Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Whole30, Day 3

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

This morning I found myself already getting a bit sick of eggs. On day three?! That could be bad news bears. But having had an omelet as a pre-workout snack, immediately followed by frittata cups for dinner and then a hard-boiled egg for a morning pre-workout snack immediately followed by...

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Paleo BBQ Sauce {Whole30}

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I love me some barbecue sauce. Unfortunately, most of the store-bought varieties are completely laden with sugar, definitely not Whole30 approved. Luckily, I found an awesome Paleo variety that uses dates to sweeten the sauce, something that is 100% Whole30 approved! So as part of my Whole30 prep, I made...

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Whole30, Day 2

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Well, day 2 went off with out a hitch! More eating good in the neighborhood. The only thing I miss is sweetener in my coffee. The coconut milk just doesn’t cut it! Is it ironic that out of all the things I’m cutting out, what I miss most is Splenda?!...

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Avocado-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs {Whole30}

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When I first started my Whole30 meal planning, I figured that meatballs of various varieties would be a staple of my lunches this month. They’re easy to make ahead for the entire week, pack along with some veggies and reheat at work. And of course when I saw avocado-stuffed meatballs,...

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Whole30, Day 1

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After a weekend of beer tastings, pie and beer competitions, and the typical Superbowl binge-fest (did I have five bacon chocolate chip peanut butter cookies? Or maybe it was six? But who’s counting.) this Whole30 is going to be a zero-to-sixty, that’s for sure. Luckily, for the time being at least,...

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Buffalo Chicken Egg White Muffins {Whole30}

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When I started reading about the rules of the Whole30 program, it quickly became clear that many of the condiments in my fridge were going to be off-limits. A quick look at the ingredient lists confirmed it: sugars, alcohol, soy, sulfites, all no nos. So you can imagine how excited...

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The Whole 30 Challenge, Coming to a Messy Kitchen Near You

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As some of you may have heard me mention, today I start the Whole30 Program, along with a number of friends who are crazy enough to agree to join me. “What’s that?” you ask? It’s basically a paleo diet, but a bit stricter. The founders describe it as “a short-term...

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My First Pie Competition! {Buffalo Chicken Pie with Blue Cheese Crust}

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Last night I tasted upwards of 25 pies. Before you get disgusted, let me assure you that it was for a good cause. How can you vote on the best pie in a pie competition if you haven’t tried all the pies?! This is serious business! Our friends Abbey and Phil...

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IPAs and Jalapeño Goat Cheese Whoopie Pies with Goat Cheese Bacon Filling

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Once a month, the Impassioned Brewers United Club meets to taste and discuss various types of craft beer. We taste 10-12 beers and rank each on aroma, flavor, appearance and mouth feel. Then we compare our rankings to the pros and take note of our personal favorites. Our group includes home...

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Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip

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Although my cheesy Brussels sprout dip turned out to be not so photogenic, I am sharing it with you anyways. I’ll swallow my pride since it was a super tasty snack, and with Superbowl right around the corner we’re all in need of some super tasty snack ideas. Don’t let...

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Whole30, Day 3

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Paleo BBQ Sauce {Whole30}

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Whole30, Day 2

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Avocado-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs {Whole30}

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Whole30, Day 1

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Buffalo Chicken Egg White Muffins {Whole30}

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The Whole 30 Challenge, Coming to a Messy Kitchen Near You

Johanna

My First Pie Competition! {Buffalo Chicken Pie with Blue Cheese Crust}

Johanna

IPAs and Jalapeño Goat Cheese Whoopie Pies with Goat Cheese Bacon Filling

Johanna

Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip

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