Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Whole30 Round 2 Reflections: Admissions, Results, and Next Steps

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I haven’t blogged much about my Whole30 experience this time around, only about the ridiculously delicious recipes I’ve discovered while doing it. But I do have some reflections to share. The first is that I didn’t find the Whole30 challenge to be much of a challenge this time. Perhaps it’s...

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Paleo Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Hazelnuts {Whole30}

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It’s always nice to have an hors d’oeuvre when you have people over to your house for dinner. Something besides wine to distract them while you’re spilling and bumping into things and burning yourself in your (open format) kitchen. Obviously on Whole30 the cheese plate is out, as is hummus – my...

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A Paleo Cuban Feast: Ropa Vieja with Cauliflower Dirty Rice and Greens Braised with Bacon {Whole30}

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With my second round of Whole30 wrapping up, I have to say… I have discovered some awesome new recipes. Clearly, I’m going to have to write a “part 2” about all the amazing things you can do with cauliflower. This one right here, for instance. Courtney and I love Cuban food. During the short...

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Turkey Breakfast Meatloaf {Whole30}

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By last week, my third week of Whole30, I found myself feeling a little “meated out.” And seriously, should that have come as a surprise when I was literally eating meatloaf for breakfast and leftover Moroccan chicken every other meal? This is exactly why the Whole30 requires thoughtful meal planning. You have...

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Paleo Paella: Chicken, Chorizo & Mixed Seafood Paella with Cauliflower Rice

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Paella is probably my favorite food. I’ve told you the story of how I fell in love during a 2011 trip to Spain. Not too long after we returned from that trip, recognizing my love of paella Courtney bought me a paella pan so I could make it myself. That...

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Cod in a Spiced Tomato Sauce {Whole30}

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I’m not really sure what to call this dish. The recipe I adapted called it Moroccan, but does tumeric and cumin really make something Moroccan? I don’t know that it does, but the spices sure are nice. Fish was a nice change after a lot of meat-heavy meals as of...

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When it Comes to the Issue of Serving Size, Even Vegetables Can Be Misleading

When we think about struggles with serving size, we generally think of processed, energy-dense foods high in sugar and fat. It’s the rare individual that gets four servings out of a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or stops after eating just eleven potato chips. Serving sizes aren’t one bit realistic, but consumers might not buy the...

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Asian-Style Scotch Eggs {Whole30}

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I have a bit of an obsession with the concept of scotch eggs as of late. Traditional scotch eggs are fabulous, but I also love the vast potential for fun takes on the classic British pub fare. These baseball-sized maple walnut scotch eggs, for example? Great for breakfast. But I...

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Paleo Chicken Curry with Cauliflower & Sweet Potato with a side of stir-crazy {Whole30}

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Thank goodness we’re going back to work today because I am so stir-crazy. Because we can pretty much walk anywhere, we weren’t even that confined by the storm (I would actually go crazy being snowed-in in the suburbs, even if I was going crazy in my great big home with a great big yard)....

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Salmon & Avocado Breakfast Salad {Paleo, Whole30}

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This dish falls into the category of “if it was on a restaurant menu, it would probably make me a regular.” Luckily, I don’t have to venture out to find this, which is a mighty good thing since we’re currently sitting on about 20″ of snow. Despite the snow, I...

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Whole30 Round 2 Reflections: Admissions, Results, and Next Steps

Johanna

Paleo Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Hazelnuts {Whole30}

Johanna

A Paleo Cuban Feast: Ropa Vieja with Cauliflower Dirty Rice and Greens Braised with Bacon {Whole30}

Johanna

Turkey Breakfast Meatloaf {Whole30}

Johanna

Paleo Paella: Chicken, Chorizo & Mixed Seafood Paella with Cauliflower Rice

Johanna

Cod in a Spiced Tomato Sauce {Whole30}

Johanna

When it Comes to the Issue of Serving Size, Even Vegetables Can Be Misleading

Johanna

Asian-Style Scotch Eggs {Whole30}

Johanna

Paleo Chicken Curry with Cauliflower & Sweet Potato with a side of stir-crazy {Whole30}

Johanna

Salmon & Avocado Breakfast Salad {Paleo, Whole30}

Johanna