Yummy (and a few not so yummy) things I’ve eaten recently
Heyyyyy y’all. This post is basically meant to serve as proof I still exist. Here I am guys! Your long...
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Cloning the Chocolate Sea Salt RXBar at Home
So, we’re training for another Ironman 70.3. We were offered $100 off entry another Ironman after our cancelled race, and...
Vegan “Crab” Cakes with Sriracha Cashew Aioli
I’ve always found it ironic that two of the trendiest diets are polar opposites: paleo and vegan. How can two diametrically opposed food patterns have equally strong followings, both claiming...
Russia: Pashka
So, I was trying to decide what to make for Easter, and I started seeing all sorts of Facebook ads persuading me to make Paskha – a Russian Easter dessert typical across many...
Hungary: Chicken Paprikash
Some of my favorite gifts from abroad are those I can use in my kitchen. Cookbooks, herbs, spices – they...
Kuwait: Machboos Laham
I’ve often been asked how I decide which country I’m going to cook from next. It’s usually fairly arbitrary. An...
Peru: Lomo Saltado
If we could make some sort of deal to swap Valentine’s Day for a second Halloween, I would most definitely be on board. I think I liked the holiday back...
Whole30 Meal Plan – Final Week!
The finish line is in sight – we’re officially done with Whole30 on Wednesday! You may notice I’ve still included a full week’s meal plan – why not keep going...
Where to Eat Whole30 in New York City
When Courtney gave me Hamilton tickets, my first reaction was, “OH MY GOSH. YES! WE’RE SEEING HAMILTON ON BROADWAY!” My...
Whole30 Meal Plan: Week 4
This is our last full week of Whole30. According to the Whole30 timeline, it’s really common for food boredom to...
Italian-Style Egg Skillet
After finishing this dish last weekend, Courtney immediately demanded the recipe. He couldn’t stop talking about how awesome it was. Funny thing is, it has a heaping cup of “m...
Whole30 Meal Plan, Week 3
Onto week three, and almost to the halfway point! This continues to be easy peasy, as far as I’m concerned. I don’t want a Twinkie, or a cookie, or even...
Five fun foodie finds to fuel your Friday
Clean the restrooms, turn up the lights — and 8 other things restaurants should do better Washington Post food critic...
Brazil: Moqueca Capixaba
What are the chances that you find a recipe that is not only 100% Whole30 as is, but is also the signature...
Whole30 Week 2 Meal Plan
Already onto week two! The first week was easy in that the meals were delicious and I felt very little temptation – believe it or not, I don’t miss much...
Whole30 Week 1 Meal Plan
As I’ve said before, planning and preparation are key to a successful Whole30. My strategy is to do the major food prep on Sundays, and then work it out so...