Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
One thing that I have learned since beginning to eat a Paleo-style diet is the modern American diet lacks flavor. So many recipes that I have tried during the course of the past 30 days have been so flavorful and filling that I am beginning to wonder why more people do not eat this way. […]
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When I started Paleo I thought it would be a breeze. After all, I had pretty good willpower and success with both the Atkins and HCG diets. But this time I am struggling a bit. Perhaps it is because I’m working out for 45 minutes a day or maybe it’s because I’m missing out on […]
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Pot roasts always remind me of my Grandmother’s winter Sunday dinners. She made this meal in a roaster, allowing the herbs and spices to permeate the meat and vegetables. When she made this, she slow cooked it in the oven all day. The aroma was always such a warm and inviting smell that if I […]
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“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup”–Ludwig van Beethoven It is the cold and flu season yet again, whether we want to admit it or not. It seems like just yesterday that we were using the outdoor grill and feeling the warm sunshine on our faces during outdoor picnics. Being cooped up […]
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Happy Tuesday! Today I’m thrilled to reveal a simple and useful DIY for the home–natural home scents. I use a lot of scented oils, wax melts and candles around my house this time of year. The combination of spices, vanilla and citrus always remind me of the holidays. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I […]
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Back in August, I shared with you my crockpot recipe for Roasted Chicken. This meal is always such a hit in my house because it is easy and delicious. At the end of the recipe, I briefly touched upon how to make homemade chicken stock from the leftover chicken bones from this meal.
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This is a great meal for when you’re busy but want a Sunday dinner style meal. This meal is great all year round.
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As a child, I remember the joys of Sunday suppers. My grandmother would spend all day crafting a hearty meal for her family that was not only delicious but also very nutritious. As I have become a parent, life has become more hectic with extracurricular activities and functions. Unfortunately, because of our fast paced life, […]
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