If you haven’t tried making condiments at home before, I am here to tell you that you’ve been missing out…and that I see a fun DIY project in your future. 🎉 Homemade condiments is where it’s at. Especially if you’re into taste, saving cash and natural ingredients. Yep, that’s you. It’s really hard to find
Over two-thirds of the adult population in America is overweight or obese. This is in spite of the fact that the weight loss industry here is worth over $100 billion a year, and that there are literally thousands of weight loss programs and products in the market. The weight loss industry must have got something
All You Need to Know About the Paleo Diet and Lifestyle The Enduring Popularity of the Paleo Lifestyle… There’s a lot of talk about the Paleo diet these days. There’s endless discussion on this diet in several blogs, Facebook groups, health and lifestyle magazines, podcasts and popular talk shows on TV and radio. Hollywood loves
One of my sweet Instagram followers inspired me to write this “How to Shop at Whole Foods Market” blog post because, after watching my Whole Foods Market store shop Instagram stories this past Saturday (full video below!), she requested a list of all of the products I mentioned. I thought it would be easier to put
I have a super easy tutorial for you today! One that teaches you how to make homemade cashew flour in your handy dandy food processor. It’s quick, simple and super convenient, so I think you should definitely save this one and use as needed. Apart from making your cashew flour taste and feel very fresh, this homemade version
Today’s blog post will teach you how to roast hazelnuts at home. Neat, right? It is an easy and quick process, and the results are oh-so delicious. I’ve been wanting to share this tutorial with you guys for a while now, because these roasted hazelnuts turn out perfectly crunchy and fragrant, and you need these in your life ASAP. Roasting hazelnuts
Evaporated milk. Do you guys ever use it? I use it once in a blue moon to make desserts, but other than that, I am not one to use evaporated milk. I did a quick search to see what else people use evaporated milk for, and it looks like it’s used for all sorts of stuff! To
A spoonful of my Paleo Sweetened Condensed Milk may just satiate any and all cravings. And guess what? It won’t hurt your stomach or make you feel eeky, because it is not made with dairy! YAY. Today. Is. The. Best. Day. Ever. Dairy-free Paleo Condensed Milk for the win! I can’t remember the last time I
I’ve prepared a quick paleo diet guide for your enjoyment! First off, I don’t like to consider Paleo an actual “diet”, I see it as more of a lifestyle. This paleo diet guide is going to show you the basics of the paleo diet and how it can be incredibly easy to follow. Throughout this
I’m going to let you in on a little health secret of mine…my morning routine! When I tell you what I do, you may think it’s interesting (and you may want to do it too!)…or you may think it’s totally weird and borderline whacky. Could go either way! But regardless of opinions, I’m going to share
A few weeks ago I was asked by the cavemandietblog.com to share my number one tip on how to get started on the Paleo Diet. They were compiling a bunch of tips from different Paleo bloggers and experts on this, to put an article together that would help those who are looking to jump on the
Paleo Crepes…say whaaaaaat?! Yes, they are possible. And yes, they are amazing! I’ve been a crepe lover for as long as I can remember. In Ecuador, crepes were very popular, and growing up, we had awesome little restaurants where we could go to and get some yummy crepes. They had all sorts of savory and sweet crepes, which meant that
My husband and I recently had a food sensitivities blood test (called MRT – Mediator Release Test) done through our nutritionist and her husband who is a doctor. We got our results back, and it truly has been eye opening to know what foods we are sensitive to; we now know what has been causing inflammation to our bodies
I’m so excited to show you how to make homemade cashew milk! It is so easy, so satisfactory and so uber delicious. Little beats having a delicious freshly made cashew milk with coffee or smoothies! It’s tough to find Cashew Milk in grocery stores. One of the few places that I have found carries it,
Last week, my husband asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I love my birthday — I am a Leo so of course I love my birthday — and typically I choose to go out and enjoy a full day of crazy-fun activities surrounded by my best friends and family. This year was different,
I don’t consider myself an entertaining guru by any means, but over the last four years of my life (around the same amount of time I have been married) I have hosted my fair share of parties. I love opening my home, welcoming people in, and showing everyone a good time. I think that a party done
Today is the first time ever in history that I share an instructional cooking video! I have been meaning to film one of these for you for a REALLY long time, so it has definitely been long overdue. But, better late than never, right? Yeah, that’s what I think too! This short video will walk you through a very simple
How many times have we been bummed out at not being able to fully participate in a Cheese and Wine party due to dietary restrictions? I know I have! Dairy does not sit well with us Paleo people (especially when consumed in higher quantities) — it can bloat us, make us feel uncomfortable, or even give us nausea.
In light of the awesome holiday we have upon us – Easter – I decided to make a fun “How-To” post on one of its food staples: the hard boiled egg. People will make hard boiled eggs during this holiday mainly to decorate and color them, but a lot of people will also make these to then
My husband and I were visiting Manhattan for a few days, as he had a two-day conference he was invited to speak at. After his conference was over, and in spite of the freezing snowy weather (mind you, this was the DAY before Spring!), we decided to venture out and explore our surroundings. We walked
