Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, I was surrounded by a culinary landscape that was as unique as it was delicious. Our city is famous for its quirky yet beloved delicacies, including toasted ravioli, the prosperity sandwich, pork steaks, provel cheese, and of course, the iconic gooey butter cake. If you’ve never had the pleasure […]
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Some of my earliest and fondest memories are centered around Italian feasts. From Monday night pasta dinners (that later became Family Happy Hour’s) to Christmas Eve celebrations, my Nani’s kitchens were the place to be. But my two Nani’s (also known as Nonna’s) kitchens were polar opposites from each other. My Nani on my […]
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When I was a kid, my mother would make Shake N Bake pork chops or chicken for us at least once a week. I loved the bready goodness that would come out of the oven. Being on Whole30, breading is often frowned upon so I took it upon myself to make one that the whole […]
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With the holidays upon us, finding time to cook a delicious and nutritious meal can be a daunting task. But now you can make a Sunday dinner meal, anytime of the week with just a few easy ingredients. This awesome Italian chicken bake will have your family asking (maybe even begging) for more. It’s seriously […]
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I really needed something sweet, yet healthy, the other day. Being on a Paleo type eating plan makes getting sweets difficult. Most of my food intake has consisted of whole foods that do not contain preservatives, additives, or sugar. But, these chocolate banana muffins were just what I needed. By using whole foods such as […]
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This Easter was a first for me. It was the first Easter that I spent eating Paleo and it also was the first Easter where I actually had to do all of the cooking. In years past, I had always had the pleasure of being with my extended family during Easter. The food was made by others in […]
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If you like your food a little spicy, you are going to love this amazing meatloaf. My traditional meatloaf was from a delectable recipe passed down from my mother. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful–like a meatball in a loaf pan. It included ingredients such as ground beef, eggs, Italian breadcrumbs, herbs and spices.
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This year I am determined to be the healthiest I have ever been.I am constantly in search of amazing recipes that will help me continue my Paleo lifestyle. I have failed at past healthy eating quests because I got bored with my food choices. This recipe is a little experiment I tried on my family […]
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