Macadamia Nut Pesto and New Beginnings

Well, I’m back in Texas and I’ve just started my second year of grad school! I won’t lie, it feels pretty great to be a “second year.” It’s also great to be back in my little kitchen. Well it’s actually pretty big for a studio. Sunday night I couldn’t wait to get into my fresh…

Give It Away

Whew. What an insane and yet blessed summer. I have been moving non-stop since I arrived in San Diego, two months ago. I’ve completed almost 80 clinical hours, babysat all over San Diego county and had great adventures! One of these days I’ll tell you about all of them. If you follow me on Instagram,…

Sassy Sauce

I’m just going to be honest here. This recipe is my Paleo-ized version of the famous San Diego Bitchin’ Sauce. It’s amazing and is sold at all of my favorite farmer’s markets in San Diego. Which speaking of San Diego, I’ll be home in less than 3 weeks now! And then I’ll officially be a…

My Paleo Journey

First of all, congratulations to Janice, the winner of the Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil giveaway!! Second, on May 1st it will have been one year since I started living a Paleo lifestyle. So I thought I’d share my journey and why I would never go back! Let’s start with how I grew up. I was…

Not Afraid

I love this. And its where I choose to stand. I haven’t said much here, but I am a runner. I LOVE to run and a Boston Marathon qualifying time was and still is my runner’s dream. I believe that the running community will be stronger because of this, stand up and fight for what…

Dark Chocolate Macadamia Bars (and a giveaway!)

I am just not sure there is anything better than nut butter and chocolate. Maybe the fact that I’m 4.5 weeks away from being done with my first year of grad school! But I feel like that is on another level. Can I tell you real quick that the weather in West Texas is crazy?…

Chocolate Coconut Muffins

God has a funny way of surprising us. I think He really delights in surprising us when we make bold statements. As Meagan, Jessie and I sat in my “new” apartment enjoying the fact that we were all now living in Texas, one of them asked where I saw myself after grad school. I had…

The Picky Eater and Quick Paleo Tilapia

I have to be honest. I am taking a break from studying pediatric dysphagia (swallowing and feeding disorders in children) and so posting a recipe has all sorts of different ideas running through my mind. Everything from the motor reflexes involved in swallowing to why kids are picky eaters. I’m learning that it can take…