• Curried Tuna in a Jar

    Curried Tuna in a Jar

    Curry is wonderful. It’s so exotic and exciting! It makes any dish instantly more awesome. Like tuna salad. I know what you’re thinking… “but Nikki, tuna salad is already so exciting! How could you possibly make it better than it already is?” Answer: You guessed it, Curry Powder! You’re so smart. You deserve a big Read more

  • Almond Beef Bites

    Almond Beef Bites

    Inspired by a work recipe, I decided to try my hand at some nut covered meat snacks… sounds appetizing, right? Well, they are. They’re called Almond Beef Bites and they are an AMAZING on-the-go snack, SOOPer easy to make, and quite tasty. Don’t be freaked out by the ingredients. Mayo and almond?! Sounds wierd, I Read more

  • Olive Oil Mayonnaise

    Olive Oil Mayonnaise

    Yesterday I got a chance to make my first homemade mayonnaise. I’ve always wanted to do this because conventional mayonnaise it LOADED with Omega 6 fats in the form of canola or soybean oil. In this version I chose a healthier oil, olive, and an Omega 3 egg. Olive Oil Mayonnaise 2 egg yolk 2 Read more

  • Blueberry Almond Muffins

    Blueberry Almond Muffins

    I’ve decided that Saturday mornings are Paleo Baking Time. Yes, PBT! On today’s menu we have the ever popular BLUEBERRY MUFFIN. The alternative (paleo) ingredients for these guys are almond flour and maple syrup. Ah, Maple Syrup. Yes, its sugar. And sugar is BAD! Here’s the deal, we humans were wired up to love sweet Read more

  • Tuna and Bacon Collard Wraps

    Tuna and Bacon Collard Wraps

    Kale, Collards, Mustard, Dandelion, Chard, and Spinach. Say “hello” to the dark leafy greens family! Greens are amazing. I mean really AMAZING! Calorie for calorie they are one of the most nutrient packed foods on the planet. They contain magnesium which helps with hormone regulation and nutrient partitioning. They also contain phytonutrients (the GREEN color) which helps Read more

  • Maple Pecan Scones

    Maple Pecan Scones

    I made these over my rainy Southern California weekend. They were inspired by a recipe at my work, but I tweaked it a bit. I also brought them to the Team workout at the gym. What can I say? I’m a generous person who loves to share delicious items. Ok, that’s only half true. I Read more