Holiday Tip # 6: Baking for Decor, not for Eating

One of the things I loved about all the baking I used to do was the pure creativity of it.  Well before I stopped eating gluten or even knew about being intolerant to it, I found baking and cooking to be my favorite creative outlet. I can’t paint and my singing leaves a lot to […]

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Holiday Tip # 5: Christmas Cookies for Kids?

Trying to instill healthier eating Paleo habits upon the whole family, including the kids, doesn’t leave much room for baking cookies, or does it? Certainly Toll House cookies aren’t all that Paleo, but an afternoon spent baking holiday treats with the kids might be just that perfect occasion to use what I’d consider marginally Paleo […]

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Holiday Tip # 2: Treats As Gifts

Thinking about homemade goodies for presents?   One reader wrote in with a great suggestion for a blog topic.  Being an avid baker and cook, she used to spend hours on end preparing goodies filled with love, but also with sugar, gluten and dairy, for friends and family. Now that she’s been Paleo for nearly […]

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Who’s HU?

A very Paleo-friendly eatery in NYC, that’s who! I was so excited to learn about this restaurant from a client who was traveling in the Big Apple on business, then to connect with their founders shortly thereafter. Yes, it’s easy to eat Paleo in many restaurants around the world, but it’s not too often at […]

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Holiday Tip # 1 – Being the ‘Helper’

Thanks to those of you who already emailed me with comments, questions and your own tips of staying Paleo during the holidays!  Why not start right away instead of waiting another week until the first of December? The first tip came from a reader who shared that she opts to be a co-host at work […]

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Holiday Paleoista Tip of the Day is Back

A few years ago, I decided to devote all my blog posts in December to a ‘holiday paleo tip of the day’.   From handling the food and drinks at the office Christmas party or politely declining your mother in law’s cookie platter, I’ll be giving advice on how to stay true to your Paleo […]

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Use Up That Turkey!

Good morning, and happy Black Friday! In order to get in a good day’s shopping, on the busiest day for it of the year, you’ll want to be sure and start off right with a nice balance of protein, veg and fat. Feeling a little tired of roast turkey? Whip up a batch of one […]

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Thank You, Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving

To no one in particular, I often say ‘thank you’ after an awesome run, a lovely, Paleo meal or a cozy afternoon spent at home with my husband and dogs. We all have stress in our lives, and good days and bad, but really, if you think about it, there’s an awful lot to be […]

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Tofurky? Really?

I really don’t get tofurky, and I really didn’t get it when I was vegan for two years, either. If you’re vegan for ethical reasons and don’t believe in eating animals, why would it make sense to eat a fake version of an animal? Besides that, the taste leaves a lot to be desired, in […]

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