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• Win / Fail / Win

  Today, I have a different sort of recipe for you.  It’s a recipe for either failing or winning at Valentine’s Day – and not really knowing which side of the lin... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Best Resources for Paleo Newcomers

  Before I started eating Paleo, I had a number of doubts about the approach.  For a long time, I questioned whether or not the Paleo approach would improve... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe: Breakfast Meatza

  

  The past few weekends have been among the most intense weekends of my entire life.  Three weeks ago, I was in DC for an incredible girl’s weekend. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe: Beet and Avocado Salad

  

  In exactly 18 days, I will hop on an airplane to Bali for over two weeks.  To say that I’m excited about this trip would be putting things a little lightly. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe: Brussels Sprouts, I Can’t Quit You.

  

  I spent 25 years absolutely hating Brussels sprouts.  As a child, I would sit at the dinner table and cry for hours instead of eating them like I was told. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Things That Make Me Immeasurably Happy

  

  I felt kind of crappy on Friday – was kind of off at the gym, couldn’t catch my breath, and started crying for no reason at work.  I woke up Saturday feeling... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• I’m Not on a Diet. Get Over It.

  “Have you lost weight?!” “What diet are you on?” “Did you see results right away?” “How long are you going to stay Paleo?” ”How many days a week are you... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Recipe: Spinach-Pork Meatloaf Muffins

  

  Maybe it’s because I’m about to hit the old age of 30, but one of my favorite past times these days is hanging out with my married friends who have children. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Dear Washington, D.C. … I Love You.

  

  Not too long ago, I was something of a nomad.  For three years, I traveled around the world with nothing but my rolling suitcase and laptop as constant... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe (and Recap): Chocolate-Banana Paleo Muffins

  

  Last week, I completed my first 98% cheat-free Whole30 program.  For 30 days, I adhered to a fully Paleo and Whole30 diet, allowing for celebratory “cheats” tha... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Whole30: Day 20

  Two more days of work.  Two more WODs.  Two more days of Whole30 madness.  Two. More. Days… until I head off to Washington, DC for a MUCH needed vacation. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe: White Chicken Chili

  

  Every January, Seattle goes from being cold and grey to being bitterly cold, kind of grey, and a tiny bit snowy. Our perfectly temperate climate goes from... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe(s): Quick Winter Side Dishes

  

  Nothing turns a standard dinner of roast chicken, pork tenderloin, or bun-less burger like a killer side dish. I like to cook from one of Seattle’s many local... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Whole30: Day 16

  I made it past the halfway point of the Whole30! Day 15 came and went without a hitch – I’m kind of amazed at how easy it’s become for me to order Whole30 food... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe: Greek Meatballs

  

  Yesterday, I spent a lot of time telling you how to shop for, prep and store a week’s worth of meals in a day. Today, I’m going to start telling you how to... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• A Week in a Day: Paleo & Clean Eating Prep Made Easy

  Every week, I receive dozens of emails asking me the same questions: “How do you make sure you have Paleo or Clean Eating meals on hand all the time?” “I’m... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Whole30: Day 14

  

  I am so excited to have made it to day 14 of my Whole30 – and with only one day of champagne-related slip-ups.  I have navigated the end of the holidays, New... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe: Sweet Potato Sausage Noodle Bowl

  

  This could be the worst name I have ever given a recipe. Or that anyone has given any recipe for that matter. Please forgive my incredible lack of creativity... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Whole30: Day 13

  Fallible : (adj.) Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous.I don’t particularly like the word “fallible.”  I don’t like the idea that I am capable of makin... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe: Chocolate Silk Coconut Pie

  

  Chocolate is not something that has ever been optional for me. Like many other women out there, I firmly believe it is chocolate that takes my hand and walks... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK