Earlier this month I attended “Cocktails and Castoffs,” a wonderful event that raised support for the non-profit organization Development In Gardening (DIG). DIG is doing some amazing work in vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing the tools and education necessary for sustainable, community gardening. The night included innovative and delicious dishes by some of …

Thanksgiving is upon us, a holiday associated with gratitude, family, and over-indulgence.  To help navigate the holiday while avoiding gluten-laden incidents, I’ve compiled a list of 37 Paleo Thanksgiving recipes from some of my favorite blogs around the web. Check them out, and just maybe you will find a new recipe to add to your …

Sometimes I lay awake at night, wondering if my deceased Irish ancestors are rolling in their graves because I put kale in my Shepherd’s Pie. Then I remember that they probably have no idea what kale is, so it’s likely all good. When it comes to comfort food, Shepherd’s Pie ranks as one of the tops. A …

Yuca, also known as cassava, is a delicious starchy tuber that is a staple carbohydrate in many parts of the world.  You can substitute it for potatoes in almost any recipe. In these case, we’ll be using it to make some tasty little tots that are crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the …

Riding the momentum of Whole30 Week 3, I felt like the last week (actually ten days) of my Whole30 pretty much just flew by. For the most part, I just stuck to making some classic dishes while keeping my eyes on the prize.  Week 4 Highlights It doesn’t have to be hard. Some meals that I know …

I like to consider myself to be 80/20 Paleo. Of that remaining 20 percent, I’d say 19 percent is reserved for libations…in particular whiskey. When challenged by Four Roses Bourbon to take one of my favorite holiday recipes and kick it up a notch with some of their bourbon, I immediately thought of my favorite green …

While Whole30 Week 2  left me feeling a bit exhausted, I seemed to turn a corner during Whole30 Week 3 in terms of energy and meal preparation. I continued to focus on cooking large meals that would feed me for a few days, but I also took some adventurous culinary detours here and there. Week 3 Highlights No Soup …

If you are in search of an egg-less breakfast alternative, look no further than chia pudding. It is ridiculously easy to make, but it does require a little preplanning. Just combine chia seeds with your favorite milk (I prefer coconut) and let it sit in the fridge for several hours, ideally overnight. The trickiest part is getting the …

After the glow of Whole30 Week 1 wore off, things started to get real during Week 2. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen attempting to prepare meals that kept things fresh, but also provided nourishment. At times it wasn’t easy balancing this with my work schedule and still trying to have a life, but …