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 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 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 […]
CONTINUE READINGSpring is almost over, and I am sad. But, one of my favorite vegetables taste best in late spring when harvested. BEETS. I love beets. Growing up, we only used to buy them from the deli counter as pickeled (and of course with some egg). That is all I knew about beets growing up. Then […]
CONTINUE READINGCinco de Mayo is tomorrow. Celebrate with a fresh new recipe. Shrimp Tacos 1 TBSP olive oil 1 garlic cloves, minced; plus one whole clove 1/2 cup finely diced onion 2 TBSP tomato paste 1 (14 oz) package frozen tamarind pulp, defrosted 3 TBSP Yacon Syrup (you can get at the Vitamin Shoppe) or raw […]
CONTINUE READINGIt has been a few weeks since the Whole 30: Go Against the Grain Challenge ended…is it — Ahhhh, “the feeling of accomplishment” or more like, “YES, I am finally done with it and can go back to my normal life?” My guess, it is complicated. One of our winners, Mandy, stated in her essay […]
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