Though this past Thursday was technically my second Paleo "Thanksgiving" since my Omaha friends and I celebrated Friendsgiving a few weeks back, I still consider November 26, 2015 to be my first true Thanksgiving meal since adopting a Paleo lifestyle. I guess to me it is just not quite Thanksgiving unless it is being celebrated [...]
November 2015
When you experience chronic pain and health issues, it is difficult not to let the frustration, anger, and "why me?" situations get the best of you. If you have experienced something similar, you likely know exactly what I am talking about. I have spent the better half of my almost three years of chronic pain [...]
A collection of Paleo sides dishes perfect for Thanksgiving, or any holiday for that matter! I spent the past three years filling up the bulk of my holiday dinner plates with side dishes. When you eat vegetarian or vegan, that just somehow seems to be inevitable. And even though turkey is making its way onto my [...]
How to Make Mashed Cauliflower {with Frozen Cauliflower, AIP Paleo}
November 19, 2015 in Recipes, Sides
A simple tutorial on how to make mashed cauliflower using frozen cauliflower. This comforting side dish is completely vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free, Paleo, and AIP-friendly! Cauliflower is one of those crazy versatile foods that I actually severely dislike on its own. The taste of it just plain does nothing for me. And while I enjoy it [...]
Happy Monday, my dear friends! I hope your weekend was as great as mine. We are now rolling into the final five-day work week of November, and my holiday spirit is in full gear. It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, but I am more than looking forward to [...]
Perfectly crispy and flavorful Paleo Plantain Crusted Chicken Strips are gluten-free and kid-friendly. Oh, and kid-at-heart-friendly, too! Seriously, right?! That is what I was saying when I took my first bite of these chicken strips. I totally meant it in a good way, too. Sure, I love my Nightshade-Free Paleo Baked Chicken Strips. But back [...]
Perfectly Crispy Collards and Kale make for the most delicious healthy side. Serve them alongside your favorite protein and roasted veggies! This girl has come a long ways from her frozen Lean Cuisine, 100-calorie pack, fruit snack eating days. Not that there is anything wrong with those every now and then or in moderation, but [...]
Happy Monday, friends! I hope your weekend was as great as mine was. While I did not get in on the Halloween fun, I spent a great couple of days with Jeremy. We spent Saturday afternoon at an area bar day-drinking and watching the Iowa game. As you may have seen on Instagram, I came [...]
