Whole 30, round four. And maybe I’m a weirdo, but every time I decide to embark on this program, I get wicked excited about the process. If you’ve never tackled this before, you really need to spend time the days before getting you and your surroundings prepped, and there’s...
I will do that
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August 19, 2018
How it all started A year ago I stood in front of the dairy free section of our local grocery store humming the refrain of a classic Meatloaf song, “I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” We do this to ourselves as parents over and...
Back-to-School Lemon Zucchini Bread
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August 15, 2018
There is something about the start of a school year that is truly magical. Pages are clean and crisp, crayons still have that new crayon sheen and smell, and the possibilities are endless. This year in particular our oldest stated Kindergarten, which has been so exciting and heart wrenching...
Sweet Potato Enchiladas
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July 3, 2018
The postpartum life this second go round has been overwhelmingly kinder to my mind and body, except for this current battle with my pants. You see, they just won’t button, and I would really love to be back in them sooner than later. Cue a modified favorite in our...
Peach-Poblano Salsa
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June 20, 2018
Chunky, flavorful fruit salsas scream “IT’S SUMMER” to me, and this peach-poblano salsa certainly fit the bill. The tangy sweetness of the peaches blended so well with the savory onion and tomatoes, and spice of the fresh poblano chile truly brought it all together. I paired this with our...
Soy-Free Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
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June 15, 2018
Going soy-free was an eye-opening experience and challenge for me and my family. Dairy is in quite a bit of things, but soy is just pervasive. It certainly has been a doable endeavor, but it has taught my family and I a lot about checking labels and being thoughtful...