If you’re wondering if I’m still doing this bikini thing, the answer is “YES!” Apparently, I’ve been destined for it since I was 2-years-old. I mean, come on! The cap, the cape. If I could wear that cape, I would not be worried about this competition. A nice little cover-up is all I need. I…
Paleo Pickled Onions
These Paleo Pickled Onions will change your life!! I’m not kidding! I’ve seen it happen. I’ve been making these for a while and last year when some friends and I were planning a camping trip, I told my foodie friend, Kara, that I was going to put together a burger bar with, among other things,…
Star-Spangled Cake (Paleo and YUMMY!)
One of the best things about summer is the cookouts with all the delicious food. Growing up, July 4th was always a fun time with my family! My grandfather would grill a pork roast, there would be homemade ice cream, cake and lots of other delicious, but not-so-healthy food. There’s no need to blow your…
20-Week Countdown to…BIKINI COMPETITION??
I’m 51, carrying some extra weight, trying to get rid of some injuries that have stayed too long like a houseguest who overstayed their welcome, and on a hormone roller coaster that’s deposited some rolls around my belly and has my emotions jumping around in an award-winning performance of Dr. Jekyll & Mrs. Hyde. So,…
Get Ready for the Sun!!
The sun is starting to beat down on us and summer is just around the corner! As you know, protecting ourselves from harmful UVB and UVA rays is super-important to help reduce the risk of skin cancer. Now, you can fight those rays and BLUE LIGHT rays with this next-generation sunscreen from Beautycounter! I’m SOOO excited…
Beef and Sweet Potato Bowl
Sometimes you just need comfort food. My version of comfort food used to be a pint of ice cream and whatever baked good I could find, multiplied by two or three. While it was enjoyable in the moment, it sure left my soul feeling empty and craving more. Do you struggle with emotional eating? If…
Sausage Marinara Spaghetti Squash Boat
Oh, how I love this recipe! It is one of my absolute favorites – Sausage Marinara Spaghetti Squash Boat. It’s actually Italian sausage, but that made the name too long, so I kept “boat” and lost “Italian!” I learned how to make this authentic Italian marinara while I was on an airplane that almost crashed.
Spaghetti Squash and Meatball Bake
Spaghetti Squash and Meatball Bake is something I threw together on the fly last weekend and it came out perfectly! If you’re looking for an easy dish to take to a Labor Day cookout this weekend, look no further. It’s playful, healthy, fun and delicious! I LOVE meatballs!
Browned Mushroom and Spinach Quinoa Protein Bowl
Have you ever had an idea that you thought was amazing and you perfected it and then came up with an idea that was even MORE amazing? Yes, me too! That’s exactly what happened with this Browned Mushroom and Spinach Quinoa Protein Bowl. This first version is soooo yummy! But, when I reheated leftovers this…
Oh My Ghee
Oh My Ghee, it’s AMAZING!! If you haven’t had ghee, I’d venture to say you haven’t fully lived yet. Seriously! It’s so easy to make, that you should never be without it in your kitchen. I use ghee anytime I would otherwise use butter. What is ghee and what’s so great about it?