Paleo Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Do you believe in Santa? I can’t be the only grown up that still believes. Yes, I know. I’ve heard it from the party poopers. Santa isn’t real. However, the Christmas spirit in me knows Santa is out their waiting to put me on the naughty list. I’m not saying I still send letters to […]

Paleo Chocolate Dipped Ginger Citrus Peels

Chocolate Dipped Ginger Citrus Peels

It’s true. When Christmas comes around, my heart grows three sizes: one size for the Christmas decoration, one size for the music and the biggest one is for the FOOD! I am very much in touch with my inner elf. I LOVE sweets! I walked into one of the local specialty grocers and it was […]

Paleo Sweet and Savory Autumn Bake

Sweet and Savory Autumn Bake

Each year, I anxiously wait for fall weather, Thanksgiving, and Christmas… wait a minute… is this Thursday Thanksgiving!? My turkey is still frozen!!! Just kidding, how could I forget? The holidays are the only time that we get a guilt free pass to gorge ourselves full of delicious fowl, side dishes and desserts. As a […]

Paleo Asparagus and Leeks Bisque

Asparagus and Leeks Bisque

These past two weeks have been hectic to put it lightly. Between moving, packing all the while wrangling an energetic toddler was a mission impossible. I felt like Tom Cruise dangling in a laser filled room. We were on the brink of a Britney Spears shave my head meltdown. BUT, the storm has past. Not […]

paleo bourbon apple cranpeary crumbler

Bourbon Apple Cranpeary Crumbler

Happy November! Can you believe it? It’s already November. You know what that means? It is officially Christmas! Wait… what? Yes, you heard me right. It is officially Christmas. Christmas starts the second the clock strikes midnight on Halloween. It goes from candy corn to candy canes and pumpkins to Christmas trees. It is my […]

Paleo Rustic Chicken and Leeks Galette

Paleo Rustic Chicken and Leeks Galette

Holy hectic hell! Currently, my family and I are getting ready for our migration down south for the warmer climates. No, no, we are not. We are actually packing to move about 20 blocks south from where we are at. During these busy times, leftovers are an integral part of our daily ration. So here […]

Paleo Old World Chestnut Stuffing

Paleo Old World Chestnut Stuffing

During this time of the year, Dev is counting down the days until Halloween. I, on the other hand, am counting down the days until Christmas. Every year, I drive her bonkers by singing Christmas carols while she puts up spiderwebs. This has become a yearly clash between us. We also butt heads on a […]

Paleo Sicilian Cannoli

Paleo Sicilian Cannolis

Have you ever seen the movie The Godfather? My first time watching the movie was in my late teens. I loved the movie. One scene that always stuck out to me was the assassination of Paulie Gatto. After the murder, Clemenza said to his henchman,”Leave the gun. Take the cannolis.” At the time, I thought […]

Paleo Stuffed Vanilla Bourbon French Toast

Stuffed Vanilla Bourbon French Toast

During my years in Hong Kong, breakfast was seldom sweet. Usually, we eat a traditional Chinese breakfast or a westernized breakfast of eggs and sausages. On rare occasions, my dad would make us French toast. I would obliterate my French toast with maple syrup. I am so addicted to that stuff. You understand, right? In […]

paleo pumpkin spice churros

Pumpkin Spice Churros

They are running at me at full speed… arms extended with hunger in their eyes. I’m running as fast as I can but my legs will not go any faster. My lungs are working so hard that it feels like I’m breathing in fire. In a state of utter panic, looking over my shoulders every […]