• Coconut Energy Cubes

    Coconut Energy Cubes

    Coconut makes another guest appearance on the blog! I’m pretty sure I can’t go more than a week without developing some sort of coconut-based recipe. Clearly, I need help. These guys are great for a post-workout snack or an early morning pre-surf boost! Coconut Energy Cubes 1 c. coconut butter (homemade is easy! Try it… Read more

  • Pineapple and Pancetta Frittata

    Pineapple and Pancetta Frittata

    I have chickens! Well, that’s a lie. I’m borrowing chickens for the summer! My lovely friend Dayna has graciously allowed me to harvest her garden and collect her chicken’s  beautiful healthful eggs while she’s out-of-state during the summer. I’m so thankful to have a chance to eat this wonderful produce mere moments after it’s been… Read more

  • Mango Blueberry Salsa

    Mango Blueberry Salsa

    I was fortunate enough to spend this past Sunday having a picnic with my family. My Dad has a connection to a winery somewhat near his home in Ventura and we always seem to congregate there for any family gatherings. It’s a really beautiful and low-key place. You can bring all your own food and… Read more

  • Paleo Chocolate Candy

    Paleo Chocolate Candy

    The many faces of my brother: My brother came to visit me this week, and we were reminiscing about our childhood. More specifically, Halloween, trick-or-treating, and candy. Lots and lots of candy. While currently the bro and I wholeheartedly embrace a more “natural” lifestyle (okay, okay… we are pretty much card-carrying hippies), as children we… Read more

  • Grilled Sweet Potato BLAT Sliders

    Grilled Sweet Potato BLAT Sliders

    This deliciousness was most definitely not MY IDEA. It is from the brilliant mind of Brittany Angell over at Real Sustenance. I receive her blog updates through email and as soon as she posted this recipe, I set to work. Unsurprisingly, I had all the necessary ingredients on hand. I usually bake my bacon but,… Read more

  • Pineapple Coconut Frozen Treat

    Pineapple Coconut Frozen Treat

    I was toying with calling this “soft serve” but it didn’t feel right. It’s certainly not ice cream, and “smoothie” also kind of missed the mark. So I figured “frozen treat” was the best I could do. It’s cold. It’s a treat. So there you go. Normally I’m not a big fruit-eater but today I… Read more