Crunchy Vegan Cheesy Chipotle Kale Chips
Obviously I’m not a vegan. But when doing, say, a Whole30, I will shy away from dairy and go “full paleo”, and that’s when this recipe REALLY comes in handy. Honestly, though, the nutritional yeast in...
View ArticleMy Weight Loss Advice
Not nearly the most unflattering before & after shot I could come up with for myself, unfortunately I wasn’t really intending to write this post, but I feel like I’ve talked to a lot of people...
View ArticleSouthwest Eggs Benedict
I’m a really, super big fan of eggs benedict. Recently I posted a recipe for basic paleo eggs benedict, and I highly recommend you try it. But this morning I tried another awesome variation that’s a...
View ArticleTuesday Night Treats
I am a busy lady. Straight up. I have plans pretty much every night, often multiple ones. It’s sort of awesome and it sort of sucks. To be honest, I’m feeling kind of overwhelmed and crabby lately. I...
View ArticleRecipe Round-Up March 16, 2013
Some recipes we tried from around the web this week This week I felt like I didn’t get nearly as much done as I had wanted to, cooking-wise. But I did try some pretty decent recipes. I actually ended...
View ArticleRecipe Round-Up: March 24, 2013
Looking back on the week, I feel like I’ve hardly done any cooking. Or else I’ve just done a lot of quick, boring meals. We had a couple of social events over the past week that involved food, so that...
View ArticleSunday Night Dinner: Rack of Lamb
I usually make something nice for Sunday dinner, but I never blog it. I leave Sunday off of my meal plans (which are what I reference to put together my Recipe Round-Ups) and I’m usually trying...
View ArticleClassy Kitchen Renos and Piles of Brisket
Today on Emily and Allan’s Kitchen Tips: how to replace that unsightly dishwasher with a handsome rendition of a beloved 90s sitcom character: I knew you’d come in handy someday, Kramer! So yeah…our...
View ArticleHappy Easter!
It’s not quite over yet, but I’m calling it anyway: Sugar Detox Easter Weekend was, against all odds, a success. As I believe I whined about last week, my 21-Day Sugar Detox attempt keeps going off the...
View ArticleCrunchy Coconut Pecan Shrimp
It’s seafood week! We were away on the weekend, so we missed the Saturday farmer’s markets, and it’s thrown off my meals for the week a bit. I wasn’t able to get to the butcher until yesterday evening...
View ArticleRecipe Roundup – April 6
Whoa, my mind was just blown as I wrote that date. Is it seriously April already?? And why am I curled up in bed, dressed warmly, wrapped in a blanket, feet buried in adorable puppy slippers? I’m...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
I love butternut squash soup. A lot. And as I mentioned on Saturday’s post, I like to make batches of soup, portion them out, and take them to work for lunches. So this week, as is the case many weeks,...
View ArticleCrispy Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spicy Cherry BBQ Sauce
I’ve been having an awesome, busy couple of weeks. Which is my way of saying, I’ve been neglecting my blog a bit. Sorry guys. Between work, workouts, friends, volunteer commitments, and social events,...
View ArticleRoasted Garlic Cauliflower Hummus
I had a couple of girlfriends over recently and had to come up with an assortment of snacks that were both vegan and paleo to make sure all 3 of us could eat. I ended up cheating a smidge – there may...
View ArticleBBQ Chicken Thighs
Guys! It’s warm outside! We went to Vernon for the weekend, and came back to find summer had finally arrived in Edmonton. Yessss! So naturally our first order of business upon our return was to go buy...
View ArticleWatermelon Cucumber Salad
This past weekend was Mother’s Day, and we had a particularly good one. My Mum’s birthday always falls pretty close to Mother’s Day, and this year was her 65th. My big sister Sara threw a surprise...
View ArticleCountdown to Whole30: Day -4: 10 Breakfast Ideas
On August 6th, I’m starting my 3rd Whole30*. A couple friends and family members have decided to brave this one too, which is extremely awesome. I figured since I’ve been down this road before, I’d use...
View ArticleCountdown to Whole30: Day -2: How to Shop for your Whole30
2 days left until me and some friends embark on a Whole30, which means it’s time to stock up. Here are some tips for how to fill your grocery cart to ensure Whole30 success: 1. Make sure you’ve got the...
View ArticlePaleo Superpowers Fail
When I think I have paleo superpowers but get the flu regardless So it’s the day before my Whole30 starts. What does that mean? Well, because I’m irresponsible and have poor impulse control, it means...
View ArticleWhole30 Day 1!
Alright, I survived the horrible illness of the long weekend and made it through to day 1 of my Whole30. I’m pretty sniffly and disgusting but I feel way better today. I could even taste most of my...
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