If you're looking for a gift for me, a Starbucks gift card is a pretty safe bet. I meet friends there for a quicker-than-lunch visit, or drop in when the kids and I have been running errands and want a little refreshment, and often I swing by the drive-through if the kids both fall asleep… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Breakfast
Cinnamon Applesauce in the Crock Pot
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a bunch of apples and whipped up some Cinnamon Applesauce. I didn't use any “established” recipe, but how can you go wrong with something so simple? All applesauce is is cooked apples, mushed up or blended, really. I filled my crock pot with apples, peeled (because they're not… Continue Reading
#MmmMonday: Paleo Indulgences & Paleo Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Review
This week, I’m introducing MmmMonday! Each week, I’m going to try a recipe from one of my cookbooks, let you know how it goes, and give a quick review of the book. You can join in too by linking up with something awesome you cooked this week! The first book I’m reviewing is Tammy Credicott’s… Continue Reading
Grain-Free Cheesecake Pancakes
We have several grain-free pancake recipes we turn to when we want a “bready” (but still high-protein) breakfast. These Paleo Banana Nut Waffles can also be made as excellent pancakes. These coconut flour pancakes are also quite tasty, and I have a few variations on them I like to make too. But the last couple… Continue Reading
Mini Frittatas–Paleo Breakfast Bites
Mini Frittatas – Paleo Breakfast Bites Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs, beaten well 1 onion, diced and sautéed 1/2 cup ham, diced 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained well (squeeze out as much liquid as you can) 1 pound of sausage, cooked Any seasonings/spices/other ingredients you’d like. Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees… Continue Reading
Ready-to-go Tropical Smoothies
I’ve been enjoying smoothies lately, and wanted to make a streamlined easy-to-grab smoothie option for myself, instead of mixing 5 different things (obviously this one is only 3 things, but you know what I mean) when I decide I want one. So this is my first ready-to-go smoothie. It made 8 baggies and I enjoyed… Continue Reading
Grain-Free Cinnamon Bun Muffins
Grain-free, gluten-free muffins, perfect for when you’re craving a cinnamon bun without the stomach upset. These muffins are moist and flavorful, and the thin schmear of cream cheese icing is just the thing to make them extra-decadent. … Continue Reading
Paleo Banana Nut Waffles
These banana-pecan waffles have zero dairy, and of course they’re grain-free, gluten-free, and delicious.… Continue Reading
Grain-Free Sugar-Free Breakfast Cookies: Toddler-Approved
Perusing Pinterest, I found this recipe for oatmeal-raisin breakfast cookies. They looked great, except for the part about the oatmeal. Oh man, the last time I ate oats, I was pregnant with Anneliese and threw them into my grain-free waffles because I wanted the texture. BAD IDEA. There were some huge consequences, tummy-wise… So… Continue Reading
Sweet potato “cookies”
Here’s how to make these kid-friendly grain-free gluten-free treats. Just a few ingredients and a few minutes, and totally healthy! Great breakfast!… Continue Reading
Grain-Free Gluten-Free Primal Pumpkin Bread
About a year ago, I mixed up this coconut-flour based pumpkin bread. It was good. Really good. Especially after a day in the fridge for everything to meld together. But this morning when I wanted to make some pumpkin bread, I didn’t feel like getting out a recipe (yes, I use my own blog like… Continue Reading
Perfect Paleo Survival Snacks
So, as you know, my husband is in the military. He has a job in which he has to carry all sorts of survival gear on his body just in case. *shudder* And even if he doesn’t end up in the middle of nowhere surviving while waiting for someone to rescue him, he still has… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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