Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Today, I have a special treat in store for you—a recipe that embodies the warmth and comfort of the colder months. As the seasons change and the air grows crisper, there’s nothing quite like a hearty, warming meal to cozy up with. For me, this time of year always brings back fond memories of my […]
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Each year, during Lent, I struggle so much to find recipes to satisfy my family on our meatless days. This year is even more challenging while trying to maintain a Paleo lifestyle since white carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, white potatoes, etc.) and dairy (cheeses, milk, etc.) are completely out of the question as substitutes for […]
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Leafy greens. Check. Colorful vegetables. Check. A crunchy topping. Check. Salad dressing. Keep reading. Americans spend billions of dollars each year on salad dressing. Most of us have everything we need to make a healthy and delicious salad dressing from scratch right in our pantries. Homemade salad dressings are both more flavorful and healthier than […]
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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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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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I have been experimenting a lot lately with various dishes for the crockpot. It wasn’t too long ago that I figured out how to turn traditional recipes into crockpot recipes. I use to be so worried that by converting from stovetop to crockpot would cause the flavor or texture to change. But, honestly, I have […]
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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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Many people grow up loving foods containing refined carbohydrates, and when it’s not a problem, we are delightfully oblivious to how many of the everyday food that we eat contain refined carbohydrate. When I was younger, I would often find myself feeling miserable after a high carbohydrate meal. Headaches, bloating, mood changes, and weight gain […]
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I just had to post this. This is so good for those cold nights when nothing else seems to be able to warm you up. This is an easy and healthy chicken chili recipe that blends herbs and spices for a delicious meal the entire family will love. Plus, it is Whole 30, Paleo, and […]
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