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What’s Happenin’
Lots has been going on over here on the blog, and in my day to day. Despite all of my efforts to try to slow things down and go into hibernation mode, November is proving to be quite the busy month! On Friday, I got completely lost searching for a recipe on the blog and practically…
Tangy Dill Dressing
I’ve gone into another pickle craze. It happens every couple of months and has proven to be extra awesome when you have an entire shelf of homemade pickles in your basement. Gosh, making my own pickles has to be one of the best ideas I’ve ever had. Adding pickles to salad dressing? Another fabulous idea….
Healthful Hints: Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
I had no idea how many Moms-to-be read the blog! Hello to you all out there :) I’m thrilled to hear that you’re interested in learning about how to have a happy and healthy pregnancy, and that you’ve asked me to share my opinion on the topic. Today we’re chatting about a general portion plan for…
Maple Turnip and Carrot Mash
My love for mashed potatoes goes deep. The day I moved out of my parents house at the tender age of 17, I was very happy to learn that potatoes were about the only thing I could afford. That and egg noodles, tomato juice and licorice from Walmart. Let’s just say there was a 3…
Grain-free Carrot Cupcakes with Dairy-free ‘Cream cheese’ Buttercream
Every couple of months there’s a recipe that; no matter how many times I try, just won’t work out. I have a really hard time giving up on things and have a very strong desire to reach for my dreams, no matter how ridiculous they may be. Who dreams of making the perfect grain-free cupcake?…
How to Make Inexpensive Cake Stands
The day I fell in love with Pinterest was when I learned that you can make beautiful cake stands out of old plates and cups. Awesome, right? Being the crafty lady that I am; or try to be, I knew I had to give this a whirl. What you’ll need A couple plates + cups…
GIVEAWAY: Simply Bars
Winner update November 10 – congratulations, Micah! You’ve won the giveaway! I’ll contact you soon for you details. Thanks for participating, all :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m always on the lookout for gluten-free, vegan protein bars. While I definitely don’t rely on them on a daily basis, I like to have a backup of protein with me…
5 Ingredient Jam-packed Protein Cakes
One of my biggest frustrations over the past couple of months has been my inability to build muscle. I changed up my workouts, tried out new activities, nothing was helping. As part of my shifting and staying motivated project, I decided to take a long hard look at my diet to see if there were areas…
Healthful Hints: My Favorite Healthy Alternative Sweeteners
Since battling with a rough patch of candida, I’ve been working on ways to lower my intake of unhealthy sweeteners. About a year of recipe development, research, and training of the taste buds, I now opt for sugar sources that are better for my overall health that still allow me to enjoy a sweet treat…
Gluten-free Multigrain Rosemary Crackers
I’m so late in sharing this recipe with you, but I can explain. It all started with a craving for buttery crackers about a month ago. Now, normally I’m really good at the whole recipe development process. I’ve lost many a written down recipe, and felt I had learned my lesson. But low and behold,…