I still remember the first time I tried a lemon poppyseed muffin. My mom had baked a batch and the house smelled so good! As soon as she gave me the nod, I dug in. The bright punch of lemon and the “pop” of the poppyseeds had me instantly hooked. …
It’s that time of year when everyone’s garden starts exploding with zucchini! Of course I love a fresh zucchini sautéed in some butter or made into zoodles, but I also love it in a sweet application like zucchini bread. Today I took one of my most popular recipes, Coconut Flour …
I’m so blessed to have a bumper crop of garden zucchini this year! Everyday I am picking a couple, so coming up with creative ways to use them is on the top of my list. I’ve already made my most popular recipe, Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread, several times and made …
It’s strawberry season in Michigan and that means it’s time to stock up on my favorite berry! My local u-pick sells them for $1.75 a pound, so I buy a bunch and then get to work preserving them for use throughout the year. Let me show you how to preserve …
It’s the dead of winter here in Michigan. Snow covers everything and wool socks, sweaters, and boots are everyday apparel. I actually enjoy winter for many reasons, but a couple of the things I don’t care for are limited sunshine and the lack of fresh, local produce, which is abundant and delicious …
Have you guys heard about the soon-to-be-released cookbook, Paleo Eats, from the lovely Kelly Bejelly of A Girl Worth Saving? I was super pumped to get an advance copy of this book because (as you all know by now) I’m a comfort food junky! I’ll be honest here – I …
September is one of my favorite times of year. Here in Michigan, we usually still get some pretty warm and sunny days and nice cool evenings. So I get the best of two seasons – summer and fall! The other great thing about September? Zucchini everywhere!! I love zucchini for …
Dessert is a rare occasion in our household. Pre-paleo, I used to bake fairly often, but once we went gluten-free, I sort of lost interest in baking. Plus, to be honest, desserts like these Chunky Monkey Muffins should be a once in a while TREAT! Not sure why, but I …
I can honestly say that I don’t miss bread. However, there are certain dishes that call out for a partner to help sop up some extra sauce or to calm down your taste buds after a hit of spicy heat. One of my old standbys was chili and corn muffins. …
Cranberries – yummy! Oranges – yummy! Pecans – yummy! All together in pound cake form – delicious! I was inspired at the grocery store when I noticed fresh, local cranberries and beautiful oranges in the produce department. These flavors compliment each other so well. Paired with a little butter and …
