kids and I …
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Why try elderberry syrup for your cold and flu prevention and remedy? Elderberries are naturally high in immune-boosting compounds that are specifically shown to help beat the cold and flu more quickly. There is certainly a time and a place for conventional medicine and doctors visits. Unfortunately, there isn’t much that conventional medicine can do …
Back to School Dinner Ideas
Here we are again, the beginning of another school year. Whether this makes you rejoice or cry, it’s here regardless. Because we homeschool, you might think this whole back to school thing doesn’t affect us, but you would be mistaken. We follow a traditional calendar with a nice, long break in the summer. Of course, …
Calling all Crohn-ies…I need your help
I hope you know how very thankful I am for each and every one of you who reads this blog. Thank you for trying my recipes, for offering feedback, for requesting new recipes. I LOVE hearing from you. I love knowing that my putting out a new recipe has helped you to manage your disease …
Keto Diet 101
Do you feel like Keto is everywhere? Even at my local, neighborhood restaurant, I was handed a keto menu. This is great news for those who are following the ketogenic diet and want to be able to go out with their friends and family and feel “normal,” but just because it’s everywhere, doesn’t mean everyone …
Does eating too much sugar lead to Type 2 Diabetes? Interpreting Health “News” Part 2
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post discussing the pros and cons of some health-related news I’ve been seeing in magazines and newspapers lately. I broke down what I thought was a fairly misleading and unhelpful article. You can read that review here. I’m back today with another article I’d like to discuss. This …