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Keep Calm!

2012-01-26T14:17:00.000-06:00

Just couldn't help myself...had to post. Sometimes this is the best thing we can do when overwhelmed by the barrage of studies out there. Relax a little and live a LOT!

Cocoa Cherry Biscuits W/ Meyer Lemon Marmalade (Grain & Dairy Free)

2012-01-24T21:25:00.001-06:00

Ah Valentine's: It's blissfully edging it's way closer. I can feel it's pull, like gravity; irresistible....drawing me in. If Christmas is all 'sugar plums dancing in my head', then Valentines is all chocolate, cherries and Meyer lemons dancing pretty much everywhere. In the past, I was all about the chocolate and cherries. Somehow lately though, Meyer lemons have taken up permanent

The Confessions Of A Valentine Junkie

2012-01-23T09:44:00.001-06:00

{This is a post that I wrote last year. A few days later My body completely turned against me (do to an auto-immune issue that had been triggered in my body) and I was bedridden for the next 4 months. Through the great love of my family, prayers, one very awesome doctor and the by the grace of God, I am on the road to recovery. I can cook again, write, play and express love the way I longed

Raspberry White Tea & Peach Rooibos Jams

2012-01-23T08:42:00.001-06:00

Guest Post On Mommypotamus! Heather over at Mommypotamus, has invited me to come share a recipe on her blog. So head on over to Mommypotamus to check out some of these amazing pectin free, honey sweetened jam recipes, sweetened with fruit and honey. There's also a few ideas for valentine gifts. Get the recipe HERE While your over there, you should take a look around. Heather has an

Whoops...I had a misfired post!

2012-01-20T20:44:00.000-06:00

It seems that I fired off a post today that was unedited and unfinished! If you received it in your RSS feeds or email, please disregard it. The full version will be re-posted soon...with out all the crazy spelling errors and such.

Peppered Lamb Breakfast Sausage

2012-01-17T16:12:00.000-06:00

This is a simple yet flavorful breakfast sausage recipe. Best of all it's fresh and free of additives or chemicals. Try it alone or thrown into your morning omelette I also like to eat it crumpled over a nice wild field salad . Enjoy! Peppered Lamb Breakfast Sausage 1 1/2 pounds ground organic lamb meat 1 tsp teaspoons coarse sea salt 1/2 tsp teaspoons freshly ground mixed

Grain Free Granola Bars: Sweet Coconut Curry (Grain/Dairy Free, RAW & Vegan options)

2012-01-11T17:55:00.001-06:00

Who says we have to make granola bars just for the kids? So I made these grain free granola bars, all grown up! Now, don't get too excited, they're not soaked in whisky or anything. They do however, pack a bit of punch with just enough curry powder to leave a little tingle on your tongue. The truth is, your kids just might love these too. Mine ate them up about as fast as I could pull them

Apple, Butternut Squash & Bacon (or Pecan) Breakfast Hash (Gaps/Paleo/Vegan options)

2012-01-08T19:58:00.000-06:00

I LOVE breakfast hash. It's so hearty, savory and now it's even subtly sweet. At least this one is. I've taken my old 'hash recipe' and revamped it. With the addition of GAPS friendly [pastured, unsmoked bacon] or [salt cured, unsmoked] prosciutto and apples, this hash is an even more satisfying breakfast than the first one. Find out how to make your own unsmoked, honey sweetened bacon...

What! There's No Such Thing As A Gluten Free Grain?

2012-01-02T20:10:00.000-06:00

That can't be right!!!" you say. But indeed it is; it's true! ALL grains contain gluten. There is much confusion surrounding the enigma that we call 'Gluten'. This is largely because almost all of the data that the majority of the medical community is going on has not been revisited or updated in as much as 60 YEARS. Now that's some old information! And from the looks of it there are no

Delicious/Urban/Parents New Years Eve Grain Free Menu

2011-12-30T10:17:00.000-06:00

Welcome to what might be your very first 'Virtual Progressive Dinner'. The wonderful and talented bloggers from Paleo Parents and Multiply Delicious, were gracious enough to ask me to join them in planning a New Years Eve Menu! I'm starting off with the main course (because I'm backwards that way). Then we'll move on to the scrumptious appetizer by Heather from Multiply Delicious and

White wine & Pecan Cashew Cheese Ball (GAPS, Paleo, Vegan)

2011-12-21T16:22:00.000-06:00

Ok, here it is the mighty CHESSE BALL! A cashew cheese ball that is... and it IS awesome. It's dairy free and completely vegan. I have seasoned this one with crispy shallots, garlic and my personal favorite...dry white wine. (You could easily replace the wine with water if you prefer. White wine is GAPS friendly and some Paleo people have it in moderation) I promise, you will not be

Rosemary Spaghetti Squash Egg Nests (GAPS, Paleo)

2011-12-20T14:17:00.000-06:00

This is one of our family FAVORITES. It's as though, when I make this I can do no wrong! The nest are actually quite fun to make too. Don't be daunted by what seems like lengthy instructions. They are pretty easy to make and worth the effort for a special occasion breakfast. Which apparently means, everyday is a 'special occasion' in my house. We make these at least once a week.

Merry Christmas: From The 'Posers'

2011-12-18T18:45:00.000-06:00

We wish you a Merry Christmas! We wish you a Merry Christmas!f (Jenni...the mannequin) We wish you a Merry Christmas... (Oscar & Linus...the mannequins) And a... Happy... New Year!

Dairy Free Hot Cocoa W/Peppermint Marshmallows (GAPS, Paleo)

2011-12-16T14:07:00.000-06:00

'Baby it's cold outside', and even if it's not (like here in Texas) you can still enjoy a nice warm cup of hot cocoa with a big huge marshmallow on top. I remember my mother making different homemade hot cocoa mixes when I was younger. She would keep the mixes in tins, readily avaiable to warm our freezing little bodies after a long day of snow ball fights and igloo building! My

Raspberry Hamantaschen (Grain & Dairy Free, GAPS, Paleo)

2011-12-13T18:12:00.000-06:00

This just might be the best cookie I have ever eaten. Thank you Elanas Pantry for such great inspiration! Not only will you love these cookies but you'll also love my honey/raspberry filling recipe. It is absolutely addicting! Raspberry Hamantaschen Adapted from: Elanas Pantry 2 cups fine ground blanched almond flour (Honeyville Brand) 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbls coconut oil (or

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies (Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free)

2011-12-13T15:19:00.000-06:00

I must admit, I made these cookies look as much like a 'French Macaron' as possible. As my kids would say...'French Macarons are my only weakness'. Sadly they are not on my prescribed diet at this time. These little heavenly morsels however, will suit me just fine. Made with organic, fair trade Dagoba cocoa, these cookies are SUPER chocolaty and filled with a rich creamy,

Perfect Dairy Free Almond Flour Pancakes (Grain/Dairy Free)

2011-12-12T13:16:00.000-06:00

Oh MY! Fluffy pancakes are the best, and can I just add...I have been through the ringer (and 15lbs of almond flour) to get some! There are a lot of recipes out there. Some of them by amazing cooks too. But none of them were turning out the way I had hoped. They were either too soggy or too clumpy and worst of all, would stick to the pan. Finally after much tinkering I think I have it!

The Beautiful Scandal: My families first Christmas Album

2011-12-12T09:05:00.001-06:00

I have a Christmas Album! My husband and I have been working on this for the past few months. He is such an awesome recording engineer! I am over joyed to share this with you because it is a huge testimony to my current state of health. At the beginning of the year I didn't think I would be able to cook, do yoga or sing ever again. Yes, I was THAT sick. There were a few times while

Making Memories, Not Status Quo!

2011-12-06T20:08:00.001-06:00

Being a 'northern' girl, I have an affinity for nubby sweaters, backwoods hiking(minus the the ticks thank you), the smell of wood smoke, icy hands warmed by mugs filled with hot cocoa, and I can not leave out my great love for the crisp, pine smell of a real Christmas tree. For the past few years, a real Christmas tree has not been an option for me. The mold content is just too

Honey Candied Citrus Peel (GAPS)

2011-11-29T14:14:00.000-06:00

Candied citrus peel is one of my favorite, extravagant treats. It's sweet, chewy and full of citrusy goodness. In this recipe the citrus peel is first boiled in purified water. This makes it soft and ready to soak in the sweet honey syrup. After boiling, the peel is then simmered in a water/honey mixture, till the syrup becomes a wonderful gooey mess. Then the peels are coated in powdered

Cardamon & Candied Orange Peel Almond Flour Cupcakes W/Toasted Marshmallow Topping (Grain/Dairy Free)

2011-11-26T16:03:00.001-06:00

I think that year thirty-eight deserves it's very own cup cake! Yes, I'm celebrating thirty-eight years of life and my first year of gluten/grain/dairy/refined sugar free. WOW, that is a lot of freedom! I know to some that may seem like a lot of 'restriction', but for me....it is my freedom. Freedom to walk, read, play, hug and dream. I can honestly say that this past year has been the

Pass the Santosha Please!

2011-11-24T16:45:00.001-06:00

Often times at Thanksgiving, our heads are racing with thoughts and are full of distraction... We feel hungry(cause it's 2:00 and we are still waiting on those darn relatives... The room is too hot or too cold.... The kids are too loud (or even worse, too quiet).. What we really want is turkey not tofurkey... And, could everyone please stop yelling at the T.V. Whatever the cause

Butternut Squash W/ Spiced Honey Marshmallows (Gaps, Paleo, Primal)

2011-11-22T12:54:00.000-06:00

Note: These marshmallows are brown from spices, NOT from the oven! Oh yes! Really, what is better than a warm, sweet potato and marshmallow casserole? Ummm...a butternut squash one, topped with homemade honey sweetened marshmallows! Even better? How about home made honey sweetened 'spiced' marshmallows. Uhhhh, YUM! So let's get to it. Here's the deal, there are a few 'quirks' to honey

The Basics: 'Honey' Marshmallow Video (GAPS, Paleo, SCD)

2011-11-22T12:50:00.000-06:00

Classic Home Made Marshmallows (sweetened w/honey) Ingredients: 1 cup filtered water (split into half cups) 3 Tbls Grass fed beef gelatin 1 cup organic honey 1 tsp vanilla (or other) gluten free organic extract 1/4 tsp salt Grease an 8×8(or larger) pan and line with parchment paper in both directions. Leave some length to use as handles when removing your finished

French Green Bean Casserole W/Crispy Shallots (Gaps, Paleo & Vegan options)

2011-11-21T19:43:00.000-06:00

Living in the south has changed me. I know, I know, I've said stuff like this before! It's true! I used to be all about foods exotic and foreign. Now I find myself making dishes like biscuits and white gravy, pot pies, and chicken fried steak...ok, maybe not the chicken fried steak. And last but not least, there's GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE! When did I start loving this stuff? Probably about the