• Whole 30 Wrap Up: Week 4

    Whole 30 Wrap Up: Week 4

    My Whole 30 is complete! Here’s a rundown of how the final week went. I mentioned in the Week 3 post that preparation is über important. Here are some of my favorite things to prepare to make sure I have everything I need for a week of Whole30-ing. Homemade Coffee Creamer. For those who are… Read more

  • Coffee Nut Butter

    Coffee Nut Butter

    Is there anything better or worse than Costco? I love that I can go get healthy goods in bulk for a fair price. For example. GIANT bottles of coconut and avocado oils, three-pack of Kerrygold butter for less than Trader Joe’s prices. Excellent organic chicken sausages and grass-fed  beef are staples in my freezer. Huge bags… Read more

  • Vegetable Curry Stew

    Vegetable Curry Stew

    Have you watched the television show, This is Us? I’m a Mandy Moore fan girl so I had to check it out based purely on that fact. Side note: Because I Said So… genius chick flick. Her new show actually pretty good so I think I’ll be adding it to my very small rotation of Hulu shows which includes… Read more

  • Whole 30 Wrap Up: Week 3

    Whole 30 Wrap Up: Week 3

    One more week of whole30ness. I actually ended up taking a week off from Whole 30 to enjoy visiting with my family from Idaho. I knew they were coming ahead of time and I recognized that it would be unrealistic to expect myself to avoid some treats and wine during their visit. We love to… Read more

  • Prosciutto Potato Pancakes

    Prosciutto Potato Pancakes

    Give me all the carbs. Seriously though, carbs are my friend right now. Between breastfeeding and the added stress of motherhood, carbohydrates are an essential part of my meals and snacks. I would urge anyone who is experiencing a lot of life stress, engaging in vigorous exercise, or breastfeeding to incorporate adequate amounts of carbs… Read more

  • Chocolate Fig Frosty

    Chocolate Fig Frosty

    I love how the seasons change in Southern California. It’s gradual but unmistakable when the scent of autumn hits the air regardless of the reading on the thermometer (hint: It ain’t chilly). Changes like the oranges, reds, and yellows of seasonal produce hitting the market, tourists leaving our vacation destination town, and holiday advertisements infiltrating… Read more