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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
Read More ›OK, I get it. You’re just not digging my suggestion to go for the naked (as in crust-less) apple, pumpkin or pecan pie? Feeling like without the pastry it’s just not the same. This may be a time for the ‘substitute flours’, like almond or coconut, for example. Once in a while, when something […]
Read More ›Perhaps you’re hosting Thanksgiving for the first time this year. Or maybe you’ve done the side dishes before, but someone else prepped the bird. If you’re scared of botching the Pièce de résistance this Thursday, fear not! You have time on your side. Why not procure a smaller bird and cook it tonight to test your […]
Read More ›Apple pie is one of the easiest things to re-create, Paleo style. Yes, there are those who absolutely love the crust, but if you really think about it, the crust doesn’t do much to bring out the flavors of the apples or the spices that are such an important part of the dished that grace […]
Read More ›Oh, dear. There’s always that one dish that our dear old auntie had to bring to the Thanksgiving table: the sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows. Can it be saved? Or better, replaced? Absolutely. Using mashed yam (just bake in water until soft, cool and the skin will slide right off, then mash […]
Read More ›“To me, the holidays aren’t about the newest trend, but rather going back to the old favorites that you’ve always loved.” That quote struck a real chord with me, and not it a good way. It was part of an article I received on my google alert for Paleo. Following was a recipe for a […]
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