Summer has just barely gotten started around here, and it's already brutal. Now that we're homeowners, we've been spending a lot of time in the yard, trying to salvage what life we can after the place sat vacant for a ... Read More
Autoimmune Protocol
These recipes are compliant with the autoimmune protocol as detailed by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne in "The Paleo Approach" and are free of grains, legumes, dairy, non-nutritive oils and sugars, nightshades, eggs, nuts, seeds, alcohol, and coffee.
Minty Ginger Ale
From the childhood summers at my grandparents' house in Florida, I remember climbing their orange tree, reading in the living room, and rifling through the collection of sodas they kept in a cupboard in the sunroom. Not ... Read More
Lemon-Basil Granita
If you're looking for a cooling, comforting treat this summer, this Lemon-Basil Granita will knock your socks off. Now, I've mentioned before (in pretty much every recipe that uses it) how much I love basil. Like, I'll ... Read More
Strawberry Kale Salad with Baconnaise
Strawberries have become one of my favorite salad toppings on the autoimmune protocol. Like cherry tomatoes, they add strong flavor and a beautiful pop of color, and they pair well with just about anything. Basil is ... Read More
Pineapple Beef Jerky
My husband is a jerky hound. Forget potato chips, salsa, or anything sweet, jerky is his favorite snack whether he's on a road trip, sitting in front of the TV, or looking for something quick to accompany a long day of ... Read More
Shiitake Broccoli
Looking for a tasty, healthy side dish that doesn't take a lot of time or effort to prepare? This Shiitake Broccoli is everything I ever wanted from a broccoli side, including a rich, Asian-inspired flavor from the ... Read More
Tropical Lemonade
I've mentioned in a couple of recent posts and newsletters that my husband and I recently bought our first house. Well, it's moving day! The truck is just minutes from arriving and it's a bittersweet feeling. We're going ... Read More
5-Ingredient AIP Pina Colada Candies
Pineapple and coconut go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's one of those combinations that sounds too simple to be phenomenal, but when those flavors hit your tastebuds... it just feels right. Virgin pina ... Read More