Category: Food

It’s Fall Motherfuckers: Pork Tenderloin with Brussels & Apples & Sage & Bacon!

October 16, 2018

It’s Fall Motherfuckers: Pork Tenderloin with Brussels & Apples & Sage & Bacon! Ingredients: 1-1.5 lbs Pork tenderloin 3 apples (Gala are delicious) 1 lb Brussels (1 bag if acquired from Trader Joes) 10 leaves Sage 4 strips thick bacon olive oil salt pepper Directions Preheat the oven 450F Line a half-sheet pan with aluminum … More It’s Fall Motherfuckers: Pork Tenderloin with Brussels & Apples & Sage & Bacon!

Spicy Sangria

April 24, 2016

I picked up our wine club shipment Wednesday & they included sangria recipes.  Our shipment from Kalyra includes a bottle of red, a bottle of white, and a bottle of dessert wine.  Neither of us typically drinks red wine unless it’s turned into sangria (or we’re at a tasting), so we thought it was a … More Spicy Sangria

Cinnamon Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread from The Paleo Kitchen

May 31, 2014

I made this banana bread this morning.  It went together easily & it’s so good that I’ve already eaten half of the loaf.  Now I can’t wait for the cookbook to come out!!!  I’ve been following both of their blogs for awhile & the recipes never seem to disappoint.  Ok, please excuse me while I get another … More Cinnamon Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread from The Paleo Kitchen

Science-y Green Pancakes

March 16, 2014

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow & instead of adding green food coloring to everything I’ve decided to use science to help out.  According to Sunbutter’s website there may be discoloration when cooking with sunbutter (sunflower seed butter) due to the chlorophyll present.  The chlorophyll acts differently in an acidic environment than an alkaline environment, so recipes … More Science-y Green Pancakes

Mocktail Hour

March 14, 2014

Well, it’s the end of the week & it’s been a long one…  I’m on Day 11 of my Whole30 & that doesn’t allow for a cocktail, so I’m going to have the next best thing….a MOCKTAIL!!  Muddle up some fruit, throw in some sparkling water, & voila!  I even have a lovely bartender on … More Mocktail Hour

Coconut Flour & Witchcraft: Banana Nut Bread/Muffins

June 11, 2013

I recently purchased 3 cookbooks by Kelly Brozyna of The Spunky Coconut and decided to try out her Boulder Banana Bread Recipe from The Gluten-Free Baking & Desserts Book.  The recipe is also posted on her blog here.  I swear this stuff is held together with witchcraft & love.  I made a double batch if you … More Coconut Flour & Witchcraft: Banana Nut Bread/Muffins

Eggy Avocado Halves

April 22, 2013

I’ve seen these on Pinterest a bunch & I’m finally trying them.  I started the Whole30 (pretty much Paleo) at the end of last week (hoping to banish my allergies & asthma…it’s only been 5 days & I can already feel a noticeable difference!) & I’m so tired of my mini frittatas (modified to be dairy … More Eggy Avocado Halves