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Paleo chocolate-nut bars

Paleo chocolate-nut bars

This healthy, yet decadent treat is inspired by a recipe from Elana’s Pantry, New York Times best-selling author Elana Amsterdam’s website. A no-bake dessert with five simple ingredients layered thick for a perfectly divine summer sweet: rich, dark chocolate; wholesome dry-roasted nuts; raw cacao nibs; 

Pineapple upside down cakes (vegan + gluten free)

Pineapple upside down cakes (vegan + gluten free)

Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits! Whether it’s freshly cut into cubes, infused into a savory dish, or baked into a sweet dessert, pineapple is one versatile fruit. My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii and immersed ourselves in everything culturally Polynesian. 

Lemon-herb tahini with a turmeric twist

Lemon-herb tahini with a turmeric twist

Are you dealing with inflammation? Although this is the body’s natural response to protect and heal, chronic inflammation from undue autoimmunity calls for some relief! Get familiar with turmeric! Nature’s powerhouse for reducing inflammation in the body! Fresh turmeric, as pictured, looks like ginger root, 

Three supplements every human would benefit from

Three supplements every human would benefit from

People often ask me about supplements – what’s good to take and what’s not really worth the trouble? Everybody’s body is different and needs and absorbs nutrients differently, so there’s no one-size-fits-all fix. However, there are a few supplements I believe every human would benefit 

Baked brie with roasted chestnut puree and Neat Nick Preserves Cabernet Sauvignon Jelly

Baked brie with roasted chestnut puree and Neat Nick Preserves Cabernet Sauvignon Jelly

Is it your turn this year to host Easter dinner? Are you planning a bridal shower for a friend? Maybe you’re just having guests over for dinner this weekend and need a dish to serve when your guests first arrive. I’ve crafted a simple, yet 

My go-to, slow-cooker fajita chicken

My go-to, slow-cooker fajita chicken

One of my favorite, simple go-to meals is my slow-cooker fajita chicken. Hubby and I enjoy this meal quite often, and we don’t ever really get tired of it because it’s so versatile. We love making a big batch at the beginning of the week 

Shopping basket staples

Shopping basket staples

Upon walking just a few feet into a grocery store, you are already bombarded with so many different brands of so many different items screaming for your attention. While it’s great to have a bounty of options to choose from, it can also be overwhelming. 

My favorite grocery stores

My favorite grocery stores

People often ask me how to grocery shop. Which grocery stores do I frequent? What are my go-to purchases? Is it okay to purchase the store brand if it’s cheaper, or is it always really worth getting the name brand? What is a good price 

Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili

I realize there are so many recipes I make weekly, but yet don’t even realize I haven’t shared them with you on my blog! One such recipe is my chicken chili, or turkey chili. I adapted this recipe from my Uncle Jim’s turkey chili recipe. 

Instant Pot-ting

Instant Pot-ting

Yep, we jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon and have been loving every minute of it! Hubby got me an Instant Pot for Christmas and I have used it almost every day since. Of course, not knowing Hubby bought me one, I had coincidentally bought