This week, I’m previewing several recipes for a Paleo Thanksgiving! Since we will be traveling and staying with my family for Thanksgiving, I wanted to make several side dishes and maybe a dessert that is compliant with a Paleo lifestyle. These recipes will be grain+legume free and include minimal dairy in the form of grass-fed …
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The weather is finally cooling off and the days are getting shorter. One of the things I love on a crisp fall night is “breakfast for dinner”. Some nights, I dig out the cast iron pan for pancakes and bacon and other nights I will shred potatoes for a cheesy potato and sausage frittata. Last …
I had to wear a sweater this morning. For people who live below Tennessee, this is HUGE. It means maybe we can stop sweating within 5 minutes of walking outside. I bought new boots yesterday so I had to check out some Pinterest and Instagram to figure out how to wear them. Apparently, I can’t …
This post is on behalf of InstantPot. All opinions are my own. What once was old is new again. This applies to so many things in the cooking, fitness, and fashion world. Don’t believe me? Do you see leg warmers making a comeback? No? Check out “boot sleeves” on Pinterest. Go ahead. I’ll wait. In …
Wednesdays have a new meaning for me. Since I started teaching after school, I do not get home until 5:30-6:00 pm. I teach Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to first graders after my regular day of teaching kindergarten. Coming home on Wednesday REALLY feels like topping a hill and now I can look forward to going …
This will probably be the last trip to Pepper Place in Birmingham for the season. I will get back to Bham in a couple of weeks, but I’m not sure how long the market will be open. I try to get over there twice a month and stock up on produce to last a couple …
The weather is finally getting better and there is nothing I want more than SOUP! Whether it is broth-based or thick and creamy, soup just makes life better on a cold night. While we are not in serious danger of frost on the pumpkin, as soon as a chilly breeze comes in, I’m making soup. …
This is one of those dishes that I was reluctant to try, but the reviews at Cooking Light convinced me that I should at least taste it. And then one taste blew me away. I’ve never been a huge fan of balsamic vinegar. I have a really good bottle of the stuff but I’m not …
This week, I return to the classroom full time so a weekend prep day is a must. I try to pre-cook several bulk items to have throughout the week, especially for lunch. I don’t mind cooking dinner and taking my time to enjoy it. But I must bring my own food for lunch and I …
Can you believe this??!! On my neck of the ridge, it was lighter than this and I took advantage of it and went for a slow run around the neighborhood. It was too beautiful to sit in the house. I actually started out with a jacket. In July. In Alabama. Inconceivable! You are thinking of …
I thought I would have a full day in my classroom this morning. But after some late-night text and facebook messages, I had to be at a meeting at 7AM! Breakfast on the road. I knew from previous years that the breakfast is buffet-style and would be carb (wheat) heavy. There was a tinker’s chance …
It’s that time of year again. I’ll admit, I am looking forward to getting back to a regular school/work routine with meal prep weekends, race training weekends, football weekends, and well…weekends! This week, It’s a mish-mash of what I have left in the freezer and what I can stretch from the produce drawer. Payday is …
I have no idea what is going on except maybe I’m internalizing the back-to-school stress a week early. I even took half an Ambien last night (I NEVER use a sleep-aid except the first day of driving to CO in June. And when the snow/ice misery was just too much for me. So 3 times …
Happy Saturday! Today was a day of resting and, hopefully, healing. I didn’t waste much time with breakfast since I had several medications to take. And then start working on all the water that I need to help get rid of this stuff in my head and lungs. Bacon, eggs, berries and coffee on the …
It feels like a long time since I’ve had anything “normal” since school let out in June. But today was as normal as it gets for a teacher on summer break! I got up, ran a few miles before the heat zapped all will to live, went shopping for school supplies, finally bought food for …
Summer is officially here! That means it is time to really take advantage of all the fresh foods that appear in farmers’ markets all over the country. Looking back over the years of recipes on the blog, I put together a collection of some of my most-viewed and most-pinned recipes. Although I do not eat …
Last week, I talked about the Dirty Dozen, the 12 foods with the highest concentrations of pesticide residue. If you are trying to move to including more organic foods or looking for organic farmer stands at the local farmers’ markets, those 12 foods are a good place to look for organic. Also, some of those …
Yes, I’m reaching a great divide for blog titles lately. It’s possible that my recent foray into the land of the Sugarplum Fairy and other members of the Sugar Posse has caused a total lack of judgment, sense, and logic. In other words, I’m pretty much useless. So bear with me as I try to …
A few years ago, I wrote a post talking about the current “Dirty Dozen” which is the top 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residue. A lot of people have an interest in choosing pesticide-free organic foods, but cannot afford to switch to 100% organic or they do not have an organic source …
I had another half day planning meeting, this time for Kindergarten to plan stuff for next year. It’s a good thing we were close to bathrooms. Taking a class through a donut factory wasn’t a good idea. I didn’t sleep much last night since the gluten was tearing out my stomach lining all night. But …