Month: December 2012

Snugglebum Leftover Turkey Soup

Snugglebum Leftover Turkey Soup

Snugglebum warm was an expression my Mom always used when she wrapped us up in a billion layers and kicked us out of the house to play in the snow for awhile. According to urban dictionary, a snugglebum is a human heater – that special someone in your life that cuddles up with you to…

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Spiced Carob Cookies (grain-free + vegan)

Spiced Carob Cookies (grain-free + vegan)

There are just four days left until we ring in 2013 and I think that these cookies should be the last recipe you enjoy this year. The ingredients are easy to find, the recipe is simple, and the results are sinfully delicious. I brought a batch along with us to a Christmas party earlier this…

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Just the Two of Us

Just the Two of Us

Get the recipe for Gluten-free Gingerbread House HERE I think I’m still running on a sugar high from all of the candies I treated myself to over the last two days. But I know it’s not the sugar talking when I say that Kevin and I had a fabulous Christmas together. We decided to celebrate…

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So Many Things to be Thankful For

So Many Things to be Thankful For

Each and every one of you holds a special place in my heart. Thank you for joining me on this crazy journey, inspiring me to go after my dreams, and helping me surround Healthful Pursuit with loads of love, acceptance and positivity.

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Gluten-free Vegan Christmas Recipes

Gluten-free Vegan Christmas Recipes

The song doesn’t lie, it most certainly is the most wonderful time of the year. We have so much to be appreciative for, so many things to look forward to and people in our lives that love us unconditionally. Nothing brings the Christmas magic to life quite like preparing a delicious meal for friends and…

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Roasted Salad Towers

Roasted Salad Towers

I’m all for chowing down on a fresh salad at any time of the day, but when the temperature drops and no amount of hot showers can warm me up, I’d rather drown myself in a warm bowl of veggies and an afternoon nap than chill out with a bowl of fresh veggies.

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Paleo Cranberry Flax Stuffing with a Grain-free Bread Recipe

Paleo Cranberry Flax Stuffing with a Grain-free Bread Recipe

Christmas is a week away (as if you need a reminder) and you need a new stuffing recipe. Yes, you do. If you’re like most of the folks out there, including myself, you’ve done the same thing year after year, relied on the same recipes for the holidays… it’s time to spice things up!

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3 Ingredient Chocolate Turtles

3 Ingredient Chocolate Turtles

My Dad’s love for the caramel filled, pecan bottom, chocolate covered treat, otherwise known as the Nestlé Turtle, runs deep. Not as deep as his love for jujubes, but pretty close. It’s tradition that Dad get a box of Turtles every single Christmas. It’s been that way for as long as I can remember. Even…

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Saturday Scenes: Family is Everything

Saturday Scenes: Family is Everything

Spending this last week and a half with my family has easily been the best Christmas present I’ve received this year. Heck, maybe even the best ever. Even better than the year Santa brought me a Dear Diary. Even better than my tamagotchi. Common, you had one too, right? The elves worked some magic that year,…

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey and Quinoa Balls

Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey and Quinoa Balls

Christmas is just around the corner and my mind has been filled with appetizer ideas for the big day. Preparing the appetizer table has to be one of my favorite parts about entertaining. I like coming up with unique recipes that will entice people to try new things but be healthy enough for them to…

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