Hot Cocoa? NOT Cocoa!

Fond memories of playing in the snow as a kid, and running in from the cold to enjoy a cup of homemade hot cocoa are amongst those at the top of my Christmas Nostalgia list! Perhaps you have little ones who're out sleigh riding and you'd like to offer them a special holiday treat, but […]

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Paleo Prawn Starter For Christmas Day

  While unfamiliar to me at first, starting the dinner with a first course of 'prawns' is a mainstay in my husband's family in England, including on Christmas Day. Keep in mind, when he says 'prawn' it's what I'd call 'shrimp'.  Important to clarify as I once forgot to do so when planning a meal for a client, to which […]

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What About The Stuffing? Another Paleo Christmas Tip!

Gluten -free?  Not so much- still grain based. What to do? Bring in the mushrooms! Tasty, hearty & meaty, they make an excellent side dish to turkey, veggies and salad! I like to combine an assortment of different types including Cremini, Oyster, Shitake & Porcini.  Saute some garlic & oil (big surprise!) in a cast […]

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Starting a New Holiday Tradition

If you have little ones, you're up early opening gifts.  Perhaps you also have some cultural traditions; my grandmother of Norwegian descent, for example, liked to have us leave our shoes out front for Julenissen (Santa Claus) to fill with toys.   How about this one to add to the list:   A Christmas Day […]

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