Main Dish

Lentil Pasta with Creamy Sautéed Garlic and Spinach Sauce

I studied in Italy for a semester of college and lived in a Medieval convent that was converted to an architecture school. It was an incredible experience.. and the food that was served was AMAZING. Italians know how to make pasta, and sauce that just sticks to the noodles. I’d never been able to replicate that creamy, thick quality, especially without dairy, UNTIL NOW! I make this dish as a quick lunch…

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Side Dish

Homemade Ketchup: Whole30 and Paleo

I don’t think there’s another topping as versatile as ketchup. When I was able to add tomatoes to my diet, homemade ketchup was the first thing I made! After years of eating plain burger patties with just salt, this delicious, red sauce changed everything!! Ketchup has always been one of my favorite sauces. I’d eat burger dripping, fries covered, meatloaf smothered, scrambled eggs drizzled in ketchup. Between my husband and…

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Allergies/ Baby/Toddler Food/ Feeding

Homemade Baby Food Pouches: Part 3

Sorry it’s been so long! Life has been crazy. If you missed the first two parts of this series, check them out here and here. In this post, I’ll walk you through using unflavored beef gelatin for added protein. We love Great Lakes brand gelatin because it’s full of protein and amino acids. It also makes awesome jello and mousse. This gelatin is GAPS approved and has no taste! Preparation…

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Allergies

Holidays With Allergies: Part 1- The Hard Part

When holidays roll around, everyone makes plans to gather for large meals, exchange gifts, and participate in traditions. The excuse to gather with family is great!! But, when you or someone in your family struggles with allergies, the stress of gathering builds and it can be hard to enjoy the quality time with loved ones. Holidays with allergies are less of a celebration and more of a marathon. We are so blessed…

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Allergies

Holidays With Allergies: Part 2- Light at the End of the Tunnel

So the first two years of Jett’s life were incredibly isolating, holidays were no different. This past 11 months have given us a glimmer of hope for the future. We still have a crazy schedule every week, five therapy sessions, Gymboree, feeding Jett, preparing meals, and my hot yoga. But the variety in our lives has grown. We are able to enjoy meals (we prepare) with friends and family, dine…

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Side Dish

Oven Roasted Bell Peppers and Zucchini

So if you haven’t had pizza in two years like me, these veggies taste like pizza! With spices like garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, these oven roasted bell peppers and zucchini slices are a fantastic side for burgers, steak, or a zesty chicken dish. Plus, they make your house smell awesome! One of my favorite things about oven roasted veggies is there’s no need to babysit them. A…

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Side Dish

Homemade Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

One of my least favorite things about homemade salad dressings is that they separate and are really oily. Well, I was making homemade mayonnaise one evening and realized I’d never tried to use my immersion blender to mix my salad dressing. Problem solved!! My search for a thick and creamy, paleo, homemade, clean salad dressing was over. This homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette recipe comes together in a few minutes and can…

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Allergies/ Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Challenges

Breastfeeding is promoted as an easy and natural experience that every woman and baby can achieve. It’s boasted as the best for both mother and baby. If you have an infant who struggles to breastfeed, you’re often instantly suggested formula. The amount of knowledge pediatricians and general practitioners have about breastfeeding is so limited that they frequently jump to removing this variable from the equation in order to “solve” problems.…

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Main Dish

Instant Pot Paleo Sweet Potato Chicken Curry Recipe

After 20 months of eating only 15 foods over and over, I was thrilled to expand my diet. It took another 8 months or so for me to really dive into deeper flavors and recipes. This recipe was such a treat for our family with rich flavors, creamy consistency, and some (optional) heat. Better yet, it’s a one pot meal, yay for fewer dishes!! This recipe is paleo and Whole30 compliant.…

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Makeup/ Personal Care

100% Pure Free Gift

Many of you know how much I love the 100% Pure company and products. Well, now is a great time to try them out!! Starting today, March 22, they’re running a HUGE free gift with purchase. This company frequently runs free gifts, but I haven’t seen anything this enormous before. Their generous gift sales sell out super quickly, so jump on this one before it’s gone! This 100% Pure promo is…

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