I am so happy to have family visiting this weekend! I love having my home overflowing with the ones I love the most. My sister and niece are visiting from out of town and their visit prompted a family get together including my brother, dad, and step-mom. As a family we made a delicious lunch …
Mexican Mole My Way
The word “mole” translated means a sauce or concoction. Depending on the region, family tradition, or choice of ingredients, mole can be made a million different ways. When I think of mole I think of interesting ingredients that when blended together somehow turn into a beautiful marriage of flavors. I also think of hours spent …
2011 Super Bowl Eats
Before we get to the food, here’s a bit of fun trivia about this years super bowl! Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers is a Chico, CA native. Yup, born and raised right here in my home town. Pretty cool considering how freaking hard it is to get in the NFL! So yes, …
The Naked Factor is just a bonus… And a recipe (of course)!
Admittedly, I started eating paleo because I was tired of looking at my not so attractive nakedness in the mirror and I secretly and desperately wanted to be that hot mom in a bikini….. Of course I was blind to the trillion other little health issues that plagued me; writing them off as normal. I …
News, My Kid vs. the Food Pyramid, Easy Steak Skewers and Avocado Dressing
First off – some exciting news – I am writing a book which is scheduled to be released hopefully in February!! The book will of course include recipes as well as advice for paleo beginners and diehards alike. Look forward to information on how to get started, how to stay on track, how to shop, …
Steak, Sauce and other stuff…
Sometimes when life won’t settle down, it’s important to etch out time for things that nurture us. For me, my sanctuary is time spent with my husband, and as much as I love my kids and the hours spent caring for them, I equally love alone time with John – and I need it to …
Grilled Chicken with Walnut Pesto Sauce and Warm Arugula Salad…
Pesto is an amazing sauce; it makes anything taste good from scrambled eggs to salad – so I have been working on a decent paleo version. I think I came up with a pesto recipe, that in my humble opinion is better then most pestos which are laden with parmesean – and it’s super easy to put together. Tonight I grilled some …
Fresh Salsa – and Everyday Paleo is Going on Vacation!!
If any of ya’ll have noticed that I have been a bit skimpy on my posts this week, well it’s because I’m already in vacation mode. The family and I will be heading off tomorrow to Mexico for a much needed week of rest and relaxation!! So, in the spirit of traveling to Mexico, here is …
Three Recipes For That Snack Attack!!
I really like corn chips. Give me some corn chips AND guacamole and I will love you forever. The problem is, I don’t feel so great after gorging out on corn chips and although I could eat them every day, we all know that’s not the best idea. So, when I am getting that snack attack for some …
Tangy Salad Dressing/Marinade and yes… More Meatballs!!
The following recipe is a tangy tasty salad dressing but could also be great as a marinade for chicken or fish. Also you will find another meatball recipe. This one is so quick and easy and I even made a fast sauce that the kids really liked over their meatballs.