Life in the time of a pandemic virus is really something isn’t it? I’ve used the word “weird” more in the past two weeks then I have in ten years because it is the most accurate descriptor I can come up with. It’s weird that my life is suddenly so different in some ways and…
Paleo
Cajun Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice
When I first started following the Paleo diet I made a vow that I would not get caught up in finding replacements for the foods I was no longer going to eat. To this day (it’s been almost 10 years) I have yet to buy or make a loaf of bread with Paleo “approved” ingredients….
Instant Pot Ribs
It’s no secret in my family that my mom doesn’t really enjoy cooking, yet every time she does it’s delicious. For instance her ribs are amazing and she has been cooking them the same way for years and the only time I had them was when I went home to visit. So on one trip…
Pan Fried Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Does bacon really make everything better? Yes, yes it does. Case in point: these shaved Brussels sprouts sauteed in bacon fat. Sure you could use olive or avocado oil or even butter. You could, but why? A food processor is going to make quick work of shredding your Brussels sprouts. If you don’t have one then you…
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Custard (grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free)
I am always a little sad as the side of the world that I live on starts to tilt away from the sun. Then after a few days I start to settle into autumn and again realize all the reasons why I love this time of year so much: the changing of the leaves, the…
Asian Chopped Salad
It’s no secret that I LOVE a good salad but I will be the first to admit that there are times when I need to take a break. So that’s just what I did this past summer which really was the worst time to do it because hello fresh lettuce from the garden but it had to…