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  • For the love of cucumbers…

    I love cucumbers!  I like the english ones but I’ll take the regular ol’ ones any day.  Oh, and I recently was introduced to lemon cucumbers, which are round little things that taste amazing! If your garden is overflowing with cucumbers (mine is not, but I am buying a lot on sale) then this compilation…

  • Smothered Primal Pork Chops

    This is only the third official “dinner” I’ve made from scratch since I’ve introduced my family to the paleo/primal style of eating.  I’ve been making lots of lunch-y items but dinner?…that’s been harder.  Since taking away their beloved breads and pastas was difficult enough, I haven’t taken away dairy and thus I understand we’re closer to primal…

  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Pie

    I had a slice of French Silk pie from Village Inn a few weeks ago and I didn’t really enjoy it.  I used to love it, but since giving up most sweets over six months ago, I’ve found my tastes have changed quite a bit!  The VI pie was cloyingly sweet and tasted sooooo processed…

  • I’m Jammin’ | Freezer Jam

    Have you checked the price of commercial jam lately?  Ouch!  Especially if you’re looking for a brand that does not have HFCS as, like, the first or second ingredient. I’ve wanted to try freezer jam–FOREVER.  (I’ve bought and discarded several packages of pectin that have sat in my pantry for years unused!)  I’m afraid of…

  • Panera/Paradise-esque Cheddar Broccoli Soup

    Much to my dismay, my local Paradise Bakery only has this soup TWICE a week now.  TWICE!?!  Are they kidding?  They used to have it nearly everyday.  Yes, I’m crushed and now eat there far less often! 🙂  I had to search copy-cat recipes since I can no longer get my fix when I want…

  • Homemade Butter?

    Homemade butter…easier than you ever could have imagined. I simply take 32oz of heavy shipping cream and whip it on high with my stand mixer (balloon whisk attached) until the whey separates…drain, press, add delicious crusty bread…and ENJOY! It takes about 12 minutes for me. (It’s much more pleasant a task if you have a…

  • It’s what’s for lunch…

    Dressing recipe down below! 😀 Some days, I just am craving a big, fancy salad. You can’t see everything in here: romaine english cuke roma tomato chick peas hardboiled egg shredded cheddar bleu cheese crumbles my homemade bleu cheese sauce/dressing (I make this for turkey burgers and use it up on salads, recipe below) Homemade…

  • Taco/Burrito Bar!!

    This isn’t so much a recipe as an idea.  I love this meal on days I don’t want to think because, well, I don’t have to think to do it!! I place all our favorite taco/burrito components in serving dishes, set out taco shells and tortillas and let the family go at it. The kids…