Tomorrow is one of my favorite holidays! It is a time for good food, good company, and a chance to reflect on what we are grateful for. And don’t we have much to be grateful for? As I reflect, I am grateful for my family. And you CFWH, know some of them…Rob & Sandra Exline. […]
CONTINUE READINGPrior to Paleo, the excitement of Autumn meant Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I was an addict. When the first advertisments of this Autumnal nectar began to show up in coffee shops, I splurged just to be able have my tastebuds dance again. To my SHOCK…it wasn’t good. In fact, it upset my stomach. Why should I […]
CONTINUE READINGHow many of us have started a new diet or exercise regiment, only to give it up after a few weeks. Why is that? Well, life happens. When life happens, and our motivation wanes, we tend to go back to what is easy and convenient. Candy bars, fast food, and processed food are all expedient […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Whole Life Challenge is upon us. Are you ready? Often the battle starts in the mind. When you face a challenge that is potentially difficult, are you a half glass full or a half glass empty kind of person? Let’s face it, when those hard tasks come around, we often shoot ourselves in the […]
CONTINUE READINGRecently, I obtained the cookbook, Well Fed by by Melissa Joulwan. Every recipe in there is “LICK THE BOWL GOOD”! As I was cooking through the book, I began to notice an ingredient that I was not yet familiar with, coconut aminos. I had heard of Bragg’s Aminos, Tamari, or soy sauce, so I figured […]
CONTINUE READINGNo Grains. It is a hard concept for folks to fathom when you tell them that you do not eat grains on Paleo. It is usually followed by the, “can you eat brown rice?” No, it’s a grain. “Can you eat corn?” No, it’s a grain. “What about Whole Wheat, that’s healthy?” No, it’s a […]
CONTINUE READINGI love summer. Fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies and grilled food – a Foodie’s dream. When recently shopping at our local farmer’s market, there are loads, and loads of fresh blueberries right now. Big, plump, juicy blue goodness. We cannot get enough of them. Here is a recipe that thinks outside of the box a […]
CONTINUE READINGAt pool parties, barbecues or with your kids at the park, it can get pretty tempting to stray into that bag of chips or reach for that chilled diet coke. You wish eating healthy was that convenient? Well, it can be! Here are some ideas for snacks and drinks that require minimal preparation but give […]
CONTINUE READINGMore and more Paleo recipes and blogs are popping up. And with Pinterest gaining popularity, you can find yummy Paleo and Whole 30 recipes to try. But, if you were like me, organizing all this was a nightmare. To make the transition from my computer to the stove, I often would print them off and […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat did you have for breakfast? This is what I had this morning. With a bunch of leftovers you can make a yummy, pretty quick breakfast. Fritatta Italiano 1/2 lb pork sausage, browned 1 TBSP olive oil 2 TBSP fresh minced garlic 2-3 tomatoes seeded & diced, or 1/2 can of tomatoes 1/2 onion, diced […]
CONTINUE READINGThis weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day. Thank you to all those who serve in our Armed Forces either currently or in the past. It is because of your sacrifice that we can experience this great freedom in our country. But this weekend also starts the summer season. Grilling, cookouts, yummy fresh fruits and veggies…oh, how […]
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