Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
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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Hey all! Are you just beginning your keto journey or have you been keto for awhile and you’re looking for a delicious treat? Well look no further, I’m going to share with you a little trick I’ve learned during my keto journey that has become an absolute game changer. Had I not found this drink, […]
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On January first, I restarted the Keto Diet. As many of you know, I was on the ketogenic diet for over nine months. It is and remains the best eating plan that I have ever been on. Not only did I lose TONS of weight, it also gave me ample energy to train for and […]
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Since starting the ketogenic diet back in November, I am constantly trying new recipes. I have also been known to create quite a few as well. This is one special dish that I made for my family recently. They were begging me for a succulent, juicy chicken dish. So, I had to oblige because, […]
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I am always on the lookout for gadgets and products that make my life easier. Between parenting four kids, keeping my freelance career afloat, and training for an endurance race, I need things that bring simplicity to my life. I recently acquired a new kitchen device–the Instant Pot. If you’re not familiar with the Instant […]
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Yummy yummy in my tummy. I LOVE avocados. The avocado is a creamy green fruit that is delicious and nutritious so good for you. Characterized as a fruit, the avocado contains generous amounts of vitamins B, K, D, C, E and B, as well as many primary and trace minerals. Th avocado pairs very well […]
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Eating Paleo? Trying Whole30? Embracing the Keto Diet? If you answered yes to any of these questions than do I have a treat for you. Earlier this week, I was searching for a sweet treat to cure my sweet craving that seemed to come out of nowhere. I have been eating a very clean diet […]
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Being on the Whole30 has made eating out is very interesting. Finding compliant meals takes a little ingenuity at the very least. Having followed a Paleo lifestyle for some time before beginning Whole30, I am accustomed to spotting compliant and non-compliant foods on a menu. It is safe to say, the safest meals to […]
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Happy Memorial Day! Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to the summer season and all of the fun and food that comes with it. Today is also the day that I am beginning a segment on summer salad recipes. I feel it is only appropriate to call this series, Summer Salad Sunday! I love summer […]
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